Tales of the Annual Orander Fish Release
The first fish release field trip I ever attended was at Jim and Barb Orander’s house, with 52 fourth graders from Hockinson Elementary. It was my first year as Salmon in the Classroom Coordinator. At that point we only hosted a handful of fish release field trips....
ReWrap 2020: Teamwork and innovation save the day!
Amidst the strangeness of the year that was 2020, a particularly bright spot for us was seeing what Repair Clark County is capable of when we all work together towards an incredible goal. A Little About ReWrap In 2018, we introduced a program where we could use...
12 Days of Giving from Columbia Springs
The end of the year is a season of giving, and this year that spirit is especially important to the organizations around you. The Columbia Springs team has shown great innovation and creativity throughout the trials of 2020 by finding ways to show up for our community...
Join us for a Snag Scavenger Hunt!
It’s been a rough year for all, and now colder weather is on its way. You have been trapped in the same three rooms doing the same activities day in and day out. Your family and relationships are feeling the strain, and you are searching for an escape. If this sounds...
A letter from the Executive Director for Giving Tuesday
Dear Friends and Partners, This year Thanksgiving was a little different for our communities. For many of us, it meant staying home instead of gathering with family. We’re having virtual happy hours and coffee dates. Our kids are adapting to virtual learning,...
Introducing our Communications Coordinator!
As the year approaches its close, we are proud to welcome our new Communications Coordinator - Kylie Sahota - to the Columbia Springs staff team! A long-time Pacific Northwest resident, Kylie grew up in the Vancouver area and has enjoyed serving as volunteer in the...