This month’s weed is no stranger to anyone who’s spent much time in the Pacific northwest; whether you’ve been scratched by its prodigious thorns, gathered its fruit on a summer hike, or just driven by it on a country road, you’ve probably met Armenian blackberry (Rubus bifrons). Wait: Armenian? Isn’t it “Himalayan?” Well, yes and no. […]
A determined group of 17 braved the winds at Powell Butte last Saturday for our annual winter birding walk before the planting event. Led by Portland Audubon instructor, Laura Whittemore, the group saw 12 species of birds during our 75 minute walk. The highlight was a Merlin at the visitor center at the very end […]
Over the past few years we have had the pleasure of working with a young scientist named Phil Nosler, who has been an all star in our community science dragonfly surveys. Little did we know he had another love-millipedes! This essay outlines a little bit of his work. By Phil Nosler I am a student […]
Our hearts are full of joy after meeting our new Creek Crew leaders for 2019 at our orientation on January 5! These super-volunteers worked together to learn how to lead teams all year for our many volunteer restoration events, then got crowned with new Creek Crew beanies. It’s going to be a strong year for […]
The arrival of winter means Lamprey and Steelhead Surveys are upon us! JCWC Community Outreach Coordinator, Adrienne, writing here to personally invite you to Lamprey & Steelhead Surveyor Orientation. But first, a little bit of vocabulary….. LAMPREY: Also known as Eel, Lamprey are slender prehistoric fish with distinct jawless and funnel-like mouths. Two species, Pacific Lamprey […]
