Photo by Cheryl Landes The Portland Art Museum is partially reopening to the general public starting Saturday, April 10. The main gallery and some of its adjacent galleries will remain closed, as well as the Museum Grounds Cafe. The Northwest Film Center will continue hosting virtual events and outdoor film showings at the Cinema Unbound … Continue reading Portland Art Museum reopening April 10
The free-roaming area along Northwest Trek's Wild Drive (photo by Cheryl Landes) Before the COVID pandemic started, Northwest Trek had tram tours that took visitors through the free-roaming area, where they could see animals native to the Pacific Northwest. Now tour has transformed into a drive-through experience called the Wild Drive. At the Wild Drive, … Continue reading Go on a Wild Drive at Northwest Trek
Taste Washington 2021 is in a virtual format this year because of COVID, but there are many ways you can enjoy the delicous bounty the state has to offer. Try takeout at restaurants that are new to you. Check out the recipes using Northwest ingredients and try them at home. Look for ways you can … Continue reading Savor Taste Washington 2021 in a new format
Peaches at the downtown Vancouver Farmers Market in Vancouver, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) Spring is coming! There's no better sign of it in Southwest Washington than when the farmers markets start opening. In Vancouver, the Downtown Farmers Market is opening on Saturday, March 20. Hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. … Continue reading 2021 Downtown Vancouver Farmers Market opens March 20
Sample 10 ciders from the West Coast. Play Bingo for a chance to win prizes. Watch science demos and a fun magic show with world magician champion and science educator Jason Latimer. Listen to interviews with the cideries and learn more about each variety of cider in your tasting kit. Get a report on the … Continue reading Virtual OMSI After Dark: West Coast CiderFest on March 26
The Leach Botanical Garden in Portland, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) A forest bathing experience helps you connect deeply with the natural world and remember how all humans, plants, and creatures are interconnected. It's inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku. The forest bathing walks at the Leach Botanical Garden in Portland, Oregon, are … Continue reading Forest bathing walks at the Leach Botanical Garden in Portland
Photo by Couleur, courtesy Creative Commons Ever wonder where you can find amphibians in Clark County, Washington? On Thursday, March 11, Shell Devlaeminck from the South West Amphibian Monitoring Project, also known as SWAMP, will give a virtual presentation on amphibian sites throughout Clark County. Devlaeminck has surveyed amphibians with SWAMP for five years. During … Continue reading Learn where to find amphibians in Clark County, Washington, March 11
It's the lucky seventh anniversary of the Couve Clover Run! Dress up in green for a walk along a three-, seven-, or 10-mile course through some of the most scenic parts of Vancouver, Washington. The routes, which are mostly flat, pass Fort Vancouver, Officer's Row, the Columbia Riverfront, and more. The race is on Sunday, … Continue reading Enjoy a scenic run or walk at the seventh annual Couve Clover Run on March 21
Pomeroy Farm's next Tea To-Go on Friday and Saturday, March 19 and 20, celebrates a beloved character from children's literature. This plated tea features assorted savories and sandwiches, desserts, scones, and two teas inspired by the Anne of Green Gables novels. Here's how the Tea To-Go works: Place your order at pomeroyfarm.org and reserve a … Continue reading Pomeroy Farm hosts Anne of Green Gables Tea To-Go March 19-20
The City of Ridgefield, Washington, plans to hold the 2021 Big Paddle on Saturday, June 5. This year, the city plans to "celebrate the Lewis River to Vancouver Lake Water Trail with a guided paddle on Lake River, a portion of the trail." The city is figuring out how to coordinate the Big Paddle to … Continue reading The First Saturday Big Paddle returns to Ridgefield June 5
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