• Land Tending at Leach Botanical Garden

    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 […]

  • JCWC Board Meeting

    Please join JCWC Board members during the odd month meetings to hear what is happening in the watershed. Meetings are held virtually and open to the public. Use this link to join the Zoom meeting Monday, October 13th, 4:30-6:30pm

  • Land Tending at Errol Heights

    CLICK HERE TO RSVP What: Errol Heights Land Tending projects include weeding, planting, mulching, and trash pick-up. These needs will change month to month. When: Saturday, October 18th, from 9:00 am - 12:00pm Where: Errol Heights City Park (directions emailed after registration). What to bring: Bring a filled water bottle and snacks. You’re welcome to […]

  • 2025 Salmon Survey Orientation

    This event is full and registration is closed! 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. […]

  • 10th Annual Science Symposium

    This year’s symposium highlights the latest research and restoration projects shaping Johnson Creek and its surrounding ecosystems. From amphibian field guides to floodplain and wetland restoration, long-term data analysis, and the Confluence Project, presenters will share discoveries that reveal how our watershed is changing—and what that means for the future. Come learn from local scientists, […]