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Fallen leaves wait to be properly removed from a yard so they do not clog storm drains or fill landfills with organic waste.
Officials urge people to use and dispose of fall leaves properly
Fall leaves can be good or bad, depending on what someone plans to do with them. They can make for great garden mulch and compost, but if the plan is to dispose of them, people are advised to do so … more
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Leaves are utilized as a mulch around a twinberry honeysuckle plant in a landscaped area.
Free online and in-person workshops promote composting and sustainable living
Clark County Public Health’s Composter Recycler program is offering a series of free online and in-person workshops to teach participants how to reduce their impact on the planet.  … more
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Pam Conrad, owner of Serendipity Alpaca Ranch, knits a green alpaca fiber scarf, a new item for the store.
Serendipity Alpaca Ranch demonstrates the diverse uses of fiber
Cheasanee Hetherington For The Reflector The soft, luxurious fiber alpacas produce is inspiring creativity at Serendipity Alpaca Ranch. The 5.5-acre ranch was created in 2009 by … more
Road Rules: Traffic enforcement and loud mufflers
Recently, someone asked Doug Dahl, Target Zero manager, a question about how modified mufflers and exhausts that rattle the glasses in cupboards are enforced. Dahl’s answer: … more
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Newly elected Ridgefield Lions officers and board members include, front row, from left to right: Jessica Kipp, secretary; Roxanne Cortez, first vice president; Shannon Schick, service project chair; Clyde Burkle, board member; and Gene McCann, treasurer. Back row, left to right: Josh Olson, president; Richard Yelenich, board member; Jim Kolshinski, board member; Don Lasher, board member; and David Schick, membership chair.
Ridgefield Lions donates, welcomes new members
The Ridgefield Lions organization also made four large monetary donations to the community. These donations included $1,250 each to Compassion 360 and the Ridgefield Family Resource Center for … more
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Rachel Valentine, a yoga instructor at Studio 312 at Battle Ground’s Clark County Wellness and Apothecary, offers multiple yoga classes along with prenatal and postnatal yoga instruction.
Clark County Wellness and Apothecary in Battle Ground now offering yoga
Battle Ground’s Clark County Wellness and Apothecary has begun offering yoga classes from two separate instructors at Studio 312. The yoga classes at Clark County Wellness and Apothecary … more
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A map shows the extent of the 1902 Yacolt Burn
Yacolt Burn torched nearly 300,000 acres 121 years ago
A legendary forest fire is back in the spotlight this year as discussions of how the state handles wild blazes is a main topic of discussion. On Sept. 8, 1902, the Yacolt Burn, a fire named … more
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A weekend in 1903 sprouted this barn
Dairy farmers spent just a weekend building this towering barn in Clark County’s Highland area in 1903. The barn belonged to the Christensen family. Current property owner Larry Schlect adores … more
Battle Ground resident Shirley Romig completed a skydive on Sept. 17 for a cause she has become passionate about: helping support efforts to end child sex trafficking.
Skydiving great-grandma from Battle Ground shares her thrill for skydiving
Battle Ground’s Shirley Romig now has six skydives under her belt with a tentative birthday jump slated for next year when she turns 78 years young. Previously reported in The … more
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Battle Ground-Opoly available at Walmart
A Battle Ground-themed Monopoly game titled “Battle Ground-Opoly” is available for purchase at Battle Ground’s Walmart. The Reflector is seeking information on the background of the … more
Public comment period for proposed Western gray squirrel uplisting extended
The Reflector The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has extended a public comment period about the department’s proposal to change the state listing status of the Western … more
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WDFW invites public comment on rule making to offer incentives for chronic wasting disease testing
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) invites the public to attend a virtual hearing and submit input on a proposed rule change that would allow WDFW to offer an incentive to hunters … more
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This photo of an elk on a street in Packwood was posted to Facebook by Cory Montgomery on Sept. 11.
Help that elk: Residents can slow disease spread by reporting hoof deformities, limps
Little is new under the Southwest Washington overcast. On Sept. 11, Cory Montgomery posted to a Packwood community Facebook page a photo of an elk with hoof deformities. All four of the … more
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The raised garden beds at NatureScaping of Southwest Washington’s Wildlife Botanical Gardens increase accessibility by keeping gardeners from stooping low to the ground and overexerting themselves.
Gardening can be both accessible and safe for seniors
Age doesn’t have to keep seniors from gardening, a hobby that can cultivate mental and bodily health in its participants. Though aging can make physical activities challenging, gardening is an … more
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A wetland in the Carty Unit of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge parallels Gee Creek with oak trees between.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge a haven for wildlife
The Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge offers habitat for migrating birds to rest, an area for wildlife to frolic and a place for people to enjoy nature close to Clark County’s urban sprawl. … more
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Battle Ground High School recognizes second semester honor roll students
Battle Ground High School released its 2022-23 second semester honor roll earlier this summer. The results are based on students’ semester 2 GPA’s and are for the term 6/semester 2 … more
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Local BG school names longtime employee middle, high school VP
Staci Jones, formerly dean of students at Firm Foundation Christian School in Battle Ground, was recently promoted to the school’s middle school and high school vice principal. She will also … more
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Local students included on SNHU’s summer 2023 President’s and Dean’s lists
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) recently announced students named to the Summer 2023 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. Local students are: • Tayler … more
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Hugh Morris, co-owner of LUMOS Hearth and Home in Battle Ground, stands in his fireplace showroom on Wednesday, Sept. 6.
Indoor fireplaces have become more efficient and eco-friendly
Wood, pe llet and gas are the three main fuels for inside fireplaces, and with new regulations, two of those options are becoming more efficient for both heat and the environment. Hugh Morris, … more
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Tree-of-heaven grows in dense thickets, choking out native plants. It can harbor invasive spotted lanternflys which threaten Washington’s native trees and vineyards.
Defending yard and farm from noxious weeds
As fall weather brings frequent showers to Battle Ground, landowners will once again fight the growth of hazardous noxious weeds. These plants are an increasing threat that can damage the environment … more
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