Johnson Creek Watershed Council

Fall Canyon Day
2013-10-05 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Reed College Canyon Day
October 5th 9-3pm
Located in the canyon just below the Grove dorms, and behind the Canyon House.
This event is free, open to all ages. Tools, training, food, and fun provided.
For a campus map refer to:
http://www.reed.edu/facilities_services/reed_static_map.html

Music and cider pressing!
Bring gloves if you have them.
For more information, see website: http://www.reed.edu/canyon/cday/
Contact: zac.perry@reed.edu

Willamette River Cleanup
2013-10-05 00:00 - 23:59
Volunteer for Willamette Riverkeeper’s 5th Annual GREAT WILLAMETTE CLEANUP: a PADDLING based, RIVER-WIDE effort!

On Saturday, October 5th GET DIRTY FOR GOOD by participating at any number of cleanup sites spanning 191 river miles from the Middle Fork Willamette River to the Confluence, including land and PADDLING based efforts accessible to all. BYO-Boat or SUP, or reserve a seat in a canoe, kayak, or raft depending on the location. Click here to register and see the location options!
There will be a free t-shirt as well as some post cleanup celebrations!

DePave Event in Johnson Creek Watershed
2013-09-28 10:00 - 14:00
Join JCWC, DePave, Green Lents and St. Marys Ethiopian Orthodox Church for an epic parking lot depaving event.We’re ripping up over 3,700 square feet of pavement for new planting beds and a huge rain garden. Volunteers will be removing and hauling pavement from the area from 9:00am-12:00pm. Church members will be providing authentic Ethiopian cuisine for all participants afterwards. RSVP for this event with Amy at amy@jcwc.org.

Volunteer Restoration Event
2013-09-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Errol Heights, SE 52nd and Tenino Drive, Portland, OR, 97206, United States
Join JCWC for an awesome restoration event at Errol Heights from 9:00am – 12:00pm.

Tour Headwaters Farm
2013-09-26 18:00
Rowan Steele, Farm Incubator Manager, will be leading two tours on Thursday, September 26th at 6pm and Saturday, September 28th at 10am.
The tours are primarily geared for individuals who are considering applying for the 2014 Farm Incubator Program, but are open to anyone looking to learn more about the program and what it offers. Please RSVP to Rowan Steele at rowan@emswcd.org. Please include what day you would like to attend.
Click HERE for more information on the Farm Incubator Program.

Johnson Creek Days: Weed Walk
2013-09-22 13:00 - 16:00
Weed Walk led by herbalist Randi Embree. Meet at Pleasant Valley Elementary (17625 SE Foster Road) from 1pm-3pm. Many weeds are used for agricultural and medicinal purposes. Learn more at this free educational event. Please RSVP to attend by contacting Amy at amy@jcwc.org or 503-652-7477.

Johnson Creek Days: Bicycle Bonanza
2013-09-22 09:00 - 13:00
Join us for a family-friendly recreational bike ride at the Springwater Corridor Trail. Bwgin the 4-mile ride at JCWC headquarters and ride to Cartlandia, stopping at several restoration projects along the way. Enjoy a no-host lunch at Cartlandia, a bike centric food cart pod at SE 8nd and the Springwater Trail.
Please register for this free ride. Email amy@jcwc.org or call 503-652-7477.
Bike Bonanza flyer color

Johnson Creek Days: Children's Discovery Carnival
2013-09-21 13:00 - 16:00
Join us for hands- on nature crafts, displays and activities for families and children under 12. Please register so we have enough supplies for everyone! Email amy@jcwc.org or call 503-652-7477.

Johnson Creek Days: Fun Run
2013-09-21 09:00 - 22:30
Join this group run led by running enthusiast, Quintin Bauer, in the lower Johnson Creek Watershed. Discover new running paths and learn about Johnson Creek and its improvement projects. Runners Loop 4-6 miles. All abilities welcome! See event flyer and route map. Please register for this free run: Email amy@jcwc.org or call 503-652-7477.

Science Talk: A Geographic Perspective on Restoring Johnson Creek
2013-09-20 18:00 - 20:00
Join JCWC`s Restoration Coordinator, Robin Jenkinson, to experience a virtual flyover of the Johnson Creek Watershed. Zoom in to learn more about several of the 120 restoration projects that have been completed in the past decade. In the last few years, the Council has mapped and detailed all these projects online as part of a Johnson Creek ”Restoration Project Census.” Now the Council and its partners are embarking on the development of a new 2015- 25 Restoration Action Plan.
Join us for an educational evening and a cold beverage. Please register for this free event. Email Amy at amy@jcwc.org or call 503-652-477.
See the Science Talk event flyer.

Johnson Creek Clean Up
2013-08-24 09:00 - 12:00
Volunteers will walk in Johnson Creek to remove trash from designated stream segments. Each stream segment will have a Team Captain who will help guide activities. Participants will need to bring a water bottle and wear shoes and clothes they don’t mind getting wet and dirty. Although some teams will stay dry removing litter from various park grounds nearby.
Following the event all volunteers are welcome to join a celebratory BBQ at Mill Park as well.
See selected stream sections and maps here.
Six volunteers are need from 1pm-5pm to help with trash collection as well. If you can stay later or only come for the later shift, please notify Amy.
To register for this event contact Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator Amy Lodholz at amy@jcwc.org or call 503-652-7477.
Event is made possible with funding by the Clackamas County Water Environment Services.
