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SUMMARY:2025 Creek Crew Training Part 2: In-person
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for the 2025 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! \nThere is a two-part training required to join the 2025 Creek Crew cohort.  See “How do I Join” section below to register for the training.  \nWhen: \nOnline Webinar: Thursday January 30th 6 – 7:30pm \nIn-person Training: Saturday February 1st 10am-2:30pm with a 30 minute break for lunch (not provided) \nBoth trainings are required for new and returning Creek Crew Leaders \nWhere: \nThursday Webinar: Zoom  \nSaturday In-person Training: Powell Butte Nature Park (directions below) \nWhat do Creek Crew Leaders do: \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. They are also a crucial element of our larger events such as our Watershed Wide Event (March 1st) and the Johnson Creek Clean-Up (August 16th). \nOur Creek Crew Leaders are the reason JCWC is able to plant 5\,000 native plants and pull 6 tons of trash out of the creek every year – we couldn’t do it without you! \nWhy be a Creek Crew Leader: \n\nHave fun outdoors with cool people!\nDevelop and practice leadership skills\nLearn about ecology and restoration practices \nGain familiarity with Pacific Northwest plant and animal species\nMake friends and professional connections from diverse backgrounds\nGet a reference for applications to college\, jobs\, or scholarships\nReceive sweet Johnson Creek swag\n\nWho are Creek Crew Leaders:  \n\nA new or returning Johnson Creek Watershed Council volunteer\nOver 16 – OR – you are under 16 but paired with a parent or guardian as a Creek Crew team\nExcited to attend at least 4 volunteer events (especially Watershed Wide Event\, March 1st and/or Johnson Creek Cleanup in August)\nAble to fill out a PP&R code of conduct\, volunteer application\, and background check\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 Marlee@jcwc.org and we can discuss your options! \n  \nHow do I join?\nClick here to register\nIt’s a 3 step process: \nFirst: Fill out this digital waiver. After receiving your waiver\, we will send a few additional forms. When you send the forms back to us\, we will send you a link to the training webinar. \n–> \nTraining Part 1: Webinar training on Thursday January 30th from 6pm-7:30pm \nWhen you complete this training you will be able to sign up for the first round of events! (A second round of sign-ups will happen in June.) \n–> \nTraining Part 2: Hands-On training\, Saturday February 1st from 10am-2:30pm with a 30 minute break for lunch (not provided). Details will be sent to you after you complete the webinar. (This is the part where you get to make friends\, get leadership practice\, and get sweet JCWC swag!) \nReach out to Marlee@jcwc.org if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!  \n  \nDetails for the training: \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  Marlee@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare. \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 lunch. \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 under 16 are not permitted: We recommend that all volunteers are over 16 for this role. If you are under 16 you are welcome to join if paired with a parent or guardian as a Creek Crew team for the training and all events.  \nAccessibility: This event may require standing for long periods\, walking over uneven ground\, going up or down steep slopes\, bending\, and lifting heavy objects.  \nDirections: A zoom link and directions will be emailed after you complete the required paperwork or make other arrangements.  \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/2025-creek-crew-training-part-2-in-person/
CATEGORIES:Land Tending
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SUMMARY:Live Staking at Walters Drive
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. \nJoin the City of Gresham and the Johnson Creek Watershed Council for a morning of stewardship and land tending! We’ll be at the Walters Dr. site in Gresham\, near the Springwater Trail. No experience necessary! \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \nWhen: Saturday\, February 15th\, 10 am-1 pm \nWhere: The Walters Dr. site in Gresham. The nearest address is 291 SW 4th St\, Gresham\, OR 97080. The coordinates are 45.495720\, -122.434765 (45° 29′ 45″\, -122° 26′ 5″). We will meet at the intersection of Walters Dr. and the Springwater Trail. \nWhat: We will be planting live willow\, cottonwood\, ninebark and dogwood stakes. Tasks may shift as needs change on the site. \nHow to prepare: This event will happen rain or shine\, so dress for the weather! Wear long thick pants\, a long-sleeved shirt\, and sturdy shoes you don’t mind getting muddy. Bring a raincoat or a hat and sunscreen\, as appropriate. Bring a filled water bottle and snacks. You’re welcome to bring gloves and tools\, if you want to use your own. \nWhat we provide: Gloves and all necessary 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 sima@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: Children must be accompanied by an attentive adult. This work is around and near sharp prickly plants and can be challenging for young children. We recommend children ages 12 and up for this type of event. \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 not available on site. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \nDirections to site: \nBy transit: Take Bus 90 down Powell Blvd and get off at Walters Dr. Walk south until you reach the intersection of Walters Dr and  the Springwater Trail. \nBy bike: The Springwater Trail until you reach Walters Dr. \nBy car:  The nearest address is 291 SW 4th St\, Gresham\, OR 97080. Parking is available along SW 4th St.\, be mindful of the neighbors and do not block any driveways\, then walk North on Walters until you reach the intersection of Walters and the Springwater Trail. Parking is also available at Gresham Main City Park\, follow the signs down the springwater trail for about 500 feet West to where Walters dr intersects with the Springwater Trail. The meeting location will be the intersection of Walters Dr. and the Springwater Trail. \nThank you to our funders and partners for supporting watershed health\, including The City of Gresham\, Portland General Electric\, The Mintkeski Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation\, and East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District.
URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/live-staking-at-walters-drive/
CATEGORIES:Habitat Enhancement,Land Tending,Partner Event,Stewardship Event,Volunteer Event
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