• Amphibian Egg Mass Survey Orientation Part 1: Online

    This event is full 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 […]

  • Amphibian Egg Mass Survey Orientation Part 2: In Person

    This event is full 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 […]

  • Beaver Science Talk

    The Johnson Creek watershed benefits from the wetlands that beavers create. These ecosystem engineers create habitats for instream and upland species while slowing down the creek, cooling it, and lowering fire risk. Join us for a slice and find out more about the amazing beaver from Katie Holzer, Watershed Scientist with the City of Gresham! […]

  • Powell Butte Bird Talk with Tom Virzi

    Grab a pint and explore the wonderful world of Powell Butte’s bird population with us! Tom Virzi, PhD, Executive Director of Conservation InSight, will discuss the ongoing grassland bird surveys taking place on Powell Butte, how the surveys have informed management of the park, and the future of the program! This event is free to […]

  • Prairie Nesting Bird Survey

    Calling all birders! Join our 2026 Prairie-Nesting Birds survey team! The Prairie-Nesting Bird surveys are a community science project started in 2019 to monitor grassland birds breeding in Powell Butte Nature Park. It’s a joint project between the Johnson Creek Watershed Council, Portland Parks and Recreation, Conservation InSight, and amazing community scientists like you! This […]