Water Center Improvements
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Since 1996, the City of Vancouver's Water Resources Education Center has provided opportunities for community members of all ages to learn about water and nature through interactive exhibits and education programs. However, after 26 years, it’s time for an update!
City staff are preparing to update the Water Center's exhibits, outdoor spaces, and overall visitor experience. Your responses to the short survey below will help guide the future of the Water Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
Overlooking the Columbia River, the Water Center is an environmental education center dedicated to inspiring connections between healthy water and people, through education, exploration and stewardship.
The center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, (Closed Saturday and Sunday). Admission is free. The center is located at 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98661, just east of Marine Park.
The Water Center hosts programming and volunteer events year-round. Please join us in-person for these upcoming summer events:
Twilight Tuesdays at the Water Center
Join a Water Center educator in discovering sunset wildlife activities and exploring the edges of the water in search of animals calling the wetlands home.
7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 26
7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 30: Bats!
Reading in the Wild
This free outdoor reading series, connecting stories with nature activities, is fun for families with kids ages 3 to 6 years old. The program begins at 10 a.m. and lasts approximately one hour.
- Thursday, July 21
- Thursday, July 28
Volunteer: Marine Park Beach Cleanup
Join us in cleaning up the beach at Marine Park.
8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 30
Volunteer: Wintler Park Beach Cleanup
Join us in cleaning up the beach at Wintler Park.
8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10
Burnt Bridge Creek Nature Walk
Enjoy a nature walk along the Burnt Bridge Creek watershed.
9 to 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 11
