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SUMMARY:Habitat Enhancement at Tideman Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Tideman Johnson Park and the Johnson Creek Watershed Council for a morning of stewardship and habitat enhancement! Tideman Johnson is a small but sweet park along Johnson Creek and the Springwater Corridor Trail in SE Portland. No experience necessary! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Event is Full!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, October 5th\,  9:30 am-12:30 pm  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Tideman Johnson City Park (directions below) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat: Native plantings\, litter pickup\, and invasive weed removal. Tasks may shift as needs change on the site. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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. \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: 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. \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\nDirections to site:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy transit: Take Bus #75 to SE 45th/Nehalem\, then walk about half a mile west on SE Crystal Springs  Blvd. Turn south (left) onto 37th Street and go down a steep hill to the junction of the Springwater Corridor Trail and the Johnson Creek boardwalk Or take the MAX Orange Line to SE Tacoma/Johnson Creek and walk south along the Park & Ride lot to the Springwater Corridor Trail. Walk east on the Trail for a little under a mile to reach the junction with the Johnson Creek boardwalk. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy bike: follow the Springwater Corridor Trail to the junction with the Johnson Creek boardwalk. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy car: park near the intersection of 37th and Tenino Streets (please be respectful of our neighbors and do not block driveways or mailboxes). Take the trailhead at the end of 37th Street and go down a steep hill to the junction with the Johnson Creek boardwalk. \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\, East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District and Portland Parks & Recreation\, and Friends of Tideman Johnson.
URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/habitat-enhancement-at-tideman-johnson-6/
CATEGORIES:Habitat Enhancement,Partner Event,Volunteer 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\, October 9th\, 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-9/
CATEGORIES:Habitat Enhancement,Partner Event
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SUMMARY:No Ivy Day at Leach Botanical Garden
DESCRIPTION:Johnson Creek Watershed Council and Leach Botanical Garden are teaming up for the city-wide No Ivy Day this year! Volunteers will spend the morning in the Back 5 Community Habitat Enhancement Project area at Leach Botanical Garden removing English ivy from the riparian zones and off trees to make room for native species.   \n\n\n\nJohnson Creek Watershed Council\, together with Leach Garden\, Wisdom of the Elders\, the Blueprint Foundation\, David Douglas High School\, the African Youth & Community Organization\, and experts from Portland Parks & Recreation\, Portland Bureau of Environmental Services and many dedicated volunteers are restoring several acres to healthy habitat – all without the use of herbicides. The project provides hands-on educational and community science opportunities\, with an emphasis on historically disenfranchised youth and adults. In addition to restoration steps\, we assess and analyze change through surveys of plants\, amphibians and macroinvertebrates. \n\n\n\nThe Back 5 is a habitat restoration project in progress and not currently open to the public. Volunteers will be hiking and working off-trail on uneven ground. Please dress for the weather\, wear sturdy\, closed-toed shoes\, and bring a water bottle.  Instruction\, tools\, gloves\, water and snacks will be provided. The Back 5 is not currently ADA accessible.  \n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO RSVP\n\n\n\nWhat: Join us and Leach Botanical Garden to remove English ivy \n\n\n\nWhen: October 26\, 2024\, 9:00 AM- 12PM \n\n\n\nWhere: Leach Botanical Garden\, 12323 SE Claybourne St\, Portland\, OR 97236. \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 snack. \n\n\n\nWe will provide: Instruction\, tools\, gloves\, water and snacks. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact sima@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare. \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 are welcome at this event if accompanied by an attentive adult. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: Terrain is hilly and uneven in places. 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\nDriving: Meet at Leach Botanical Garden\, 12323 SE Claybourne St\, Portland\, OR 97236.  If the parking lots at the main address are full\, Leach will open the lower Creekside lot located at 6739 SE122nd. You may drop off your guests\, strollers\, etc. adjacent to the front gate entry before parking in the Creekside lot. \n\n\n\nGoogle map link: Leach Botanical Garden \n\n\n\nTri-met: The garden is a short walk from the #73 (122nd and Foster) and the #10 bus lines. \n\n\n\nBike: The Springwater Corridor intersects with 122nd ave\, from which you head south for .5 mile until you reach the garden. www.PortlandOregon.gov/parks/springwatermap There are also bike lanes on SE Foster Rd. \n\n\n\nOther transport: Ride Connection provides information about transportation services for people with disabilities in the Portland area. Reach them at rideconnection.org or (503) 226-0700.  \n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO RSVP\n\n\n\nFor more information contact: sima@jcwc.org  \n\n\n\nThank you to our funders and partners for supporting watershed health: Leach Botanical Garden\, 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/no-ivy-day-2024/
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Habitat Enhancement,Partner Event,Stewardship Event,Volunteer Event
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