Habitat Enhancement with Saint Mary Ethiopian Orthodox Church
2024-06-22 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join JCWC and the members of the St. Mary Ethiopian Orthodox Church to clear out a rain garden! We helped to install this rain garden back in 2013 and have been helping to maintain it ever since. Rain gardens help to reduce flooding, remove pollutants from runoff, and function as refuge for pollinators. During this event we will also have an educational activity to demonstrate how run-off affects our local streams!

Click here to RSVP!

When: Saturday, June 22nd, 9am-12pm

Where: Saint Mary Ethiopian Orthodox Church, 7715 SE 92nd Ave, Portland, OR 97266.

What: Removing leaf litter, trimming vegetation, trash pick-up

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, close-toed 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 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: 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 address is 7715 SE 92nd Ave, Portland, OR 97266. Please park along SE 92nd Ave.

By Bike: Exit the Springwater Corridor Trail at SE Flavel St, head East towards SE 92nd Ave, head South on 92nd until you reach the church!

By Bus: Take bus line 19 and exit at SE Flavel and 92nd. OR take the Max Green Line and exit at SE Flavel St. Walk West to SE 92nd Ave.

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 Saint Mary Ethiopian Orthodox Church.

Dragonfly Day
2024-06-29 13:00 - 15:00
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Dragonfly Day is here! We’re celebrating our favorite flying friends with a bunch of fun activities that kids and adults will enjoy! Join us on Saturday, June 29th from 1pm – 3pm at Tegart Ponds in SW Gresham. You can…

Try your hand at catching dragonflies

Learn about differences between dragonflies and damselflies

Make dragonfly art and crafts to take home

Learn about pollinator friendly gardening practices

Learn about the benefits of stormwater ponds and how watersheds function

HAVE FUN!

Whatever you do, don’t miss Dragonfly Day! See you there!

Please RSVP by clicking here so we know how many people to expect!

What: Dragonfly Day

When: June 29th, 1pm-3pm

Where: Tegart Pond in SW Gresham. The nearest address is 4293 SW Brixton Ave, Gresham, OR 97080.

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. Some activities will take place in and around long grasses and potentially pokey plants. Long sleeves and long pants are recommended. Bring a filled water bottle and a snack. You can also bring a blanket or folding chairs to sit in the grass

We will provide: All necessary instruction and materials for activities. If you have your own insect net you are welcome to bring it. 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. 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: This event is great for children of all ages.

Accessibility: This event may require standing, sitting, or squatting for extended periods of time. There will be limited seating and shade available. The dragonfly catching activity will take place in and around a stormwater pond with mildly sloping to flat banks. A portable bathroom will be available.

Please RSVP by clicking here so we know how many people to expect!

Directions: Tegart Ponds are located at the corner of SW 43rd Ave and SW Brixton Ave in Gresham. The closest street address is 4293 SW Brixton Ave, Gresham.

By transit: This site is not easily accessed by public transit. Take Bus #9 (Portland/Gresham TC) to W Powell & SW Duniway. Transfer to Bus #82 (Gresham Village) and take it to SW Heiney & Binford Lake. Walk about 1.5 miles south on Wonderview Dr, SW 27th D., SW Mawcrest Ave, SW Willow Pkwy, SW 31st St, SW Tegart Ave, SW 38th St, and SW Brixton Ave. Take the access path from the corner of SW Brixton and SW 43rd south to the wetland trail.

By bike: Take the Springwater Corridor Trail to SW Highland Dr. Follow SW Highland Dr south (it will become SW Pleasant View Dr and then SE 190th Dr) for about 1.5 miles. Turn left (east) onto SW Butler Rd, then right on SW Tegart Ave, left on SW 38th, and right onto SW Brixton Ave. Find the access path to the wetlands at the corner of SW Brixton Ave and SE 43rd St.

By car: Take SE Powell Blvd (from Portland) or W Powell Blvd (From Gresham)/Hwy 26 to SW Highland Dr. Turn south onto SW Highland Dr (it will become SW Pleasant View Dr and then SE 190th Dr). Turn left onto SW 41st St, then right onto SW Brixton Ave. Park along SW 43rd St (please be respectful of our neighbors’ driveways!).

Thank you to our funders and partners for supporting watershed health. The Mintkeski Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, City of Gresham, and East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District.

¡El Día de la Libélula ya está aquí! ¡Celebraremos a nuestros amigos voladores favoritos con un montón de actividades divertidas que disfrutarán niños y adultos! Acompáñenos el sábado 29 de junio de 1pm a 3 pm en los Estanques Tegart, en el suroeste de Gresham. Usted podrá:

Intentar atrapar libélulas

Aprender sobre las diferencias entre libélulas y caballitos del diablo

Hacer manualidades con libélulas para llevarlas a casa

Aprender sobre las prácticas de jardinería amigables con los polinizadores

Conocer los beneficios de los estanques de aguas de lluvia y cómo funcionan las cuencas hidrográficas

¡DIVIÉRTASE!

¡No se pierda el Día de la Libélula! ¡Esperamos verlo allí!

¡Confirme su asistencia haciendo clic aquí para que sepamos cuántas personas podemos esperar!

Qué: Día de la Libélula

Cuándo: 29 de junio, 1pm-3pm

Dónde: Estanques de Tegart en el suroeste de Gresham. La dirección más cercana es 4293 SW Brixton Ave, Gresham, OR 97080.

Cómo prepararse: Este evento se llevará a cabo con lluvia o sol, así que vístase según el clima: impermeable, capas abrigadas, sombrero para el sol y protector solar según sea necesario. Use zapatos resistentes y cerrados y ropa que no le importe ensuciar. Algunas actividades se llevarán a cabo dentro y alrededor de pastos altos y plantas potencialmente diminutas. Se recomienda usar pantalones largos y mangas largas. Traiga una botella de agua llena y un refrigerio. También puede traer una manta o sillas plegables para sentarse en el césped.

Proporcionaremos: Toda las instrucciones y los materiales necesarios para las actividades. Si tiene su propia mosquitera, puede traerla. También podemos ofrecer el pago de tarifas de autobús de ida y vuelta al evento. Comuníquese con info@jcwc.org para organizar la tarifa del autobús.

Salud y seguridad: Seguiremos las directrices actuales de la Autoridad Sanitaria de Oregon. Quédese en casa si tiene síntomas de alguna enfermedad contagiosa o si ha tenido contacto recientemente con alguien que presente síntomas de alguna enfermedad.

Los niños son bienvenidos: Este evento es ideal para niños de todas las edades.

Accesibilidad: Este evento puede requerir estar de pie, sentado o en cuclillas durante periodos prolongados. Habrá asientos limitados y sombra disponibles. La actividad de captura de libélulas se llevará a cabo en y alrededor de un estanque de aguas de lluvia con orillas de pendiente leve a plana. Habrá un baño portátil disponible.

¡Confirme su asistencia haciendo clic aquí para que sepamos cuántas personas podemos esperar!

Instrucciones: Los Estanques de Tegart se encuentran en la esquina de SW 43rd Ave y SW Brixton Ave en Gresham. La dirección más cercana es 4293 SW Brixton Ave, Gresham.

Transporte público: No se puede acceder fácilmente a este sitio en transporte público. Tome el autobús #9 (Portland/Gresham TC) hacia W Powell y SW Duniway. Cambie al autobús #82 (Gresham Village) y baje en SW Heiney & Binford Lake. Camine aproximadamente 1.5 millas hacia el sur por Wonderview Dr., SW 27th D., SW Mawcrest Ave, SW Willow Pkwy, SW 31st St, SW Tegart Ave, SW 38th St y SW Brixton Ave. Tome el sendero de acceso desde la esquina de SW Brixton y SW 43rd sur hasta el sendero del humedal.

En bicicleta: Tome el sendero Springwater Corridor hasta SW Highland Dr. Siga por SW Highland Dr hacia el sur (se convertirá en SW Pleasant View Dr y luego en SE 190th Dr) durante aproximadamente 1.5 millas. Gire a la izquierda (este) hacia SW Butler Rd, luego a la derecha en SW Tegart Ave, a la izquierda en SW 38th y a la derecha en SW Brixton Ave. Encuentre el camino de acceso a los humedales en la esquina de SW Brixton Ave y SE 43rd St.

En coche: Tome SE Powell Blvd (desde Portland) o W Powell Blvd (desde Gresham) /Hwy 26 hasta SW Highland Dr. Gire hacia el sur hacia SW Highland Dr (se convertirá en SW Pleasant View Dr y luego en SE 190th Dr). Gire a la izquierda en SW 41st St y luego a la derecha en SW Brixton Ave. Estaciónese a lo largo de SW 43rd St (¡por favor, respete las entradas de nuestros vecinos!).

Gracias a nuestros financiadores y socios por apoyar la salud de las cuencas hidrográficas. El Fondo de la Familia Mintkeski de la Fundación Comunitaria de Oregon, la Ciudad de Gresham y el Distrito de Conservación de Suelos y Aguas de East Multnomah.

Поздравляем с Днем стрекоз! В честь наших любимых крылатых друзей мы подготовили массу интересных занятий для детей и взрослых! Будем ждать вас в субботу 29 июня с 13 до 15 часов на пруду Тегарт в юго-западном микрорайоне Грешема. Там вы сможете…

Попробовать поймать стрекозу.

Узнать, чем стрекозы-красотки (damselflies) отличаются от настоящих стрекоз (dragonfiles).

Сделать поделки со стрекозами и забрать их домой.

Узнать, как привлечь на садовый участок насекомых-опылителей.

Узнать, зачем нужны водосборные пруды и как функционирует водосборный бассейн.

ПОВЕСЕЛИТЬСЯ ВВОЛЮ!

Постарайтесь не пропустить День стрекоз! До встречи!

Просим нажать сюда и подтвердить свое участие, чтобы мы знали, сколько у нас будет гостей!

Что: День стрекоз.

Где: пруд Тегарт в юго-западном микрорайоне Грешема. Ближайший адрес-ориентир: 4293 SW Brixton Ave, Gresham, OR 97080.

Когда: 29 июня с 13 до 15 часов.

Как подготовиться: мероприятие состоится в любую погоду, так что одевайтесь соответственно. Может понадобиться как дождевик и свитер, так и широкополая шляпа и защитный крем. Подберите удобную закрытую обувь и одежду, которую не жалко запачкать. Мы будем ходить по высокой траве, в которой могут быть колючки, так что лучше надеть брюки и одежду с длинными рукавами. Захватите бутылку воды и что-нибудь перекусить. Также можно взять покрывало или складные стулья, чтобы сидеть на траве.

Мы предоставим: все необходимые инструкции и материалы для занятий. Если у вас есть сачок, можете его принести. Мы также можем оплатить проезд на автобусе до места проведения мероприятия и обратно — если вам это нужно, напишите по адресу info@jcwc.org.

Здоровье и безопасность: мы соблюдаем действующие рекомендации Управления здравоохранения штата Орегон. Если у вас есть симптомы заразных заболеваний или вы недавно общались с больными людьми, оставайтесь дома.

Приводите детей: мероприятие будет интересным для детей любого возраста.

Доступная среда: возможно, вам придется довольно долго стоять или сидеть (в том числе на корточках). У нас будет небольшое количество посадочных мест в тени. Мы будем ловить стрекоз на пологом берегу водосборного пруда. На мероприятии будет работать передвижной туалет.

Просим подтвердить свое участие, нажав сюда, чтобы мы знали, сколько у нас будет гостей!

Как добраться: прудовое хозяйство Тегарт (Tegart Ponds) расположено в Грешеме на углу SW 43rd Ave и SW Brixton Ave. Ближайший адрес-ориентир: 4293 SW Brixton Ave, Gresham.

На общественном транспорте: добраться сюда на общественном транспорте непросто. Садитесь в автобус № 9 (Portland/Gresham TC) и следуйте до W Powell & SW Duniway. Пересядьте в автобус № 82 (Gresham Village) и следуйте до SW Heiney & Binford Lake. Пройдите 1.5 мили пешком в южном направлении по Wonderview Dr, SW 27th D., SW Mawcrest Ave, SW Willow Pkwy, SW 31st St, SW Tegart Ave, SW 38th St и SW Brixton Ave. На углу SW Brixton и SW 43rd следуйте в южном направлении по дорожке к экотропе.

На велосипеде: следуйте по Springwater Corridor Trail до SW Highland Dr., затем 1.5 мили на юг по SW Highland Dr. (эта улица переходит в SW Pleasant View Dr., а затем в SE 190th Dr.). Поверните налево (на восток) на SW Butler Rd, затем направо на SW Tegart Ave, налево на SW 38th и выезжайте на SW Brixton Ave. На углу SW Brixton Ave и SE 43rd St. найдите выезд на экотропу.

На машине: следуйте по SE Powell Blvd (из Портланда) или по W Powell Blvd (из Грешема)/Hwy 26 до SW Highland Dr. Поверните на юг на SW Highland Dr (эта улица переходит в SW Pleasant View Dr., а затем в SE 190th Dr). Поверните налево на SW 41st St, а затем направо на SW Brixton Ave. Припаркуйте свой автомобиль на SW 43rd St. (только не перекрывайте выезды из домов наших соседей!).

Благодарим наших партнеров и спонсоров за поддержку водосборных бассейнов. Семейный фонд Минткеских при Общественном фонде штата Орегон, администрация г. Грешем и Управление по охране земельных и водных ресурсов Восточной Малтномы.

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.

Habitat Enhancement at Leach Botanical Garden
2024-08-14 09:00 - 12:00
Join us in removing invasive weeds from the Leach Botanical Garden! This work helps to create new spaces and supports our collaborative Back 5 educational project. No experience necessary!

Since 2018 Johnson Creek Watershed Council has been working with a group of partners to restore 5 acres on the east side of Leach Botanical Garden that borders Johnson Creek. The partnership includes: Wisdom of the Elders, Inc, African Youth Community Organization, The Blueprint Foundation, David Douglas High School, Leach Botanical Garden, along with help from experts at Portland Parks and Recreation, and many dedicated volunteers.

We created an awesome video and website to share what is going on with the project and partnership. Find out what we have been up to on the Leach Back Five Website.

Click here to RSVP

What: Invasive species removal, grubbing, and weeding.

When: Wednesday, August 14th, 2024, 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, close-toed shoes 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 remove invasive weeds. 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 12 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.

Click here to RSVP

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!

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, and Portland Parks and Recreation.

2024 Johnson Creek Clean-up!
2024-08-17 08:45 - 13:00
The Johnson Creek Clean-Up returns August 17th, 2024! This is your chance to GET IN the creek and GET OUT all the trash that has accumulated over the past year. Since 2007, volunteers like you have jumped into Johnson Creek and pulled out over 70 tons of trash from the water. Yes that’s right, over 70 tons! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get in the creek and remove litter from where it matters the most. See you there!

Arrive at your site at 8:45 am to meet your team and Creek Captain and learn how to be safe in the water. Spend ~3 hours in the creek picking up trash, then travel to Johnson Creek Park to have lunch at 12 noon.

Attention: We are having some technical difficulties with our online sign-up system. You are signed up even if you did not get a confirmation email! Reminder emails with details about your site will go out on Friday!

What: Remove trash from Johnson Creek! Get in the water or stay on land and help remove tons of trash from in and around the creek. Stick around afterward for FREE lunch, award ceremony and time to connect with your watershed community.

When: Saturday, August 17th, from 8:45 am – 1pm, including FREE lunch

Where: About a dozen sites throughout the watershed! See site descriptions below. Detailed directions to your site will be emailed to you before the event. Lunch will be at Johnson Creek Park.

How to register: Registration is open now!!

1. Carefully read the site descriptions below. Each site is different and some are more physically challenging than others.

2. Pick the site at which you want to volunteer.

3. Register for ONLY the specific site at which you will volunteer.

4. If you are coming as part of a group, each person in your group needs to register separately.

5. Check your email for site details!

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 shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting wet and muddy. You will be walking in the creek in your shoes. We recommend light-weight shoes like sneakers, running shoes, or breathable hiking boots that will drain easily, rather than heavy boots that will stay water-logged. Do not wear sandals, crocs, etc.–it’s not safe! However, you may want to bring an extra set of footwear to change into at the end. Bring a filled water bottle and a snack.

We will provide: Gloves and all necessary tools, plus free lunch at the end of the event. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact marlee@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare. Sorry, we cannot provide waders for this event.

Children unfortunately are not permitted. This event involves wading in deep water and contact with potentially harmful materials, such as broken glass, and is not suitable for children. Youth 14 years old and older are welcome if accompanied by an attentive adult.

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. Each site has different requirements so we can accommodate most physical ability levels. If you have questions about the physical requirements of the event, please contact marlee@jcwc.org. Plus, we have jobs for every level of physical ability! If you don’t want to get your feet wet but still want to help, check out special jobs and land based sites.

Sites and Registration

Special Jobs

Helping set-up for the post-Clean-Up celebration at Johnson Creek Park. Time commitment: approximately 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Requires: standing, potentially lifting heavy objects

Register for Special Jobs here!

All our sites are full! Thank you volunteers!

In Stream Sites

92nd Upstream

Thank you volunteers!

92nd Downstream

Thank you volunteers!

82nd Upstream

Thank you volunteers!

82nd Downstream

Thank you volunteers!

Luther Road Downstream

Thank you volunteers!

Milport Upstream

Thank you volunteers!

Milport Downstream

Thank you volunteers!

Mill Park Upstream

Thank you volunteers!

Mill Park Downstream

Thank you to Precision Castparts for adopting this site!

45th Place Upstream

Thank you to Precision Castparts for adopting this site!

Tideman Johnson Upstream

Thank you to Walker Emulsions for adopting this site!

Berkeley Place Upstream

Thank you volunteers!

Errol Heights Park

Thank you volunteers!

Johnson Creek Park Upstream

Thank you volunteers!

Cedar Crossing

Thank you volunteers!

Johnson Creek Park

Thank you volunteers!

Tideman-Johnson Park

Thank you volunteers!

Foster Floodplain

Thank you volunteers!

A huge thank you to this year’s sponsors and partners. We could not do this important work with you! Thank you Clackamas Water Environment Services, Metro Regional Refresh Fund, Mintkeski Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, Portland Parks and Recreation, North Clackamas Water Environment Services, City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services, Portland General Electric, Ground Score Association, SOLVE and Junk It Portland.

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.

JCWC Board Meeting
2024-09-09 17:30 - 19:30
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, September 9th, 5:30 pm – 7:30pm

Habitat Enhancement at Leach Botanical Garden
2024-09-11 09:00 - 12:00
Join us in removing invasive weeds from the Leach Botanical Garden! This work helps to create new spaces and supports our collaborative Back 5 educational project. No experience necessary!

Since 2018 Johnson Creek Watershed Council has been working with a group of partners to restore 5 acres on the east side of Leach Botanical Garden that borders Johnson Creek. The partnership includes: Wisdom of the Elders, Inc, African Youth Community Organization, The Blueprint Foundation, David Douglas High School, Leach Botanical Garden, along with help from experts at Portland Parks and Recreation, and many dedicated volunteers.

We created an awesome video and website to share what is going on with the project and partnership. Find out what we have been up to on the Leach Back Five Website.

Click here to RSVP

What: Invasive species removal, grubbing, and weeding.

When: Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, 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, close-toed shoes 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 remove invasive weeds. 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 12 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.

Click here to RSVP

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!

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, and Portland Parks and Recreation.

JCWC Open House
2024-09-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 SE 122nd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97236, United States
Curious about what a watershed is or how you can be a part of it? Join us at a special OPEN HOUSE in the watershed and connect with your Johnson Creek Watershed Council and community.

Learn how you can be involved!

Community Science – be a part of research that steers restoration

Restoration – Plant trees, encourage habitat diversity

Increase inclusion – Bilingual programs, inclusive events

Become a leader – Share your skills and talents, investigate JCWC leadership opportunities

Learn more through interactive displays for our volunteer, science, and education programs. Enjoy a self-guided walk through the partner supported Leach Back 5 or creek areas.

All ages are welcome! Children must be accompanied by an attentive adult.

Please RSVP HERE to ensure there is enough food and drink for everyone!

What to bring: Yourself! Your family is welcome. Bring friends who you think would be interested in learning about Johnson Creek Watershed.

What to wear:

It’s a 3 min walk from parking to the manor house, so wear shoes to walk.

Displays of opportunities and food will be inside.

You may choose to do a self-guided walk on the Back 5 trail or to Johnson Creek.

Health and Safety: Stay home if you have symptoms of contagious illness.

Accessibility: Leach Garden has stairs, dirt and gravel paths, uneven ground, and stone patios.

Bathrooms are available. The patio and manor house are accessible for those requiring mobility aids. ADA compliant restrooms available.

Directions to site:

There are 2 entrances. For this event we recommend the lower entrance, closest to the event.

6704 SE 122nd (Lower Parking Lot) Cross the bridge over the creek and turn right into the parking area. Then walk back across the bridge, cross the road, into Leach Garden, to the manor house.

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. Turn left into the garden. Walk down the main garden stairs to the event location at the manor house. We can provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare.

By bike: Take the Springwater Corridor Trail, then turn south on 122nd Ave. Cross SE Foster Rd, then turn left into the main entrance. Or bike on SE Foster Rd and turn south onto SE 122nd Ave, then left into the main entrance. Walk down the main garden stairs to the event location at the manor house.

By car: Take SE Foster Rd and turn south on SE 122nd Ave.

Parking in the upper parking lot at the main entrance. Do not leave any valuables in your car! Walk down the main garden stairs to the event location at the manor house.

OR

Lower parking lot: Cross the bridge over the creek and turn right into the parking area. Do not leave any valuables in your car! You’ll find the walk in gate to the manor house back across the bridge on the other side of the road.

Science in the Park
2024-09-14 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for a morning of fun scientific exploration in the park. This year we are learning all about pollinators and decomposers. Bees, dragonflies, birds, oh my! This event is great for elementary and pre-k age kids to explore the wild world of the insects, birds, and decomposers that help keep our plant and animal communities happy.

Observe macroinvertebrates, build a pinecone birdfeeder, explore our sensory tables, and learn about how pollinators and decomposers contribute to healthy streams!

RSVP not required, but encouraged. RSVP here!

When: Saturday, September 14th, 10:00am-12:00pm. Arrive at 10am for a 30 minute presentation followed by hands on learning activities.

Where: Mill Park, 6201 SE Overland St, Milwaukie, OR 97222 (directions below)

What: Science in the Park

How to prepare: Bring a filled water bottle and some snacks! Feel free to bring a blanket or chairs to sit out on the grass.

What we provide: Instruction and materials. 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 encouraged to attend! This event is great for elementary and pre-k age kids.

Accessibility: This event may require standing or squatting/kneeling for long periods of time. An ADA portable bathroom is available for this event.

Directions: There is more than one Mill Park in the Portland area, so make sure you’re coming to the right one! Closest street address: 6201 SE Overland St, Milwaukie, OR 97222

By transit: Take the MAX Orange Line to SE Tacoma/Johnson Creek, then transfer to Bus #34 (Clackamas Town Center). Get off at the 9700 Block of SE Linwood and walk 2 blocks north on SE Linwood Ave, then turn east on SE Overland St to reach the park.

By bike: Take the Springwater Corridor Trail to SE Linwood Ave. Turn south onto SE Linwood Ave, then east onto SE Overland St to reach the park.

By car: From north of Johnson Creek, take SE Johnson Creek Blvd to SE Linwood Ave/SE Flavel Dr. Turn south onto SE Linwood Ave, then east onto SE Overland St to reach the park. From south of Johnson Creek, take SE King Road and turn north on SE Linwood Ave. After half a mile, turn east onto SE Overland St to reach the park.

RSVP not required, but encouraged. RSVP here!

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, North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District, and Clackamas Water Environment Services.

Beaver Walk at Errol Heights
2024-09-19 18:00 - 19:30
Update: The Beaver Walk is full! Want to know more about beavers and their habitat? Join JCWC and our partner Bark on a Beaver Walk through Errol Heights with a casual conversation centered on beavers and the benefits they bring to natural areas. While a dusk walk increases our chance of seeing a crepuscular critter like the beaver, their excellent hearing and sense of smell can make it a challenge to observe them in their natural habitat.

What: Beaver Walk at Errol Heights Park with Meg Waller from Bark.

When: Thursday, September, 19th, 6:00pm-7:30pm

Where: Errol Heights City Park (directions emailed after registration).

What to bring: Bring a filled water bottle and binoculars – both optional.

What to wear: Dress for the weather and for walking!

We will provide: Binoculars – limited number available and a guided tour. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare.

Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an attentive adult. 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, and going up or down steep slopes. A portion of the event will be ADA accessible.

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.

ASL Tour for the Deaf Community
2024-09-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 SE 122nd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97236, United States
Johnson Creek Watershed Council is partnering with Leach Botanical Garden to provide an ASL Tour for the Deaf Community. The guided garden tour will be in ASL only and is geared towards Deaf visitors and their families.

Light snacks and refreshments will follow the tour with an opportunity to chat in a shady spot. While areas of the garden are wheelchair accessible, the garden tour includes areas that are sloped and unpaved. Those with limited mobility may self tour the upper garden and join the group in the meadow for refreshments after.

This event is free with garden admission of $5.00. Leach Botanical Garden offers a Garden for All program to reduce entrance cost barriers – reach out to Max mmeyers@leachgarden.org to be included in the program for this event.

The tour route is not wheelchair accessible and will be led on uneven paths and slopes, on a mix of gravel, steps, and pavement. The tour will be in ASL only; no English interpretation will be available. Max is a CODA who grew up in Eugene, Oregon, with a mix of ASL, PSE, and English.

Register and Purchase Garden Admission Here

What: ASL Tour for the Deaf Community

When: Saturday, September 28th, 10:00am-12noon

Where: Leach Botanical Garden (see directions below)

What to bring: Bring a filled water bottle (optional).

What to wear: Dress for the weather! Walking shoes are recommended.

What we provide: Guided tour, light refreshments and drinks. ADA compliant restrooms are on site.

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!

A big thank you to The Mintkeski Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District, Leach Botanical Garden, and Portland Parks & Recreation for their generous funding for our bilingual programs.

Habitat Enhancement with Crystal Springs Partnership
2024-09-29 09:00 - 12:00
Crystal Springs is home to coho and Chinook salmon, and steelhead trout. All three species are listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act, and Crystal Springs is designated as critical habitat. Join the Crystal Springs Partnership in continuing their dedication to creating healthy salmon habitat in the creek!

Click here to RSVP

When: Sunday, September 29th, 9:00am-12:00pm

Where: Westmoreland Union Manor – 6404 SE 23rd Ave. Please Park along 23rd Ave and walk to the meeting location.

What: Invasive species removal

How to prepare: This event will happen rain or shine, so dress for the weather! Bring your own gloves. 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. 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. 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 years and older are permitted.

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:

By car: 6404 SE 23rd Ave. Please Park along 23rd Ave and walk to the meeting location.

By bike: From SE Bybee Blvd, turn North on SE 23rd Ave. Arrive at Westmoreland Union Manor.

By transit: Take bus line 19 and get off at SE 23rd & Tolman (Union Manor). By MAX, take the Orange line and exit at SE Bybee Blvd, Walk West on SE Bybee and turn North on SE 23rd, arrive at Union Manor.

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
2024-10-05 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 Leach Botanical Garden
2024-10-09 09:00 - 12:00
Join us in removing invasive weeds from the Leach Botanical Garden! This work helps to create new spaces and supports our collaborative Back 5 educational project. No experience necessary!

Since 2018 Johnson Creek Watershed Council has been working with a group of partners to restore 5 acres on the east side of Leach Botanical Garden that borders Johnson Creek. The partnership includes: Wisdom of the Elders, Inc, African Youth Community Organization, The Blueprint Foundation, David Douglas High School, Leach Botanical Garden, along with help from experts at Portland Parks and Recreation, and many dedicated volunteers.

We created an awesome video and website to share what is going on with the project and partnership. Find out what we have been up to on the Leach Back Five Website.

Click here to RSVP

What: Invasive species removal, grubbing, and weeding.

When: Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, 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, close-toed shoes 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 remove invasive weeds. 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 12 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.

Click here to RSVP

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!

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, and Portland Parks and Recreation.

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.

9th Annual Johnson Creek Science Symposium
2024-10-22 13:00 - 16:45 | Performing Arts Building, Reed College, 3017 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR, 97202, United States
Catch up on the latest in research, restoration, and monitoring in the Johnson Creek Watershed by a variety of organizations. Held at Reed College. This includes presentations and a panel discussion on Emerging Water Quality Issues.

Tickets are $10, space is limited.

The topics of this year’s presentations are:

Native Peoples’ use of the Johnson Creek watershed

Historical perspective on stream restoration in Johnson Creek

Effects of urbanization on dissolved carbon in Johnson Creek

Water quality analysis with beavers, green infrastructure, climate and land use changes

Changes in wildlife at the Urban Growth Boundary

Roberts Bridge restoration

Johnson Creek watershed demographics

and a panel discussion, “Current Water Quality Issues in Johnson Creek”

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.

JCWC Board Meeting
2024-11-11 17:30 - 19:30
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, November 11th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Habitat Enhancement at Leach Botanical Garden
2024-11-13 09:00 - 12:00
Join us in removing invasive weeds from the Leach Botanical Garden! This work helps to create new spaces and supports our collaborative Back 5 educational project. No experience necessary!

Since 2018 Johnson Creek Watershed Council has been working with a group of partners to restore 5 acres on the east side of Leach Botanical Garden that borders Johnson Creek. The partnership includes: Wisdom of the Elders, Inc, African Youth Community Organization, The Blueprint Foundation, David Douglas High School, Leach Botanical Garden, along with help from experts at Portland Parks and Recreation, and many dedicated volunteers.

We created an awesome video and website to share what is going on with the project and partnership. Find out what we have been up to on the Leach Back Five Website.

Click here to RSVP

What: Invasive species removal, grubbing, and weeding.

When: Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, 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, close-toed shoes 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 remove invasive weeds. 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 12 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.

Click here to RSVP

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!

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, and Portland Parks and Recreation.

EVENT FULL - 2024 Volunteer and Community Appreciation Dinner
2024-11-13 18:00 - 20:00
Johnson Creek Watershed Council cordially invites you to the Volunteer and Community Appreciation Party. Join us in celebrating all of the volunteers, partners and community that have made a huge impact on the Johnson Creek Watershed in 2024! We could not do this work without YOU! This year our theme is about connection – how we can use our connection with each other to help our planet.

This event has limited capacity. If you can no longer attend please email Marlee@jcwc.org and let them know.

What: Join us for a screening of the new documentary “Bringing the Salmon Home” a thirty minute documentary brought to us by The Columbia River Salmon Reintroduction Initiative, a group working to reintroduce salmon to the upper Columbia River region.

We will also have a free buffet style dinner, volunteer awards, raffle prizes, and a fun community bonding activity.

When: Wednesday, November 13th, 6:00-8:00pm

Where: Parish Hall at All Saints Episcopal Church (4033 SE Woodstock Blvd). This is also where our office is 🙂

Children are welcome at this event if accompanied by an attentive adult.

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: Navigating three stairs is required to access this space. Bathrooms are provided. Seating is available.

Directions:

Address – 4033 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, there will be signs directing you to the correct entrance.

By car: There is limited parking in the building parking lot, but ample parking in the surrounding neighborhood. Please be mindful of neighbors and do not block any driveways.

By bike: Most roads surrounding the office are shared roads. SE Woodstock Blvd has dedicated bike lanes West of SE 41st Ave. 41st Ave has dedicated bike lanes.

By transit: Take bus line 19 or bus line 75 and get off at Woodstock & 41st.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 Clackamas Water Environment Services, and The City of Gresham.

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.

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 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!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

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.

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 Leach Botanical Garden
2024-12-11 09:00 - 12:00
Join us in removing invasive weeds from the Leach Botanical Garden! This work helps to create new spaces and supports our collaborative Back 5 educational project. No experience necessary!

Since 2018 Johnson Creek Watershed Council has been working with a group of partners to restore 5 acres on the east side of Leach Botanical Garden that borders Johnson Creek. The partnership includes: Wisdom of the Elders, Inc, African Youth Community Organization, The Blueprint Foundation, David Douglas High School, Leach Botanical Garden, along with help from experts at Portland Parks and Recreation, and many dedicated volunteers.

We created an awesome video and website to share what is going on with the project and partnership. Find out what we have been up to on the Leach Back Five Website.

Click here to RSVP

What: Invasive species removal, grubbing, and weeding.

When: Wednesday, December 11th, 2024, 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, close-toed shoes 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 remove invasive weeds. 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 12 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.

Click here to RSVP

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!

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, and Portland Parks and Recreation.

Habitat Enhancement with Crystal Springs Partnership at Brannen Natural Area
2024-12-15 09:00 - 12:00
Crystal Springs is home to coho and Chinook salmon, and steelhead trout. All three species are listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Ace, and Crystal Springs is designated as critical habitat. Join the Crystal Springs Partnership in continuing their dedication to creating healthy salmon habitat in the creek!

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When: Sunday, December 15th, 9:00am-12:00pm

Where: Brannen Natural Area. The corner of SE 21st. Ave. and SE Umatilla St.

What: Invasive species removal and livestaking native shrubs. May do some trash pick-up.

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, close-toed 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, gloves, and instruction on how to safely use tools and remove invasive weeds. Refreshments. 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 years and older are permitted.

Accessibility: This event may require standing or squatting/kneeling for long periods of time, walking over uneven ground, bending and lifting heavy objects. A portable restroom is available for this event.

Click here to RSVP

Directions:

By car: 8220 SE 21st Ave is the nearest address. You can park on either SE 21st or SE Umatilla. Please be aware of neighbor’s driveways.

By bike: From SE Tacoma St, turn South on SE 21st Ave. Arrive at Brannen Natural Area.

By transit: Take bus line 70 and get off at SE 17th & Tenino or SE 17th & Umatilla walk East to SE 21st Ave and Arrive at Brannen Natural Area. By MAX, take the Orange line and exit at SE Tacoma/Johnson Creek, walk North on the pedestrian pathway to the East of the station, turn right on SE Tacoma, turn right on SE 21st Ave, arrive at Brannen Natural Area.

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 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!

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, 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.

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.

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.

Click Here to RSVP

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!

Click Here to RSVP

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.

Click here to RSVP

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.
