BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Johnson Creek Watershed Council - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.jcwc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Johnson Creek Watershed Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20130310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20131103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20140309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20141102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20150308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20151101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140403T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140403T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T043648 CREATED:20140315T080849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140315T080849Z UID:3505-1396551600-1396558800@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Spring Birds Class in Gresham DESCRIPTION:Join us in Gresham for a FREE Spring Birds identification class taught by James Davis\, Metro naturalist. \nThis class will focus on all the birds that are now coming back from wintering in the tropics. This class would be a perfect intro into bird surveying with the City of Gresham for the 2014 season. \nClass is offered by the city of Gresham and will be held at the Gresham-Barlow School District Council Chambers\, in the large conference room next to City Hall. To RSVP or for questions\, contact Patrick Blanchard at patrick.blanchard@greshamoregon.gov. URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/spring-birds-class-in-gresham-2/ CATEGORIES:Educational Event ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick Blanchard ":MAILTO:patrick.blanchard@greshamoregon.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140405T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140405T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T043648 CREATED:20140228T085908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140228T085908Z UID:3388-1396684800-1396706400@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Soil School DESCRIPTION:Join West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District for their annual Soil School for gardeners and small farm owners. Learn about soil structure and composition\,  analyze and interpret your own soil sample\, and get your hands dirty taking soil tests and learning about native plant habitats. \nSpeakers include: \nDr. Doug Tallamy\, University of Delaware\, author of  Bringing Nature Home \nDr. Scott Burns\, PSU Chair of Geology \nJames “Dr. Soil” Cassidy\, OSU Soil Instructor \nSoil School flyer \n  URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/soil-school-2/ LOCATION:Lewis and Clark College\, 0615 SW Palatine Hill Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97219 CATEGORIES:Educational Event ORGANIZER;CN="West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District":MAILTO:carolyn@wmswcd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140405T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T043648 CREATED:20140314T024554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140314T024554Z UID:3473-1396688400-1396702800@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Restoration Event in Gresham DESCRIPTION:Join us for a volunteer restoration event in Gresham\, sponsored by the 2014 Kiwanis One Day\, a global annual community day of service. JCWC needs your help locally to fight back against non-native invasive blackberry. See how fun and rewarding it is to experience environmental revitalization first hand. \nBring sturdy shoes\, boots and gloves if you have them; rain gear and boots are available for all volunteers upon request. \nJoin us for this one day event on Saturday\, April 5\, from 10am to 1pm. For directions\, RSVP Amy at amy@jcwc.org or call 503-652-7477. \nSee the Kiwanis One Day details here: http://www.kiwanis.org/kiwanisone/serve/kiwanis-one-day. URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/volunteer-restoration-event-in-gresham-2/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event ORGANIZER;CN="Amy":MAILTO:amy@jcwc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140405T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T043648 CREATED:20140320T005756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140320T005756Z UID:3572-1396688400-1396710000@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Reed Canyon Day DESCRIPTION:Join the Reed College community in restoring native plant habitat and enhancing water quality in the Reed canyon\, the headwaters of Crystal Springs Creek. The Canyon is also home to a growing population of wildlife and native plants and to Reed Lake\,  which has been deemed the oldest naturally occurring lake in Portland. This event is free and open to everyone. \n-Tools\, training\, food\, and fun provided. \n-Dress for the weather and bring gloves if you have them. \nTo RSVP or for questions\, contact Zac Perry\, Reed College`s riparian-restoration specialist\, at  perryz@reed.edu or call (503) 572-8636. \n Also see Reed Canyon`s website to learn more about the  event and the canyon. URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/reed-canyon-day-2/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140409T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T043648 CREATED:20140316T090724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T201621Z UID:3513-1397066400-1397073600@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Gresham Volunteer Bird Survey Training DESCRIPTION:City of Gresham is seeking volunteers to survey a natural area or urban site four times over an eight week period\, approximately one hour per survey. Participants are asked to survey around 4 times (every other week) in order to capture good population data for seasonal migrants as well as the over wintering species too.\n\nThis volunteer opportunity is open to anyone with an interest in birds and the ability to pay close attention to detail. Experienced birders can be paired with new birders to help with identification skills.\n\nJoin us for Volunteer Orientation Wednesday\, April 9th   6-8pm OR Saturday\, April 12th  10 am-12pm.  Orientation will cover:\n\n Survey Protocol\n  Site Selection/Assignment\n Basic Bird ID by sight and sound\n\nYou only need to attend one orientation.\n\nTo sign up or  for questions\, contact Patrick Blanchard at  Patrick.Blanchard@greshamoregon.gov or call (503) 618-2740.\n\nSee the Gresham Bird Survey flier. URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/gresham-volunteer-bird-survey-training-3/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick Blanchard ":MAILTO:patrick.blanchard@greshamoregon.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140412T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T043648 CREATED:20140314T033710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140314T033710Z UID:3484-1397293200-1397304000@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Restoration Event Along the Springwater Trail DESCRIPTION:Join us for a volunteer invasive species removal event along the Springwater Trail in outer SE Portland. This event is hosted by Johnson Creek Watershed Council in partnership with Friends of Trees and Portland Parks and Recreation. JCWC needs your help locally to fight back against non-native invasive blackberry. See how fun and rewarding it is to experience environmental revitalization first hand. \nBring sturdy shoes\, boots and gloves if you have them; rain gear and boots are available for all volunteers upon request. \nJoin us for this one day event on Saturday\, April 12 from 9am to 12pm. For directions and times\, RSVP to Amy at amy@jcwc.org or call 503-652-7477. URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/volunteer-restoration-event-along-the-springwater-trail-2/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event ORGANIZER;CN="Amy":MAILTO:amy@jcwc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140412T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140412T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T043648 CREATED:20140316T092429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140316T092429Z UID:3519-1397296800-1397304000@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Gresham Volunteer Bird Survey Training DESCRIPTION:City of Gresham is seeking volunteers to survey a natural area or urban site four times over an eight week period\, approximately one hour per survey. Participants tare asked to survey around 4 times (every other week) in order to capture good population data for seasonal migrants as well as the over wintering species too. \nThis volunteer opportunity is open to anyone with an interest in birds and the ability to pay close attention to detail. Experienced birders can be paired with new birders to help with identification skills. \nJoin us for Volunteer Orientation Wednesday\, April 9th   6-8pm OR Saturday\, April 12th  10 am-12pm.  Orientation will cover: \n\nSurvey Protocol\n Site Selection/Assignment\nBasic Bird ID by sight and sound\n\nYou only need to attend one orientation. \nTo sign up or  for questions \, contact Patrick Blanchard at  Patrick.Blanchard@greshamoregon.gov or call (503) 618-2740. \nSee the Gresham Bird Survey flier. URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/gresham-volunteer-bird-survey-training-2-2/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick Blanchard ":MAILTO:patrick.blanchard@greshamoregon.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140412T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140412T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T043648 CREATED:20140402T041600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140402T041600Z UID:3616-1397304000-1397322000@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Labor Open House-Community Fair DESCRIPTION:Join AFSME for a Community Union Solidarity Gathering: Building A Brighter Future for Working Families. Union and community members\, families and kids welcome. Food items\, refreshment & games provided. Bring canned food for a food drive. \nSee the poster in English and Spanish. \nJCWC is looking for a volunteer to table at this event- email Amy if you can help (amy@jcwc.org). URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/labor-open-house-community-fair-2/ LOCATION:Kelly Elementary School\, 9030 SE Cooper St. \, Portland \, OR\, 97266 CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event ORGANIZER;CN="Khanh Le":MAILTO:kle@oregonafscme.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140416T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140416T193000 DTSTAMP:20260422T043648 CREATED:20140325T233726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140325T233726Z UID:3588-1397671200-1397676600@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Spring Weeds - Weed Watchers Workshop DESCRIPTION:Help us defend Gresham against weedy invaders by participating in our Early Detection\, Rapid \nResponse Program. By familiarizing yourself with problem weeds in our area\, you can help \nus nip these invasive invaders in the bud. All you have to do is attend one (or all) of our free \ninvasive weed ID classes\, then use your new plant ID skills to alert us to any weeds you see. \nWith your help we can protect our home from these weedy invaders and promote a healthy\, \nvibrant and diverse plant and animal community! \n  \nSpring Weeds – Wednesday\, April 16\, 2014\, 6:00-7:30 at Gresham City Hall\, Barlow Trail \nConference Room \n  \nPlease RSVP – space is limited \nlight snacks and refreshments provided \n  URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/spring-weeds-weed-watchers-workshop-2/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Pinker":MAILTO:michael.pinker@greshamoregon.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140419T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140419T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T043648 CREATED:20140314T045959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140314T045959Z UID:3492-1397901600-1397912400@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Restoration Event DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Clackamas REI Store for a group bike ride to a restoration work party. Once we arrive at our destination\, volunteers will remove invasive species along the Springwater Trail in outer SE Portland.  Bureau of Environmental Services staff member Ali Young will be meeting the riders at 10:30am to discuss the Luther Road restoration project they\’re performing there. Don\’t miss out on your chance to ask questions and learn about this great new feature for Johnson Creek. \nIf you want to just come for the work party\, that will be begin at 11:00am. At 1pm\, we’ll head back to REI. JCWC needs your help locally to fight back against non-native invasive ivy and blackberry. \nEnjoy and support the Springwater Corridor Trail\, a multi-use trail that circles the city of Portland\, while experiencing first-hand how fun and rewarding it is to revitalize our watershed. \nBring sturdy shoes\, boots and gloves if you have them; rain gear and boots are available for all volunteers upon request. Snacks and drinks will be provided for all volunteers\, but remember to bring a water bottle. T-shirts will also be given to all participants. \nJoin us for this one day event Saturday\, April 19 from 10am to 1pm. For event details and directions\, RSVP to Cathy at cathy@jcwc.org or call 503-652-7477. \nWe thank REI for their support of this event! \nFor more information on REI Clackamas\, visit their website: http://www.rei.com/stores/clackamas.html \nSee the Group Bike Ride flier. URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/volunteer-rei-sponsored-restoration-event-along-the-springwater-trail-2/ LOCATION:Clackamas REI\, 12160 SE 82nd Avenue \, Portland\, 97086 CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140423T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140423T235959 DTSTAMP:20260422T043648 CREATED:20140424T042657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140424T042657Z UID:3708-1398211200-1398297599@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Errol Heights 3rd Saturday Work Party DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of Errol Heights for their 3rd Saturday Work Party on May 15th at 9am. They will be weeding a  lowlands area that we started on last Month.  If we finish that area their is a bunch of concrete to move  down to the trail for removal. Friends of Errol Heights will be  join with Solve for their Spring Cleanup.  Our meeting will be at 9:00\, at the 45th Street end of the trail. For questions or to sign up\, contact Paul Ciri at seciri@juno.com. URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/errol-heights-3rd-saturday-work-party-3/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Errol Heights ":MAILTO:seciri@juno.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140426T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140426T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T043648 CREATED:20140424T010845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140424T010845Z UID:3701-1398502800-1398517200@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Streambank Erosion Control Workshop DESCRIPTION:Come learn from leaders in the field why streambanks erode over time and what you can do about it! This workshop is specifically designed for streamside landowners who are facing erosion control issues. Topics include the mechanics of streambank erosion\, engineered solutions\, and the permitting process for improvements. Lunch is provided. \nFREE BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! You can register by calling Jen at 503-648-3174 at extension 121\, emailing tualatinswcd@gmail.com with the subject Erosion Workshop Registration\, or visiting the website. \n  URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/streambank-erosion-control-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Clean Water Services Building\, 770 S 1st Ave\, Hillsboro \, OR\, 97123 CATEGORIES:Educational Event ORGANIZER;CN="Jen at Tualatin SWCD":MAILTO:tualatinswcd@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140426T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140426T113000 DTSTAMP:20260422T043648 CREATED:20140314T035310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140314T035310Z UID:3486-1398504600-1398511800@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Join JCWC at the 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade DESCRIPTION:Join JCWC for the 8th annual 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade! Ride or walk the route with us and be a part of the first sanctioned event of the Portland Rose Festival season. This family fun event features local businesses\, school groups\, community leaders and diverse cultural participants and spectators. Following the parade\, stick around for Carnival Days and a Classic Car Cruise-in at Eastport Plaza. \nJoin us for this one day event on Saturday\, April 26 at 9:30am. For more on event details\, directions and times\, contact Amy at amy@jcwc.org or call 503-652-7477. \nFor more information about the 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade and Carnival Days\, visit their website. \nFor more information about the 82nd Avenue of Roses Business Association\, visit their website. URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/join-jcwc-at-the-82nd-avenue-of-roses-parade-2/ LOCATION:Eastport Plaza\, 4000 SE 82nd Avenue\, Portland\, OR\, 97266\, United States CATEGORIES:Recreational Event ORGANIZER;CN="Amy":MAILTO:amy@jcwc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140429T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20140429T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T043648 CREATED:20140425T040753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140425T040753Z UID:3720-1398794400-1398801600@www.jcwc.org SUMMARY:Land Use Commitee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The  JCWC Land Use Committee will meet  April 29th from 6pm-8pm at Oaks Bottom Public House (1621 SE Bybee Blvd.\, Portland). \nTopics of discussion are Milwaukie Urban Forestry and Damascus Comprehensive Planning update. \nJCWC would like to move forward with a stronger urban forestry management approach for the City of Milwaukie\, including obtaining  Tree City USA status. This is similar to what JCWC has advocated for in Portland and Gresham in the past. \nJoin us\, share your input\, find out how you can play a part in engaging Milwaukie urban forest stake holders\, and brainstorm ideas for a plan of action that supports JCWC land use effort. \nHope to see you Tuesday evening at Oaks Bottom Public House. URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/land-use-commitee-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Educational Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR