JCWC News
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What’s That Weed?
Introduced species: Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) Characteristics: Tree of Heaven—also called Chinese sumac or stinking sumac—is one of the great misnomers in the plant world. It is a weedy, fast-growing […]
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What’s That Weed?
Introduced species: Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) Characteristics: American pokeweed is a large, smooth, branching herb from a substantial perennial rootstock, with green, red, or purple stems usually reaching about 4-6 feet […]
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What’s That Weed?
Introduced species: Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) Characteristics: Giant hogweed is a very large member of the carrot family, reaching as much as 4.5 m (15 ft) in height. First-year growth […]
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2024 Dragonfly Day!
This year’s Dragonfly Day at Tegart Pond in Gresham was a blast! Community members of all ages came together to celebrate dragonflies by learning how to safely catch and ID […]
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Art Contest for 2024 Johnson Creek Clean-up T-shirts!
Details Calling all artists! We’re looking for an artist to create a design for this year’s Johnson Creek Clean-Up. Could it be you? Send us your original art on the […]