Gather with us in the Back 5 at Leach Botanical Garden for a morning of land tending and appreciation! This work helps to increase Pacific Northwest ecosystem diversity in an expanding habitat area and supports our collaborative Back 5 educational project. No experience necessary! The Leach Botanical Garden is a hidden gem in outer SE […]
Join the Friends of Errol Heights, Portland Parks & Recreation, and Johnson Creek Watershed Council as we gather at Errol Heights Park for a morning of Land Tending! Revegetation, selective plant removal, and trash pick-up encourages plant and species diversity and builds habitats for a healthy watershed. CLICK HERE TO RSVP When: Saturday, May 16th, […]
This year, we gather to celebrate The Current That Carries Us. For more than 30 years, Walt Mintkeski was a guiding force behind community-led restoration in the Johnson Creek watershed. His steady presence, deep care, and unwavering belief in people power helped shape the creek and the community we know today. Walt was the current that […]
Help us document dragonfly and damselfly species throughout the Johnson Creek Watershed! Odonates (dragonflies and damselflies) are not only beautiful to look at- they are important indicator species in aquatic areas, like the riparian zone along Johnson Creek! Entomologist extraordinaire Zee Searles Mazzacano from CASM Environmental will train volunteers in survey protocol and identification skills. […]
Dragonfly Day Bioblitz! We’re celebrating our favorite flying friends with a bunch of fun activities that kids and adults will enjoy! Join us on Saturday, June 6th from 1pm - 3pm at Tegart Ponds in SW Gresham. You can… Add dragonflies and damselflies to our iNaturalist Bioblitz project Try your hand at catching dragonflies Learn […]