Repair is Connection: Powered by People
At Columbia Springs, everything we do is about connection. Connection to place. Connection to the natural world. Connection to each other. Whether someone is walking a forest trail, releasing salmon, or sitting at a table with a broken appliance, the goal is the...
Lessons That Stick: Discovery Through Play
Winter can feel quiet in the natural world. The leaves are gone, many birds have migrated, and the forest floor looks still. But for the animals that remain, winter is a season of strategy, adaptation, and survival. At our February Nature Day, families explored what...
February 2026 Repair Tip of the Month
Common Zipper Problems & Solutions Loose Zipper SliderWhen the slider loosens, the teeth won’t stay together. Fix: Gently pinch each side of the slider with needle-nose pliers to tighten its grip on the teeth. Squeeze a little, test the zipper, then repeat as...
25 Years of Columbia Springs: A Legacy of Curiosity, Community, and Conservation
This year, Columbia Springs celebrates 25 years of serving the Clark County community. For many children, Columbia Springs is the place where curiosity takes over. It is where questions come easily. Where science stops being something in a book and becomes something...
Lessons That Stick: Paying Attention is a Skill
January has been cold and dry this year. The kind of weather that makes you pull your collar up, notice how quiet things are, and move a little more deliberately. The days are shorter. Growth slows down. And if you spend time outside in conditions like these,...
January 2026 Repair Tip of the Month
Bulb Won't Turn On (and It's Not the Bulb) If a lamp or light fixture flickers, works inconsistently, or won’t turn on at all, the problem isn’t always the bulb. Often, the issue is a worn, dirty, or poorly contacting socket. This is common in lamps that use standard...