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SUMMARY:2025 Watershed Wide Event
DESCRIPTION:Sign-up today for Johnson Creek Watershed Council’s most unified restoration event of the year! The Watershed Wide Event is happening Saturday\, March 1st from 8:45am -12noon. We will spread out at 8 simultaneous work parties throughout the watershed. Stick around at the end for a free lunch! \nJohnson Creek is a unique waterway\, providing home and habitat to lots of special wildlife and a lot of human communities. This event is a great time to come together and care for the creek and watershed as we weed\, plant and mulch helping to restore a healthier watershed.  For nearly 50 years\, local residents have dedicated their time and energy to restore\, repair\, and clean Johnson Creek. We are proud to have been part of this legacy for the past 29 years. Be a part of the legacy!  \nRSVP IS REQUIRED. Site choices are below. Click on the name of the site you would like to volunteer at and fill out the waiver to register.  \nWant to register a group? Reach out to Marlee@jcwc.org to get matched with the right site! \nNot interested in planting native plants but still want to help? There are jobs for multiple abilities and talents! We need helpers to pick up and deliver lunch to all of the sites\, photographers\, and helpers to get food to the sites in the morning. If you are interested in any of these Special Jobs\, please sign up HERE! \n  \nWhen: Saturday\, March 1st from 8:45am -12:00 noon\, free lunch provided at the end \nWhere: Choose your desired site (below). After you sign the waiver\, directions will be sent to your email inbox.  \nHow 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. \nWhat we will provide: Gloves\, all necessary tools and instructions\, plus snacks\, coffee and a free lunch at the end of the event. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare.  \nHealthy 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. \nChildren are welcome with an attentive adult: Youth 16 and younger MUST be accompanied by an adult\, youth 16-18 may come unaccompanied but need a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.  \nAccessibility: All sites will require standing for long periods of time\, walking over uneven ground\, going up and down steep slope bending\, and lifting heavy objects. Check out our special jobs for more options. Restrooms will be available at each site but are not ADA compliant.  \n \n  \nSites (to register for a site click on the site name and fill out the waiver)\nSpecial Jobs:\nNot interested in joining a work party OR interested in joining a work party and helping a little extra? Check out our special jobs. We need help with supply delivery\, taking photographs\, and delivering lunch.  \n  \nSite Full: Johnson Creek Park\nThank you volunteers! \n  \nSite Full: Tideman Johnson Natural Area\nThank you volunteers and the Friends of Tideman Johnson! \n  \nBrookside Apartments\nProject: Planting and some ivy removal. \nMeeting Location & Parking: Meet at 4611 SE Brookside Dr. Milwaukie\, OR 97222. Turn off of SE Johnson Creek Boulevard and park along the street on Brookside Dr. or find an open Visitor parking spot (indicated with a V) in the parking lot for Brookside Apartments. \n  \nSite Full: Creek Care Property\nThank you volunteers! \n  \nSite Full: Luther Road\nThank you volunteers! \n  \nFoster Floodplain Natural Area\nProject: Planting bare root native plants in a wetland. The planting area will have standing water so volunteers are encouraged to wear waterproof boots. The event will also include litter pickup. \nMeeting Location & Parking: The address for the park is 10602 SE Foster Rd\, Portland\, OR 97266. There is a small parking lot on Foster Rd. If there is no parking available in the parking lot or along Foster Road when you arrive\, please continue on Foster Road\, turn right at the next intersection (SE 110 th Drive)\, crossover Johnson Creek and take the first right onto SE Cooper Street. Drive to the end of Cooper Street. Parking is along Cooper Street. Watch for No Parking signs\, and be aware not to block neighbor’s driveways. Walk the ½ mile-long paved trail through the park to the meeting location. \n  \nSite Full – Gresham Walters Site 1\nThank you volunteers! Thank you American Heritage Group! \n  \nSite Full – Gresham Walters Site 2\nThank you Ethiopian and Eritrean Cultural and Resource Center for adopting this site! \n  \n  \nThank you to all of our funders and supporters for making this event possible. The Mintkeski Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation\, Clackamas County’s Water Environment Services\, Portland General Electric\, East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District\, Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District\, Portland Parks & Recreation\, City of Gresham\, City of Milwaukie\, Friends of Tideman Johnson\, The Brookside Apartments\, North Clackamas Parks and Recreation\, and Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services.
URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/2025-watershed-wide-event/
CATEGORIES:Land Tending
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SUMMARY:JCWC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nUse this link to join the Zoom meeting \nMonday\, March 10th\, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/jcwc-board-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Land Tending at Leach Botanical Garden
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nThe 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! \n\n\n\nThank 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. \n\n\n\nClick Here to RSVP \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email sara@jcwc.org \n\n\n\nWhat: land tending\, grubbing\, and weeding. \n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, March 12th\, 2025\, 9am-12pm \n\n\n\nWhere: Leach Botanical Garden (see directions below) \n\n\n\nWhat to bring: Bring a filled water bottle and snacks. You’re welcome to bring gloves and tools\, if you want to use your own. \n\n\n\nWhat 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. \n\n\n\nWhat we provide: Gloves\, tools\, and instruction on how to safely use tools and what plants we’ll remove.  \n\n\n\nChildren 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 \n\n\n\nDirections to site:  \n\n\n\nBy 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. \n\n\n\nBy 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. \n\n\n\nBy 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! \n\n\n\nClick Here to RSVP \n\n\n\nA 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.
URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/land-tending-at-leach-botanical-garden-3/
CATEGORIES:Habitat Enhancement,Stewardship Event
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk with Jeff Marks
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Errol Heights City Park for a bird walk with ornithologist Jeff Marks. Explore habitats designed for a variety of terrestrial and aquatic birds as we walk around the beaver created pond. Jeff has graduate degrees in Wildlife Biology (breeding ecology of Long-eared Owls) and Zoology (nonbreeding ecology of Bristle-thighed Curlews). He is the senior author of Birds of Montana in addition to being the Executive Director of the Montana Bird Advocacy. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \nWhat: Bird Walk  at Errol Heights Park with Jeff Marks \nWhen: Saturday\, March 15th\, from 7:30 am – 8:30am \nWhere: Errol Heights City Park Upper Area – 5202 SE Tenino Ct\, Portland \nWhat to bring: Bring a filled water bottle and binoculars. \nWhat to wear: Dress for the weather! Wear comfortable shoes that are suitable for walking on  \nuneven terrain. \nWe will provide: Binoculars. You are welcome to bring your own. \nChildren are welcome but must be accompanied by an attentive adult. This event is recommended for children ages 12 and up. \nHealth 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. \nAccessibility: This event may require standing for long periods\, walking over uneven ground\, going up or down steep slopes. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \nThank 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.
URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/bird-walk-with-jeff-marks/
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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SUMMARY:Land Tending at Errol Heights
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Errol Heights\, Johnson Creek Watershed Council\, and Portland Parks & Recreation as we gather at Errol Heights Park for a morning of Land Tending! We are working to revegetate areas that were disturbed during construction. This park is home to a plethora of wildlife including beaver\, woodpeckers\, ducks\, and dragonflies! \n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \n\n\n\nWhat: Errol Heights Land Tending projects include weeding\, planting\, mulching\, and trash pick-up. These needs will change month to month. \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, March 15th\, from 9:30 am – 12:30pm \n\n\n\nWhere: Errol Heights City Park (directions emailed after registration). \n\n\n\nWhat to bring: Bring a filled water bottle and snacks. You’re welcome to bring gloves and tools\, if you want to use your own.   \n\n\n\nWhat 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. \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nChildren 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. \n\n\n\nHealth 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. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This event may require standing for long periods\, walking over uneven ground\, going up or down steep slopes\, bending\, and lifting heavy objects. \n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \n\n\n\nThank 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.
URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/land-tending-at-errol-heights-3/
CATEGORIES:Habitat Enhancement,Partner Event,Stewardship Event,Volunteer Event
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SUMMARY:Land Tending with Crystal Springs Partnership at Eastmoreland Golf Course
DESCRIPTION:This project was started in 2018 with grant funds from the city of Portland that were awarded when Crystal Springs was designated the first urban Salmon Sanctuary! \n CLICK HERE TO RSVP  \nWhen: Sunday March 30\, 9AM until Noon \nWhere: Eastmoreland Golf Course – 2425 SE Bybee Blvd. The site is just north of the driving range\, park behind the clubhouse where we will gather to walk to the site \nWhat:  Invasive weed removal and mulching. Tasks may shift as needs change on the site. \nHow 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. \nWhat we provide: Tools\, and instruction on how to safely use tools and remove invasive weeds and spread mulch . We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact sima@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare. \nHealth 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. \nChildren 14 and up are welcome: Children must be accompanied by an attentive adult. \nAccessibility: 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. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP   \nDirections to site:  \nBy transit: By Transit: Get off Bus 19 at the Bybee MAX Station stop or take the MAX!
URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/land-tending-with-crystal-springs-partnership-at-eastmoreland-golf-course/
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