Mastodawn

We had such a great weeding and mulching event at Grandmother Camas! Thank you to the City of Vancouver Naturespaces Program, City Grounds, and Angela and her classes from Vancouver Public Schools Flex Academy for your hard work and partnership. It was wonderful to care for this special space together and help it thrive for the community for years to come.

Vancouver Bee Project 2d ago

Oregon Sunshine (Eriophyllum lanatum) is lighting up gardens and meadows with its bright yellow blooms. This tough Pacific Northwest native is drought tolerant, easy to grow, and can bloom for months in the right conditions. It is loved by native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a beautiful and hardworking addition to habitat gardens. If you want more color and more pollinators, Oregon Sunshine is a great choice.

Vancouver Bee Project 3d ago

New data collected by the Washington Bee Atlas shows that we now have approximately 110 native bee species documented in Clark County. We long believed there were likely around 100 species here, and it is exciting to now have real data to support that understanding. Even better, new species are being found every year. Thank you to the Bee Atlas volunteers whose time, field work, and dedication are helping us better understand and protect our local pollinators.

Vancouver Bee Project 4d ago

Our friends at LCRG are hosting an upcoming community event, and Vancouver Bee Project will be there. You should be too. Vendor registration is now open, and volunteers are welcome to sign up as well. Certificates will be available for volunteers who need documentation of service hours. Bring your friends, family, and community spirit and join us for a great day of connection and impact.
Vendor Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdI11_GxideTGKT91MKcAwpqU0AFWNnwEt1XripUhsfY5qZ1w/viewform
Volunteer Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlyR0RO6jURHqYOFXtOJT8is711YuKw_T0Y4BzfZc5LidDtw/viewform

Vancouver Bee Project 6d ago

Tarweed is starting to bloom this week in our meadows, and we’re excited to see this unique native wildflower return. Tarweed (Madia elegans) has bright yellow flowers that often open in the cool morning, close during the hottest part of the day, and reopen later to help conserve moisture. It’s also an important source of food for native bees and other pollinators. For generations, Indigenous peoples also gathered and used the seeds as food.

Vancouver Bee Project Apr 11

Join us for a hands-on morning at our Meadow & Pollinator Hedgerow Care Workshop!

No experience needed—just come ready to learn and get your hands a little dirty.

📅 Saturday, May 2
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Flat Tack Farm

More info: https://vancouverbeeproject.org/events/meadow-pollinator-hedgerow-care-workshop

Vancouver Bee Project Apr 10

From our friends at the VDA: On April 18th, SOLVE is hosting an Earth Day litter pickup at the Vancouver Waterfront. Litter teams will focus on the park and surrounding areas. The VDA will be out as well.

Date: Saturday, April 18m 2026
Time: 10am to noon
Meeting Location: 560 Waterfront Way, Vancouver WA
(Main area of the waterfront park, across the street from Evoke Winery)

Link for more details:

https://volunteer.solve.org/opportunity/a0CVL00003eqjru2AA/clean-green-waterfront-park-cleanup

Vancouver Bee Project Apr 9

We had such a great day with Vancouver Flex Academy releasing mason bees into their beautiful, native plant-filled campus. It’s always special to see students connect with pollinators in a hands-on way.

Vancouver Bee Project Apr 8

Got a young entrepreneur at home? Let them shine at this year’s Vancouver Pollinator Festival!

We’re excited to host the Kids Market, where youth ages 5–17 can run their own booth, sell their creations, and learn real-world business skills in a fun, supportive environment.

🗓 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 9 AM – 3 PM
📍 Marshall Park

Spots are limited—sign up today!
👉 https://kidsmarkets.com/markets/vancouver-4

Let’s grow the next generation of entrepreneurs—right alongside our pollinators.

Vancouver Bee Project Apr 6

No slides. No speaker. Just community.

Join us for our next Pollinators & Pints—an informal hangout to connect, share ideas, and help shape what comes next.

We’ll also check in on how everyone’s mason bees are doing so far this spring—what’s emerging, what’s working, and what you’re seeing out there.

What do you want to learn? Why do you show up? We want your input.

Come grab a drink and be part of the conversation.