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SUMMARY:2026 Salmon Survey Orientation
DESCRIPTION:This Survey is Full\nJohnson Creek is the only salmon bearing tributary in Eastern Portland! JCWC documents the distribution of salmon species and spawning activity throughout the watershed to inform restoration efforts and to share with our scientific partner organizations. \nSalmon are integral to the Pacific Northwest and to Johnson Creek. These amazing fish migrate from their natal streams\, to the ocean\, and back again to spawn. They also play important roles in the cultures and histories of Native Nations to this area. Since 2011\, JCWC volunteers have been studying the creek for Coho and Chinook salmon and their nests\, which are called redds. Join us this year for surveys! \nThe surveys are designed for all levels of mobility through in stream\, bank\, and stationary surveys. In stream surveys include suiting up in waders and life jackets and wading through Johnson Creek during winter flows looking for live salmon\, carcasses\, and nests. Surveys usually take about 3 hours and are scheduled in your own time. You will be surveying with a team so feel free to sign-up your own or we’ll team you up with other surveyors! \nThese surveys are in high demand please email sara@jcwc.org if you can no longer participate.  \nWhen: Orientation – Saturday\, October 10th\, 10am-1:30pm\, with an hour break for lunch and travel. \nSurvey Season – Surveyors will conduct 2-3 surveys from mid-October to mid-November \nWhere: Zoom Orientation – October 10th\, 10am-11:30am\, Zoom link emailed to you after registration \nOutdoor Orientation and Gear Pick-up – October 10th\, 12:30pm-1:30pm\, Johnson Creek City Park (address emailed after orientation) \nSurvey Season: Surveys this year will take place ONLY in Crystal Springs in inner SE Portland. \nBoth indoor and outdoor orientation are required to participate \nTime commitment: Orientation – 3.5 hours \nSurvey Season – Sign-up for 2-3 surveys. Surveys typically take 2-3 hours. \nHow to prepare: This event will happen rain or shine\, so dress for weather: rain coat\, warm layers\, sun hat\, and sunscreen as necessary. Wear sturdy\, close-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring a filled water bottle and a snack. \nWe will provide: We will provide all necessary training and gear. You are welcome to bring your own waders\, life jacket\, and walking stick. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact sara@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare. \nHealth and safety: We will follow current Oregon Health Authority guidelines. Masks are not required\, but encouraged in indoor spaces where social distancing is not possible. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness. \nChildren 16 years and older are welcome to participate in surveys. \nAccessibility: These surveys require walking/standing/squatting for up to 3 hours in summer weather. Surveys require wading through Johnson Creek in water levels that can vary between ankle deep to waist deep and potentially climbing over/under downed logs. Anyone under 4ft tall is unfortunately not permitted to participate in the in-stream portion of the surveys. \nThese surveys are in high demand please email sara@jcwc.org if you can no longer participate. \nThank you to our funders and partners for supporting watershed health. East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District\, The City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services\, Reed College\, and Portland Parks & Recreation. 
URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/2026-salmon-survey-orientation/
CATEGORIES:Community Science,Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T090000
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SUMMARY:2026 Beaver Survey
DESCRIPTION:We are looking for the next Community Science superstars for the Johnson Creek Watershed Council’s Beaver Surveys! Can you believe we are headed into our eleventh year of surveys! \nJoin teams of 3-4 volunteers on a survey by walking a 1-mile long reach of the creek to map and collect data on beaver dams and other signs of beaver activity on Saturday\, September 19th! All surveys will happen on the same day. \nNo experience or gear necessary\, all instructions and gear will be provided at orientation and on the survey day! Sign-up with a partner/group or sign-up on your own and you will be paired up with other volunteers! \nTHIS SURVEY IS FULL\nWhen: Orientation – September 16th\, 6-7:30pm over Zoom \nOne day only! Survey Season – Surveyors will conduct one survey on Saturday\, September 19th \nWhere: Zoom Orientation – September 16th\, 6-7:30pm\, Zoom link emailed to you after registration.  \nGear Pick-up and Gear Drop-off – September 19th\, at JCWC office \nSurvey Season – Surveys take place at different locations in the watershed from Crystal Springs in SE Portland to SE Gresham on Saturday\, September 19th. Survey site sign up after orientation is completed. \nOrientation is required to participate \nTime commitment: Orientation – 1.5 hours \nSurvey Season – Sign-up for a survey on Saturday\, September 19th. Surveys typically take between 1.5 and 3 hours.  \nHow to prepare: This event will happen rain or shine\, so dress for weather: rain coat\, warm layers\, sun hat\, and sunscreen as necessary. Wear sturdy\, close-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring a filled water bottle and a snack.  \nWe will provide: We will provide all necessary training and gear. You are welcome to bring your own waders\, life jacket\, and walking stick. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare. \nHealth and safety: We will follow current Oregon Health Authority guidelines. Masks are not required\, but encouraged in indoor spaces where social distancing is not possible. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness. \nChildren 16 years and older are welcome to participate in surveys. \nAccessibility: These surveys require walking/standing/squatting for up to 3 hours in summer weather. Surveys require wading through Johnson Creek in water levels that can vary between ankle deep to waist deep and potentially climbing over/under downed logs. Anyone under 4ft tall is unfortunately not permitted to participate in-water surveys. Please reach out for land options. \nFor these surveys we use the app Anecdata to record data. Please have Anecdata downloaded and set-up before orientation.  \nThank you to our funders and partners for supporting watershed health. East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District\, The City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services\, City of Gresham\, Metro\, and The Wetlands Conservancy.
URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/2026-beaver-survey/
CATEGORIES:Community Science,Volunteer Event
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SUMMARY:2026 Beaver Survey Orientation
DESCRIPTION:We are looking for the next Community Science superstars for the Johnson Creek Watershed Council’s Beaver Surveys! Can you believe we are headed into our eleventh year of surveys! \nJoin teams of 3-4 volunteers on a survey by walking a 1-mile long reach of the creek to map and collect data on beaver dams and other signs of beaver activity on Saturday\, September 19th! All surveys will happen on the same day. \nNo experience or gear necessary\, all instructions and gear will be provided at orientation and on the survey day! Sign-up with a partner/group or sign-up on your own and you will be paired up with other volunteers! \nTHIS SURVEY IS FULL\nWhen: Orientation – September 16th\, 6-7:30pm over Zoom \nOne day only! Survey Season – Surveyors will conduct one survey on Saturday\, September 19th \nWhere: Zoom Orientation – September 16th\, 6-7:30pm\, Zoom link emailed to you after registration.  \nGear Pick-up and Gear Drop-off – September 19th\, at JCWC office \nSurvey Season – Surveys take place at different locations in the watershed from Crystal Springs in SE Portland to SE Gresham on Saturday\, September 19th. Survey site sign up after orientation is completed. \nOrientation is required to participate \nTime commitment: Orientation – 1.5 hours \nSurvey Season – Sign-up for a survey on Saturday\, September 19th. Surveys typically take between 1.5 and 3 hours.  \nHow to prepare: This event will happen rain or shine\, so dress for weather: rain coat\, warm layers\, sun hat\, and sunscreen as necessary. Wear sturdy\, close-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring a filled water bottle and a snack.  \nWe will provide: We will provide all necessary training and gear. You are welcome to bring your own waders\, life jacket\, and walking stick. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare. \nHealth and safety: We will follow current Oregon Health Authority guidelines. Masks are not required\, but encouraged in indoor spaces where social distancing is not possible. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness. \nChildren 16 years and older are welcome to participate in surveys. \nAccessibility: These surveys require walking/standing/squatting for up to 3 hours in summer weather. Surveys require wading through Johnson Creek in water levels that can vary between ankle deep to waist deep and potentially climbing over/under downed logs. Anyone under 4ft tall is unfortunately not permitted to participate in-water surveys. Please reach out for land options. \nFor these surveys we use the app Anecdata to record data. Please have Anecdata downloaded and set-up before orientation.  \nThank you to our funders and partners for supporting watershed health. East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District\, The City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services\, City of Gresham\, Metro\, and The Wetlands Conservancy.
URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/2026-beaver-survey-orientation/
CATEGORIES:Community Science,Volunteer Event
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SUMMARY:Dragonfly Day Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled – June 13\, 1:00-3:00pm  – register for updates\nDragonfly 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… \n\nAdd dragonflies and damselflies to our iNaturalist Bioblitz project\nTry your hand at catching dragonflies\nLearn the differences between dragonflies and damselflies\nMake dragonfly art and crafts to take home\nLearn about pollinator friendly gardening practices\nLearn about the benefits of stormwater ponds and how watersheds function\nHAVE FUN!\n\nWhatever you do\, don’t miss the Dragonfly Day Bioblitz! See you there! \nPlease RSVP by clicking here so we know how many people to expect!\nWhat: Dragonfly Day \nWhen: June 6th\, 1pm-3pm   Saturday\, June 13th\, 1pm-3pm \nWhere: Tegart Pond in SW Gresham. The nearest address is 4293 SW Brixton Ave\, Gresham\, OR 97080. \nHow to prepare: Create an account on iNaturalist and join the Bioblitz project – JCWC Dragonfly Day Bioblitz! Tegart Pond. This event will happen rain or shine\, so dress for weather: rain coat\, warm layers\, sun hat\, and sunscreen as necessary. Wear sturdy\, close-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Some activities will take place in and around long grasses and potentially pokey plants. Long sleeves and long pants are recommended. Bring a filled water bottle and a snack. You can also bring a blanket or folding chairs to sit in the grass \nWe will provide: All necessary instruction and materials for activities. If you have your own insect net you are welcome to bring it. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare. \nHealth and Safety: We will follow current Oregon Health Authority guidelines. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness. \nChildren are welcome: This event is great for children of all ages.  \nAccessibility: This event may require standing\, sitting\, or squatting for extended periods of time. There will be limited seating and shade available. The dragonfly catching activity will take place in and around a stormwater pond with mildly sloping to flat banks. A portable bathroom will be available.  \nPlease RSVP by clicking here so we know how many people to expect!\nDirections: Tegart Ponds are located at the corner of SW 43rd Ave and SW Brixton Ave in Gresham. The closest street address is 4293 SW Brixton Ave\, Gresham. \nBy transit: This site is not easily accessed by public transit. Take Bus #9 (Portland/Gresham TC) to W Powell & SW Duniway. Transfer to Bus #82 (Gresham Village) and take it to SW Heiney & Binford Lake. Walk about 1.5 miles south on Wonderview Dr\, SW 27th D.\, SW Mawcrest Ave\, SW Willow Pkwy\, SW 31st St\, SW Tegart Ave\, SW 38th St\, and SW Brixton Ave. Take the access path from the corner of SW Brixton and SW 43rd south to the wetland trail. \nBy bike: Take the Springwater Corridor Trail to SW Highland Dr. Follow SW Highland Dr south (it will become SW Pleasant View Dr and then SE 190th Dr) for about 1.5 miles. Turn left (east) onto SW Butler Rd\, then right on SW Tegart Ave\, left on SW 38th\, and right onto SW Brixton Ave. Find the access path to the wetlands at the corner of SW Brixton Ave and SE 43rd St. \nBy car: Take SE Powell Blvd (from Portland) or W Powell Blvd (From Gresham)/Hwy 26 to SW Highland Dr. Turn south onto SW Highland Dr (it will become SW Pleasant View Dr and then SE 190th Dr). Turn left onto SW 41st St\, then right onto SW Brixton Ave. Park along SW 43rd St (please be respectful of our neighbors’ driveways!). \nThank you to our funders and partners for supporting watershed health. The Mintkeski Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation\, City of Gresham\, East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District.
URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/dragonfly-day-bioblitz/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Community Science,Educational Event
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SUMMARY:Dragonfly Surveys
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNo experience necessary! This opportunity is open to all! Sign-up with a partner/group or sign-up on your own and you will be paired up with other volunteers! \nClick here to RSVP\nWhen: Orientation –  Saturday\, May 30th\, 9am-4pm\, with an hour lunch break. \nSurvey Season – Weekends from June to October. Surveys are self scheduled with your survey group. \nWhere: Indoor training – Gresham City Hall – 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy\, Gresham\, OR 97030 \nOutdoor training – Brickworks Stormwater Pond\, more directions will be provided at the indoor training.  \nSurvey Season – surveys will take place at stormwater ponds in SW Gresham and Brookside Wetlands in Portland June-September \nTime commitment: Orientation – 6 hours \nSurvey Season – Sign-up for 3-4 surveys (about once a month) during the season. Surveys typically take between 1.5 and 2 hours (between 6-8 hours total survey time) \nHow to prepare: This event will happen rain or shine\, so dress for weather: rain coat\, warm layers\, sun hat\, and sunscreen as necessary. Wear sturdy\, close-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring a filled water bottle\, a snack\, and LUNCH. There are some spots to grab a quick lunch in Gresham if you want to eat out! \nWe will provide: We will provide nets and guide books (Dragonflies and Damselflies of Oregon\, A Field Guide by Gordon & Kerst)\, but you are welcome to bring your own net\, guide\, binoculars\, and good camera. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare.  \nHealth and Safety: We will follow current Oregon Health Authority guidelines. Masks are not required\, but encouraged in indoor spaces where social distancing is not possible. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness. \nChildren are welcome to participate in surveys. Anyone under the age of 16 is required to be accompanied by an attentive adult.  \nAccessibility: These surveys require walking/standing/squatting for up to two hours in 65-80 degree weather. Surveys take place on the banks of ponds that may be steep and slippery\, surveyors must have solid footing. Volunteers must be willing to handle live insects\, including the use of nets to catch and identify species.  \nBefore the training please download and sign up for iNaturalist App on your mobile device. All data collection will take place using the iNaturalist app.  \nClick here to RSVP\nDirections to Site: \nGresham City Hall – 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy\, Gresham\, OR 97030 \nBy Transit: Take the Max Blue Line to Gresham City Hall OR Take the 21 Bus and exit NB NW Eastman and Division\, SB 1300 Block NW Eastman.  \nBy Bike: Take the Springwater Trail Corridor and exit at SW 7th street and SW Eastman Parkway. Bike along Eastman Parkway until reaching the destination.  \nThank you to our funders and partners for supporting watershed health. East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District\, The City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services\, City of Gresham\, and CASM Environmental. \n 
URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/dragonfly-surveys/
CATEGORIES:Community Science,Volunteer Event
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