Land Tending at Errol Heights
2025-01-18 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join the Friends of Errol Heights, Johnson Creek Watershed Council, and Portland Parks & Recreation as we gather at Errol Heights Park for a morning of Land Tending! We are working to revegetate areas that were disturbed during construction. This park is home to a plethora of wildlife including beaver, woodpeckers, ducks, and dragonflies!

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What: Errol Heights Land Tending projects include weeding, planting, mulching, and trash pick-up. These needs will change month to month.

When: Saturday, January 18th, from 9:30 am – 12:30pm

Where: Errol Heights City Park (directions emailed after registration).

What to bring: Bring a filled water bottle and snacks. You’re welcome to bring gloves and tools, if you want to use your own.

What 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.

We will provide: Gloves, and all necessary tools, plus coffee and snacks. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare.

Children 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.

Health 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.

Accessibility: This event may require standing for long periods, walking over uneven ground, going up or down steep slopes, bending, and lifting heavy objects.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Thank 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.

Land Tending at Tideman Johnson
2025-02-01 09:30 - 12:30
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Join the Friends of Tideman Johnson Park and the Johnson Creek Watershed Council for a morning of stewardship and land tending! Tideman Johnson is a small but sweet park along Johnson Creek and the Springwater Corridor Trail in SE Portland. No experience necessary!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

When: Saturday, February 1st, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Where: Tideman Johnson City Park (directions below)

What: Native plantings, litter pickup, and invasive weed removal. Tasks may shift as needs change on the site.

How 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.

What 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.

Health 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.

Children 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.

Accessibility: 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.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Directions to site:

By 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.

By bike: follow the Springwater Corridor Trail to the junction with the Johnson Creek boardwalk.

By 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.

Thank 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.

Land Tending at Errol Heights
2025-02-15 09:30 - 12:30
This Event is Cancelled

Join the Friends of Errol Heights, Johnson Creek Watershed Council, and Portland Parks & Recreation as we gather at Errol Heights Park for a morning of Land Tending! We are working to revegetate areas that were disturbed during construction. This park is home to a plethora of wildlife including beaver, woodpeckers, ducks, and dragonflies!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

What: Errol Heights Land Tending projects include weeding, planting, mulching, and trash pick-up. These needs will change month to month.

When: Saturday, February 15th, from 9:30 am – 12:30pm

Where: Errol Heights City Park (directions emailed after registration).

What to bring: Bring a filled water bottle and snacks. You’re welcome to bring gloves and tools, if you want to use your own.

What 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.

We will provide: Gloves, and all necessary tools, plus coffee and snacks. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare.

Children 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.

Health 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.

Accessibility: This event may require standing for long periods, walking over uneven ground, going up or down steep slopes, bending, and lifting heavy objects.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Thank 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.

Live Staking at Walters Drive
2025-02-15 10:00 - 13:00
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.
Join 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!
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When: Saturday, February 15th, 10 am-1 pm
Where: 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.
What: We will be planting live willow, cottonwood, ninebark and dogwood stakes. Tasks may shift as needs change on the site.
How 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.
What 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.
Health 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.
Children 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.
Accessibility: 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.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP
Directions to site:
By 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.
By bike: The Springwater Trail until you reach Walters Dr.
By 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.
Thank 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.

Land Tending at Errol Heights
2025-03-15 09:30 - 12:30
Join the Friends of Errol Heights, Johnson Creek Watershed Council, and Portland Parks & Recreation as we gather at Errol Heights Park for a morning of Land Tending! We are working to revegetate areas that were disturbed during construction. This park is home to a plethora of wildlife including beaver, woodpeckers, ducks, and dragonflies!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

What: Errol Heights Land Tending projects include weeding, planting, mulching, and trash pick-up. These needs will change month to month.

When: Saturday, March 15th, from 9:30 am – 12:30pm

Where: Errol Heights City Park (directions emailed after registration).

What to bring: Bring a filled water bottle and snacks. You’re welcome to bring gloves and tools, if you want to use your own.

What 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.

We will provide: Gloves, and all necessary tools, plus coffee and snacks. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare.

Children 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.

Health 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.

Accessibility: This event may require standing for long periods, walking over uneven ground, going up or down steep slopes, bending, and lifting heavy objects.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Thank 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.

Land Tending with Crystal Springs Partnership at Eastmoreland Golf Course
2025-03-30 09:00 - 12:00
This project was started in 2018 with grant funds from the city of Portland that were awarded when Crystal Springs was designated the first urban Salmon Sanctuary!
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When: Sunday March 30, 9AM until Noon
Where: Eastmoreland Golf Course – 2425 SE Bybee Blvd. The site is just north of the driving range, park behind the clubhouse where we will gather to walk to the site
What: Invasive weed removal and mulching. Tasks may shift as needs change on the site.
How 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.
What we provide: Tools, and instruction on how to safely use tools and remove invasive weeds and spread mulch . We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact sima@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare.
Health 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.
Children 14 and up are welcome: Children must be accompanied by an attentive adult.
Accessibility: 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.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP
Directions to site:
By transit: By Transit: Get off Bus 19 at the Bybee MAX Station stop or take the MAX!

Land Tending at Tideman Johnson
2025-04-05 09:30 - 12:30
Join the Friends of Tideman Johnson Park and the Johnson Creek Watershed Council for a morning of stewardship and land tending! Tideman Johnson is a small but sweet park along Johnson Creek and the Springwater Corridor Trail in SE Portland. No experience necessary!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

When: Saturday, April 5th, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Where: Tideman Johnson City Park (directions below)

What: Native plantings, litter pickup, and invasive weed removal. Tasks may shift as needs change on the site.

How 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.

What 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.

Health 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.

Children 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.

Accessibility: 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.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Directions to site:

By 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.

By bike: follow the Springwater Corridor Trail to the junction with the Johnson Creek boardwalk.

By 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.

Thank 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.

Fiesta del Suelo // Soil Party
2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:00
¡Acompañe al Jardín Botánico Leach y al Johnson Creek Watershed Council en la Primera Fiesta del Suelo! La consultora de suelos, María Loper, hablará sobre la bilogía de la tierra y la composta, y les dará a los participantes la oportunidad de observar muestras de suelo bajo el microscopio y de hablar sobre lo que está presente, lo que no está y cómo mejorar juntos nuestros suelos. Si hay tiempo adicional, María también demostrará cómo hacer su propio contenedor de vermicultura (gusanos). Este evento es bilingüe en Español y Inglés.
María Loper es una defensora de la reconstrucción de nuestra relación con el suelo, el agua y la naturaleza. María encabeza esfuerzos para que los agricultores lleven a cabo prácticas agrícolas regenerativas. María dirige un laboratorio microscópico móvil y, al mismo tiempo, ofrece a las personas una imagen directa de sus propios suelos y les ayuda a fomentar una conexión más profunda y más allá de la
superficie.
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Cuándo: Jueves, 10 de abril, de 6 a 8 p. m.
Dónde: Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97236
Qué: Tendremos una discusión sobre biología, composta y sobre cómo formar suelos más complejos y diversos, respaldar su salud y practicar la vermicultura. Invitamos a las personas que participen a que traigan una muestra de tierra de su propio patio o jardín. Tendremos algo de tiempo para analizar algunas muestras de tierra de los participantes. Sin embargo, no tendremos tiempo para analizar las muestras de tierra de todos, por lo que las muestras se elegirán al azar.
Cómo prepararse: Si quiere traer una muestra de tierra de su jardín, por favor, siga las siguientes instrucciones:
1) Cave 3 pulgadas de la tierra en su jardín o cajón de cultivo, o de otra zona de
suelo que quiera que sea analizada.
2) Tome la muestra con 24 horas de antelación al evento.
3) Guarde la muestra en una bolsa Ziplock limpia o en un recipiente de plástico
4) No cierre la bolsa o el recipiente en el que se encuentra la muestra.
Salud y seguridad: Seguiremos las directrices actuales de la Autoridad de Salud de Oregon. No se requieres mascarillas, pero se recomiendan en espacios cerrados en donde el distanciamiento social no es posible. Quédese en casa si tiene síntomas de cualquier enfermedad contagiosa o si ha tenido contacto reciente con alguien que tenga síntomas de cualquier enfermedad contagiosa.
Los niños están invitados a participar: Una persona adulta responsable debe acompañar a los niños. Recomendamos este tipo de evento para niños mayores de 12 años.
Accesibilidad: Este evento puede requerir estar de pie o sentados por largos periodos de tiempo, o caminar el suelo que no es uniforme.
Instrucciones para llegar:
En transporte público: Tome la ruta de autobús #73 o #10 hasta SE Crianza temporal y 122nd. Camine alrededor de 0.2 millas hacia el sur en SE 122nd Ave hacia la entrada principal del jardín.
En bicicleta: Tome el Springwater Corridor Trail hacia el este, y luego dé vuelta a la derecha en 122nd Ave. Cruce SE Foster Rd, luego dé vuelta hacia la entrada principal. O vaya en bicicleta sobre SE Foster Rd y dé vuelta a la derecha en SE 122nd Ave, y luego a la izquierda en la entrada principal.
En automóvil: Tome SE Foster Rd hacia el este y luego dé vuelta a la derecha en SE 122nd Ave. Estaciónese en el estacionamiento de arriba en de la entrada principal. (Si se encuentra en una pendiente inclinada hacia abajo, ¡ya fue demasiado lejos!) Nos reuniremos en la entrada principal cerca del quiosco de admisión. No deje ningún objeto de valor en su carro.
HAGA CLIC AQUI PARA CONFIRMAR SU ASISTENCIA

Calling all garden enthusiasts, yard aficionados and micro-farmers! Join Leach Botanical Garden and Johnson Creek Watershed Council for our first ever Soil Party! Soil consultant Maria Loper will present on soil biology, compost and give participants the chance to take a look at their soil samples under a microscope and discuss what’s present, what’s not, and how to improve our soils together. If there’s extra time, Maria will also demonstrate how to create your own simple and easy vermiculture (worm) bin. This event is bilingual in Spanish and English.
Maria Loper is an advocate for reshaping our relationship with soil, water, and nature. Maria leads efforts to transition growers to regenerative agriculture practices. By emphasizing the importance of diverse microorganisms in living soil, she helps create nutrient-dense food, soil that can retain moisture, healthier ecosystems, and mineral-balanced soils that support plant health and resilience. Maria operates a mobile microscopy lab, offering people a firsthand look into their soil, working to foster a deeper connection to another world.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP
When: Thursday, April 10th, 6-8pm
Where: Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97236
What: We will discuss soil biology, compost, how to build more complex and diverse soils, healthy soil support, sustainable landscapes mimicking natural systems for long-term resilience and health and vermiculture. Participants, you are encouraged to bring a soil sample from your own yard or garden. We will have a little time to look at a few soil samples from participants (samples will be chosen at random), samples from Maria’s own collection and discuss our observations.
How to prepare: If you’d like to bring a soil sample from your yard, please follow the instructions below:
1) Dig 3 inches deep into soil from a yard, garden bed, or other patch of soil you’d like sampled.
2) Please take a sample within 24 hrs of the event.
3) Collect the sample in a clean ziplock bag or tupperware.
4) Don’t seal the bag or container the sample is in.
Health 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.
Children are welcome: Children must be accompanied by an attentive adult. We recommend children ages 12 and up for this type of event.
Accessibility: This event may require standing or sitting for long periods of time or walking over uneven ground.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Land Tending at Errol Heights
2025-04-19 09:30 - 12:30
Join the Friends of Errol Heights, Johnson Creek Watershed Council, and Portland Parks & Recreation as we gather at Errol Heights Park for a morning of Land Tending! We are working to revegetate areas that were disturbed during construction. This park is home to a plethora of wildlife including beaver, woodpeckers, ducks, and dragonflies!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

What: Errol Heights Land Tending projects include weeding, planting, mulching, and trash pick-up. These needs will change month to month.

When: Saturday, April 19th, from 9:30 am – 12:30pm

Where: Errol Heights City Park (directions emailed after registration).

What to bring: Bring a filled water bottle and snacks. You’re welcome to bring gloves and tools, if you want to use your own.

What 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.

We will provide: Gloves, and all necessary tools, plus coffee and snacks. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare.

Children 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.

Health 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.

Accessibility: This event may require standing for long periods, walking over uneven ground, going up or down steep slopes, bending, and lifting heavy objects.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Thank 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.

Land Tending at Tideman Johnson
2025-05-03 09:30 - 12:30
Join the Friends of Tideman Johnson Park and the Johnson Creek Watershed Council for a morning of stewardship and land tending! Tideman Johnson is a small but sweet park along Johnson Creek and the Springwater Corridor Trail in SE Portland. No experience necessary!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

When: Saturday, May 3rd, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Where: Tideman Johnson City Park (directions below)

What: Native plantings, litter pickup, and invasive weed removal. Tasks may shift as needs change on the site.

How 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.

What 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.

Health 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.

Children 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.

Accessibility: 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.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Directions to site:

By 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.

By bike: follow the Springwater Corridor Trail to the junction with the Johnson Creek boardwalk.

By 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.

Thank 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.

Land Tending at Errol Heights
2025-05-17 09:30 - 12:30
Join the Friends of Errol Heights, Johnson Creek Watershed Council, and Portland Parks & Recreation as we gather at Errol Heights Park for a morning of Land Tending! We are working to revegetate areas that were disturbed during construction. This park is home to a plethora of wildlife including beaver, woodpeckers, ducks, and dragonflies!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

What: Errol Heights Land Tending projects include weeding, planting, mulching, and trash pick-up. These needs will change month to month.

When: Saturday, May 17th, from 9:30 am – 12:30pm

Where: Errol Heights City Park (directions emailed after registration).

What to bring: Bring a filled water bottle and snacks. You’re welcome to bring gloves and tools, if you want to use your own.

What 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.

We will provide: Gloves, and all necessary tools, plus coffee and snacks. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare.

Children 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.

Health 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.

Accessibility: This event may require standing for long periods, walking over uneven ground, going up or down steep slopes, bending, and lifting heavy objects.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Thank 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.

Land Tending with Crystal Springs Partnership at Brannen Natural Area
2025-05-18 09:00 - 12:00
Crystal Springs is the only cold water tributary to Johnson Creek and is a refuge for salmonids. Join the Crystal Springs Partnership to continue creating healthy habitat along the creek.
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What: We will be removing non-native weeds and mulching
When: Sunday, May 18th, 9:00am-12noon
Where: Brannen Natural Area, SE 21st and Umatilla, Portland, OR 97202
What to bring: Bring a filled water bottle and snacks. You’re welcome to bring gloves and tools, if you want to use your own.
What 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.
What we will provide: Tools and snacks will be provided, but you may want to bring your own gloves. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare.
Children 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.
Health 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.
Accessibility: This event may require standing for long periods, walking over uneven ground, going up or down steep slopes, bending, and lifting heavy objects. Some of the site is accessed by climbing over a ~3ft tall split rail fence. The area is mostly flat with tall grasses. Some of the site is accessible from a paved sidewalk. A portable non-ADA restroom will be available.
Click HERE to RSVP
Directions to the site:
By car: 8220 SE 21st Ave is the nearest address. You can park on either SE 21st or SE Umatilla. Please be aware of neighbor’s driveways.
By bike: From SE Tacoma St, turn South on SE 21st Ave. Arrive at Brannen Natural Area.
By transit: Take bus line 70 and get off at SE 17th & Tenino or SE 17th & Umatilla walk East to SE 21st Ave and Arrive at Brannen Natural Area. By MAX, take the Orange line and exit at SE Tacoma/Johnson Creek, walk North on the pedestrian pathway to the East of the station, turn right on SE Tacoma, turn right on SE 21st Ave, arrive at Brannen Natural Area.

Thank 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 Crystal Springs Partnership.

Land Tending at Tideman Johnson
2025-06-07 09:30 - 12:30
Join the Friends of Tideman Johnson Park and the Johnson Creek Watershed Council for a morning of stewardship and land tending! Tideman Johnson is a small but sweet park along Johnson Creek and the Springwater Corridor Trail in SE Portland. No experience necessary!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

When: Saturday, June 7th, 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Where: Tideman Johnson City Park (directions below)

What: Native plantings, litter pickup, and invasive weed removal. Tasks may shift as needs change on the site.

How 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.

What 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.

Health 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.

Children 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.

Accessibility: 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.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Directions to site:

By 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.

By bike: follow the Springwater Corridor Trail to the junction with the Johnson Creek boardwalk.

By 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.

Thank 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.

Land Tending at Errol Heights
2025-06-21 09:30 - 12:30
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED
Join the Friends of Errol Heights, Johnson Creek Watershed Council, and Portland Parks & Recreation as we gather at Errol Heights Park for a morning of Land Tending! We are working to revegetate areas that were disturbed during construction. This park is home to a plethora of wildlife including beaver, woodpeckers, ducks, and dragonflies!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

What: Errol Heights Land Tending projects include weeding, planting, mulching, and trash pick-up. These needs will change month to month.

When: Saturday, June 21st, from 9:30 am – 12:30pm

Where: Errol Heights City Park (directions emailed after registration).

What to bring: Bring a filled water bottle and snacks. You’re welcome to bring gloves and tools, if you want to use your own.

What 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.

We will provide: Gloves, and all necessary tools, plus coffee and snacks. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare.

Children 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.

Health 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.

Accessibility: This event may require standing for long periods, walking over uneven ground, going up or down steep slopes, bending, and lifting heavy objects.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Thank 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.

PETALpalooza Ride from Mt. Tabor to Leach Botanical Garden
2025-07-20 16:00 - 17:30
Join JCWC and Leach Botanical Garden staffers and volunteers on a PETALpalooza ride from Mt. Tabor Community Garden to Leach Botanical Garden!
Shift2Bikes lists more details about this ride and all other Pedalpalooza rides over the summer.
What: ~8 mile bike ride from Mt. Tabor Community Garden to Leach Botanical Garden. Some small hills, nothing too gnarly. This is a casual-paced ride and not a race. This is also a no drop ride. All event participants receive free admission to Leach for the evening! Option to picnic and enjoy live experimental music at Leach. Ride leaders will lead an unofficial ride back to Mt. Tabor.
When: Sunday, July 20th 2025. Meet at 3:30 PM. Ride leaves at 4:00 PM SHARP. We expect to arrive at Leach around 5/5:30 PM.
Where: Meet at Mt Tabor community garden grassy area (45.50835, -122.6010)
What to bring and wear: Bike helmet, bike lock, bike lights, snacks, picnic blanket and picnic food. It will be hot so bring warm-weather items such as a filled water bottle, electrolyte powder/ drinks, sunhat, sunscreen and sunglasses. Dress for warm weather.
What we provide: We will provide ride leaders and volunteer corkers. Light snacks provided.
The ride back from Leach to Mt. Tabor: The official ride ends once we arrive at Leach. There will be an unofficial return ride from Leach to Mt. Tabor. The way back will be more casual, if you want us to keep an eye out for you please let a ride leader know.
Bathrooms: We’ll take a pit stop on the way somewhere with bathrooms. There are bathrooms at Leach, too.
Health 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.
Children are welcome: Children must be accompanied by an attentive adult. We recommend children ages 12 and up for this type of event.
Cancellation Conditions: If the weather forecast is >90 degrees at 4pm, or if the AQI is particularly bad, we will reschedule the ride.
Questions? Email sima@jcwc.org.
Thank you to NW Natural for funding our ride.

2025 Johnson Creek Clean-up
2025-08-16 08:45 - 13:00
The Johnson Creek Clean-Up returns August 16th, 2025! This is your chance to GET IN the creek and GET OUT all the trash that has accumulated over the past year. Since 2007, volunteers like you have jumped into Johnson Creek and pulled out over 70 tons of trash from the water. Yes that’s right, over 70 tons! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get in the creek and remove litter from where it matters the most. See you there!
Arrive at your site at 8:45 am to meet your team and Creek Captain and learn how to be safe in the water. Spend ~3 hours in the creek picking up trash, then travel to Johnson Creek Park to have lunch at 12 noon.
Interested in submitting art to be on this year’s clean-up t-shirts? Click here for more information!

What: Remove trash from Johnson Creek! Get in the water or stay on land and help remove tons of trash from in and around the creek. Stick around afterward for FREE lunch, award ceremony and time to connect with your watershed community.
When: Saturday, August 16th, from 8:45 am – 1pm, including FREE lunch
Where: About a dozen sites throughout the watershed! See site descriptions below. Detailed directions to your site will be emailed to you before the event. Lunch will be at Johnson Creek Park.
How to register: Registration is open now!!

Carefully read the site descriptions below. Each site is different and some are more physically challenging than others.
Pick the site at which you want to volunteer.
Register for ONLY the specific site at which you will volunteer.
If you are coming as part of a group, each person in your group needs to register separately.
Check your email for site details and parking instructions for your site!

Want to register a group? Reach out to Marlee@jcwc.org to get matched with the right site!
How to prepare: This event will happen rain or shine, so dress for weather: rain coat, warm layers, sun hat, and sunscreen as necessary. Wear shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting wet and muddy. You will be walking in the creek in your shoes. We recommend light-weight shoes like sneakers, running shoes, or breathable hiking boots that will drain easily, rather than heavy boots that will stay water-logged. Do not wear sandals, crocs, etc.–it’s not safe! However, you may want to bring an extra set of footwear to change into at the end. Bring a filled water bottle and a snack.
We will provide: Gloves and all necessary tools, plus free lunch at the end of the event. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact marlee@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare. Sorry, we cannot provide waders for this event.
Children unfortunately are not permitted. This event involves wading in deep water and contact with potentially harmful materials, such as broken glass, and is not suitable for children. Youth 14 years old and older are welcome if accompanied by an attentive adult.
Accessibility: This event may require wading in water greater than 2 feet deep (see site descriptions for details; not all sites require wading), standing for long periods, walking over uneven ground, going up or down steep slopes, bending, and lifting heavy objects. Each site has different requirements so we can accommodate most physical ability levels. If you have questions about the physical requirements of the event, please contact marlee@jcwc.org. Plus, we have jobs for every level of physical ability! If you don’t want to get your feet wet but still want to help, check out special jobs and land based sites.

Sites and Registration

All of our sites are full – Thank you volunteers!

A huge thank you to this year’s sponsors and partners. We could not do this important work with you! Thank you Clackamas Water Environment Services, Metro Regional Refresh Fund, Mintkeski Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, Portland Parks and Recreation, North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District, City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services, Portland General Electric, Ground Score Association, SOLVE, East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District, and Junk It Portland.

Land Tending at Tideman Johnson
2025-10-04 09:00 - 12:00
Join the Friends of Tideman Johnson Park and the Johnson Creek Watershed Council for a morning of stewardship and land tending! Tideman Johnson is a small but sweet park along Johnson Creek and the Springwater Corridor Trail in SE Portland. No experience necessary!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

When: Saturday, October 4th, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Where: Tideman Johnson City Park (directions below)

What: Native plantings, litter pickup, and invasive weed removal. Tasks may shift as needs change on the site.

How 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.

What 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.

Health 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.

Children 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.

Accessibility: 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.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Directions to site:

By 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.

By bike: follow the Springwater Corridor Trail to the junction with the Johnson Creek boardwalk.

By 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.

Thank 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.

Land Tending at Errol Heights
2025-10-18 09:00 - 12:00
CLICK HERE TO RSVP

What: Errol Heights Land Tending projects include weeding, planting, mulching, and trash pick-up. These needs will change month to month.

When: Saturday, October 18th, from 9:00 am – 12:00pm

Where: Errol Heights City Park (directions emailed after registration).

What to bring: Bring a filled water bottle and snacks. You’re welcome to bring gloves and tools, if you want to use your own.

What 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.

We will provide: Gloves, and all necessary tools, plus coffee and snacks. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare.

Children 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.

Health 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.

Accessibility: This event may require standing for long periods, walking over uneven ground, going up or down steep slopes, bending, and lifting heavy objects.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Thank 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.

Land Tending at Tideman Johnson
2025-11-01 09:00 - 12:00
Due to weather, this event is cancelled
Join the Friends of Tideman Johnson Park and the Johnson Creek Watershed Council for a morning of stewardship and land tending! Tideman Johnson is a small but sweet park along Johnson Creek and the Springwater Corridor Trail in SE Portland. No experience necessary!

When: Saturday, November 1st, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Where: Tideman Johnson City Park (directions below)

What: Native plantings, litter pickup, and invasive weed removal. Tasks may shift as needs change on the site.

How 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.

What 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.

Health 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.

Children 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.

Accessibility: 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.

Directions to site:

By 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.

By bike: follow the Springwater Corridor Trail to the junction with the Johnson Creek boardwalk.

By 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.

Thank 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.

Land Tending with the City of Gresham
2025-11-01 09:00 - 12:00
Join Johnson Creek Watershed Council and the City of Gresham for a morning of planting and seed spreading along Johnson Creek. The Walters site has been host to our last two Watershed Wide Events in the City of Gresham and we are returning to keep giving it love.

Click here to RSVP

What: Planting shrubs and forbs, spreading seeds
When: November 1st, 9:00am-12:00pm
Where: Walters Site, SW 4th & SW Walters, Gresham. More directions below. Google Maps Link to the meeting location.
What to bring: Bring a filled water bottle and snacks. You’re welcome to bring gloves and tools, if you want to use your own.
What to wear: Dress for the weather! This work is in a natural area around and near prickly plants. 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.
What we will provide: Gloves, and all necessary tools, plus tea and snacks. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare.
Children 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.
Health 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.
Accessibility: This event may require standing for long periods, walking over uneven ground, going up or down steep slopes, bending, and lifting heavy objects. A portable restroom will be available for this event.

Click HERE to RSVP

Directions to the site:
By car: There are several parking options for this site. 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.
By Bus: Take Bus line 9 and exit at W Powell and SW Walters. Check out Tri-met for more detailed directions from your location.
Bike or Walk: Take the Springwater Trail! Link to trail map: https://www.portland.gov/documents/springwater-corridor-mappdf/download

Thank you to our funders and partners for supporting watershed health. Thank you City of Gresham, East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, Mintkeski Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, and Portland General Electric.

Land Tending at Errol Heights
2025-11-15 09:00 - 12:00
CLICK HERE TO RSVP

What: Errol Heights Land Tending projects include weeding, planting, mulching, and trash pick-up. These needs will change month to month.

When: Saturday, November 15th, from 9:00 am – 12:00pm

Where: Errol Heights City Park (directions emailed after registration).

What to bring: Bring a filled water bottle and snacks. You’re welcome to bring gloves and tools, if you want to use your own.

What 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.

We will provide: Gloves, and all necessary tools, plus coffee and snacks. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare.

Children 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.

Health 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.

Accessibility: This event may require standing for long periods, walking over uneven ground, going up or down steep slopes, bending, and lifting heavy objects.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Thank 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.

Land Tending at Errol Heights
2025-12-20 09:00 - 12:00
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What: Errol Heights Land Tending projects include weeding, planting, mulching, and trash pick-up. These needs will change month to month.

When: Saturday, December 20th, from 9:00 am – 12:00pm

Where: Errol Heights City Park (directions emailed after registration).

What to bring: Bring a filled water bottle and snacks. You’re welcome to bring gloves and tools, if you want to use your own.

What 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.

We will provide: Gloves, and all necessary tools, plus coffee and snacks. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare.

Children 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.

Health 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.

Accessibility: This event may require standing for long periods, walking over uneven ground, going up or down steep slopes, bending, and lifting heavy objects.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Thank 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.

Errol Heights and Tideman Johnson End of Season Celebration
2026-05-07 17:00 - 19:00
Join the Friends of Errol Heights and Tideman Johnson, Portland Parks & Recreation, and the Johnson Creek Watershed Council for an evening celebration as we close out the season at Errol Heights and Tideman Johnson. Volunteers from both sites are welcome to attend. Registration required!
CLICK HERE TO RSVP
When: Thursday, May 7th, 5:00-7:00pm
Where: Mt. Scott Community Center – 5530 SE 72nd Ave, Portland, OR 97206
What: Celebration of land tending at Errol Heights and Tideman Johnson – end of season wrap up for volunteers. Email sara@jcwc.org if you have any questions.
What we provide: Light refreshments and drinks. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare.
Health 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.
Children are welcome: Children must be accompanied by an attentive adult.
Accessibility: Requests for accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for any City of Portland Program, service, event, or activity at least five business days before the event by visiting portland.gov
CLICK HERE TO RSVP
Thank 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.
