JCWC Restoration Committee Meeting at the Manor House at the Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 SE 122 Avenue, Portland, OR 97236, http://www.leachgarden.org. We will tour a new riparian restoration project planned for 2010-2011, then we will launch the River Restoration Project Census 2010. Contact for more details.

We're currently looking for additional volunteers to join the ranks of our Outreach Task Force. This group of volunteers, when available, help represent us at upcoming events and fairs. Interested in supporting these efforts? Please RSVP to .

Come and learn some key facts and talking points you should know when representing Johnson Creek Watershed Council.

Johnson Creek Watershed Council Headquarters
1900 SE Milport Road, Portland OR

Join Volunteer Coordinator Amy Lodholz and volunteers for a morning pulling ivy along Johnson Creek. Contact Amy to sign up and get directions to the meeting location, .

Join PP&R and NW Trail Alliance in rebuilding and restoring the trail system at Powell Butte. Meet at the parking lot at the top of the hill on SE 162 Ave, immediately south of Powell Blvd. For more info, call Louise at 503-823-6131. Second Saturdays of the month, except December.

On Tuesday, July 13th from 7-9 pm, the Johnson Creek Watershed Council will host the third community design charette for the Tacoma Street Light Rail station, a stop on the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail line opening in 2015. These charettes focus on integrating wildlife habitat, sustainable stormwater management, and environmental education features into the design of the Tacoma Street Station. The Tacoma station will be located just south of Johnson Creek; it will provide a unique opportunity to feature and enhance the hydrology and ecology of Johnson Creek.

Any one is welcome to attend the charettes. You do not need special skills or knowledge to attend. All you need is enthusiasm and a desire to help design a light rail station that enhances nearby Johnson Creek.

The charette will be held at the Watershed Council office at 1900 SE Milport Road, Milwaukie, 97222 (enter in back of the building, accessible from the parking lot off of McBrod Avenue). Please RSVP to Matt Clark, or 503.652-7477.

JCWC and the Community Energy Project are partnering to offer "Water to the Weather for Healthy Watersheds" a free workshop in which participants learn the basics about evapotranspiration, water-wise irrigation, and how to reduce nonpoint source water pollution. The class discusses how to use a soil probe, measure your sprinkler system, and how to measure weekly watering needs. This workshop is ideal for those who water outdoors and want to conserve water to protect the environment and reduce their bills.

Everything is free, and participants receive a free conservation kit of materials. To register, email water@communityenergyproject.org or call 503.284.6827 ext. 109.

The East Portland Exposition (EPO XPO) is a two day community event that will be held at Ed Benedict Community Park, located along SE Powell Boulevard between 100th Avenue and 102nd Avenue in East Portland July 17 and 18, 2010. The gates open at 11 a.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. EPO XPO is co-sponsored by all 13 East Portland Neighborhoods. The event will feature numerous exhibitors, lots of entertainment and food, free health testing, and free activities for children and families.

This year, EPO XPO will be partnering with the City of Portland for the very first Sunday Parkways in East Portland and EPO XPO will be at the heart of it all! Sunday Parkways is great fun for everyone. So come to EPO XPO on Saturday to visit all the great exhibitors, and enjoy some great food and entertainment. Be sure to stay for the movie that evening starting at dusk. Then, on Sunday, come join the festivities for the single best day of the Summer—East Portland style!

For more info: http://www.epoxpo.org/. Come by and visit the JCWC booth!

Help remove invasive plants, including English ivy, Himalayan blackberry, and clematis. Meet at the field at the corner of SE 52 & Tenino, two miles south of SE Woodstock. For more info, call Louise at 503-823-6131. Third Saturday of the month (except December).

Board meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month and are open to the public. For more information, call us at (503) 652-7477 or email .

This committee meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month and is open to the public. For more information contact Lori Sams at .

Interested in getting involved with the work of the Johnson Creek Watershed Council? Come to the next Volunteer Orientation!

Highlights of this meeting are: Introduction by Volunteer Coordinator Amy Lodholz, Overview of the various volunteer positions the Council offers, Meet new people who share your interest in our mission, Share your ideas and interests—we want to hear from you, Review upcoming restoration event opportunities, and learn about all the various ways you can help the Johnson Creek Watershed Council!

Can't make the meeting? Don't sweat! Just contact Amy and she will meet you at a better time!

Block Party featuring kids activities, snacks, music, and natural resource (flora and fauna) education. Exact location TBA. Stop by the JCWC booth!

Volunteers will be given an introduction to freshwater mussels and trained in survey techniques in the morning. Mussel surveys will be conducted by teams in the late morning to early afternoon. To show our appreciation for your participation, volunteers will receive a copy of the field guide Freshwater Mussels of the Pacific Northwest, 2nd ed. No experience necessary. Contact Amy to sign up and get directions to the meeting location, .