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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! \nThe Leach Botanical Garden is a hidden gem in outer SE Portland. Beyond the manicured paths of the garden are several acres of forests and fields which have become overrun by Himalayan blackberry\, English ivy\, and other invasive weeds. The garden needs your help to become a healthy ecosystem again! \nRSVP is required! Sign up here. \nWhen: Wednesday June 8\, 9am-12pm \nWhere: Leach Botanical Garden (see directions to site below) \nTask: Weeding\, grubbing\, and invasive species removal. \nWhat to wear: 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. \nWhat to bring: a mask is required when 6-foot social distancing cannot be maintained. Bring a filled water bottle and snacks. You’re welcome to bring gloves and tools\, if you want to use your own. \nWhat we provide: gloves\, tools\, and instruction on how to safely use tools and remove invasive weeds. \nChildren are welcome but 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. \nRSVP required! Sign up here. \nDIRECTIONS TO SITE \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. \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. \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! \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-8/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Event,Volunteer Event
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SUMMARY:Gresham Japanese Garden Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Gresham’s Japanese Garden needs our help! Join us and the Friends of Gresham Japanese Garden for a morning of lots of work and lots of fun!  \n  \nSIGN-UP HERE!\n  \nWHAT – Gresham Japanese Garden Johnson Creek bank restoration and building of path! Tasks include fortifying the south side of Tsuru Island with plant material\, widening a path and creating a rock wall. Work for the day also includes pruning of junipers on the south and west slope. \n  \nWHEN – Saturday\, 6/11\, 9am-12pm \n  \nWHERE – Gresham Japanese Garden. 124 S Main Ave\, Gresham\, OR 97030. There is a parking lot at the location.  \n  \nWHAT TO BRING: No experience necessary! Dress for the weather. Wear long thick pants\, a long-sleeved shirt and sturdy shoes. Bring a FULL water bottle. Instruction\, tools\, gloves provided\, but please bring your own gloves if you have them.  \n  \nWHO – Older children welcome\, and must be accompanied by an attentive adult. \n  \nSIGN-UP HERE!\n  \nBig thank you to our partners City of Gresham\, The Mintkeski Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation\, Portland General Electric\, and Friends of Gresham Japanese Garden for their generous funding of the volunteer program.     \n 
URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/gresham-japanese-garden-work-party/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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SUMMARY:Johnson Creek Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, June 11th for a FREE guided nature walk followed by a stewardship event. We’re partnering with North Clackamas Parks and Recreation and the City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services to put on this exciting two-part event. \nPlease REGISTER HERE. If there is more than one person coming with you\, each person must register separately (including youth). \nThe Luther Road Restoration Site (also known as the Johnson Creek Property) has a complex and fascinating history. Get a behind-the-scenes view of the very human engineering that shaped the natural-looking creek you see today while viewing some of the avian inhabitants who have taken up residence in the restored vegetation. Then round out your morning with a little environmental stewardship as we work together to clean up trash and litter from along the Springwater Corridor Trail and the banks of Johnson Creek. \nWe’re so excited to be offering this event\, and we hope you’re excited to join us! See you there! \nPlease REGISTER HERE. If there is more than one person coming with you\, each person must register separately (including youth). \n\nWhen: Saturday\, June 11th\, 9am – 12pm \nWhere: Luther Road Restoration Site/Johnson Creek Property (directions below) \nWhat to do & bring: This event will happen rain or shine\, so dress for the weather! Bring water\, snacks\, and sturdy shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Bring binoculars and a bird or plant ID guide if you have them. \nWhat we will bring: We will provide gloves\, trash bags\, and litter grabbers. \nSafety: Because the event is entirely outdoors\, masks are optional. There is no restroom available at this site. \nDirections: The closest street address is 7610 SE Luther Road\, Portland. However\, please read the directions below carefully as the site is not on a road and parking is limited. \nBy transit: From the north\, take Bus #71 (Clackamas Town Center) to SE 72nd & Luther. Walk east on Luther Road for three blocks\, then turn south on the Springwater Corridor Trail. We will meet at the first (the northernmost) overlook. From the south\, take Bus #71 (Parkrose/Sumner TC) to SE Bell & Johnson Creek. Walk about 0.5 mile north along the Springwater Corridor Trail. We will meet at the last (northernmost) overlook. \nBy bike: Take the Springwater Corridor Trail to the Luther Road Restoration City (Johnson Creek Property). The site lies between Bell Ave and Luther Rd. We will meet at the northernmost overlook. \nBy car: Take SE 82nd Ave to Luther Road and turn west on Luther Road. After parking\,* walk south on the Springwater Corridor Trail and meet at the first (northernmost) overlook. \n* Parking is limited at this site. The closest parking is at a small gravel pullout along Luther Rd\, just east of the Springwater Trail. Other option include parking on the shoulder of Luther Road (please be respectful of our neighbors’ driveways) or parking in the Fred Meyer’s parking lot on SE 82nd Ave and walking 0.5 mile along SE 82nd Ave and Luther Rd to reach the Springwater Trail. \nPlease REGISTER HERE. If there is more than one person coming with you\, each person must register separately (including youth). \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\, Clackamas Water and Environmental Services\, and North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District.
URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/johnson-creek-nature-walk/
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Volunteer Event
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SUMMARY:Dragonfly Survey Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Help us document dragonfly and damselfly species throughout the Johnson Creek Watershed! Odonates (dragonflies and damselflies) are not only beautiful to look at- they are important indicator species in aquatic areas\, like the riparian zone along Johnson Creek! Entomologist extraordinaire Zee Searles Mazzacano from CASM Environmental will train volunteers in survey protocol and identification skills. \n  \nHow to get involved:  \n  \n\nCome to the indoor training (REQUIRED) on Saturday June 11th from 9am-12noon at Gresham Council Chambers. There is a virtual option available for those not comfortable being indoors with unmasked people. \n\n  \n\nCome to the outdoor training (REQUIRED) on Saturday June11th from 1pm-4pm at Tegart Lane Pond Gresham\n\n  \n\nSign up for at least four surveys between June 18th and October 8th. Surveys occur every two weeks. \n\n  \nAnyone under 16 must be accompanied by an attentive adult!  \n  \nREGISTER HERE!\n  \nRequirements: \n  \nNo experience necessary! This opportunity is open to all! \n  \nSurveys require some walking on uneven terrain in warm weather. Volunteers must be sure-footed and willing to handle live insects\, including the use of nets to catch and identify species.  \n  \nAll data collection will take place using the iNaturalist app.  \n  \nVolunteers need an iNaturalist account and should have iNaturalist downloaded and set-up on their phones.  \n  \nVolunteers are welcome to bring their own binoculars\, nets\, field guides\, and a good camera (but not required). We will provide nets to those that do not have one.  \n  \nTime Commitment: \n6 hours of training with a lunch break between the indoor and outdoor sessions.  \n  \nA commitment of approximately four surveys (one per month) from June through September is required. Surveys take approximately two hours\, not including travel time. We will cover more detail in the orientation. 
URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/dragonfly-survey-orientation-4/
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SUMMARY:Bioswale Beautification at Saint Mary Ethiopian Orthodox Church
DESCRIPTION:What: Clearing vegetation from 1242 sq. feet of a bioswale in the parking lot. We like to do this in the summer to make sure it’s cleared and draining properly when the rains come in the fall. And\, as an added bonus\, the timing of the event is before the Saint Mary Ethiopian Orthodox Church’s large annual event in late June so we can have it looking nice for all the visitors they will be hosting the following weekend.\nRSVP HERE!\nWhen: Saturday\, Jun 18\, 2022\, 10am-1pm\n\nWhere: 7715 SE 92nd Ave\, Portland\, OR 97266\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\nWhat to wear: Dress for the weather! Wear long pants\, a long-sleeved shirt\, and sturdy shoes you don’t mind getting muddy. Bring a raincoat or a hat and sunscreen\, as appropriate.\n\nWhat we provide: Gloves\, tools\, and instruction on how to safely use tools and remove unwanted vegetation. Saint Mary Ethiopian Church will be providing lunch!\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.\nRSVP HERE!\nDirections to site:\nBy Transit: Green line max exit at SE Flavel street or bus line 19 exit at SE Flavel and 92nd.\n\nBy Bike: From the Springwater trail bike West on Flavel Street and South on 92nd Ave.\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 Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services.
URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/bioswale-beautification-at-saint-mary-ethiopian-orthodox-church/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship Event,Volunteer Event
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