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Johnson Creek DaysJohnson Creek Days are a series of free community
events meant to raise watershed awareness through the month of September.
Johnson Creek Clean UpHelp launch this year's Johnson Creek Days by joining in the annual Johnson Creek Clean Up on Saturday, August 27 from 9am - 12pm. Volunteers will be removing litter and trash from Johnson Creek. The event will be followed by a volunteer appreciation BBQ from 12pm - 2pm at Mill Park (SE Bell and Johnson Creek Blvd) in Milwaukie. To register a group or yourself for this event please RSVP to Amy at amy@jcwc.org, call 503-652-7477, or text 541-968-3530. This is the only large-scale in-stream trash removal that occurs in Johnson Creek, so don’t miss this opportunity to help make a huge impact on this unique urban watershed!. Time: 9am-12pm Location: Meet at Mill Park in Milwaukie. If you'd like to come join us, please RSVP with Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator Amy Lodholz at , or call 503-652-7477. Paint Out!Saturdays, September 3, 10 & 17 Create art in the Johnson Creek Watershed 
Professional and amateur artists are invited to three Paint Outs that will be held in the watershed during Johnson Creek Days. Bring your own supplies and join other artists as you explore the watershed through art. Consider entering your finished piece in the Johnson Creek Community Art show at Spring Creek Coffee House in October. Art demonstrations will be given. Spectators are also welcome to watch artists. Contact Marty at marty@jcwc.org for more details or to RSVP.
See a flyer for the Paint Out events here. Participants are welcome to print these coupons from our sponsors Art Media and Art Heads. See a PDF of a call to artists and the artist's agreement. Children's Discovery CarnivalCome explore Johnson Creek at five interactive activity stations (make bird feeders out of used paper towel rolls as one example) designed for children 12 and under on Saturday, September 10 in Sellwood Park from 1pm - 4pm. All supplies for the activities will be included, as well as some small snacks. To RSVP your family for this event please email Amy at amy@jcwc.org. Groups welcome. See a flyer for this event here. Johnson Creek RunsMondays, September 12, 19 & 26 
Join the Johnson Creek Watershed Council Monday evenings (September 12, 19, 26) during Johnson Creek Days in September for group fun runs through the Johnson Creek Watershed! The route is about 4 miles long and all skill levels welcome. Runners will meet at Pace Setters (4203 SE Woodstock Blvd) at 6pm and will then reconvene at Mickey Finns Brewery afterwards for drinks and conversation. To RSVP for one of the Monday night running events please email Amy at amy@jcwc.org. See a flyer for these events here. Gresham Rain Garden Bike Tour
To join us please RSVP with Amy at amy@jcwc.org. See a flyer for the event with a map of the route and photos here. Poker-Themed Bike RideMay the best poker hand win! Bike to 5 different locations on Sunday, September 18 anytime between 9am - 1pm to collect each of your unique Johnson Creek Watershed playing card. Turn your five cards in as your poker hand at the final location by 1pm and the best poker hand will win a Johnson Creek fan package from the Johnson Creek Watershed Council (all participants will receive JCWC recycled shopping bag). This bike ride will give you and your friends a chance to enjoy and explore some of the great biking paths in Johnson Creek Watershed neighborhoods. The ride is about 10 miles long and will take you about 2 hours to complete. If you woul like to join JCWC staffer Amy Lodholz and others, she will be leaving from Council headquarters at 1900 SE Milport Rd. at 9am sharp (returning at the latest by 1pm). Please RSVP to Amy at amy@jcwc.org to receive a map of the bike route. It will be posted online soon as well. New to the game? No problem! See the rules here. 
Mussel MadnessCome celebrate watershed awareness during Johnson Creek Days and give back to your local community by volunteering to sample fresh water mussels with the Johnson Creek Watershed Council in partnership with the Xerces Society from 10am to 1pm. All tools and necessary guidance will be provided. Please RSVP with Amy at amy@jcwc.org to participate in this event. All ages welcome. Community Art ShowSpring Creek Coffee House in Milwaukie will display art inspired by the Johnson Creek Watershed. Purchase original art and support the Council at a wine and cheese reception. Johnson Creek Watershed Council will be hosting its second annual community art show through the month of October. Local artists will display water color, sculpture, and oil images inspired by Johnson Creek watershed at the Spring Creek Coffee House (downtown Milwaukie). The art show is free, and open to the public. Join us for an artists reception on October 7 from 6pm to 9pm. Explore Johnson Creek Watershed like never before through art. A portion of the proceeds from art sold will be donated to the Johnson Creek Watershed Council. Throughout the evening, brief walking tours will also be given of the Salmon Habitat Project the Council will have just finished building in Johnson Creek where it meets the Willamette River. Robin Jenkinson the Council's Restoration Coordinator will guide folks through the site.
If you are an artist and interested in submitting work for the show, contact Marty Urman for more information marty@jcwc.org. See a PDF of a call to artists and the artist's agreement. |
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