• Dragonfly Day

    En Español and Русский Russian form - scroll to bottom 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… Whatever you do, don’t miss […]

  • Beaver Survey Orientation

    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 […]

  • 2024 Salmon Survey Orientation

    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, […]

  • Amphibian Science Talk

    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 […]

  • EVENT FULL – Amphibian Egg Mass Survey Online Orientation

    Join Johnson Creek Watershed Council and the City of Gresham in an effort to track amphibians in Gresham’s stormwater ponds! Surveyors will spend time wading through stormwater ponds collecting data on amphibian egg masses of four different native species. These surveys are part of a regional effort to help us learn more about amphibians and […]