Johnson Creek Watershed Council

Habitat Enhancement at Kingsley D. Bundy Park
2024-02-10 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Kingsley D. Bundy Park

Join the Pleasant Valley Neighborhood Association and the Johnson Creek Watershed Council for a morning of stewardship and habitat enhancement! Kingsley D. Bundy Park is a small, hidden gem along Johnson Creek in SE Portland. No experience necessary!

RSVP HERE!

When: Saturday, February 10th, 1pm-3pm

Where: Kingsley D. Bundy Park (directions below)

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

What 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.

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 we provide: gloves, tools, and instruction on how to safely use tools and remove invasive weeds.

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 or squatting/kneeling for long periods of time, walking over uneven ground, bending and lifting heavy objects. Bathrooms are available for this event.

RSVP HERE!

DIRECTIONS TO SITE

Meet at: Kingsley D. Bundy Park. Important to read: Park is located on SE 141st Avenue, south of SE Foster Road. SE 141st Avenue is a dirt road. There is no parking lot or space for cars at the Park entrance. So, we ask that you park either directly alongside Foster Road (approximate link to area: 45°28’37.3″N 122°31’03.1″W – Google Maps) or on SE 142nd Avenue, south of Foster Road. Please be sure to not block neighbors’ driveways. Then, walk ¼ mile down SE 141st Avenue (heading south) to the Park meeting site. Look for signs, which will be put up ½ hour before the event. We will put up a “Volunteer Parking” sign alongside SE Foster Road and a “Volunteer Event” sign that will point you down SE 141st Avenue to the Park, so that you know which direction to walk. Here is the Google link to the actual meeting (not parking!) location: https://goo.gl/maps/5fSKmHbRmmzmtLGS7

Tri-met bus: Tri-met does not have a bus or train station near this park. The nearest stop is: # 10 (Weekdays only! SE 136th & SE Foster stop, Stop #13245) #73 (Saturdays SE 122nd & SE Foster stop)

Bike/Walk the Springwater Corridor trail to the meeting location: www.PortlandOregon.gov/parks/springwatermap.

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, Portland Parks and Recreation, and the Pleasant Valley Neighborhood Association.

Habitat Enhancement at Errol Heights
2024-02-17 09:30 - 12:30
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!

CLICK HERE TO RVSP

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

When: Saturday, February 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 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.

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.

2024 Watershed Wide Event
2024-03-02 08:45 - 12:00
Save the date for Johnson Creek Watershed Council’s most unified restoration event of the year! The Watershed Wide Event is happening Saturday, March 2nd from 8:45am -12noon. We will spread out at 10 simultaneous work parties throughout the watershed. Stick around at the end for a free lunch.Johnson Creek is a unique waterway, providing home and habitat to lots of special wildlife and a lot of human communities. This event is a great time to come together and care for the creek and watershed as we weed, plant and mulch helping to restore a healthier watershed. For the past 28 years, JCWC has been proud to participate in a community dedicated to restoring, repairing, and cleaning Johnson Creek. Be a part of the legacy!

PLEASE RSVP. Site choices are below. Click on the name of the site you would like to volunteer at and fill out the waiver to register. Want to organize a team? Email info@jcwc.org.Not interested in planting native plants but still want to help? There are jobs for multiple abilities and talents! We need helpers to pick up and deliver lunch to all of the sites, photographers, and helpers to get coffee and snacks to the sites in the morning. If you are interested in any of these Special Jobs, please sign up HERE!When: Saturday, March 2nd from 8:45am -12:00 noon, free lunch provided at the endWhere: Choose your desired site (below). After you sign the waiver, directions will be sent to your email inbox. 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 sturdy, close-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring a filled water bottle and a snack.What we will provide: Gloves, all necessary tools and instructions, plus snacks, coffee and a free lunch at the end of the event. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare. Healthy 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 with an attentive adult: Youth 16 and younger MUST be accompanied by an adult, youth 16-18 may come unaccompanied but need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Accessibility: All sites will require standing for long periods of time, walking over uneven ground, going up and down steep slope bending, and lifting heavy objects. Check out our special jobs for jobs for all abilities and talents. Restrooms will be available at each site but are not ADA compliant.

Site Description: **To register: Click on the name of the site that you are interested in volunteering at below and complete the online waiver.

ALL OUR SITES ARE FULL, THANK YOU!

SITE FULL: Click here to sign-up for: Badger Creek Culvert (Boring)Project: Partnering with Portland Parks and Recreation we will remove non-native plants, including blackberry and pick up litter along the Springwater Corridor. Meeting location and Parking: The intersection of Springwater Corridor trail/SE Telford Rd/SE Rugg Rd/SE 267th. 26535 SE Rugg Road is the nearest house address to the meeting site. Transit:By Bus: No Trimet access to siteBike/Walk: Follow the the Springwater Corridor trail: www.PortlandOregon.gov/parks/springwatermap.Thank you and Lunch: Lunch will be provided at Main City Park (219 S Main Ave, Gresham, OR 97080) after the event where there is a covered shelter, both vegan and meat options will be available.

SITE FULL: Click here to sign-up for: 7th St. Bridge (Gresham)Project: Partnering with the City of Gresham, we will provide maintenance tasks at an ongoing habitat enhancement project. Meeting Location and Parking: The closest address to the site is 685 SW 4th St, Gresham, OR. Take NW Eastman Parkway South until SW 7th Street. Take left onto SW 7th Avenue. Project site is on the south side of Creek, east of the bridge. Parking is available on both sides of SW 7th Street, you can also park at Main City Park parking lot and walk south on the Springwater trail.Transit: By Bus: From Portland, the 9 bus on Powell.Check out Tri-met for more detailed directions from your location. Walk or bike on the Springwater Corridor Trail! Thank you and Lunch: Lunch will be provided at Main City Park (219 S Main Ave, Gresham, OR 97080) after the event where there is a covered shelter, both vegan and meat options will be available.

SITE FULL: Click here to sign-up for: Brookside Apartments (Milwaukie)Project: Join us for the second year of maintenance and planting at the Brookside Apartments along Johnson Creek. Meeting location and Parking: Meet at 4611 SE Brookside Dr. Milwaukie, OR 97222. Turn off of SE Johnson Creek Boulevard and park along the street on Brookside Dr. or find an open Visitor parking spot (indicated with a V) in the parking lot for Brookside Apartments. Transit:By Bus: Take bus 75 or 34 that drops off at SE Johnson Creek and Brookside Dr. For more transit directions, visit https://trimet.org/Bike or walk: On the Springwater Trail! Link to trail map: https://www.portland.gov/documents/springwater-corridor-mappdf/downloadThank you and Lunch: Lunch will be delivered to the site at the end of the event, both vegan and meat options will be available.

SITE FULL: Click here to sign-up for: Springwater Trail at Luther Road (Clackamas County)Project: We will be partnering with North Clackamas Parks and Recreation and Clackamas Water Environment Services to harvest and plant willow stakes along the stream. After the work party, there will be a 30 minute tour of the site with the City of Portland Bureau of Environment Services to learn about this unique restoration project. Meeting location and Parking: Meet at the intersection of the Springwater Trail and Luther Road. Street Parking available along SE Luther road between 75th and 82nd ave, sling SE Harney Street between SE Springwater Dr and 82nd and in the neighborhood NE of the Springwater Trail (77th Ave and SE Springwater Dr.). Transit:By Bus: Bus 72 drops off at the 82nd and Crystal Springs stop and you can walk West on the Springwater to the meeting location.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/downloadThank you and Lunch: Lunch will be delivered to the site at the end of the event, both vegan and meat options will be available.

SITE FULL: Click here to sign-up for: Foster Floodplain (Portland)Project: We will partner with Portland Parks and Recreation to plant and other habitat enhancement tasks. Meeting location and Parking: Located on the south side of Foster on SE 104th and Foster. Drive East from Portland on Foster Road past 103rd Ave. The natural area is on your right. Park in the parking lot, or on SE Foster, adjacent to the parking lot. PLEASE NOTE: Due to a PBOT (Portland Bureau of Transportation) lane-change, there is now very little parking available alongside Foster Road. If there is no parking available in the parking lot or along Foster Road when you arrive, please continue on Foster Road, turn right at the next intersection (SE 110 th Drive), crossover Johnson Creek and take the first right onto SE Cooper Street. Drive to the end of Cooper Street. Parking is along Cooper Street. Watch for No Parking signs, and be aware not to block neighbor’s driveways. Walk the ½ mile-long paved trail through the park to the meeting location.Transit:By Bus: Take Bus lines 73 and 14.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/downloadThank you and Lunch: Lunch will be delivered to the site at the end of the event, both vegan and meat options will be available.

SITE FULL: Tideman Johnson Park(Portland)Project: We will be partnering with Portland Parks and Recreation and Friends of Tideman Johnson for habitat enhancement tasks including mulching, litter pick-up and invasive species removal and more! Location and Parking: Meet at SE 37th Ave. & Tenino St. Turn west onto Crystal Springs Blvd. from SE 45th St. Turn left onto SE 37th and park along the street next to the Springwater Corridor trail entrance, or along one of the other neighboring streets.Transit: By Bus: Take bus 75, and get off at the SE 45th & Springwater Corridor trail (SCT)/Johnson Creek Blvd bus stop. Walk west on the Springwater Corridor Trail for ½ mile. 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/downloadThank you and Lunch: Lunch will be delivered to the site at the end of the event, both vegan and meat options will be available.

SITE FULL: Click here to sign-up for: Trinity Lutheran Church (Gresham)/ Iglesia Episcopal Santa Cruz (Gresham)*Este evento tendra traduccion al español disponible.* Project: We will plant a rain garden in areas that we depaved in October. Rain gardens will help to filter pollutants in stormwater before it reaches Johnson Creek.Meeting Location and Parking: Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 507 W Powell Blvd, Gresham, OR 97030. Park in the church parking lot. Transit: By Bus: From Portland take the 9 bus and get off at W Powell Blvd and SW Eastman Pkwy.Check out Tri-met for more detailed directions from your location. Bike or Walk: Follow the Springwater Corridor Trail to SW 7th St in Gresham. Take SW 7th. Turn right onto Eastman Pkwy and follow past Powell Blvd to the church on the right. Thank you and Lunch: Lunch will be provided at Main City Park (219 S Main Ave, Gresham, OR 97080) after the event where there is a covered shelter, both vegan and meat options will be available. Proyecto: Plantaremos un jardín de lluvia en áreas de las que retiramos el concreto en octubre. Los jardines de lluvia ayudarán a filtrar los contaminantes del agua pluvial antes de que llegue a Johnson Creek.Lugar de reunión y estacionamiento: Iglesia Episcopal Santa Cruz, 507 W Powell Blvd, Gresham, OR 97030. Aparcar en el estacionamiento de la iglesia.Gracias y almuerzo: El almuerzo se proporcionará en Main City Park (219 S Main Ave, Gresham, OR 97080) después del evento donde habrá un refugio cubierto, estarán disponibles opciones tanto veganas como de carne.

SITE FULL: Click here to sign-up for: Johnson Creek Park – East Side (Portland)Project: We will be partnering with Portland Parks and Recreation for planting native plants and other habitat enhancement tasks!Meeting location and Parking: East side of Johnson Creek Park, SE Clatsop St. and SE 23 rd Ave. Closest address is 2316 SE Clatsop St, Portland, OR 97202.Accessible only by Highway 99 southbound. Head south on Hwy 99. Just past the Tacoma St. entrance to the Hwy and just past the Acropolis, look carefully for Clatsop St. on your right. (The turn onto Clatsop Street is before you cross under the Springwater Corridor bridge that spans over Hwy 99.) Turn right and follow until the end of the road. If you miss Clatsop Rd., turn around at the light at Ochoco St. and head back north on Hwy 99, then turn around again at the Tacoma St. entrance to return to Hwy 99 South.Transit:By Bus: Take bus #31, #32, #33, #99, or #70. Check out Tri-met for more detailed directions from your location. Walk or bike: on the Springwater Corridor trail: www.PortlandOregon.gov/parks/springwatermap.Thank you and Lunch: Lunch will be delivered to the site at the end of the event, both vegan and meat options will be available.

SITE FULL: Click here to sign-up for: Creek Care Property (Damascus)Project: We will plant along the creek at one of our most recent Creek Care properties. Adding native plants along the creek enhances habitat for wildlife and shades the creek to reduce temperatures. Meeting Location and Parking: This is a private residence located at 11213 SE 242nd Ave, Damascus, OR 97089. Park in the gravel area next to the house. Transit: By Bus: Not easily accessible by public transportation. Thank you and Lunch: Lunch will be provided at Main City Park (219 S Main Ave, Gresham, OR 97080) after the event where there is a covered shelter, both vegan and meat options will be available

SITE FULL: Click here to sign-up for: Westmoreland’s Union Manor (Portland)*** Children are not permitted at this site. If you are under 18 or attending with someone under 18, please select another location.***Project: We will be partnering with Crystal Springs Partnership to plant native plants and remove non-native plants.Location and Parking: Meet at Westmoreland’s Union Manor, 6404 SE 23rd Ave. Please Park along 23rd Ave and walk to the meeting location. Transit: By Bus: MAX Orange line (SE Bybee Station) or bus #19 (get off at Bybee MAX Station)Check out Tri-met for more detailed directions from your location. Thank you and Lunch: Lunch will be delivered to the site at the end of the event, both vegan and meat options will be available.

Thank you so much to our funders and partners for helping to make this community event a reality:The Mintkeski Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, Clackamas County’s Water Environment Services, Portland General Electric, East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District, Portland Parks & Recreation, City of Gresham, City of Milwaukie, Crystal Springs Partnership, Friends of Tideman Johnson, The Brookside Apartments, North Clackamas Parks and Recreation, Clackamas County Transportation Division and Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services.

Habitat Enhancement at Errol Heights
2024-03-16 09:30 - 12:30
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!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

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

When: Saturday, March 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.

Powell Butte Prairie Nesting Bird Surveys - Online Orientation
2024-03-27 18:00 - 19:30
Calling all birders! Join our 2024 Prairie-Nesting Birds survey team! The Prairie-Nesting Bird surveys are a community science project started in 2019 to monitor grassland birds breeding in Powell Butte Nature Park. It’s a joint project between the Johnson Creek Watershed Council, Portland Parks and Recreation, Conservation InSight, and amazing community scientists like you!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

What: Powell Butte Prairie-nesting Bird Surveys

When & Where: Virtual AND in-person training sessions required

Virtual orientation (REQUIRED) on Wednesday, March 27th from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

One in-person training (REQUIRED) at Powell Butte Nature Park. You can sign-up for an outdoor training session after registration. Check your email!

Friday, March 29th from 7:30 am – 9:00 am OR

Saturday, March 30th from 7:30 am – 9:00 am

Both trainings (virtual and one in-person) are required to participate in surveys.

Survey Season – April through June. Two survey dates are required (two surveys per day on two different dates) sign-ups will occur during the virtual training. Surveys typically take 30-45 minutes to complete. Surveys are to be completed within two hours of sunrise.

How to prepare:

Volunteers must have a minimum of intermediate bird identification skills. You should feel comfortable identifying most of the birds you will encounter on Powell Butte. If you’re not confident in your bird ID skills but still want to be involved, come to the online orientation! We may be able to pair you with a more experienced birder.

Volunteers must provide their own binoculars. We have a very limited number available to borrow for the season. If you need to borrow binoculars please email sara@jcwc.org.

Volunteers need an eBird account and should have eBird downloaded and set up on their phones. All data collection will take place using the eBird app.

Due to Portland Parks & Recreation policies a background check and volunteer application is required to participate in these surveys. Those forms will be sent to you after registration. If you have questions please contact sara@jcwc.org.

Covid-19 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: These surveys require walking along dirt/gravel paths for up to 2 hours at a time. These surveys require the use of binoculars and the ability to identify birds by sound. Bathrooms are available for use at the visitor’s center.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Want to learn more about how we use the important data collected by our volunteers? Check out Dr. Tom Virzi’s talk on March 19th at 6:00 pm at Double Mountain Brewing in the Woodstock neighborhood.

Thank you to our funders and partners for supporting watershed health. East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, The City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services, Conservation InSight and Portland Parks & Recreation.

Powell Butte Prairie Nesting Bird Surveys - Field Training
2024-03-29 07:30 - 09:00
Calling all birders! Join our 2024 Prairie-Nesting Birds survey team! The Prairie-Nesting Bird surveys are a community science project started in 2019 to monitor grassland birds breeding in Powell Butte Nature Park. It’s a joint project between the Johnson Creek Watershed Council, Portland Parks and Recreation, Conservation InSight, and amazing community scientists like you!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

What: Powell Butte Prairie-nesting Bird Surveys

When & Where: Virtual AND in-person training sessions required

Virtual orientation (REQUIRED) on Wednesday, March 27th from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

One in-person training (REQUIRED) at Powell Butte Nature Park. You can sign-up for an outdoor training session after registration. Check your email!

Friday, March 29th from 7:30 am – 9:00 am OR

Saturday, March 30th from 7:30 am – 9:00 am

Both trainings (virtual and one in-person) are required to participate in surveys.

Survey Season – April through June. Two survey dates are required (two surveys per day on two different dates) sign-ups will occur during the virtual training. Surveys typically take 30-45 minutes to complete. Surveys are to be completed within two hours of sunrise.

How to prepare:

Volunteers must have a minimum of intermediate bird identification skills. You should feel comfortable identifying most of the birds you will encounter on Powell Butte. If you’re not confident in your bird ID skills but still want to be involved, come to the online orientation! We may be able to pair you with a more experienced birder.

Volunteers must provide their own binoculars. We have a very limited number available to borrow for the season. If you need to borrow binoculars please email sara@jcwc.org.

Volunteers need an eBird account and should have eBird downloaded and set up on their phones. All data collection will take place using the eBird app.

Due to Portland Parks & Recreation policies a background check and volunteer application is required to participate in these surveys. Those forms will be sent to you after registration. If you have questions please contact sara@jcwc.org.

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: These surveys require walking along dirt/gravel paths for up to 2 hours at a time. These surveys require the use of binoculars and the ability to identify birds by sound. Bathrooms are available for use at the visitor’s center.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Want to learn more about how we use the important data collected by our volunteers? Check out Dr. Tom Virzi’s talk on March 19th at 6:00 pm at Double Mountain Brewing in the Woodstock neighborhood.

Thank you to our funders and partners for supporting watershed health. East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, The City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services, Conservation InSight and Portland Parks & Recreation.

Powell Butte Prairie Nesting Bird Surveys - Field Training
2024-03-30 07:30 - 09:00

Habitat Enhancement at Tideman Johnson
2024-04-06 09:30 - 12:30
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!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

When: Saturday, April 6th, 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.

Habitat Enhancement at Errol Heights
2024-04-20 09:30 - 12:30
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!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

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

When: Saturday, April 20th, 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.

Habitat Enhancement with Crystal Springs Partnership
2024-04-28 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!

Click here to RSVP

When: Sunday, April 28th, 9:00 am – 12:00 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 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 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 Car: The golf course is located at 2425 SE Bybee Blvd, Portland, OR 97202. There is parking available at the golf course.

By Transit: Get off Bus 19 at the Bybee MAX Station stop or take the Orange Line MAX and get off at the Bybee stop.

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.

Habitat Enhancement at Tideman Johnson
2024-05-04 09:30 - 12:30
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!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

When: Saturday, May 4th, 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.

Habitat Enhancement at Errol Heights
2024-05-18 09:30 - 12:30
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!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

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

When: Saturday, May 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.

Canceled - Habitat Enhancement at Tideman Johnson
2024-06-01 09:30 - 12:30

Dragonfly and Damselfly Survey Orientation
2024-06-08 09:00 - 16:00
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.

No experience necessary! This opportunity is open to all! Sign-up with a partner/group or sign-up on your own and you will be paired up with other volunteers!

Click here to RSVP

When: Orientation – June 8th, 9am-4pm, with an hour lunch break.

Survey Season – Weekends from June to October. Surveys are self scheduled with your survey group.

Where: Indoor training – Gresham Council Chambers (see directions below)

Outdoor training – Tegart Lane pond, corner of SW Brixton Ave and SW 43rd St in Gresham, more directions will be provided at the indoor training.

Survey Season – surveys will take place at 3 stormwater ponds in SW Gresham and Brookside Wetlands in Portland

Time commitment: Orientation – 6 hours

Survey Season – Sign-up for 3-4 surveys (about once a month) during the season. Surveys typically take between 1.5 and 2 hours (between 6-8 hours total survey time)

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 sturdy, close-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring a filled water bottle, a snack, and LUNCH. There are some spots to grab a quick lunch in Gresham if you want to eat out!

We will provide: We will provide nets and guide books, but you are welcome to bring your own net, guide, binoculars, and good camera. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. 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 to participate in surveys. Anyone under the age of 16 is required to be accompanied by an attentive adult.

Accessibility: These surveys require walking/standing/squatting for up to two hours in 65-80 degree weather. Surveys take place on the banks of ponds that may be steep and slippery, surveyors must have solid footing. Volunteers must be willing to handle live insects, including the use of nets to catch and identify species.

Before the training please download and sign up for iNaturalist App on your mobile device. All data collection will take place using the iNaturalist app.

Click here to RSVP

Directions to Site:

Gresham Council Chambers, 1331 NW Eastman Pkwy, Gresham, OR 97030.

By Transit: Take the Max Blue Line to Gresham City Hall. Walk across the City Hall parking lot to the Council Chambers and School District Building. OR Take the 21 Bus and exit NB NW Eastman and Division, SB 1300 Block NW Eastman.

By Bike: Take the Springwater Trail Corridor and exit at SW 7th street and SW Eastman Parkway. Bike along Eastman Parkway until reaching the destination.

Thank you to our funders and partners for supporting watershed health. East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, The City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services, City of Gresham, and CASM Environmental.

Habitat Enhancement at Errol Heights
2024-06-15 09:30 - 12:30
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!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

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

When: Saturday, June 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.

Johnson Creek Outfall Surveys
2024-08-07 18:00 - 19:00
When storm water is redirected away from roads and other structures, it is often funneled out through outfalls which deposit the storm water into streams like Johnson Creek. This outfall water will regularly contain varying amounts of fertilizer, lawn chemicals, heavy metals, highway runoff, and other chemicals that are toxic to salmonids and other life. JCWC is looking to photograph and record data of each outfall in the Johnson Creek watershed mainstem. This data will not only be immensely helpful in understanding how stormwater is impacting Johnson Creek, but will also help us and our partners identify future projects and priorities both in the near and long term. Identifying sources and quality of runoff may also allow for future projects and initiatives. Volunteers will be given maps with outfall locations and may survey the sites at their own pace and may receive additional maps if desired. When surveying, volunteers should wear clothes for a variety of environments. Items such as long pants and sleeves, and close-toe shoes with good tread.

When: Training: Wednesday, August 7th, from 6pm – 7pm, virtually. Surveying will continue from August through November.

Where: All through the mainstem of Johnson Creek!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

We will provide: maps of outfall sites, high visibility vests

Accessibility: This event may require traversing a variety of environments, walking over uneven ground, going up or down steep slopes, bending, and walking near the creek. Each site will have different requirements so we can accommodate most physical ability levels. If you have questions about the physical requirements of the event, please contact holly@jcwc.org.

Children unfortunately are not permitted. This survey involves potentially navigating certain hazards and uneven terrain and is not suitable for children. Youth 14 years old and older are welcome if accompanied by an attentive adult.

Beaver Survey Orientation
2024-09-07 10:00 - 14:00
UPDATE: OUR BEAVER SURVEYS ARE FULL FOR THE 2024 SEASON! If you’re interested in doing beaver surveys in the Portland area, please check out our friends at The Wetlands Conservancy. Their beaver training and surveying is similar to ours, spans across Washington County and the Tualatin River Watershed and begins September 9th! Bark also offers beaver themed events and surveys and will be hosting a Beaver Walk with JCWC on September 19th!

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We are looking for the next Community Science superstars for the Johnson Creek Watershed Council’s Beaver Surveys! Can you believe we are headed into our ninth year of surveys!

Join teams of 3-4 volunteers on a survey by walking a 1-mile long reach of the creek to map and collect data on beaver dams and other signs of beaver activity.

No experience or gear necessary, all instruction and gear will be provided at orientation! Sign-up with a partner/group or sign-up on your own and you will be paired up with other volunteers!

When: Orientation – September 7th, 10am-2pm, with an hour break for lunch and travel

Survey Season – Surveyors will conduct one survey during the month of September.

Where: Zoom Orientation – September 7th, 10am-11:30am, Zoom link emailed to you after registration.

Outdoor Orientation and Gear Pick-up – September 7th, 12:30pm-2:00pm, Tideman Johnson Park (address emailed after orientation).

Survey Season – Surveys take place at different locations in the watershed from Crystal Springs in SE Portland to SE Gresham.

BOTH indoor and outdoor orientation are required to participate

Time commitment: Orientation – 4 hours

Survey Season – Sign-up for 1 survey during the season. Surveys typically take between 1.5 and 3 hours.

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 sturdy, close-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring a filled water bottle and a snack.

We will provide: We will provide all necessary training and gear. You are welcome to bring your own waders, life jacket, and walking stick. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. 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 16 years and older are welcome to participate in surveys.

Accessibility: These surveys require walking/standing/squatting for up to 3 hours in summer weather. Surveys require wading through Johnson Creek in water levels that can vary between ankle deep to waist deep and potentially climbing over/under downed logs. Anyone under 4ft tall is unfortunately not permitted to participate in surveys.

For these surveys we use the app Anecdata to record data. Please have Anecdata downloaded and set-up before orientation.

Thank you to our funders and partners for supporting watershed health. East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, The City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services, City of Gresham, Metro and The Wetlands Conservancy.

Habitat Enhancement at Tideman Johnson
2024-10-05 09:30 - 12:30
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!

This Event is Full!

When: Saturday, October 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.

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.

Habitat Enhancement at Errol Heights
2024-10-19 09:30 - 12:30
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!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

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

When: Saturday, October 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.

2024 Salmon Survey Orientation
2024-10-19 10:00 - 14:00
Johnson Creek is the only salmon bearing tributary in Eastern Portland! JCWC documents the distribution of salmon species and spawning activity throughout the watershed to inform restoration efforts and to share with our scientific partner organizations.

Salmon are integral to the Pacific Northwest and to Johnson Creek. These amazing fish migrate from their natal streams, to the ocean, and back again to spawn. They also play important roles in the cultures and histories of Native Nations to this area. Since 2011, JCWC volunteers have been studying the creek for Coho and Chinook salmon and their nests, which are called redds. Join us this year for surveys!

Surveys include suiting up in waders and life jackets and wading through Johnson Creek during winter flows looking for live salmon, carcasses, and nests. Surveys usually take about 3 hours and are scheduled in your own time. You will be surveying with a team so feel free to sign-up your own or we’ll team you up with other surveyors!

Click here to RSVP! – these surveys are in high demand please email sara@jcwc.org if you can no longer participate.

When: Orientation – Saturday, October 19th, 10am-1:30pm, with an hour break for lunch and travel.

Survey Season – Surveyors will conduct 2-3 surveys from mid-October to mid-November

Where: Zoom Orientation – October 19th, 10am-11:30am, Zoom link emailed to you after registration

Outdoor Orientation and Gear Pick-up – October 19th, 12:30pm-1:30pm, Johnson Creek Park (address emailed after orientation)

Survey Season: Surveys this year will take place ONLY in Crystal Springs in inner SE Portland.

Both indoor and outdoor orientation are required to participate

Time commitment: Orientation – 3.5 hours

Survey Season – Sign-up for 2-3 surveys. Surveys typically take 2-3 hours.

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 sturdy, close-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring a filled water bottle and a snack.

We will provide: We will provide all necessary training and gear. You are welcome to bring your own waders, life jacket, and walking stick. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact sara@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 16 years and older are welcome to participate in surveys.

Accessibility: These surveys require walking/standing/squatting for up to 3 hours in summer weather. Surveys require wading through Johnson Creek in water levels that can vary between ankle deep to waist deep and potentially climbing over/under downed logs. Anyone under 4ft tall is unfortunately not permitted to participate in surveys.

Click here to RSVP! – these surveys are in high demand please email sara@jcwc.org if you can no longer participate.

Thank you to our funders and partners for supporting watershed health. East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, The City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services, Reed College, and Portland Parks & Recreation.

No Ivy Day at Leach Botanical Garden
2024-10-26 09:00 - 12:00
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.

Johnson 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.

The 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.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

What: Join us and Leach Botanical Garden to remove English ivy

When: October 26, 2024, 9:00 AM- 12PM

Where: Leach Botanical Garden, 12323 SE Claybourne St, Portland, OR 97236.

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 sturdy, close-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring a filled water bottle and a snack.

We 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.

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 at this event if accompanied by an attentive adult.

Accessibility: 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.

Driving: 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.

Google map link: Leach Botanical Garden

Tri-met: The garden is a short walk from the #73 (122nd and Foster) and the #10 bus lines.

Bike: 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.

Other 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.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

For more information contact: sima@jcwc.org

Thank 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.

Habitat Enhancement at Tideman Johnson
2024-11-02 09:30 - 12:30
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!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

When: Saturday, November 2nd, 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.

Habitat Enhancement at Errol Heights
2024-11-16 09:30 - 12:30
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!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

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

When: Saturday, November 16th, 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.

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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.

Habitat Enhancement at Tideman Johnson
2024-12-07 09:30 - 12:30
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!

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When: Saturday, December 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.

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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.

Habitat Enhancement at Errol Heights
2024-12-21 09:30 - 12:30
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!

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

When: Saturday, December 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.

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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 Leach Botanical Garden
2025-01-08 09:00 - 12:00
Gather with us in the Back 5 at Leach Botanical Garden for a morning of land tending and appreciation! This work helps to increase Pacific Northwest ecosystem diversity in an expanding habitat area and supports our collaborative Back 5 educational project. No experience necessary!

The 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 plants that discourage diversity. The garden needs your help to become a healthy ecosystem again!

Thank you for volunteering to join us in opening spaces to promote a healthy ecosystem in the Leach Botanical Garden! Volunteers are encouraged to enjoy the rest of the garden after the event.

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Questions? Email sara@jcwc.org

What: weed removal, grubbing, and weeding.

When: Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, 9am-12pm

Where: Leach Botanical Garden (see directions below)

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 shoes for uneven terrain that you don’t mind getting muddy. Bring a raincoat or a hat and sunscreen, as appropriate.

What we provide: Gloves, tools, and instruction on how to safely use tools and what plants we’ll remove.

Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an attentive adult. This work is around and near prickly plants and on uneven terrain which can be challenging for young children. We recommend children ages 12 and up for this type of event

Directions to site:

By 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.

By 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.

By 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!

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A big thank you to The Mintkeski Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation and Portland General Electric for their generous funding for our volunteer program.

Amphibian Science Talk
2025-01-09 17:30 - 19:30
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!

This 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!

Spots are limited! RSVP is required to attend!

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What: Amphibian Science Talk

When: Thursday, January 9th, 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!

Where: Gresham Wall Street Pizza, 201 N Main Ave, Gresham, OR 97030.

What to bring: Yourself! And some money to spend on yummy food and drinks!

What we provide: We can 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 is an all ages 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 sitting or standing for up to 2 hours. The restaurant has an ADA ramp into the building. Bathrooms will be available at this event.

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Directions:

By Car: 201 N Main Ave, Gresham, OR 97030. There is parking available on N Main Ave and behind the restaurant.

By Bike: From the springwater corridor trail exit at Main City Park and follow N Main Ave North to the restaurant.

By Transit: Bus line 9 – Exit at W Powell and N Main or N Main and NE 2nd. Walk North on N Main Ave until reaching the restaurant.

Thank 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.

Land Tending at Errol Heights
2025-01-18 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!

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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.

EVENT FULL - Amphibian Egg Mass Survey Online Orientation
2025-01-23 18:00 - 19:30
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.

What: Amphibian Egg Mass Surveys in Gresham

When & Where:

Online Training – January 23th 6:00pm-7:30pm. A Zoom link will be sent to you after registering.

Field Training and Gear Pick-up – January 25th 10:00am-12:00noon. Brickworks Stormwater Pond in SE Gresham, parking and access instructions will be emailed to you after registration.

Both training sessions are required.

Survey Season – Survey groups of 2-4 people will visit the assigned site(s) 3 times throughout Feb. and March .

Surveys involve systematically wading through ponds and gathering data on amphibian egg masses. Surveys can take between 30 minutes and 2 hours.

Volunteers 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.

Training will include:

How to identify an egg mass of Pacific chorus and red-legged frogs, and Northwestern & long-toed salamanders

Survey techniques

Field methods and safety

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 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.

Accessibility: 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.

FAQ’s

Do I need to sign-up with another person? Nope! If you sign-up solo we will assign you a survey group.

If 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.

How many hours do I need to volunteer? Including training, about 5 to 8 hours depending on drive distance.

Can children volunteer? Most sites are relatively shallow, but are best for kids 10 and up.

How 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.

A 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.

EVENT FULL - Amphibian Egg Mass Survey Field Orientation
2025-01-25 10:00 - 12:00
