Earth Month In Vancouver: Volunteer Events Invite Community Action (Photo) - 04/09/26
Portland, Ore., April 8, 2026 – Earth Month is bringing volunteers together across Vancouver for hands-on cleanup and restoration projects throughout April. From waterfront litter cleanups to habitat restoration in natural areas, these events offer meaningful ways to care for shared spaces and protect local ecosystems.
As part of SOLVE’s Earth Month celebrations, more than 200 volunteer projects are taking place across Oregon and Southwest Washington throughout April. In Vancouver, volunteers can help clean downtown spaces along the Columbia River and restore habitat by removing invasive species in local natural areas
Featured Earth Month Events in Vancouver and Clark County
Clean & Green: Waterfront Park Cleanup
WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 10 am – 12 pm
WHERE: Waterfront Park (across from Evoke Winery), Vancouver, WA
Join SOLVE for a community cleanup along Vancouver’s waterfront. Volunteers will check in at Waterfront Park before dispersing into downtown and along the Renaissance Trail to collect litter and help keep these popular public spaces clean and welcoming. Link to register
Habitat Restoration & Spring Cleanup
WHEN: Saturday, April 25, 10 am – 12 pm
WHERE: Ellsworth Springs West Natural Wildlife Area, Vancouver, WA
Help remove invasive ivy from trees to restore habitat and support native plants and wildlife. Tools, training, and snacks will be provided, and volunteers of all ages are welcome to participate.
Link to register
How to Get Involved
- Volunteer: Browse the event calendar for more events and register yourself or a group at volunteer.solve.org/oregon-spring
- Encourage participation: Invite schools, workplaces, and community groups to take part in Earth Month action
- Spread the Word: Share local events with friends, neighbors, and your community
The Oregon Spring Cleanup 2026 is made possible through the partnership with Portland General Electric and generous support of Clean Water Services, Fred Meyer, Metro, Oregon State Park & Recreation, The Standard, AAA Oregon/Idaho, Intel, Kaiser Permanente, KOIN6, LAM Research, Lithia & Driveway, National Parks Recreation & Parks Association, and PepsiCo.
For more information or to register, visit solve.org/oregon-spring
About SOLVE
SOLVE brings communities together to take care of our environment and enhance our waterways. Since 1969, the organization has grown from a small, grassroots initiative to a national model of volunteer action. Today, SOLVE mobilizes and trains thousands of volunteers of all ages across Oregon, and SW Washington, to clean and restore our neighborhoods and natural areas, while empowering a community of environmental stewards for our state. Visit solve.org for more information or follow SOLVEPNW on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn.
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