Exotic species: Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) Characteristics: Milk thistle is a sparsely-branched, biennial thistle, growing up to 6 ft. (2 m) tall. The alternate, deeply-lobed leaves may reach 20 in. (50 cm) in length and 10 in. (25 cm) in width, and feature a distinctive white marbling pattern and spiny edges. The plant may overwinter […]
Introduced species: English hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) Characteristics: English (or common) hawthorn is a broadly spreading shrub or small tree, typically up to 6 m (20’) tall, with a dense crown. The bark is pale gray or dull brown, and may have vertical orange cracks. The younger stems bear sharp thorns, 1 to 1.5cm long. The […]
On August 22, 2020, we held the 13th annual Johnson Creek Clean-Up. There were a lot of changes to make due to COVID, but we also were elated to have the help of new community groups in the effort, and to see a lot of thought and care from folks on making sure everyone was […]
Drew Donahue was our AmeriCorps member and served as Outreach and Riparian Specialist from September 2019 to July 2020. Thank you Drew for all you brought to the Council! Covid may have set us back from all the plans we made in the beginning of the year but you took charge and led us to the NEXT […]
High up the Clackamas River, not far from Bagby hot springs, steam rises off the river where superheated groundwater meets the rushing current. Towering trees are shrouded in the mist, even on a clear day. A sacred site for numerous Native American peoples since time immemorial, the area was recently acquired by the Confederated Tribes […]
