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A bee gathers pollen from Crystal lilacs during Lilac Days in Woodland.

Try This: All about gardens

A bee gathers pollen from Crystal lilacs during Lilac Days in Woodland.

April 25, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

In sunshine or during rain showers, spring gardening season is in full bloom with events this weekend. Read story

Nicholas Arredondo, 15, a sophomore at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, plays Giovanni Bottesini's Double Bass Concerto No.

Bits ‘n’ Pieces: Double bassist earns solo spotlight

Nicholas Arredondo, 15, a sophomore at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, plays Giovanni Bottesini's Double Bass Concerto No.

April 18, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Nicholas Arredondo wanted to make his last concert with the Portland Youth Philharmonic one to remember. He will be one of two soloists featured in the philharmonic's spring concert, which will wrap up the orchestra's 90th season. Not only will the concert feature two soloists -- a rarity, according to… Read story

Cub Scouts plant a tree during the 14th annual Earth Day EcoFair Tree Planting event at Salmon Creek Park in 2013.

Try This: Earth Day, away!

Cub Scouts plant a tree during the 14th annual Earth Day EcoFair Tree Planting event at Salmon Creek Park in 2013.

April 18, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Clark Public Utilities StreamTeam hosts its 15th annual Earth Day celebration, with more than 40 organizations participating in the EcoFair. Activities include nature walks, live music, children's crafts and more. The Audubon Society of Portland will present a birds of prey show, there will be fish releases by the… Read story

Designer Kate Beeman's collection features an easy-to-wear bohemian style at Couve Couture Spring Fashion Show.

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Designer Kate Beeman's collection features an easy-to-wear bohemian style at Couve Couture Spring Fashion Show.

April 17, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Downtown Vancouver celebrated a fashionable ode to spring during Saturday's Couve Couture. Ten local designers showcased their different design perspectives during the fashion show held at the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay. It was also Seth Aaron Henderson's last Vancouver show before his upcoming move to Los Angeles."All… Read story

Boots and nets were a must during the 9th Annual Critter Count at the Washington State University Vancouver campus on April 11, 2009.

Try This: You can count on critters

Boots and nets were a must during the 9th Annual Critter Count at the Washington State University Vancouver campus on April 11, 2009.

April 11, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Lizards, frogs and newts are waiting to be found by amateur herpetologists during the 14th annual Critter Count. Read story

Alisa Ann Tetreault

Couve Couture spring fashion show

Alisa Ann Tetreault

April 10, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Couve Couture has cultivated another lovely garden of designers for its spring fashion show. Ten local designers, including Vancouver's Seth Aaron Henderson of "Project Runway" fame, will showcase their latest looks at the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay. Read story

Lynda Raven Brake
&quot;Surprise at Kauai&quot; by Lynda Raven Brake was one of 62 artworks accepted to the 74th annual International Open Exhibition hosted by the Northwest Watercolor Society.

Bits ‘n’ Pieces: Surprise frog reigns on canvas

Lynda Raven Brake
&quot;Surprise at Kauai&quot; by Lynda Raven Brake was one of 62 artworks accepted to the 74th annual International Open Exhibition hosted by the Northwest Watercolor Society.

April 4, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

It was inspired by an unexpected frog. Rather, a lot of unexpected frogs. Fascinated by the flowers of Hawaii, watercolor artist Lynda Raven Brake was taking pictures of the water lily ponds during her trip to Kauai's National Tropical Botanical Garden. "I didn't see frogs at the time, but when… Read story

The Aafke tulip &quot;stands up well to wind and rain,&quot; according to a bulb brochure at Holland America Bulb Farm gift shop in Woodland.

Try This: Tulips, in still life or full trot

The Aafke tulip &quot;stands up well to wind and rain,&quot; according to a bulb brochure at Holland America Bulb Farm gift shop in Woodland.

April 4, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

The tulip-themed events are one of the many options for getting out and about this weekend. Read story

From left, Bobbi Luper, Anita Will and Betty Espey ride the Whipple Creek Park Trail on March 22.

Sunbreaks bring out Clark County horse riders

From left, Bobbi Luper, Anita Will and Betty Espey ride the Whipple Creek Park Trail on March 22.

March 29, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

For horse owners, spring is the season for conditioning their animals, after horses spend a long winter in the barn and the pasture. Read story

&quot;Angel&quot; entertains the crowd at a past WHS Japanese Festival with a fusion dance performance.

Try This: Enjoy Japan’s culture

&quot;Angel&quot; entertains the crowd at a past WHS Japanese Festival with a fusion dance performance.

March 28, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

The festival is one of the many options for getting out and about this weekend. Read story