BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Johnson Creek Watershed Council - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.jcwc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Johnson Creek Watershed Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20130310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20131103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20140309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20141102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20150308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20151101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140603T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140603T235959 DTSTAMP:20260408T060616 CREATED:20140506T055230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140506T055230Z UID:3754-1401753600-1401839999@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Science Talk on Prehistoric Lamprey and Willamette Falls Tour DESCRIPTION:Tour has reached maximum  capacity-however\, we are still taking RSVPs for the Science Talk. \nJoin us for a Science Talk : \”Belly-Up to Willamette Falls; Prehistoric Lamprey in a Modern Landscape\”. \nPacific lamprey have survived for more than 500 million years – they were here before the dinosaurs. Lamprey are an important cultural food for Native Tribes in the region\, but their numbers have drastically declined. Join us for a tour of Willamette Falls followed by presentations on lamprey biology and recovery in the lower Willamette. \n5pm-7pm: Tour the Willamette Falls Legacy Project (meet at 99E and Main St.)  Must be 16 to take the tour. Tour is now full. \n7pm-9pm: Science Talk at Trails End Saloon \nGuest speakers: \nCarson McVay is the Willamette Lamprey Biologist for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs\, and runs the Willamette Falls Lamprey Monitoring Project. \nMichael Karnosh  began working for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde in 1997 and is now the Ceded Lands Program Manager for their 20 million acres of Tribal homelands. Michael manages Tribal representation on environmental and cultural issues throughout the Tribe\’s ceded lands and other areas of cultural interest. He is a member of Oregon State Bar with extensive experience in environmental regulation\, intergovernmental relations\, project and team management\, forestry\, and fire management. \nJoin us for a tour of the falls and a cold beverage!\n$5 suggested donation. Event sponsored by Johnson Creek Watershed Council and  Greater Oregon City Watershed Council.  To RSVP or for questions\,  contact Amy at amy@jcwc.org or  call 503-652-7477. \nSee Science Talk at Trails End Saloon flier. URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/science-talk-on-prehistoric-lamprey-and-willamette-falls-tour-2/ CATEGORIES:Educational Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140524T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140524T235959 DTSTAMP:20260408T060616 CREATED:20131202T103717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131202T103717Z UID:3149-1400889600-1400975999@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:World Fish Migration Day 3 events! DESCRIPTION:World Fish Migration Day 2014 (WFMD) on May 24th is a global initiative\, with local events worldwide\, to create awareness on the importance of open rivers and migratory fish. WFMD is held to improve the publics’ understanding of the importance of open rivers and migratory fish and their needs. \nLocally\, Johnson Creek Watershed Council will host a Science Talk on Lampreys on June 3rd\, along with a tour of Willamette Falls in partnership with the  Greater Oregon City Watershed Council. \nOn May 24th NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region is hosting an event at Bonneville Dam. The public will be able to tour the dam and learn how technical innovation has changed how juvenile and adult salmon migrate to and from the project. Juvenile Chinook salmon will be migrating this time of year\, providing the public with an opportunity to witness part of their remarkable journey. For more information\, please visit http://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Locations/ColumbiaRiver/Bonneville.aspx\” \nAlso on May 24th Tryon Creek Watershed Council will be leading an educational paddle trip on the Willamette River\, stopping at the confluences of Johnson Creek and Tryon Creek. They will launch from the Jefferson St. Boat Ramp at 9am and return by noon. Biologists and restoration professionals will discuss the importance of these tributaries to salmon and lamprey that migrate through the Willamette River system and through the heart of Portland. Registration is required for this event\, please see http://tcwc.tryonfriends.org/kayak-tour-to-the-mouth-of-tryon-creek/for more details. \nThank you to Next Adventure\, Alder Creek Kayak\, and Voodoo Doughnuts for your support with this event! URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/3149-2/ CATEGORIES:Educational Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140521T203000 DTSTAMP:20260408T060616 CREATED:20140521T002537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140521T002537Z UID:3818-1400698800-1400704200@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Living with Beavers presentation DESCRIPTION:Join North Clackamas Urban Watersheds  Council for a family-friendly presentation on beavers! Susan Barnes of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) will talk about beavers in local watersheds. She will be joined by Dave Stewart of ODFW. \nSponsored by the North Clackamas Urban Watershed Council\, and the Clackamas area office of the Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife. \nSee Living with Beavers event flier. URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/living-with-beavers-presentation-2/ CATEGORIES:Educational Event ORGANIZER;CN="Pat Russell":MAILTO:ppeartrussell@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140521T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140521T235959 DTSTAMP:20260408T060616 CREATED:20140515T033227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140515T033227Z UID:3793-1400630400-1400716799@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Hidden Jems of Pleasant Valley DESCRIPTION: Johnson Creek Watershed Council will be presenting at the \”Hidden Jems Of Pleasant Valley\”\, sponsored by the Pleasant Valley Neighborhood Association. Come learn about the hidden jems of Pleasant Valley\, with presentations from Wildside EcoPark\, Leach Botanical Garden\, Audubon East\, Zenger Farms\, and Johnson Creek Watershed Council. Discover new spring and summer activities for adults\, teens\, and kids! \nStarts at 7:00 pm at the Pleasant Valley Grange Hall.  See the full page and quarter page fliers. URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/hidden-jems-of-pleasant-valley-2/ CATEGORIES:Educational Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140429T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140429T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T060616 CREATED:20140425T040753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140425T040753Z UID:3720-1398794400-1398801600@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Land Use Commitee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The  JCWC Land Use Committee will meet  April 29th from 6pm-8pm at Oaks Bottom Public House (1621 SE Bybee Blvd.\, Portland). \nTopics of discussion are Milwaukie Urban Forestry and Damascus Comprehensive Planning update. \nJCWC would like to move forward with a stronger urban forestry management approach for the City of Milwaukie\, including obtaining  Tree City USA status. This is similar to what JCWC has advocated for in Portland and Gresham in the past. \nJoin us\, share your input\, find out how you can play a part in engaging Milwaukie urban forest stake holders\, and brainstorm ideas for a plan of action that supports JCWC land use effort. \nHope to see you Tuesday evening at Oaks Bottom Public House. URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/land-use-commitee-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Educational Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140426T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140426T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T060616 CREATED:20140424T010845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140424T010845Z UID:3701-1398502800-1398517200@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Streambank Erosion Control Workshop DESCRIPTION:Come learn from leaders in the field why streambanks erode over time and what you can do about it! This workshop is specifically designed for streamside landowners who are facing erosion control issues. Topics include the mechanics of streambank erosion\, engineered solutions\, and the permitting process for improvements. Lunch is provided. \nFREE BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! You can register by calling Jen at 503-648-3174 at extension 121\, emailing tualatinswcd@gmail.com with the subject Erosion Workshop Registration\, or visiting the website. \n  URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/streambank-erosion-control-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Clean Water Services Building\, 770 S 1st Ave\, Hillsboro \, OR\, 97123 CATEGORIES:Educational Event ORGANIZER;CN="Jen at Tualatin SWCD":MAILTO:tualatinswcd@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140405T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140405T140000 DTSTAMP:20260408T060616 CREATED:20140228T085908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140228T085908Z UID:3388-1396684800-1396706400@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Soil School DESCRIPTION:Join West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District for their annual Soil School for gardeners and small farm owners. Learn about soil structure and composition\,  analyze and interpret your own soil sample\, and get your hands dirty taking soil tests and learning about native plant habitats. \nSpeakers include: \nDr. Doug Tallamy\, University of Delaware\, author of  Bringing Nature Home \nDr. Scott Burns\, PSU Chair of Geology \nJames “Dr. Soil” Cassidy\, OSU Soil Instructor \nSoil School flyer \n  URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/soil-school-2/ LOCATION:Lewis and Clark College\, 0615 SW Palatine Hill Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97219 CATEGORIES:Educational Event ORGANIZER;CN="West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District":MAILTO:carolyn@wmswcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140403T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140403T210000 DTSTAMP:20260408T060616 CREATED:20140315T080849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140315T080849Z UID:3505-1396551600-1396558800@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Spring Birds Class in Gresham DESCRIPTION:Join us in Gresham for a FREE Spring Birds identification class taught by James Davis\, Metro naturalist. \nThis class will focus on all the birds that are now coming back from wintering in the tropics. This class would be a perfect intro into bird surveying with the City of Gresham for the 2014 season. \nClass is offered by the city of Gresham and will be held at the Gresham-Barlow School District Council Chambers\, in the large conference room next to City Hall. To RSVP or for questions\, contact Patrick Blanchard at patrick.blanchard@greshamoregon.gov. URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/spring-birds-class-in-gresham-2/ CATEGORIES:Educational Event ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick Blanchard ":MAILTO:patrick.blanchard@greshamoregon.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140325T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140325T193000 DTSTAMP:20260408T060616 CREATED:20140326T001243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140326T001243Z UID:3595-1395770400-1395775800@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Summer Weeds - Weed Watchers Workshop DESCRIPTION:Help us defend Gresham against weedy invaders by participating in our Early Detection\, Rapid \nResponse Program. By familiarizing yourself with problem weeds in our area\, you can help \nus nip these invasive invaders in the bud. All you have to do is attend one (or all) of our free \ninvasive weed ID classes\, then use your new plant ID skills to alert us to any weeds you see. \nWith your help we can protect our home from these weedy invaders and promote a healthy\, \nvibrant and diverse plant and animal community! \n  \nMike Pinker – michaelpinker@greshamoregon.gov \nJune 25th at Linnemann Station 6 – 7:30pm \nPlease RSVP – space is limited \nlight snacks and refreshments provided \n  \n  URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/summer-weeds-weed-watchers-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Linnemann Station\, 3804 West Powell Loop\, Gresham\, OR\, 97080\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140315T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140315T133000 DTSTAMP:20260408T060616 CREATED:20140109T031837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140109T031837Z UID:3248-1394875800-1394890200@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Naturescaping Basics Workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn to Naturescape! Naturescaping is the practice of designing (or redesigning) your landscape so that it reduces water use and decreases stormwater runoff while saving you time\, money and energy. This introductory workshop introduces the core concepts of naturescaping\, and also explores: \n\npollution prevention through the reduction/elimination of chemical use\nhow native plants naturally resist pests & tolerate drought conditions while attracting native birds\, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators to your garden\nbasic site planning principals\, and many other great natural gardening & design tips\n\nEven if you decide to enlist the help of a contractor\, you’ll have the framework to make decisions and effectively communicate the vision you have for your yard. Class will visit a nearby naturescaped project to see design principles in action. You’ll receive a comprehensive workbook and even a free native plant to help you get started. \nJohnson Creek Watershed Council is offering this free workshop in partnership with the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. Register for this workshop on the District`s website. \nNaturescaping Workshop Event flier (PDF) URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/naturescaping-basics-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Greater Gresham Baptist Church\, 3848 NE Division St.\, Gresham\, OR\, 97030 CATEGORIES:Educational Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140213T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T060616 CREATED:20140103T061007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140103T061007Z UID:3222-1392314400-1392321600@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Science Talk on Freshwater Mussels DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first in a series of Science Talks in 2014: Dwellers in the Deep- Freshwater Mussels of Johnson Creek. \n  \nSince 2010\, Dr. Mazzacano has been studying the freshwater mussels of Johnson Creek in partnership with Johnson Creek\nWatershed Council. She will share the results of her research and provide a brief overview of what is known about these mysterious macroinvertebrates – their biology and life cycle.\nGuest speaker:\nDr. Celeste Mazzacano is the Aquatic Conservation Program Director at the Xerces Society. With a Ph.D. in Entomology from the University of Minnesota\, she has worked for over 16 years in research and education\, and recently became Editor in Chief of ARGIA\, the news journal of the Dragonfly Society of the Americas. \nJoin us for an educational evening with a local scientist.\nFood and drink available for purchase. $5 suggested donation to benefit JCWC Riparian Program. This is a 21+ only event.\nPlease RSVP to amy@jcwc.org or call 503-652-7477 \nScience Talk Flier (PDF) URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/science-talk-on-freshwater-mussels-2/ CATEGORIES:Educational Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140128T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140128T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T060616 CREATED:20140114T035227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140114T035227Z UID:3261-1390932000-1390939200@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Land Use Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Johnson Creek Watershed Council`s Land Use Committee will review the latest Gresham Natural Resources Assessment Report. The report discusses a range of topics important to the upper watershed\,  from concerns about high stream temperatures to outreach efforts with retailers and consumers regarding invasive plants. \nThe committee will also discuss the Community Planning  process for Damascus. The public is invited to attend this meeting.  For questions about the meeting and topics that will be discussed\, contact Paul Edison-Lahm at paul@jcwc.org. For further information about JCWC`s land use program and how to get involved\, see our volunteer page. URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/land-use-committee-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Educational Event ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Edison-Lahm ":MAILTO:paul@jcwc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140123T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140123T193000 DTSTAMP:20260408T060616 CREATED:20131206T012354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131206T012354Z UID:3155-1390498200-1390505400@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Park Stewards Orientation DESCRIPTION:Park Stewards Orientation \nThursday\, January 23 \n5:30pm-7:30pm \nJCWC Board Room URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/park-stewards-orientation-2/ CATEGORIES:Educational Event ORGANIZER;CN="Amy":MAILTO:amy@jcwc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR