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The holidays typically feature large dinners, lots of gift giving and memories that last a lifetime. But along with those memories, there is usually a fair degree of waste left over as …
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Brandon Hansen / For The Reflector
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11/28/22
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Rare Earth Decor, a gift shop in Ridgefield, sells a number of unique items that include trinkets crafted out of recycled glass from Indonesia and metal sculptures from various parts of the United …
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Sebastian Rubino / sebastian@thereflector.com
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8/29/22
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Dan Cain, the owner of Clark County-based Junk Management, uses his expertise to turn one person’s trash into a treasure for others.
His business salvages junk from people’s property …
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Sebastian Rubino / sebastian@thereflector.com
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6/28/22
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Repair Clark County will hold in-person events where people can sharpen blades and gardening tools at Pomeroy Farm. The events are limited to 16 participants, stated a news release. They will be held …
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The Reflector
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6/28/22
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Clark County Green Business will host a virtual workshop series which addresses waste reduction.
The next presentation, titled “Nothing Goes ‘Away’: Sustainable Waste …
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The Reflector
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3/28/22
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A boutique store in Ridgefield sells a multitude of goods crafted from recycled materials.
Native Nomad Home & Gifts offers items like blankets, candles and soaps.
Owner Sara Darden sells …
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Sebastian Rubino / sebastian@thereflector.com
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3/28/22
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Clark County Waste and Environmental Outreach is encouraging people to take certain steps to reduce food waste this holiday season.
Household waste in Clark County and the country typically …
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Sebastian Rubino / sebastian@thereflector.com
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12/27/21
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As more and more people, businesses and governments have embraced eco-friendly lifestyles and practices, it’s never been easier for men and women to make a positive impact on the planet.
One …
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9/27/21
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In recent years, the trend of upcycling, or transforming unneeded or unwanted materials into new items or products, has become more popular. Unlike recycling, which is taking consumer materials like …
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9/27/21
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As dressing rooms closed because of the pandemic, shoppers still flocked to the clothing racks found in thrift stores, like Goodwill and Kidz Cloz of Battle Ground.
Thrift shopping is not a new …
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Madysen McLain/madysen@thereflector.com
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6/29/21
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Selecting fruit varieties for Western Washington — March 24
Join Theresa Knutsen from Lewis County’s Raintree Nursery as she discusses the different varieties of fruit that grow well in the …
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The Reflector
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3/22/21
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Growing roses in Washington – Tuesday, Feb. 23
Retired Washington State University Extension agent and co-author of “Growing Roses in Washington State” is hosting an online workshop about …
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The Reflector
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2/22/21
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Caring for and pruning grapes workshop - Wednesday, Feb. 10
Washington State University Master Gardener Art Fuller is set to explain everything you need to know about pruning grape vines and how …
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The Reflector
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2/8/21
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The Washington State University Master Gardeners Cowlitz County Extension is back in swing and holding a slew of online homesteading events in the upcoming weeks. All programs are free and …
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The Reflector
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1/11/21
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On Saturday, Jan. 23, Pacific Northwest Gardeners can log into Zoom and learn all about the basics of blueberry care. From when to prune to how much, the Washington State Master Gardeners will teach …
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Cameron Kast/cameron@thereflector.com
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1/11/21
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Christmastime and the celebrations that surround it are full of good times and cheer. Families and friends enjoy time together, sharing gifts packed in plastic and wrapped in paper under a tree full …
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Cameron Kast/cameron@thereflector.com
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12/28/20
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Two local nonprofits teamed up this year to bring a little extra holiday cheer to Clark County seniors. For the last two years, volunteers with the Repair Clark County program have been sewing …
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The Reflector
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12/26/20
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I am a Deodar Cedar and my scientific name is “Cedrus deodora.” I am about 150 years old.
My history is a little sketchy, but I may have been carried to the USA as a seedling, about 1880. This …
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By Stuart Campbell, WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener/For The Reflector
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12/18/20
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Vancouver-based nonprofit Columbia Springs and its Repair Clark County program are hosting an online lamp repair workshop where people can learn the basics of fixing a lamp and how to diagnose …
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Cameron Kast / cameron@thereflector.com
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12/8/20
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