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SUMMARY:Habitat Enhancement at Leach Botanical Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join us in removing invasive weeds from the Leach Botanical Garden! This work helps to create new spaces and supports our collaborative Back 5 educational project. No experience necessary! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSince 2018 Johnson Creek Watershed Council has been working with a group of partners to restore 5 acres on the east side of Leach Botanical Garden that borders Johnson Creek. The partnership includes: Wisdom of the Elders\, Inc\, African Youth Community Organization\, The Blueprint Foundation\, David Douglas High School\, Leach Botanical Garden\, along with help from experts at Portland Parks and Recreation\, and many dedicated volunteers.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe created an awesome video and website to share what is going on with the project and partnership. Find out what we have been up to on the Leach Back Five Website. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to RSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat: Invasive species removal\, grubbing\, and weeding. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, January 10th\, 2024\, 9am-12pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Leach Botanical Garden (see directions below) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring: Bring a filled water bottle and snacks. You’re welcome to bring gloves and tools\, if you want to use your own. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to wear: Dress for the weather! Wear long thick pants\, a long-sleeved shirt\, and sturdy\, close-toed shoes you don’t mind getting muddy. Bring a raincoat or a hat and sunscreen\, as appropriate.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat we provide: Gloves\, tools\, and instruction on how to safely use tools and remove invasive weeds. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChildren are welcome but must be accompanied by an attentive adult. This work is around and near prickly plants and can be challenging for young children. We recommend children ages 12 and up for this type of event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: This event may require standing or squatting/kneeling for long periods of time\, walking over uneven ground\, bending and lifting heavy objects. Bathrooms are available for this event.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to RSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to site: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy transit: Take route #73 or #10 to SE Foster & 122nd. Walk about 0.2 miles south on SE 122nd Ave to the main entrance to the garden. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy bike: Take the Springwater Corridor Trail east\, then turn right on 122nd Ave. Cross SE Foster Rd\, then turn left into the main entrance. Or bike east on SE Foster Rd and turn right onto SE 122nd Ave\, then left into the main entrance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy car: Take SE Foster Rd east and turn right on SE 122nd Ave. Park at the upper parking lot at the main entrance. (If you find yourself going down a steep hill you have gone too far!) Meet at the main entrance near the admissions kiosk. Do not leave any valuables in your car! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our funders and partners for supporting watershed health. The Mintkeski Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation\, Portland General Electric\, The City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services\, and Portland Parks and Recreation.
URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/habitat-enhancement-at-leach-botanical-garden/
CATEGORIES:Habitat Enhancement,Partner Event
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SUMMARY:2024 Creek Crew Training - FULL
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS CLOSED\, PLEASE CHECK OUR CALENDAR FOR OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITITES\n\n\n\nRegistration is open for the 2024 Creek Crew cohort. Creek Crew Leaders are a HUGE piece of our restoration work at Johnson Creek! We work with thousands of volunteers each year and with a small staff\, we can’t function without the community support of volunteers like you to teach and lead in our restoration events! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere is a two-part training required to join the 2024 Creek Crew cohort.  See “How do I Join” section below to register for the two-part training.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\nOnline Webinar: Thursday January 4th 6 – 7:30pm \n\n\n\nIn-person Training: Saturday January 6th 10am-2:30pm with a 30 minute break for lunch (not provided) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\nThursday Webinar: Zoom  \n\n\n\nSaturday In-person Training: Powell Butte Nature Park (directions emailed after completing the webinar) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat do Creek Crew Leaders do: \n\n\n\nCreek Crew leaders choose at least 4 volunteer days a year to help guide small groups of volunteers for our native plantings\, invasive species and trash removal parties throughout the year. Creek Crew Leaders work closely with staff members from partner organizations to co-lead events. They are also a crucial element of our larger events such as our Watershed Wide Event (in March) and the Johnson Creek Clean-Up (in August). \n\n\n\nJCWC’s Creek Crew expands our capacity for facilitating restoration events throughout the year – we couldn’t do it without you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy be a Creek Crew Leader: \n\n\n\n\nHave fun outdoors with cool people!\n\n\n\nDevelop and practice leadership skills\n\n\n\nLearn about ecology and restoration practices \n\n\n\nGain familiarity with Pacific Northwest plant and animal species\n\n\n\nMake friends and professional connections from diverse backgrounds\n\n\n\nGet a reference for applications to college\, jobs\, or scholarships\n\n\n\nReceive sweet Johnson Creek swag\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho are Creek Crew Leaders:  \n\n\n\n\nA new or returning Johnson Creek Watershed Council volunteer\n\n\n\nOver 18 – OR – you are under 18 but paired with a parent or guardian as a Creek Crew team\n\n\n\nExcited to attend at least 4 volunteer events (especially Watershed Wide Event\, March 4th and/or Johnson Creek Cleanup in August)\n\n\n\nAble to fill out a PP&R code of conduct\, volunteer application\, and background check\n\n\n\n\n* We work on PP&R sites in much of our habitat enhancement. To lead volunteers on PP&R sites\, they do require background checks. We will get the forms to Creek Crew applicants via email. If you do not feel comfortable going through a background check but still want to volunteer\, contact Monica@jcwc.org and we can discuss your options! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do I join? -REGISTRATION IS CLOSED\, PLEASE CHECK OUR CALENDAR FOR OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITITES \n\n\n\nDetails for the training: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\nOnline Webinar: Thursday January 4th 6 – 7:30pm \n\n\n\nIn-person Training: Saturday January 6th 10am-2:30pm with a 30 minute break for lunch (not provided) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\nThursday Webinar: Zoom  \n\n\n\nSaturday In-person Training: Powell Butte Nature Park \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will provide: Gloves\, and all necessary tools\, plus coffee\, pastries and snacks. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact  Monica@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare. \n\n\n\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 lunch. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nChildren unfortunately are not permitted: We recommend that all volunteers are over 18 for this role. If you are under 18 you are welcome to join if paired with a parent or guardian as a Creek Crew team for the training and all events.  \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This event may require standing for long periods\, walking over uneven ground\, going up or down steep slopes\, bending\, and lifting heavy objects.  \n\n\n\nDirections:A zoom link and directions will be emailed after you complete the required paperwork or make other arrangements.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA huge thank you to Portland Parks and Recreation for helping to organize this event and to our generous funders that make the volunteer program possible. Thank you to the Mintkeski Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation\, Portland General Electric\, City of Gresham\, Clackamas Water Environment Services\, and City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services.
URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/2024-creek-crew-training-part-2-in-person/
CATEGORIES:Habitat Enhancement,Partner Event,Stewardship Event
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SUMMARY:2024 Creek Crew Training - FULL
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS CLOSED\, PLEASE CHECK OUR CALENDAR FOR OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITITES\n\n\n\nRegistration is open for the 2024 Creek Crew cohort. Creek Crew Leaders are a HUGE piece of our restoration work at Johnson Creek! We work with thousands of volunteers each year and with a small staff\, we can’t function without the community support of volunteers like you to teach and lead in our restoration events! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere is a two-part training required to join the 2024 Creek Crew cohort.  See “How do I Join” section below to register for the training.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\nOnline Webinar: Thursday January 4th 6 – 7:30pm \n\n\n\nIn-person Training: Saturday January 6th 10am-2:30pm with a 30 minute break for lunch (not provided) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\nThursday Webinar: Zoom  \n\n\n\nSaturday In-person Training: Powell Butte Nature Park (directions emailed after completing the webinar) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat do Creek Crew Leaders do: \n\n\n\nCreek Crew leaders choose at least 4 volunteer days a year to help guide small groups of volunteers for our native plantings\, invasive species and trash removal parties throughout the year. Creek Crew Leaders work closely with staff members from partner organizations to co-lead events. They are also a crucial element of our larger events such as our Watershed Wide Event (in March) and the Johnson Creek Clean-Up (in August). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJCWC’s Creek Crew expands our capacity for facilitating restoration events throughout the year – we couldn’t do it without you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy be a Creek Crew Leader: \n\n\n\n\nHave fun outdoors with cool people!\n\n\n\nDevelop and practice leadership skills\n\n\n\nLearn about ecology and restoration practices \n\n\n\nGain familiarity with Pacific Northwest plant and animal species\n\n\n\nMake friends and professional connections from diverse backgrounds\n\n\n\nGet a reference for applications to college\, jobs\, or scholarships\n\n\n\nReceive sweet Johnson Creek swag\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho are Creek Crew Leaders:  \n\n\n\n\nA new or returning Johnson Creek Watershed Council volunteer\n\n\n\nOver 18 – OR – you are under 18 but paired with a parent or guardian as a Creek Crew team\n\n\n\nExcited to attend at least 4 volunteer events (especially Watershed Wide Event\, March 4th and/or Johnson Creek Cleanup in August)\n\n\n\nAble to fill out a PP&R code of conduct\, volunteer application\, and background check\n\n\n\n\n* We work on PP&R sites in much of our habitat enhancement. To lead volunteers on PP&R sites\, they do require background checks. We will get the forms to Creek Crew applicants via email. If you do not feel comfortable going through a background check but still want to volunteer\, contact Monica@jcwc.org and we can discuss your options! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do I join? – REGISTRATION IS CLOSED\, PLEASE CHECK OUR CALENDAR FOR OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITITES \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails for the training: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\nOnline Webinar: Thursday January 4th 6 – 7:30pm \n\n\n\nIn-person Training: Saturday January 6th 10am-2:30pm with a 30 minute break for lunch (not provided) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\nThursday Webinar: Zoom  \n\n\n\nSaturday In-person Training: Powell Butte Nature Park \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will provide: Gloves\, and all necessary tools\, plus coffee\, pastries and snacks. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact  Monica@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare. \n\n\n\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 lunch. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nChildren unfortunately are not permitted: We recommend that all volunteers are over 18 for this role. If you are under 18 you are welcome to join if paired with a parent or guardian as a Creek Crew team for the training and all events.  \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This event may require standing for long periods\, walking over uneven ground\, going up or down steep slopes\, bending\, and lifting heavy objects.  \n\n\n\nDirections:A zoom link and directions will be emailed after you complete the required paperwork or make other arrangements.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA huge thank you to Portland Parks and Recreation for helping to organize this event and to our generous funders that make the volunteer program possible. Thank you to the Mintkeski Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation\, Portland General Electric\, City of Gresham\, Clackamas Water Environment Services\, and City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services.
URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/2024-creek-crew-training-part-1-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Habitat Enhancement,Partner Event,Stewardship Event,Volunteer Event
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