Clark Conservation District

Clark Conservation District Working together to improve & manage natural resources through education & conservation practices.

The mission of Clark Conservation District is to protect, conserve, and improve the natural resources of Clark County. Clark CD focuses on water quality, soil management, and critical habitat areas. We also assist landowners in the use and conservation of natural resources. Community members and landowners play a vital role in ensuring the overall success of our District. From planting trees to becoming involved in policy making, individuals can make a difference in their community.

Happy June! There are so many volunteer opportunities this month! Check out these monthly stewardship events and help us...
06/01/2026

Happy June! There are so many volunteer opportunities this month! Check out these monthly stewardship events and help us support conservation work across Clark County.

Many of these events require registration or have more information you might need to know, so please check out our partners' websites to learn more!

06/01/2026

Now is the best time to prepare for days when the air might be smoky. All week long we’ll be sharing simple steps you can take to protect yourself from poor air quality.

A great place to start is by bookmarking the Department of Ecology’s Air Quality Monitoring website, where you can find a map of current air quality across the state.

Check the map before going to outdoor events or heading out of town for a camping trip and prepare to adjust plans if air quality isn’t good. https://enviwa.ecology.wa.gov/home/map

06/01/2026

Cute, destructive, and absolutely not dating material. Swipe left on this pest. Always.

The Japanese Beetle is making way too many connections in Washington. Specifically in South Central Washington (Yakima, Benton, Pasco, Wapato) and near the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

It’s a shiny, metallic green heartbreaker with copper vibes, looking for your garden, your lawn, the entire ecosystem.

Don’t let this one invade your DMs. Keep your eyes peeled for signs of this lurker:

• Watch for damaged leaves that look like lace

• Examine struggling lawns, possibly from root damage

If you think you’ve spotted one, don’t ghost it! Report it: https://invasivespecies.wa.gov/report-a-sighting/

And please, don’t help it travel. It gets around enough.

Don't miss out on our raffle for two $50 gift certificates for our annual Native Plant Sale! Fill out our annual survey ...
05/28/2026

Don't miss out on our raffle for two $50 gift certificates for our annual Native Plant Sale! Fill out our annual survey by June 1st to be entered!

The survey gathers community feedback on local conservation priorities, program needs, and potential funding approaches to help guide our programming over the next five years.

Take the survey: L.clarkcd.org/survey. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and support local conservation efforts.

05/26/2026

Native Plant of the Month - Woodland Strawberry

Our native Woodland or Wood strawberries, Fragaria vesca, are blooming right now! Bright white flowers and deep green leaves.

-Type: groundcover, perennial
-Size: 3”-8” tall, fast spreader
-Light: full/part sun, part shade
-Moisture: dry to moist
-Blooms: March-August (May-June in our area)
-Wildlife: Caterpillar host. Larval food source for many native butterflies and moths. Supports pollinators. Fruits eaten by birds.
-Habitat: Portland Plant List – Yes

05/26/2026

Last winter’s storm damage will affect your summer hiking plans ⛈️⁠
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Join WTA for a webinar on June 9 to learn about the damage and how you can help restore our public lands. We’ll hear from:⁠
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🌲 Dan Rankin, mayor of Darrington, WA⁠
🌲 Jaime Loucky, WTA CEO⁠
🌲 Erin Uloth, forest supervisor of Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest - US Forest Service

📸 Photo by Ann Marshall⁠
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Did you know we have a monthly newsletter? In it, we share monthly conservation tips, upcoming events, and District new...
05/26/2026

Did you know we have a monthly newsletter? In it, we share monthly conservation tips, upcoming events, and District news! Sign up: clarkcd.org/home/

05/26/2026

Spring Meadow Spotlight: Farewell-to-spring (Clarkia amoena)

Wow, we’ve already been seeing Farewell-to-spring blooming in some of our meadows! This beautiful native wildflower is one of our favorite late spring and early summer bloomers and adds amazing pink color to pollinator habitats.

One important thing to know about Farewell-to-spring is that it prefers sunny, disturbed sites with open soil. It often does really well in newer meadows, recently cleared areas, roadsides, or places with less competition from dense vegetation. Because of that, it doesn’t always come back year after year in the same spot once grasses and other plants become more established.

A few cool facts about Farewell-to-spring:
• It thrives in sunny, disturbed habitats
• Some leafcutter bees use the petals for nesting material
• It’s easy to grow from seed and can quickly establish in the right conditions



Destacado del prado de primavera: Farewell-to-spring (Clarkia amoena)

¡Ya estamos viendo florecer Farewell-to-spring en algunos de nuestros prados! Esta hermosa flor silvestre nativa es una de nuestras favoritas de finales de primavera y principios del verano y agrega un increíble color rosado a los hábitats para polinizadores.

Algo importante sobre Farewell-to-spring es que prefiere sitios soleados y perturbados con suelo abierto. Muchas veces crece muy bien en prados nuevos, áreas recientemente despejadas, bordes de caminos o lugares con menos competencia de otras plantas. Por eso, no siempre vuelve a aparecer cada año en el mismo lugar cuando los pastos y otras plantas se establecen más densamente.

Algunos datos interesantes sobre Farewell-to-spring:
• Prospera en hábitats soleados y perturbados
• Algunas abejas cortadoras de hojas usan sus pétalos para hacer nidos
• Es fácil de cultivar desde semilla y puede establecerse rápidamente en las condiciones adecuadas

05/22/2026

Get involved with the Kellogg Creek Restoration and Community Enhancement Project this month!

👀Join us on May 27th for a site tour of Kellogg Dam and the creek restoration area to learn about the project!

🐜On May 30th, help us collect data to monitor water quality in lower Kellogg Creek through our macroinvertebrate monitoring program! No previous experience necessary!

Learn more & register for these events on our website:
https://ncwatersheds.org/get-involved-with-the-council/volunteer/

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11018 NE 51st Cir
Vancouver, WA
98682

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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13608594780

Website

http://L.clarkcd.org/link-in-bio

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