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š± How Ridgefieldās gardens and new solar plans power local climate action
Ridgefield, Washington Patch AM: a 5 min readHello Ridgefield! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Ridgefieldās gardens and new solar plans power local climate action
- How Ridgefieldās annual plant sale funds parks, pollinators and student gardens
- Why emergency vehicles will swarm Ridgefield High School this Friday afternoon
Also on today's calendar: Be a Hero, Get a Pass! Donate Blood at the Clark Public Utilities' Home and Garden Idea Fair and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 58 and low of 43 degrees.
- Thursday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 62, low: 44.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 74 and low of 44 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Communities' actions highlighted during Earth Day 2026 (tri-cityherald.com subscription) ā Ridgefield residents are seeing climate action close to home, from a planned community solar array at the Port of Ridgefield to the cityās downtown community garden and active Ridgefield Garden Club. The story highlights how local gardens, shared solar projects, and everyday backyard growing can cut emissions, build resilience, and keep fresh food closer to Ridgefield tables. 
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2. Ridgefield Garden Club to host upcoming annual plant sale in downtown Ridgefield (thereflector.com) ā Ridgefield gardeners can stock up on native plants and support local beautification projects at the Garden Clubās annual plant sale on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Greely Building downtown. Proceeds fund native plantings in Davis and Abrams parks, downtown planters, student gardening programs, and grants that help residents add wildlife-friendly plants to their own yards. Ā Ā Ā
3. Ridgefield School District to host multi-agency emergency preparedness exercise (clarkcountytoday.com) ā Ridgefield School District will run a large emergency preparedness drill at Ridgefield High School this Friday, April 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with students bused offsite. Expect a noticeable increase in emergency vehicles, but officials stress itās only a non-violent environmental hazard training to improve coordination and student reunification procedures. Ā Ā Ā
4. Top talent headlining concerts announced with music ticket sales opening for the 2026 Clark County Fair (clarkcountytoday.com) ā Ridgefieldās Clark County Fairgrounds will host three big-name concerts August 7ā9, with Midland, the I Love The ā90s Tour, and Collective Soul headlining at the Toyota Grandstands. Tickets, which include fair admission, go on sale online Friday, April 24, with reserved seats priced at $38 or $48 and the full fair running August 7ā16. Ā Ā Ā
5. High School Scoreboard, results from Tuesday, April 21 (columbian.com) ā Ridgefield Highās girls track and field team dominated Hockinson 118-30, highlighted by strong relay wins and multiple event victories from local athletes. The scoreboard also recaps other area girls track and golf results from Kelso, Mountain View, Camas, Union, Seton Catholic and La Center. Ā Ā Ā
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Be a Hero, Get a Pass! Donate Blood at the Clark Public Utilities' Home and Garden Idea Fair
Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Rd, Ridgefield
9:00 am
Saturday April 25
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Other local events
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Tween & Teen Tabletop Role-Playing Game Adventure
Ridgefield Community Library , 210 N Main Ave , Ridgefield
4:30 pm -
Columbia River Varsity Softball @ Ridgefield
Ridgefield High School , 2630 S Hillhurst Rd , Ridgefield
4:30 pm -
Live Music at Windy Hills Winery ā Mac Potts
Windy Hills Winery , 1346 S 38th Ct , Ridgefield
2:00 pm -
Live Music / Gabriel John ā Ridgefield Craft Brewing
Ridgefield Craft Brewing Co. Taphouse , 120 N 3rd Ave , Ridgefield
6:00 pm -
D&D Comedy Night at The Old Liberty : CANSU
Old Liberty Theater , 115 N Main Ave , Ridgefield
7:30 pm -
Home & Garden Idea Fair
Clark County Event Center , 17402 NE Delfel Rd , Ridgefield
9:00 am -
Womenās rewilding circle: Full Moon in Scorpio
Tailored Fitness Studio , 208 Pioneer St , Ridgefield
4:30 pm -
Open Mic Comedy Night
Ridgefield Craft Brewing Co. Taphouse , 120 N 3rd Ave , Ridgefield
7:00 pm
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Sunday April 26
Saturday May 2
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š Events Nearby
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Tweens & Teens Creative Craft: Cork Painting
La Center Community Library , 1411 NE Lockwood Creek Rd , La Center
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HS Boys' Soccer Games/ HS Athletic Field & Stadium
HS Athletic Field and Stadium
5:00 pm -
M.Mattix LCLL/ES Softball Field
ES Softball Field
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HS Varsity Boys' Soccer Game/ HS Athletic Field & Stadium
La Center Elementary HS Athletic Field and Stadium
7:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
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- I am looking to have about 400ft of field fencing installed.
All of the posts are set, just need fence stretched and installed. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor Ridgefield Pioneer NE)
- Advanced Recovery Systems posted a job opening for Medical Assistant (Administrative) in Ridgefield. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Ridgefield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ridgefield here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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