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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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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: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:Amphibian Science Talk
DESCRIPTION:Grab a slice and dive into the wonderful world of amphibians! Katie Holzer\, Stormwater Scientist at the City of Gresham\, will discuss our ongoing amphibian egg mass surveys\, the status of amphibian populations in the Portland Metro Area\, and how amphibians use constructed stormwater ponds to survive! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is free to attend\, but please be prepared to purchase a drink and/or food to support Wall Street Pizza. Thank you Wall Street Pizza for hosting us! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpots are limited! RSVP is required to attend! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to RSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat: Amphibian Science Talk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, January 11th\, 5:30pm-7:30pm. The talk will take place from 6pm-7pm\, but we recommend arriving early to grab a spot to sit and order food and drinks! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Gresham Wall Street Pizza\, 201 N Main Ave\, Gresham\, OR 97030. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring: Yourself! And some money to spend on yummy food and drinks! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat we provide: We can 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 is an all ages 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 sitting or standing for up to 2 hours. The restaurant has an ADA ramp into the building. Bathrooms will be available at this event.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to RSVP\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\, and The City of Gresham. 
URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/amphibian-science-talk/
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Habitat Enhancement and Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Canceled due to weather!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Martin Luther King Junior dedicated his life to advancing civil rights and fighting racism and oppression. To honor his legacy\, we will be fundraising for BIPOC led organizations working for racial justice and leading a habitat enhancement event at Powell Butte.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe know that groups and individuals often look for service opportunities on Dr. MLK Jr. day\, and our organization has long held an event on this day of service. If you would like to participate\, we encourage everyone to volunteer AND DONATE to a BIPOC led group working for racial justice. We recognize that people have different abilities to donate. Large or small\, your donation will help these organizations to address the most prevalent challenges in their community and continue the legacy of Dr King. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNot sure who to support? Here are just a few local groups and partners we suggest that focus specifically on racial justice through a lens of intersectional environmentalism: \n\n\n\nThe Blueprint Foundation \n\n\n\nAfrican Youth and Community Organization \n\n\n\nSoul River Inc \n\n\n\nLove Is King \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Monday January 15th\, 2024 10am-12pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Powell Butte Natural Area \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat: Planting and litter pick-up  \n\n\n\n\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 shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring a filled water bottle and a snack. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will provide: Gloves\, all necessary tools and instruction. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact monica@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare. We will provide hot drinks and snacks!! \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\nChildren are welcome at this event if accompanied by an attentive adult.  \n\n\n\n\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\n\n\n\n\nGetting there:  \n\n\n\nDirections will be emailed to you after registration  \n\n\n\n\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/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day-habitat-enhancement-and-fundraiser/
CATEGORIES:Habitat Enhancement,Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Habitat Enhancement at Errol Heights - Event Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Errol Heights\, Johnson Creek Watershed Council\, and Portland Parks & Recreation at the newly renovated Errol Heights Park for a morning of stewardship! We are working to revegetate areas that were disturbed during the recent construction. This park is home to a plethora of wildlife including beaver\, woodpeckers\, ducks\, and dragonflies! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat: Habitat enhancement projects include weeding\, planting\, mulching\, trash pick-up. These needs will change month to month! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, January 20th\, 9:30am-12:30pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Errol Heights City Park (directions emailed after registration) \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. 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 10 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\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\, Friends of Errol Heights and Portland Parks and Recreation.
URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/habitat-enhancement-at-errol-heights/
CATEGORIES:Habitat Enhancement,Partner Event
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UID:31020-1706205600-1706211000@www.jcwc.org
SUMMARY:Amphibian Egg Mass Survey Online Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Join Johnson Creek Watershed Council and the City of Gresham in an effort to track amphibians in Gresham’s stormwater ponds! Surveyors will spend time wading through stormwater ponds collecting data on amphibian egg masses of four different native species. These surveys are part of a regional effort to help us learn more about amphibians and their habitats to inform conservation and restoration plans.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to RSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat: Amphibian Egg Mass Surveys in Gresham \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen & Where:  \n\n\n\nOnline Training – January 25th 6:00pm-7:30pm. A Zoom link will be sent to you after registering.  \n\n\n\nField Training and Gear Pick-up – January 27th 10:00am-12:00noon. Brickworks Stormwater Pond in SE Gresham\, parking and access instructions will be emailed to you after registration.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoth training sessions are required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSurvey Season – Survey groups of 2-4 people will visit the assigned site(s) 3 times throughout Feb. and March . \n\n\n\nSurveys involve systematically wading through ponds and gathering data on amphibian egg masses. Surveys can take between 30 minutes and 2 hours. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers need no prior experience or equipment. All will be provided. If you have your own walking stick\, waders\, and polarized sunglasses you are welcome to bring them.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining will include: \n\n\n\n\nHow to identify an egg mass of Pacific chorus and red-legged frogs\, and Northwestern and long-toed salamanders\n\n\n\nSurvey techniques\n\n\n\nField methods and safety\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\nChildren are permitted at some sites: Most surveys require wading in ponds and mud that ranges from ankle deep to waist deep. Some accommodations can be made. Youth 10 years old and older are welcome if accompanied by an attentive adult. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: These surveys require wading in ponds and mud that ranges from ankle deep to waist deep. During the training we will review the relative difficulty of each survey site which you may take into consideration when choosing which site you would like to survey. In general surveyors should be sure-footed and able to walk and stand for up to 2 hours. Bathrooms are not available at most survey sites.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to RSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQ’s \n\n\n\nDo I need to sign-up with another person? Nope! If you sign-up solo we will assign you a survey group. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf I want to sign-up with another person do they also have to register? Yes\, everyone in your group should register so we have an accurate count of surveyors and can make sure everyone gets gear. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow many hours do I need to volunteer? Including training\, about 5 to 8 hours depending on drive distance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan children volunteer? Most sites are relatively shallow\, but are best for kids 10 and up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow are monitoring sites assigned? There are about 12-15 sites that we hope to monitor around the Gresham/Fairview area. Site locations and descriptions are presented at the training and people can select first\, second\, third choice or no preference and we will match everyone by preference as best we can. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA huge thank you to the City of Gresham 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/amphibian-egg-mass-survey-online-orientation/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Volunteer Event
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UID:31023-1706349600-1706356800@www.jcwc.org
SUMMARY:Amphibian Egg Mass Survey Field Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Join Johnson Creek Watershed Council and the City of Gresham in an effort to track amphibians in Gresham’s stormwater ponds! Surveyors will spend time wading through stormwater ponds collecting data on amphibian egg masses of four different native species. These surveys are part of a regional effort to help us learn more about amphibians and their habitats to inform conservation and restoration plans.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to RSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat: Amphibian Egg Mass Surveys in Gresham \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen & Where:  \n\n\n\nOnline Training – January 25th 6:00pm-7:30pm. A Zoom link will be sent to you after registering.  \n\n\n\nField Training and Gear Pick-up – January 27th 10:00am-12:00noon. Brickworks Stormwater Pond in SE Gresham\, parking and access instructions will be emailed to you after registration.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoth training sessions are required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSurvey Season – Survey groups of 2-4 people will visit the assigned site(s) 3 times throughout Feb. and March . \n\n\n\nSurveys involve systematically wading through ponds and gathering data on amphibian egg masses. Surveys can take between 30 minutes and 2 hours. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers need no prior experience or equipment. All will be provided. If you have your own walking stick\, waders\, and polarized sunglasses you are welcome to bring them.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining will include: \n\n\n\n\nHow to identify an egg mass of Pacific chorus and red-legged frogs\, and Northwestern and long-toed salamanders\n\n\n\nSurvey techniques\n\n\n\nField methods and safety\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\nChildren are permitted at some sites: Most surveys require wading in ponds and mud that ranges from ankle deep to waist deep. Some accommodations can be made. Youth 10 years old and older are welcome if accompanied by an attentive adult. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: These surveys require wading in ponds and mud that ranges from ankle deep to waist deep. During the training we will review the relative difficulty of each survey site which you may take into consideration when choosing which site you would like to survey. In general surveyors should be sure-footed and able to walk and stand for up to 2 hours. Bathrooms are not available at most survey sites.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to RSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQ’s \n\n\n\nDo I need to sign-up with another person? Nope! If you sign-up solo we will assign you a survey group. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf I want to sign-up with another person do they also have to register? Yes\, everyone in your group should register so we have an accurate count of surveyors and can make sure everyone gets gear. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow many hours do I need to volunteer? Including training\, about 5 to 8 hours depending on drive distance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan children volunteer? Most sites are relatively shallow\, but are best for kids 10 and up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow are monitoring sites assigned? There are about 12-15 sites that we hope to monitor around the Gresham/Fairview area. Site locations and descriptions are presented at the training and people can select first\, second\, third choice or no preference and we will match everyone by preference as best we can. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA huge thank you to the City of Gresham 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/amphibian-egg-mass-survey-field-orientation/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Volunteer Event
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