IMS Electronics Recycling is holding a free public electronics recycling event on Saturday, April 19, from 9am-5pm at their Vancouver location (address and map below). What qualifies as e-waste, you ask? Computers, monitors, televisions…to find out if what you need to get rid of is considered e-waste, call IMS at 360.750.8883.

2401 St. Francis Lane
Vancouver, WA 98660

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Join Clark Public Utilities’ StreamTeam for a community-based XStream Makeover on Saturday, October 27! Volunteers will celebrate National Make a Difference Day by planting over 1,000 trees along Salmon Creek. Training, tools and supplies will be provided. Sponsored by Clark Public Utilities and BioKleen, this event is great for individuals and families. BioKleen will be on site with samples and information. For more information, contact Lisa Beranek the StreamTeam Coordinator at (360) 992-8585 or StreamTeam@clarkpud.com

Saturday, September 29 is the ninth annual Pick Up the Pinchot clean up event, part of National Lands Day. This year there are four locations hosting a clean up and volunteers are needed.

A BBQ and a program on the ecology of the East Fork of the Lewis River are included in one event hosted by the Mount St. Helens Institute and Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument (42218 NE Yale Bridge Rd. in Amboy). Volunteer registration starts at 8:30 a.m.

The Mt. Adams Ranger District and Northwest Service Academy are hosting two events and BBQs, 9:00 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will work along either Panther Creek north of Carson (meet at Panther Creek Horse Camp along Forest Road 65) or west of Trout Lake (meet at Peterson Prairie Info Center along Forest Road 24).

Contact Steve Hoecker at 360.497.1157 for starting times and locations to join the litter crew working along Skate Creek north of Packwood.

Volunteers should bring their own work gloves and water bottles. Litterbags will be provided. Donate your time and make a difference! Visit www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/news for more details.

Volunteers are also needed to join the Clark PUD StreamTeam on Saturday, September 15. Help restore the Salmon Creek Watershed 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Call 360.992.8585 or email StreamTeam@clarkpud.com for more info.