Come on out to the farm for a sweeping good time!

Plas Newydd Farms are so excited to welcome Portland artist Dan Hawkins to Ridgefield for his first PN Farm Arts workshop!

Some of the finer details to come, but here’s what we know so far — over the course of a Saturday, participants will have the opportunity to craft porch brooms from two PN Farm-foraged fibers — a native sedge, and the wildly invasive Reed’s canary grass, along with some traditional broom straw (sorghum) to fill things out! 

• We’re hoping to get out on the landscape for this one, so come prepared for some all-weather tromping!

• A $20 materials fee is included in the ticket price. 

• Coffee, tea, water and light snacks will be provided. Please bring sack lunch and any special snacks you need (you will have access to fridge, stove and microwave if needed).

• Accessibility Note: This workshop takes place in an historic farmhouse that is not currently wheelchair accessible. We will work to accommodate access however we can, but please mail arts@pnfarm.com to confirm that the space will work for you before you commit to the workshop!

• Registration required HERE

About your teacher

Dan was born in Maine and has worked as an architect & carpenter in China, Denmark, England, and the United States. In 2021, he moved to Portland, OR, where he started Bodge, a platform for his sculpture, woodwork, and brooms. His work explores domestic tools, as well as the craft traditions and techniques associated with those objects. Dan also teaches broom-making and woodworking classes and workshops throughout the Pacific Northwest.

If you are looking for a new way to adventure, try Letterboxing!

You will follow clues that lead you to a mini work of art, which is a rubber stamp that is usually hand-carved. The boxes are hidden outside in parks, forests, and other nature areas. There are some indoors for when the weather doesn't cooperate. Join us to learn more about the hobby and to create your own stamps and logbooks. You can start your quest in the library as there will be some boxes to find right away.

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Особые условия могут быть запрошены с помощью нашей формы запроса на предоставление условий для людей с инвалидностью не позднее чем за 15 дней до мероприятия.

Join professional Photographer Patrick Aalto and MSHI Guides on a photography snowshoe hike to June Lake through a snow-covered Winter wonderland. Patrick will offer practical photography instruction in the field while a naturalist guide will offer you insight into the incredible natural and human history of June Lake. Train your cameras on the brilliant white snow-covered Southern slopes of the volcano and winding lava flows that meander into the forest. Snowshoes or traction devices provided by MSHI!

For detailed information, visit our Photography Hike program page.

Register today!

• DISTANCE:   5 miles (8 km)

• COST:   $125 per person

• ELEVATION GAIN:   500 ft (152 m)

• PERMITS:   All permits provided

• MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE:   12

• MINIMUM AGE:   8. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Join the Treehouse Art Studio for a WOMEN’S DAY RETREAT in the heart of the Washougal River Valley...

WHO IS THIS DAY RETREAT FOR?  
This is for you if you are longing to slow down, reconnect, create, and feel held by both nature and community.

You are welcome here- just as you are.
This is an invitation to exhale.
To step out of urgency.
To return to your senses.

WHAT TO BRING:  
Layered clothing for shared time outdoors, a journal, and pen. Our time together will be a blend of outdoor
and indoor experience on the land.
GUIDE: Susan Elizabeth
INVESTMENT: $95
REGISTRATION: here
Limited to 10 participants (Ages 18+)

Calling all lovers of color!

You have asked, Plas Newydd Farm is making it happen! Join PNF for a day exploring the magic of wild pigments. Bring your experience and materials, or come with questions, ready to learn from the plants. There will be a few folks in the room ready to share what they’ve learned in their play with plants and color, but we’ll all be learning together!

• If weather allows, we may get out for some foraging, but we’ll also have supplies available for ink and dye making, and maybe even some materials for botanical printing.  

• Coffee, tea, water and light snacks will be provided. Please bring sack lunch and any special snacks you need (access to fridge, stove and microwave is available).

• Accessibility Note: This workshop takes place in an historic farmhouse that is not currently wheelchair accessible. We will work to accommodate access however we can, but please email arts@pnfarm.com to confirm that the space will work for you before you commit to the workshop!

About your teachers

Open Table events do not have a designated teacher, and are designed to create a space for folks to come experiment in community, in a place where it’s safe to make a mess. This event will be co-hosted by Ridgefield artists Abby Braithwaite, and Kaylin Rose.

Registration required HERE

Join Treehouse Art Studio for a day retreat- connecting art and nature in the heart of the beautiful Washougal River Valley!

Guided by artists Susan Elizabeth & Arin Rae (both met as Artists in Residence at Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument).

This soulful plein air painting retreat is being held at the Treehouse Art Studio & Cabin in the breathtaking Washougal River Valley, where nature connection and creative practice meet.

OVERVIEW: You are invited to slow down, connect with nature, and express your creativity through plein air watercolor painting. No experience necessary!

This experience weaves nature connection and gentle guidance in watercolor technique with an invitation to deepen your sense of place — noticing light, color, texture, and the quiet stories of the land. You’ll receive supportive instruction, then spend spacious, unhurried time painting on open acreage, both indoors and outdoors, allowing your own relationship with the landscape to guide your brush.

• Basic supplies are provided;

• please bring a lunch, clothing for variable weather, and any other art materials you love to work with.

• Location: The Treehouse Art Studio. A 5-Acre Property in the Washougal River Valley, WA (about 30 minutes from Portland, 15 minutes outside of Washougal, WA). Address will be provided to ticket-holders at least two weeks prior to event.

• Weather: We will be both outdoors and indoors… and will have blankets, warm beverages and covered areas to sit and paint outside. You can choose the option that works best for you during your open air painting time.

• Investment/Cost: $115

• Registration: HERE

• Space is limited to 12.

• Please contact arin@arinraeart.com or susanfronckowiak@gmail.com with any questions!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS:
Arin: Arin is a watercolor and mixed media artist based in Portland. With a background in the physical sciences, she lives at the intersection of nature, science and art and uses art as a platform to teach, explore and understand how the world works while breaking down the barrier between art and science. You can learn more about her work at www.arinraeart.com or on Instagram (@arinrae.art).
Susan: With over 30 years of experience as an adventurer, teacher, and mentor, Susan brings a deep passion for working with people. Her love of wild places, creative expression, and meaningful connection led her to opening the Treehouse Art Studio. As an artist, empowerment coach, and rite of passage guide, she weaves together nature-based practices, council, and art to support others in stepping into deeper presence and personal transformation. You can learn more about Susan and the Treehouse at:

www.susanelizabethatthetreehouseartstudio.com
Instagram (@susanelizabethatthetreehouse)

Audiobook listeners need not walk alone!

Bring your audiobook of choice and meet the Camas Library each month at a new outdoor location for a community walk. We’ll walk for 60 minutes and wrap up with an optional 30 minutes of social time to chat with other book lovers and audio fans.

Walkers of all paces and experience levels are welcome — whether you’re a power walker, stroller pusher, or leisurely listener, there’s space for you here.

Walks are weather-dependent, so please check our social media channels or this event page for updates or cancellations.

Accommodations: The library strives to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email library@cityofcamas.us at least two weeks before the event.

Location Details:

Mill Ditch Trail, NW Drake, Camas, WA 98607

Contact Info

Name: Stacy Yakouba

Email: library@cityofcamas.us

Phone Number: (360) 834-4692

Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program for an On the Road Tour and leave the driving to us.

Join the Clark County Master Gardeners for our first tour of 2026. Sit back and enjoy visits to three nurseries or farms.

“Spring Fever”. “Fiebre de primavera.” “Varfeber”. ” Fievre du printemps.” Noun – A feeling of restlessness and excitement felt at the beginning of spring. Are you restless on those rainy days you’re stuck in the house perusing seed catalogs? Excited at the prospect of planting new things and getting your hands dirty in your garden?

Meet in the parking lot of the 78th Street Heritage Farm at 8:15am to board our vans for a tour of some Portland locations to help ease the transition into our next gardening season.

• Our first stop will be Garden Fever where we will be treated to talk on what’s new and what’s tried and true for 2026.

• Our next stop will be a Portland staple – Portland Nursery – to get more info on great things for our gardens. There will be ample time at both locations to pick out your new favorite plant.

• Next, we will break for lunch at McMenamins Cedar Hills Pub. They have a menu featuring sandwiches, salads and burgers. Lunch is on your own.

• At our final stop of the day, Deby Barnhart of Cornell Farm will speak to the group about plant diversity. There will be time for shopping.

• Bring water, sunscreen, and a hat and wear comfortable walking shoes. Dress for weather. Bring a walking stick if necessary.

LOCATION: Hazel Dell Neighborhood, address at registration. No admission without registration.

COST: $35 plus tax and fees

REGISTRATION REQUIRED by March 17th: Click here

FOR MORE INFORMATION: (564) 397-5738 or Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu.

Read about all Master Gardener upcoming events

Join Abby Braithwaite, of Plas Newydd Farm Arts Initiative, as she leads you through the Refuge in a fun and reflective writing workshop.

Come with a favorite nature poem to share (one of your own, or one by a favorite poet).

• We’ll provide notebooks and pens, but feel free to bring a favorite journal!

• All ages and all level of writers welcome!

• The Ridgefield NWR Complex Workshop Series is a monthly series of workshops facilitated by community members to engage the entire community with the Refuge in various ways.

Link to register HERE

Join Rose Carlson and the Clark College Foundation for a hands-on photography workshop for beginners using digital camera or phone! Capture amazing photos of any subject anytime like a pro!

Step into the breathtaking beauty of ancient cherry trees and unlock the secrets to taking stunning photos—no matter your subject! In this hands-on outdoor photography class, you’ll learn how to elevate your pictures of people, landscapes, and even business promotions.

Whether you’re shooting with a digital camera or your Phone, I’ll guide you through essential techniques that capture every shot:

• Angles & Composition: Learn how perspective transforms ordinary shots into captivating images.

• Focus & Depth: Master the art of drawing attention to your subject.

• Background & Lighting: Make every photo clean, clear, and professional-looking.

• Aperture & Camera Settings: Understand the tools that create mood and clarity.

This class is perfect for beginners and hobbyists alike— if you want one-on-one guidance on your specific camera, I can provide personalized training tailored to your device.

Come for the cherry trees, leave with the skills to take stunning photos anytime, anywhere. Bring your phone or camera and start capturing life like a pro!

Register HERE; Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location: Clark College Foundation, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA 98663

Audiobook listeners need not walk alone!

Bring your audiobook of choice and meet the Camas Library each month at a new outdoor location for a community walk. We’ll walk for 60 minutes and wrap up with an optional 30 minutes of social time to chat with other book lovers and audio fans.

Walkers of all paces and experience levels are welcome — whether you’re a power walker, stroller pusher, or leisurely listener, there’s space for you here.

Walks are weather-dependent, so please check our social media channels or this event page for updates or cancellations.

Accommodations: The library strives to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email library@cityofcamas.us at least two weeks before the event.

Location Details:

Washougal River Greenway Trail, NE Yale Street and 2nd Avenue, Camas, WA 98607

See map: Google Maps

Contact Info

Name: Stacy Yakouba

Email: library@cityofcamas.us

Phone Number: (360) 834-4692

If you want to combine fresh air with art and community, come out for the Washougal Studio Artists’ Tour on May 2nd and 3rd from 10–4. Take a drive to the Washougal River Valley and visit the Treehouse Art Studio. Local artists will gather for nature inspired art!

Learn more at https://www.washougalstudioartists.org

Simply going outside: Nature regulates our systems. It helps us reset. When we step out for a walk or spend time near the water or in the mountains, we can feel more grounded and clear. And we remember—we are nature. If you’ve been feeling stretched or overloaded, this is your nudge to get outside this week. Even a short walk can make a difference, or simply sitting outside and stopping to notice what’s around you.

Learn more about this event and other offerings at the Tree House Art Studio HERE.

Audiobook listeners need not walk alone!

Bring your audiobook of choice and meet the Camas Library each month at a new outdoor location for a community walk. We’ll walk for 60 minutes and wrap up with an optional 30 minutes of social time to chat with other book lovers and audio fans.

Walkers of all paces and experience levels are welcome — whether you’re a power walker, stroller pusher, or leisurely listener, there’s space for you here.

Walks are weather-dependent, so please check our social media channels or this event page for updates or cancellations.

Accommodations: The library strives to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email library@cityofcamas.us at least two weeks before the event.

Location Details:

Lacamas Creek Trail, NE 3rd Ave, Camas, WA 98607

See map: Google Maps

Contact Info

Name: Stacy Yakouba

Email: library@cityofcamas.us

Phone Number: (360) 834-4692

Join professional Photographer Patrick Aalto and Mt. St. Helen’s Institute Guides on a photography hike to Spirit Lake, which was forever transformed by the 1980 eruption.

Patrick will offer practical photography instruction in the field while a naturalist guide will offer you insight into the incredible natural and human history of Spirit Lake. Train your cameras on the vibrant wildflowers in bloom, streams, waterfalls or the sun-bleached logs afloat in the lake since the 1980 eruption.

For detailed information, visit our Photography Hike program page.

• Register today!

• DISTANCE:   2.5 miles to 3 miles (4km - 4.8km)

• COST:   $125 per person

• ELEVATION GAIN:   630 feet (192m)

• PERMITS:   All permits provided

• MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE:   12

• MINIMUM AGE:   8. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Audiobook listeners need not walk alone!

Bring your audiobook of choice and meet the Camas Library each month at a new outdoor location for a community walk. We’ll walk for 60 minutes and wrap up with an optional 30 minutes of social time to chat with other book lovers and audio fans.

Walkers of all paces and experience levels are welcome — whether you’re a power walker, stroller pusher, or leisurely listener, there’s space for you here.

Walks are weather-dependent, so please check our social media channels or this event page for updates or cancellations.

Accommodations: The library strives to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email library@cityofcamas.us at least two weeks before the event.

Location Details:

Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave, Camas, WA 98607

See map: Google Maps

Contact Info

Name: Stacy Yakouba

Email: library@cityofcamas.us

Phone Number: (360) 834-4692

Audiobook listeners need not walk alone!

Bring your audiobook of choice and meet the Camas Library each month at a new outdoor location for a community walk. We’ll walk for 60 minutes and wrap up with an optional 30 minutes of social time to chat with other book lovers and audio fans.

Walkers of all paces and experience levels are welcome — whether you’re a power walker, stroller pusher, or leisurely listener, there’s space for you here.

Walks are weather-dependent, so please check our social media channels or this event page for updates or cancellations.

Accommodations: The library strives to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email library@cityofcamas.us at least two weeks before the event.

Location Details:

Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave, Camas, WA 98607

See map: Google Maps

Contact Info

Name: Stacy Yakouba

Email: library@cityofcamas.us

Phone Number: (360) 834-4692

Audiobook listeners need not walk alone!

Bring your audiobook of choice and meet the Camas Library each month at a new outdoor location for a community walk. We’ll walk for 60 minutes and wrap up with an optional 30 minutes of social time to chat with other book lovers and audio fans.

Walkers of all paces and experience levels are welcome — whether you’re a power walker, stroller pusher, or leisurely listener, there’s space for you here.

Walks are weather-dependent, so please check our social media channels or this event page for updates or cancellations.

Accommodations: The library strives to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email library@cityofcamas.us at least two weeks before the event.

Location Details:

Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave, Camas, WA 98607

See map: Google Maps

Contact Info

Name: Stacy Yakouba

Email: library@cityofcamas.us

Phone Number: (360) 834-4692

Join professional Photographer Patrick Aalto and the Mt. St. Helen’s Institute Guides on a photography hike amongst the massive hummocks deposited by the 1980 eruption.

You will explore this marvelous ecosystem, teaming with life, before leaving the trees to join the Boundary Trail in view of the vast open expanse of the Pumice Plain and the breach of the volcanic crater itself. You will ascend to the groups' comfort up Johnston Ridge where you will train your cameras on the amazing vistas and brilliant colors of Fall foliage below.

For detailed information, visit our Photography Hike program page.

Register today!

• WHERE:   Hummocks Trail #229

• DISTANCE:   2.3 miles to 4 miles (3.7km - 6.2km)

• COST:   $150 per person

• ELEVATION GAIN:   250 feet to 700 feet (76m - 213m)

• PERMITS:   All permits provided

• MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE:   12

• MINIMUM AGE:   8. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Audiobook listeners need not walk alone!

Bring your audiobook of choice and meet the Camas Library each month at a new outdoor location for a community walk. We’ll walk for 60 minutes and wrap up with an optional 30 minutes of social time to chat with other book lovers and audio fans.

Walkers of all paces and experience levels are welcome — whether you’re a power walker, stroller pusher, or leisurely listener, there’s space for you here.

Walks are weather-dependent, so please check our social media channels or this event page for updates or cancellations.

Accommodations: The library strives to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email library@cityofcamas.us at least two weeks before the event.

Location Details:

Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave, Camas, WA 98607

See map: Google Maps

Contact Info

Name: Stacy Yakouba

Email: library@cityofcamas.us

Phone Number: (360) 834-4692

Audiobook listeners need not walk alone!

Bring your audiobook of choice and meet the Camas Library each month at a new outdoor location for a community walk. We’ll walk for 60 minutes and wrap up with an optional 30 minutes of social time to chat with other book lovers and audio fans.

Walkers of all paces and experience levels are welcome — whether you’re a power walker, stroller pusher, or leisurely listener, there’s space for you here.

Walks are weather-dependent, so please check our social media channels or this event page for updates or cancellations.

Accommodations: The library strives to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email library@cityofcamas.us at least two weeks before the event.

Location Details:

Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Ave, Camas, WA 98607

See map: Google Maps

Contact Info

Name: Stacy Yakouba

Email: library@cityofcamas.us

Phone Number: (360) 834-4692