Johnson Creek Watershed Council

Nature in the City art reception rescheduled for Feb. 13
2014-02-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)

CANCELLED: Volunteer ivy/blackberry removal event at Johnson Creek Dental
2014-02-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Johnson Creek Dental, 4450 SE Johnson Creek Blvd., Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
CANCELLED due to SNOW

Join us for a volunteer ivy and blackberry removal event behind the offices of Johnson Creek Dental (across from Tideman Johnson Park). Tools and gloves provided.
To sign up, contact Amy at amy@jcwc.org or call 503-652-7477.

Science Talk on Freshwater Mussels
2014-02-13 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for the first in a series of Science Talks in 2014: Dwellers in the Deep- Freshwater Mussels of Johnson Creek.

Since 2010, Dr. Mazzacano has been studying the freshwater mussels of Johnson Creek in partnership with Johnson Creek
Watershed Council. She will share the results of her research and provide a brief overview of what is known about these mysterious macroinvertebrates – their biology and life cycle.
Guest speaker:
Dr. Celeste Mazzacano is the Aquatic Conservation Program Director at the Xerces Society. With a Ph.D. in Entomology from the University of Minnesota, she has worked for over 16 years in research and education, and recently became Editor in Chief of ARGIA, the news journal of the Dragonfly Society of the Americas.
Join us for an educational evening with a local scientist.
Food and drink available for purchase. $5 suggested donation to benefit JCWC Riparian Program. This is a 21+ only event.
Please RSVP to amy@jcwc.org or call 503-652-7477
Science Talk Flier (PDF)

Nature in the City art exhibit
2014-02-13 18:00 - 20:00
Nature in the City

An Art Exhibit by Portland Print Maker, Gracie Campbell
Opening Reception, Reschedule for: Thursday, Feb 13, 2014
6pm-8pm

Featuring a special Presentation by
Matt Clark, Executive Director of Johnson Creek Watershed Council
Presentation at 6:30 followed by a reception
Art on exhibit through February 29, 2014
Free and Open to the public
“Nature in the City” was created to bring awareness to the natural areas preserved in our urban neighborhoods and to celebrate the inseparable bond between these green treasures and human creative expression.
Gracie Campbell, Portland print maker, takes her inspiration from the natural areas in her neighborhood, most especially Reed canyon. Located in the heart of Reed College campus, the canyon is a 28-acre watershed. It includes the headwaters of Crystal Springs Creek and Reed Lake (deemed the oldest naturally occurring lake in Portland). This unique watershed, rich in natural beauty and wildlife, has provided Gracie with unlimited subject matter for years of print making.
Matt Clark, executive director of Johnson Creek Watershed Council, brings awareness to the shared mission and values of JCWC and Architectural Heritage Center:preservation for increased quality of life.
Johnson Creek Watershed Council’s mission is to promote restoration and stewardship of a healthy watershed through sound science and community engagement. Matt reminds us that people take care of what they care about.
For decades, Johnson Creek was thought of by many primarily as a flooding nuisance and eyesore. Listen as Matt highlights the turnaround of this urban watershed into a community amenity. Due to the dedication and commitment of organizations like JCWC, the enchantment of this watershed is available for all to enjoy and to be inspired by!
This dual presentation matches the visual beauty of urban natural landscapes with the heartfelt efforts to preserve them. Come experience what a treasure they are from Matt’s presentation, and gaze upon their natural beauty in Gracie’s artistic interpretations.

Errol Heights Volunteer Planting Event
2014-02-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Errol Heights, SE 52nd and Tenino Drive, Portland, OR, 97206, United States
Friends of Errol Heights will be finishing planting started last month, across from the community garden in an area we call the Bat House.You can park at the 52 and Tinino end and walk in or at the limited parking area at the community garden. First come, first parked! We will meet at 9:00 and work til 12:00.
Questions? Contact Paul Ciri at seciri@juno.com.

Volunteer Ivy Removal along Johnson Creek
2014-02-15 10:00 - 13:00
Join us for a volunteer ivy removal event near SE 122nd and Foster Place. Directions given upon RSVP. Tools and gloves provided.
To sign up please contact Patrick at patrick.blanchard@greshamoregon.gov or call 503.618.2740

Help Tidy the Tool Room
2014-02-17 09:00 - 12:00 | JCWC Headquarters, 1900 SE Milport Rd., Suite B, Milwaukie, Oregon, 97222
Gary Klein, a founding member of the Watershed Council has been cleaning our tools and gloves for JCWC for years. He’s our designated ”Tool Czar.” This year, in preparation for Watershed Wide, he’s going to spiff up the tool room on his day off – President’s Day. He could use a few extra hands organizing the racks that hold our rubber boots, cleaning shovels, sweeping and organizing miscellaneous supplies.
If you can come by for a bit email Amy and she’ll let him know: amy@jcwc.org.

Support EMSWCD Plant Sale
2014-02-20 01:30 - 17:00
Amy did this last activity year and she really enjoyed it. The event is well-organized, efficient and involves great company (not to mention snacks and coffee). East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District is a major partner in Johnson Creek restoration. They support JCWC and their mission serves Johnson Creek so we support their projects whenever we can.
Amy has signed up for this shift above, if you’d like to join her register here: http://emswcd.org/native-plants/native-plant-sale/2014-volunteers/
Otherwise there are many other time-slots available. Tell Candace (the event coordinator) Amy sent you if I don’t see you on my shift. 🙂
