Johnson Creek Watershed Council

Johnson Creek Charity Golf Classic
2014-08-01 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eastmoreland Golf Course, 2425 SE Bybee Blvd., Portland, OR, OR, United States
Join us for the 3rd annual Johnson Creek Charity Golf Classic, at Eastmoreland Golf Course.
RSVP on our Facebook Page

Johnson Creek Charity Golf Classic Flyer (cost to play is $100 as of July 1st)
Player Sign Up Form
Hole Sponsorship Form

– Prices –
Team Foursome Registration — $400
Individual Players — $100
Hole Sponsorships available — $500 (inludes hole display and foursome)
Shotgun start at 8:30 am • Registration 7:30-8:15 am
18 holes of golf with carts
Complimentary warm-up range balls available
Awards banquet to follow
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams
Grand Prize includes golf and stay at Skamania Lodge
$10,000 Hole-in-One prize and over 10 hole contests
Dozens of great raffle prizes
Proceeds from the tournament benefit Johnson Creek Watershed Council,
dedicated to preserving and restoring fish and wildlife habitat in Johnson Creek.
Register today: Call 503-652-7477 or email amy@jcwc.org.

Johnson Creek Park Steward Meet-up / Picnic / Tour
2014-07-16 18:00 - 20:00
Come one, come all! We invite all Johnson Creek Park Stewards you to a celebratory meet-up/picnic/tour at Johnson Creek Park. This is a great opportunity to meet other volunteers, eat some food, and share your stories, accomplishment, and restoration techniques as we monitor wildlife and help prevent the spread of invasive plants.
The event is located at Johnson Creek Park in Portland at the end of SE Clatsop St. Traveling south on SE McLoughlin Blvd. (99E), take a right onto SE Clatsop St., and follow Clatsop St. east toward SE 24th Ave.

Please RSVP Amy Lodholz at amy@jcwc.org, or by phone at her office at 503.652.7477.

Japanese Festival, Re-opening of Tsuru Island, and Environmental Fair
2014-06-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Gresham Main City Park, 219 South Main Ave., Gresham , OR, 97080
Join Tururu Island for Skosh (a little) Japanese Festival II, Re-opening of the Gresham Japanese Garden on Tsusuru (crane) Island, and an environmental fair.
Festival includes a tea ceremony, cooking demonstrations, bonasai, orgami, all-comers dancing, and more.
There will be tours of Tsuru Island, a Japanese Garden along Johnson Creek, and a plant sale. JCWC will be part of the environmental fair, along with Friends of Trees, Audubon Society of Portland, and City of Gresham Recycling. Sponsored by Tsuru Island Gresham Japanese Garden, Gresham Sister City Association, and Japan Foundation.
See event flier.

What is That Tree?
2014-06-21 10:00 - 12:00
The Johnson Creek Watershed Council (JCWC) invites you to learn your native trees! Join JCWC on a short outdoor adventure near Mitchell Creek—a Johnson Creek tributary.
Chris Runyard will be guiding our trek—a local ecologist renowned for his hard work in restoration across the Portland‐metro region—he often works with JCWC.
Please join us for this informal family outing guaranteed to put trees and native plants in a new perspective for you.
RSVP’s are helpful. Please email amy@jcwc.org or call 503‐652‐7477 if you plan to attend.
Use this nearby address for directions to the site: 15912 SE Clatsop St.
Thank you to the Clackamas County Water Environment Services for their support of this event.
See the Tree ID Workshop flier

Urban Weeds Workshop
2014-06-16 06:00 - 20:00 | East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District office, 5211 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR, 97217
Weeds – we all have them. Come to this FREE workshop and learn how to identify the most common garden and landscape weeds along with some of the other more notorious plant invaders of the region. We will walk you through how these aggressive plants take over in your yard and provide some simple yet effective tips that will help you get the upper hand without turning to synthetic herbicides. Register online at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/all-events/urban-weeds/

Dig With Dignitaries at Milwaukie Riverfront Park!
2014-06-06 00:00 - 23:59
You and your family are invited to ‘dig with dignitaries’ to celebrate the groundbreaking of Phase II of Milwaukie Riverfront Park as part of the First Friday festivities on June 6, 2014, at 4 p.m. near the Jefferson Street Boat Ramp.
There will be toy hard hats and shovels for the kids to help kick-off Phase II – a $2.2 million project that will construct a new boat ramp, a public lawn for festivals and gatherings, a riverside-path and other enhancements that will establish the park as a region-wide attraction. United States Congressman Kurt Schrader, Oregon State Representative Carolyn Tomei, and other dignitaries will be on hand to celebrate this exciting new chapter of Milwaukie’s history.
Linger in downtown afterwards and enjoy the Milwaukie First Friday event—food, entertainment, art and more!

Science Talk on Prehistoric Lamprey and Willamette Falls Tour
2014-06-03 00:00 - 23:59
Tour has reached maximum capacity-however, we are still taking RSVPs for the Science Talk.
Join us for a Science Talk : ”Belly-Up to Willamette Falls; Prehistoric Lamprey in a Modern Landscape”.
Pacific lamprey have survived for more than 500 million years – they were here before the dinosaurs. Lamprey are an important cultural food for Native Tribes in the region, but their numbers have drastically declined. Join us for a tour of Willamette Falls followed by presentations on lamprey biology and recovery in the lower Willamette.
5pm-7pm: Tour the Willamette Falls Legacy Project (meet at 99E and Main St.) Must be 16 to take the tour. Tour is now full.
7pm-9pm: Science Talk at Trails End Saloon
Guest speakers:
Carson McVay is the Willamette Lamprey Biologist for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, and runs the Willamette Falls Lamprey Monitoring Project.
Michael Karnosh began working for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde in 1997 and is now the Ceded Lands Program Manager for their 20 million acres of Tribal homelands. Michael manages Tribal representation on environmental and cultural issues throughout the Tribe’s ceded lands and other areas of cultural interest. He is a member of Oregon State Bar with extensive experience in environmental regulation, intergovernmental relations, project and team management, forestry, and fire management.
Join us for a tour of the falls and a cold beverage!
$5 suggested donation. Event sponsored by Johnson Creek Watershed Council and Greater Oregon City Watershed Council. To RSVP or for questions, contact Amy at amy@jcwc.org or call 503-652-7477.
See Science Talk at Trails End Saloon flier.

Green Street PDX Block Party
2014-05-31 12:00 - 16:00 | Corner of SE 92nd & Foster Rd., 5815 SE 92nd Ave., Portland, OR, 97266
Join the celebration dedicated to Portland`s Green Street Stewards Program, and learn how you can get involved and join the fun! Enjoy a scavenger hunt, raffle, partner organization`s booths, and food and drinks.
Green Streets filter storm water to help restore creek health, while creating green space to enhance the livability of neighborhoods.
Block party is free- all ages welcome! See the Green Street Block Party flier.

World Fish Migration Day 3 events!
2014-05-24 00:00 - 23:59
World Fish Migration Day 2014 (WFMD) on May 24th is a global initiative, with local events worldwide, to create awareness on the importance of open rivers and migratory fish. WFMD is held to improve the publics’ understanding of the importance of open rivers and migratory fish and their needs.
Locally, Johnson Creek Watershed Council will host a Science Talk on Lampreys on June 3rd, along with a tour of Willamette Falls in partnership with the Greater Oregon City Watershed Council.
On May 24th NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region is hosting an event at Bonneville Dam. The public will be able to tour the dam and learn how technical innovation has changed how juvenile and adult salmon migrate to and from the project. Juvenile Chinook salmon will be migrating this time of year, providing the public with an opportunity to witness part of their remarkable journey. For more information, please visit http://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Locations/ColumbiaRiver/Bonneville.aspx”
Also on May 24th Tryon Creek Watershed Council will be leading an educational paddle trip on the Willamette River, stopping at the confluences of Johnson Creek and Tryon Creek. They will launch from the Jefferson St. Boat Ramp at 9am and return by noon. Biologists and restoration professionals will discuss the importance of these tributaries to salmon and lamprey that migrate through the Willamette River system and through the heart of Portland. Registration is required for this event, please see http://tcwc.tryonfriends.org/kayak-tour-to-the-mouth-of-tryon-creek/for more details.
Thank you to Next Adventure, Alder Creek Kayak, and Voodoo Doughnuts for your support with this event!

Johnson Creek Celebration
2014-05-22 00:00 - 23:59
Registration has closed.
Please join us for an evening filled with music, friends, and creek inspired conversation.
RSVP by Monday, May 19. Email amy@jcwc.org or call 503- 652-7477 (messages are ok).
Program Details:
4:30pm-6:00pm: Registration, Raffle, Beer, wine and other drinks available, Educational display, and Optional Crystal Springs tour (begins at 4:45), Music by the Lambert Street String Band (4:45 to 5:45).

6:30pm- 8:00pm: Program begins, buffet dinner (6:00pm) and a presentation by Dr. Colin Thorne, University of Nottingham, on ”The Blue-Green Cities Initiative; a UK perspective on Sustainable Flood Risk Management in the Johnson Creek Watershed.” Riffle Awards (presented to 5 watershed heroes).
Tickets
$45 per person until May 8
Early bird general admission includes dinner and one drink ticket
$50 per person
General admission includes dinner and one drink ticket
$65 VIP Package
Includes two drink tickets, reserved seating, and one raffle ticket
$250 Table Sponsorship
Includes 2 VIP tickets, table signage, and event displays

$1,000 Lead Sponsorship
• Company name and logo in all event materials. This includes: event program and poster displays, slideshow, table placards, and press release
• Hosted table (eight VIP tickets) at the Celebration (VIP ticket includes dinner, reserved seating, two drink tickets, & two raffle tickets)
• Full page ad in the summer edition of the Council’s newsletter and recognition in the Annual Report
• Verbal recognition as Lead Sponsor at event
• Opportunity to share printed materials at event
$250 Table Sponsorship
• Company name in the following materials: event program, table placards, press release
• 2 VIP tickets for event (see above for ticket details)
• One-sixth page ad in the Council’s quarterly newsletter and recognition in the Annual Report
• Verbal recognition at event
• Opportunity to share printed materials at community table in foyer
Johnson Creek Celebration Sponsorship Information
In the event of a single purchase of 8 seats, a table will be reserved for your party.
Thank you to our current event sponsors:
Aquatic Contracting
City of Gresham
City of Portland
Clackamas County Water Environment Services
Commissioner Judy Shiprack
Dick & Sue Schubert
Freeway Land II
Inter-Fluve
Metro
Natural Systems Design
Oregon RFID, Inc.
Otak, Inc.
Reed College
Riverview Community Bank

Living with Beavers presentation
2014-05-21 19:00 - 20:30
Join North Clackamas Urban Watersheds Council for a family-friendly presentation on beavers! Susan Barnes of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) will talk about beavers in local watersheds. She will be joined by Dave Stewart of ODFW.
Sponsored by the North Clackamas Urban Watershed Council, and the Clackamas area office of the Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife.
See Living with Beavers event flier.

Hidden Jems of Pleasant Valley
2014-05-21 00:00 - 23:59
Johnson Creek Watershed Council will be presenting at the ”Hidden Jems Of Pleasant Valley”, sponsored by the Pleasant Valley Neighborhood Association. Come learn about the hidden jems of Pleasant Valley, with presentations from Wildside EcoPark, Leach Botanical Garden, Audubon East, Zenger Farms, and Johnson Creek Watershed Council. Discover new spring and summer activities for adults, teens, and kids!
Starts at 7:00 pm at the Pleasant Valley Grange Hall. See the full page and quarter page fliers.

Top 10 Invasives - Weed Watchers Workshop
2014-05-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Rockwood Library, 17917 SE Stark, Portland, OR, 97233, United States
Help us defend Gresham against weedy invaders by participating in our Early Detection, Rapid
Response Program. By familiarizing yourself with problem weeds in our area, you can help
us nip these invasive invaders in the bud. All you have to do is attend one (or all) of our free
invasive weed ID classes, then use your new plant ID skills to alert us to any weeds you see.
With your help we can protect our home from these weedy invaders and promote a healthy,
vibrant and diverse plant and animal community!

May 17th at the Rockwood Library from 10 – 11:30am
Please RSVP – space is limited
light snacks and refreshments provided

Volunteer Revitalization Event
2014-05-13 10:00 - 14:00
Join us for a revitalization event at Johnson Creek City Park. We will be mulching, weeding, and daylighting in the natural area of the park. Tools, gloves, and instruction will be provided so be sure to bring a water bottle.
The event will be located on the east side of the park at the end of SE Clatsop St. Signs will be posted on the corner of 99E and SE Clatsop.
RSVP to Amy at amy@jcwc.org, or call (503) 652-7477.

Sunday Parkways at Foster Floodplains
2014-05-11 11:00 - 16:00
East Portland Sunday Parkways will once again include the Foster Floodplain Natural Area. The 63-acre Foster Floodplain Natural Area is located just south of SE Foster Road between SE 104th and SE 111th avenues, near the Springwater Corridor Trail. Make sure you stop by and get your fish hat. There will be lots of other fun activities including Audubon’s Birds of Prey, food, music by Train River, and basic mechanics by Bike Farm. Take some time to walk or bike the trail and learn about Johnson Creek.
See the SunPkwys ePoster 2014. Also see the Sunday Parkways website for a route map, as well as a guide to activities and music along the route.

Rain Garden Inaugural Ceremony and Celebratory Luncheon
2014-05-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Saint Mary Ethiopian Orthodox Church, 7715 SE 92nd Avenue, Portland, 97266
Last fall, more than 50 volunteers from Saint Mary Ethiopian Church, Green Lents, the Johnson Creek Watershed Council, and the surrounding neighborhood transformed the church grounds from a parking lot that used to flood the church each winter into a beautiful rain garden and green oasis.
Join us and project partners on May 10th to officially inaugurate this new green space! A delicious authentic Ethiopian meal will be served, starting at 12:45 – trust us you do not want to miss it!
See details on Depave`s website

Volunteer Mulching Event at Clatsop Butte
2014-05-03 09:00 - 13:00 | Clatsop Butte, SE 156th & SE Evergreen, Portland, 97236
Join us for a volunteer mulching event at Clatsop Butte in SE Portland. This event is hosted by Johnson Creek Watershed Council in partnership with Oregon AFSME, Friends of Trees and Portland Parks and Recreation. JCWC needs your help locally to retain recent native plantings performed during the Watershed Wide Event last month. See how fun and rewarding it is to experience environmental revitalization first hand.
Bring sturdy shoes, boots and gloves if you have them; rain gear and boots are available for all volunteers upon request.
Join us for this one day event on Saturday, May 3 from 9am to 1pm. For directions, RSVP to Amy at amy@jcwc.org or call 503-652-7477. Also see the May 3rd Volunteer Restoration Event flier.

Land Use Commitee Meeting
2014-04-29 18:00 - 20:00
The JCWC Land Use Committee will meet April 29th from 6pm-8pm at Oaks Bottom Public House (1621 SE Bybee Blvd., Portland).
Topics of discussion are Milwaukie Urban Forestry and Damascus Comprehensive Planning update.
JCWC would like to move forward with a stronger urban forestry management approach for the City of Milwaukie, including obtaining Tree City USA status. This is similar to what JCWC has advocated for in Portland and Gresham in the past.
Join us, share your input, find out how you can play a part in engaging Milwaukie urban forest stake holders, and brainstorm ideas for a plan of action that supports JCWC land use effort.
Hope to see you Tuesday evening at Oaks Bottom Public House.

Join JCWC at the 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade
2014-04-26 09:30 - 11:30 | Eastport Plaza, 4000 SE 82nd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97266, United States
Join JCWC for the 8th annual 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade! Ride or walk the route with us and be a part of the first sanctioned event of the Portland Rose Festival season. This family fun event features local businesses, school groups, community leaders and diverse cultural participants and spectators. Following the parade, stick around for Carnival Days and a Classic Car Cruise-in at Eastport Plaza.
Join us for this one day event on Saturday, April 26 at 9:30am. For more on event details, directions and times, contact Amy at amy@jcwc.org or call 503-652-7477.
For more information about the 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade and Carnival Days, visit their website.
For more information about the 82nd Avenue of Roses Business Association, visit their website.

Streambank Erosion Control Workshop
2014-04-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Clean Water Services Building, 770 S 1st Ave, Hillsboro , OR, 97123
Come learn from leaders in the field why streambanks erode over time and what you can do about it! This workshop is specifically designed for streamside landowners who are facing erosion control issues. Topics include the mechanics of streambank erosion, engineered solutions, and the permitting process for improvements. Lunch is provided.
FREE BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! You can register by calling Jen at 503-648-3174 at extension 121, emailing tualatinswcd@gmail.com with the subject Erosion Workshop Registration, or visiting the website.

Errol Heights 3rd Saturday Work Party
2014-04-23 00:00 - 23:59
Join Friends of Errol Heights for their 3rd Saturday Work Party on May 15th at 9am. They will be weeding a lowlands area that we started on last Month. If we finish that area their is a bunch of concrete to move down to the trail for removal. Friends of Errol Heights will be join with Solve for their Spring Cleanup. Our meeting will be at 9:00, at the 45th Street end of the trail. For questions or to sign up, contact Paul Ciri at seciri@juno.com.

Volunteer Restoration Event
2014-04-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Clackamas REI, 12160 SE 82nd Avenue , Portland, 97086
Join us at the Clackamas REI Store for a group bike ride to a restoration work party. Once we arrive at our destination, volunteers will remove invasive species along the Springwater Trail in outer SE Portland. Bureau of Environmental Services staff member Ali Young will be meeting the riders at 10:30am to discuss the Luther Road restoration project they’re performing there. Don’t miss out on your chance to ask questions and learn about this great new feature for Johnson Creek.
If you want to just come for the work party, that will be begin at 11:00am. At 1pm, we’ll head back to REI. JCWC needs your help locally to fight back against non-native invasive ivy and blackberry.
Enjoy and support the Springwater Corridor Trail, a multi-use trail that circles the city of Portland, while experiencing first-hand how fun and rewarding it is to revitalize our watershed.
Bring sturdy shoes, boots and gloves if you have them; rain gear and boots are available for all volunteers upon request. Snacks and drinks will be provided for all volunteers, but remember to bring a water bottle. T-shirts will also be given to all participants.
Join us for this one day event Saturday, April 19 from 10am to 1pm. For event details and directions, RSVP to Cathy at cathy@jcwc.org or call 503-652-7477.
We thank REI for their support of this event!
For more information on REI Clackamas, visit their website: http://www.rei.com/stores/clackamas.html
See the Group Bike Ride flier.

Spring Weeds - Weed Watchers Workshop
2014-04-16 18:00 - 19:30
Help us defend Gresham against weedy invaders by participating in our Early Detection, Rapid
Response Program. By familiarizing yourself with problem weeds in our area, you can help
us nip these invasive invaders in the bud. All you have to do is attend one (or all) of our free
invasive weed ID classes, then use your new plant ID skills to alert us to any weeds you see.
With your help we can protect our home from these weedy invaders and promote a healthy,
vibrant and diverse plant and animal community!

Spring Weeds – Wednesday, April 16, 2014, 6:00-7:30 at Gresham City Hall, Barlow Trail
Conference Room

Please RSVP – space is limited
light snacks and refreshments provided

Labor Open House-Community Fair
2014-04-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Kelly Elementary School, 9030 SE Cooper St. , Portland , OR, 97266
Join AFSME for a Community Union Solidarity Gathering: Building A Brighter Future for Working Families. Union and community members, families and kids welcome. Food items, refreshment & games provided. Bring canned food for a food drive.
See the poster in English and Spanish.
JCWC is looking for a volunteer to table at this event- email Amy if you can help (amy@jcwc.org).

Gresham Volunteer Bird Survey Training
2014-04-12 10:00 - 12:00
City of Gresham is seeking volunteers to survey a natural area or urban site four times over an eight week period, approximately one hour per survey. Participants tare asked to survey around 4 times (every other week) in order to capture good population data for seasonal migrants as well as the over wintering species too.
This volunteer opportunity is open to anyone with an interest in birds and the ability to pay close attention to detail. Experienced birders can be paired with new birders to help with identification skills.
Join us for Volunteer Orientation Wednesday, April 9th 6-8pm OR Saturday, April 12th 10 am-12pm. Orientation will cover:

Survey Protocol
Site Selection/Assignment
Basic Bird ID by sight and sound

You only need to attend one orientation.
To sign up or for questions , contact Patrick Blanchard at Patrick.Blanchard@greshamoregon.gov or call (503) 618-2740.
See the Gresham Bird Survey flier.

Volunteer Restoration Event Along the Springwater Trail
2014-04-12 09:00 - 12:00
Join us for a volunteer invasive species removal event along the Springwater Trail in outer SE Portland. This event is hosted by Johnson Creek Watershed Council in partnership with Friends of Trees and Portland Parks and Recreation. JCWC needs your help locally to fight back against non-native invasive blackberry. See how fun and rewarding it is to experience environmental revitalization first hand.
Bring sturdy shoes, boots and gloves if you have them; rain gear and boots are available for all volunteers upon request.
Join us for this one day event on Saturday, April 12 from 9am to 12pm. For directions and times, RSVP to Amy at amy@jcwc.org or call 503-652-7477.

Gresham Volunteer Bird Survey Training
2014-04-09 18:00 - 20:00
City of Gresham is seeking volunteers to survey a natural area or urban site four times over an eight week period, approximately one hour per survey. Participants are asked to survey around 4 times (every other week) in order to capture good population data for seasonal migrants as well as the over wintering species too.

This volunteer opportunity is open to anyone with an interest in birds and the ability to pay close attention to detail. Experienced birders can be paired with new birders to help with identification skills.

Join us for Volunteer Orientation Wednesday, April 9th 6-8pm OR Saturday, April 12th 10 am-12pm. Orientation will cover:

Survey Protocol
Site Selection/Assignment
Basic Bird ID by sight and sound

You only need to attend one orientation.

To sign up or for questions, contact Patrick Blanchard at Patrick.Blanchard@greshamoregon.gov or call (503) 618-2740.

See the Gresham Bird Survey flier.

Reed Canyon Day
2014-04-05 09:00 - 15:00
Join the Reed College community in restoring native plant habitat and enhancing water quality in the Reed canyon, the headwaters of Crystal Springs Creek. The Canyon is also home to a growing population of wildlife and native plants and to Reed Lake, which has been deemed the oldest naturally occurring lake in Portland. This event is free and open to everyone.
-Tools, training, food, and fun provided.
-Dress for the weather and bring gloves if you have them.
To RSVP or for questions, contact Zac Perry, Reed College`s riparian-restoration specialist, at perryz@reed.edu or call (503) 572-8636.
Also see Reed Canyon`s website to learn more about the event and the canyon.

Volunteer Restoration Event in Gresham
2014-04-05 09:00 - 13:00
Join us for a volunteer restoration event in Gresham, sponsored by the 2014 Kiwanis One Day, a global annual community day of service. JCWC needs your help locally to fight back against non-native invasive blackberry. See how fun and rewarding it is to experience environmental revitalization first hand.
Bring sturdy shoes, boots and gloves if you have them; rain gear and boots are available for all volunteers upon request.
Join us for this one day event on Saturday, April 5, from 10am to 1pm. For directions, RSVP Amy at amy@jcwc.org or call 503-652-7477.
See the Kiwanis One Day details here: http://www.kiwanis.org/kiwanisone/serve/kiwanis-one-day.

Soil School
2014-04-05 08:00 - 14:00 | Lewis and Clark College, 0615 SW Palatine Hill Rd, Portland, OR, 97219
Join West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District for their annual Soil School for gardeners and small farm owners. Learn about soil structure and composition, analyze and interpret your own soil sample, and get your hands dirty taking soil tests and learning about native plant habitats.
Speakers include:
Dr. Doug Tallamy, University of Delaware, author of Bringing Nature Home
Dr. Scott Burns, PSU Chair of Geology
James “Dr. Soil” Cassidy, OSU Soil Instructor
Soil School flyer
