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Columbia Springs A 100-acre natural area and education center where all are welcome to explore and enjoy the outdoors! linkin.bio/columbiasprings

🦇 Bat Appreciation Post 🦇Have you ever wondered how many bat species live right here in Washington state? 14! Learn all...
10/23/2026

🦇 Bat Appreciation Post 🦇

Have you ever wondered how many bat species live right here in Washington state? 14!

Learn all about the bats that call our beautiful state home and how to live beside them: https://www.batsnorthwest.org/meet-washingtons-bats
📷 Little Brown Bat

🌱 Lend a hand at Columbia Springs! 💚A beautiful place like Columbia Springs takes a community of caring hands to keep it...
10/21/2026

🌱 Lend a hand at Columbia Springs! 💚

A beautiful place like Columbia Springs takes a community of caring hands to keep it thriving! Join us for our next Stewardship Saturday, sponsored by Sol Minion Development, and help us give this special place a little extra love. 🌿

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 9 am - 12 pm

We’ll spend the morning weeding, tidying up around our administrative buildings, and spreading fresh mulch throughout the site. Your time and energy help keep Columbia Springs beautiful, welcoming, and ready for the walkers, students, and community members who enjoy it year-round. 🌳

💚 Come on your own, bring a friend, or gather a group! It’s a wonderful way to get outdoors, meet fellow community members, and make a meaningful difference in a place we all cherish.

Every helping hand counts, and we’d love to have yours!

🙌 Mark your calendar and join us on October 24!

Register here: https://www.columbiasprings.org/volunteer/

The Visitor Center is closed today, but it is a beautiful fall day for a walk. Don't forget to stop by the display pond ...
10/21/2026

The Visitor Center is closed today, but it is a beautiful fall day for a walk. Don't forget to stop by the display pond to feed the trout! 🐟

Plan your visit for the rest of the week:
🍂 Thursday, 9 am - 1 pm
🍂 Friday, 10 am - 1:30 pm

Stop by to explore hands on activities, see the new fingerlings in our tank, and check out materials for a self guided hike. 💚
📷 Paul Peloquin

Did you miss our last Nature Day? Mark your calendars and catch the next one! Join us for our Fish Games Nature Day on S...
10/20/2026

Did you miss our last Nature Day? Mark your calendars and catch the next one! Join us for our Fish Games Nature Day on Saturday, November 21 from 10 am - 1 pm. 📆

Dive into the world of fish through play. Challenge yourself to jump as high as a salmon at our jump wall, navigate a salmon's life cycle through a labyrinth game, and explore fish-themed board and card games that bring aquatic science to your fingertips.

Discover what makes these underwater athletes so extraordinary while gaming your way to a deeper understanding of the fish that shape our rivers and streams. 🐟❤
📷 Paul Peloquin

🌱Volunteer at Columbia Springs! 💚With so much beautiful space to care for, it takes many hands to keep Columbia Springs ...
10/19/2026

🌱Volunteer at Columbia Springs! 💚

With so much beautiful space to care for, it takes many hands to keep Columbia Springs looking its best! We’d love for you to join us for our next Stewardship Saturday, sponsored by Sol Minion Development. ⚒️

📅 Saturday, October 24 ⏰ 9 am – 12 pm

We’ll spend the morning weeding and tidying up around our administrative buildings and spreading fresh mulch throughout the site. Every helping hand makes a difference in keeping Columbia Springs beautiful, welcoming, and ready for the walkers, community members, and students who visit throughout the year. 🌿

Come solo and meet new people, or bring a few friends and make a morning of it! It’s a great way to get outside, connect with your community, and give a little love back to this special place.

We hope to see you there! 💚

Register here: https://www.columbiasprings.org/volunteer/

Signs of fall around all around. 💛🍂📷 Paul Peloquin
10/18/2026

Signs of fall around all around. 💛🍂
📷 Paul Peloquin

Join us today for a Nature Day full of (Not So) Scary creatures, recycling trivia, and repair demos with volunteer fixer...
10/17/2026

Join us today for a Nature Day full of (Not So) Scary creatures, recycling trivia, and repair demos with volunteer fixers from Columbia Springs Repairs!

✨ Here’s what’s happening:

🐀 Opossum Chat | 11 am - Meet a local expert and discover these fascinating creatures!

♻️ Waste Connections - Test your recycling knowledge!

💡 Lamp Repair | 10 am – 12 pm - Bring up to 2 lamps and learn basic repairs. Bring any replacement parts you may need!

🔪 Knife Sharpening | 12 - 1 pm - Learn sharpening techniques and bring up to 3 knives!

🛠️ Repair activities are hands-on learning experiences, not drop-off services.

🎃 FREE activities! No RSVP or registration required. Everyone is welcome, and costumes are encouraged! 👻

Come learn, explore, and celebrate the spooky side of nature with us! 🍂💚

Questions? Email [email protected].
📷 Paul Peloquin

Explore your senses at night, and learn about the nocturnal critters that call Columbia Springs home, during this family...
10/16/2026

Explore your senses at night, and learn about the nocturnal critters that call Columbia Springs home, during this family friendly nighttime guided walk!

We hope you join us on October 17th from 6:30-8:30 pm. Advanced registration is required, with a suggested donation of $5 per person.

*portions of this event will rely on our night-adjusted vision, without flashlights

Register here: https://www.columbiasprings.org/events/guided-tours/
📷 Paul Peloquin

🍂👻 A SUPER SPECIAL Nature Day is coming up next tomorrow, October 17! 👻🍂Get ready for a day of spooky-season discoveries...
10/16/2026

🍂👻 A SUPER SPECIAL Nature Day is coming up next tomorrow, October 17! 👻🍂

Get ready for a day of spooky-season discoveries, hands-on learning, and community fun! We’ll explore some of the (Not So) Scary creatures of nature AND welcome volunteer fixers from Columbia Springs Repairs for special repair demonstrations! 💚

✨ Here’s what’s happening:

🐀 Opossum Chat | 11 AM - Meet a local expert and learn all about these fascinating backyard visitors!

♻️ Stop by the Waste Connections table and test your recycling knowledge.

💡 Lamp Repair Demonstrations | 10 AM–12 PM - Have a lamp that needs a little TLC? Bring up to 2 lamps and learn how to make simple repairs alongside experienced volunteers, including replacing sockets, switches, plugs, and cords, plus basic rewiring. Bring any replacement parts you may need, such as cords, plugs, sockets, or switches. 🔧

🔪 Knife Sharpening Demonstration | 12–1 PM - Learn how to use knife-sharpening tools with guidance from an experienced volunteer. Bring up to 3 knives!

🛠️ A quick note about repairs: These are hands-on learning opportunities, not drop-off repair services. Come ready to learn and give it a try.

🎃 All activities are FREE! No RSVP or registration required, and everyone is welcome.

👻 Costumes are encouraged, so bring your spooky spirit and join us for a fun-filled Nature Day!

We can’t wait to see you there! 💚🍂

Questions? Email [email protected].
📷 Paul Peloquin & Katherine Cory

Happy National Mushroom Day to all those who celebrate! 🍄🤎Wet weather is coming and with it, mushrooms! Watch where you ...
10/15/2026

Happy National Mushroom Day to all those who celebrate! 🍄🤎

Wet weather is coming and with it, mushrooms! Watch where you walk as these fungi start to pop up around site and remember, these organisms are fragile and should be observed but not touched.

Curious what makes mushrooms so special? Check out these fun facts!

Did you know that all mushrooms are fungi, but not all fungi are mushrooms? Fungi include mushrooms, lichen, yeast, plant rusts, molds, and s**t. Mushrooms are fungi with a stem and a cap.

🍄 Some mushrooms glow in the dark.
🍄 The largest organism in the world is a fungus (covering over 2,000 acres of Oregon forest and estimated to be over 2,400 years old)!
🍄 There are about 2,000 known species of fungi in the world.
🍄 Fungi are more closely related to animals than plants.
📷 Paul Peloquin

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12208 SE Evergreen Highway
Vancouver, WA
98683

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 8pm
Tuesday 5am - 8pm
Wednesday 5am - 8pm
Thursday 5am - 8pm
Friday 5am - 8pm
Saturday 5am - 8pm
Sunday 5am - 8pm

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+13608820936

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