Community Service Options for Environmental Biology Students – Fall 2013
- Vancouver Watershed AllianceSaturday Oct 26 9-12 Make a Difference Day Tree Planting outdoor work
Saturday, October 26, 9-Noon
Leverich Park, Vancouver Directions
Who:Vancouver Watersheds Alliance, City of Vancouver Greenway/Sensitive Lands Team
What:Restoration/Tree Planting
Where:Leverich Park, East 39th Street & E Leverich Park Way (meet at the covered area).
When:October 26th, 9 a.m. to noon
Details: Refreshments provided. Dress for weather, tools provided. Bring gloves, water bottle, sturdy shoes. Rain or shine!
Note: All participants under the age of 18 MUST have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
To register go to:
2. ElementaryScience Olympiad (Clark College main campus) Saturday Nov 2
Contact: Erin Harwood, STEM Coordinator (email is best)mostly indoor work
Volunteers will be needed on the morning of Saturday Nov 2 (times to be determined) to help with the elementary science Olympiad. Volunteers will be needed to monitor testing stations, assist with moving students from one station to the next, act as timekeepers and score exams. This is a fast paced and fun event in which over 300 local 3rd, 4th and 5th graders will be competing.
3. Habitat for Humanity Clark County Re-Store 5000 4th Plain Blvd. Vancouver
Janell Watt, Volunteer Coordinator 360-213-1313 indoor work
(Website: Sign up to volunteer through the website at the link on the top right hand side.
Help with all activities in the store and warehouse. The store sells used furniture, appliances and building materials to raise money for the Habitat for Humanity projects.
4. Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge outdoor work
Opportunities to volunteer in a variety of outdoor settings at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. For more information click here:
5. Columbia Springs Environmental Education Center – outdoor work
Located at12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683
Contact: Mariah Acton at (360) 882-0936 ext. 230 or via email at.
Volunteer activities are planned for Saturday Oct 26 and Nov 9 from 9am-1pm.
Sign-up today by emailing .
General information about volunteering can be found at:
6. Clark College Environmental Club Activitiesoutdoor work
Contact: Rebecca Benson (), club advisor
There will be a variety of activities to help out with (mostly IVY PULLS on main campus). As soon as the club posts their fall activities schedule I willannounce and post them in the Community Service folder.
7. Water Resources Education Center, Marine Park, Vancouver, WA indoor and outdoor work
General Info:
A variety of service learning activities are available. Get more information at this link:
Contact: Cory Samia,360-487-7112
Note: these activities may be particularly valuable for students pursuing teaching careers.
8. Clark Public Utilities – STREAMTEAM Clark County, WAoutdoor work
Contact :Ashley KingTo register for any of these events, email or call at 360-992-8585
Planting Leader Training
Saturday, October 5th, 8:45am – 1pm (lunch included)
Tentatively scheduled for WSU Vancouver
Do you have what it takes to be a leader? We will be training leaders to coordinate a group of planting volunteers during events. The team leader will demonstrate event activities at Make a Difference Day (Oct 26th) and/or Earth Day (April 19th) while educating volunteers and fostering a safe and enjoyable environment. Equipment and lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required.
Make a Difference Day
Saturday, October 26th
8:45am – 1pm (lunch included)
WSU Vancouver
Come Make a Difference with the StreamTeam! Volunteers are needed to plant trees, lead teams of planters, or help the event run smoothly. Equipment and lunch will be provided. You will want to bring work and weather appropriate attire and a reusable mug.Pre-registration is required.
Registering is as easy as sending me an email (just hit Reply)! Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Additional Dates for Service include Nov 9 and 16 – Tree Planting
Ashley King
StreamTeam Program Coordinator
Clark Public Utilities
P.O. Box 8900
Vancouver, WA 98668
Phone: (360) 992-8585
Office hours: Tuesday through Friday
StreamTeam online!
9. Columbia Slough Watershed Council, Portland Oregonoutdoor work
click here for more info:
Join our neighbors across the River for 2 fun stewardship events: Friday Oct 11 from 10-1 at Whitaker Ponds and Saturday Oct. 12 from 9-12 at Force Lake. See website for more info
10.Plant Propagation at Clark College Greenhouseindoor greenhouse work
This is an opportunity for those who’d like to learn how to propagate plants. The activity will take place at Clark College’s main campus greenhouse. It will most likely occur on Tuesdayafternoons or Friday mornings (depending upon supervisor availability). I will keep you posted when I get some dates. There most likely will be about 3-4 hours of work needed during Fall quarter.
Contact: Kathleen Perillo,
11. Oregon Primate Rescue – Longview WA.
See flyer on next page for more information
More opportunities will be announced and posted as they become available.