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SUMMARY:31st Annual Celebration
DESCRIPTION:This year\, we gather to celebrate The Current That Carries Us. \nFor more than 30 years\, Walt Mintkeski was a guiding force behind community-led restoration in the Johnson Creek watershed. His steady presence\, deep care\, and unwavering belief in people power helped shape the creek and the community we know today. Walt was the current that carried this work forward. Leave a tribute to Walt here  \nWith his passing this winter\, we feel both the weight of loss and the strength of what he set in motion. Now\, each of us is called to step into that current\, to carry this work forward together. \nJoin us for an evening of remembrance\, connection\, and purpose. Celebrate Walt’s extraordinary legacy\, bid on beautiful local nature art in our silent auction\, take part in a playful wine pull\, and raise your paddle to support stewardship of our watershed.  \nTogether\, we will honor the current that carried us here and become\, each in our own way\, the current that carries this work forward. \n>>PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS << \n  \nWhen: Thursday\, May 28\, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm \n5-6 pm Social Hour \n\n\n\nArt Gallery Silent Auction (Nature Art by Local Artists)\nWine Pull\nRumble in the River\n\n\n\n6-8 pm Dinner\, Program\, Fundraiser \nWhere: Kaul Auditorium\, Reed College campus \nDress Code: Dressy Casual/Smart Casual \nInterested in becoming an Event Sponsor? Reach out to Shirley Craddick at chair@jcwc.org
URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/31st-annual-celebration/
LOCATION:Kaul Auditorium\, Reed College\, 3017 SE Woodstock Blvd\, Portland\, OR 97202
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Dragonfly Surveys
DESCRIPTION:Help us document dragonfly and damselfly species throughout the Johnson Creek Watershed! Odonates (dragonflies and damselflies) are not only beautiful to look at- they are important indicator species in aquatic areas\, like the riparian zone along Johnson Creek! Entomologist extraordinaire Zee Searles Mazzacano from CASM Environmental will train volunteers in survey protocol and identification skills. \nNo experience necessary! This opportunity is open to all! Sign-up with a partner/group or sign-up on your own and you will be paired up with other volunteers! \nClick here to RSVP\nWhen: Orientation –  Saturday\, May 30th\, 9am-4pm\, with an hour lunch break. \nSurvey Season – Weekends from June to October. Surveys are self scheduled with your survey group. \nWhere: Indoor training – Gresham City Hall – 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy\, Gresham\, OR 97030 \nOutdoor training – Brickworks Stormwater Pond\, more directions will be provided at the indoor training.  \nSurvey Season – surveys will take place at stormwater ponds in SW Gresham and Brookside Wetlands in Portland June-September \nTime commitment: Orientation – 6 hours \nSurvey Season – Sign-up for 3-4 surveys (about once a month) during the season. Surveys typically take between 1.5 and 2 hours (between 6-8 hours total survey time) \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\, a snack\, and LUNCH. There are some spots to grab a quick lunch in Gresham if you want to eat out! \nWe will provide: We will provide nets and guide books (Dragonflies and Damselflies of Oregon\, A Field Guide by Gordon & Kerst)\, but you are welcome to bring your own net\, guide\, binoculars\, and good camera. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact info@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 are welcome to participate in surveys. Anyone under the age of 16 is required to be accompanied by an attentive adult.  \nAccessibility: These surveys require walking/standing/squatting for up to two hours in 65-80 degree weather. Surveys take place on the banks of ponds that may be steep and slippery\, surveyors must have solid footing. Volunteers must be willing to handle live insects\, including the use of nets to catch and identify species.  \nBefore the training please download and sign up for iNaturalist App on your mobile device. All data collection will take place using the iNaturalist app.  \nClick here to RSVP\nDirections to Site: \nGresham City Hall – 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy\, Gresham\, OR 97030 \nBy Transit: Take the Max Blue Line to Gresham City Hall OR Take the 21 Bus and exit NB NW Eastman and Division\, SB 1300 Block NW Eastman.  \nBy Bike: Take the Springwater Trail Corridor and exit at SW 7th street and SW Eastman Parkway. Bike along Eastman Parkway until reaching the destination.  \nThank 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\, and CASM Environmental. \n 
URL:https://www.jcwc.org/events/dragonfly-surveys/
CATEGORIES:Community Science,Volunteer Event
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