1. JCWC Watershed Wide Event; Saturday, March 7, 2009
- Work Parties: 9am-12pm
- Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon: 12-1:30pm
Our 11th Annual Watershed Wide Event occurs on March 7th, with hundreds of volunteers working together to restore a valuable community resource we all share- Johnson Creek.
Volunteers will gather at 10 different restoration sites throughout the watershed to remove invasive species and plant native plants. Afterwards, all volunteers are invited to a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon!
To check availability for last minute registrations, please visit our website, http://www.jcwc.org.
Stay tuned for the results of this tremendous effort and find out how many tons of invasive species are removed and how many native plants are planted!
2. JCWC and EMSWCD Rain Garden Workshop; Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Rain gardens are a great way to add beautiful landscaping to your yard and protect our overloaded urban streams at the same time! Join us to learn how to build a rain garden on your property to keep our streams clean and healthy!
Participants will learn:
- how rain gardens improve urban watershed hydrology
- how to do a site assessment to determine where to safely install a rain garden
- impervious surface calculation and rain garden sizing
- plant selection
- rain garden construction and maintenance
All our classes are FREE! To register, go to http://www.emswcd.org or call 503-935-5368.
Rain Gardens 101
- Date: April 1, 2009
- Time: 6pm-9pm
- Location: Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 SE 122 Avenue, Portland, OR 97236
- Sponsors: Johnson Creek Watershed Council and East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District
3. JCWC and Audubon Society of Portland: Lower Johnson Creek Bike Tour; Sat, April 4, 2009
Join Jim Labbe, Urban Conservationist with the Audubon Society of Portland and Matt Clark, director of the Johnson Creek Watershed Council, for a 21-mile bike ride out the Springwater Corridor Trail to Gresham's Linneman Station and back. We'll pedal our way through the lower Johnson Creek Watershed, stop at several of urban natural areas along the way, and learn about future opportunities to protect and enhance the Johnson Creek Watershed. You are responsible for bringing and maintaining your own bicycle; pumps and patch kits recommended. Helmets are absolutely required. Directions and other details will be mailed to registrants. Time: 9:00am to 12:30pm
To register: http://www.audubonportland.org/trips-classes-camps/adult/wic/johnsoncreek
Contact: Karen Munday, kmunday@audubonportland.org, 503.292.6855 x122
4. JCWC Bird Watching Trip; Saturday, April 18, 2009
Join Christine Steele, former JCWC staff member, and Joe Liebezeit, both expert birders, for a morning of bird watching in the Johnson Creek Watershed. All levels welcome.
Please bring water and a snack and dress for the weather. Directions to the meeting location with be sent after registering for the activity. With advanced notice, the JCWC will find loaner binoculars for those who need them.
Participants should be prepared to do some moderate walking over uneven ground. Trip size is limited. Ages 8 and older please. To register, please contact Lori at lori@jcwc.org or call (503) 652-7477.
5. JCWC April Restoration Work Party: TBA
Please stay tuned for details about our upcoming restoration work party to be held in April. Details will be available in the April e-bulletin and on the website, http://www.jcwc.org. We hope you can join us!
6. Save the Date: JCWC Annual Meeting; Thursday, May 21, 2009
Please join us for our Annual Meeting on May 21, 2009. JCWC Executive Director, Matt Clark will present the 2008 Annual Report, an overview of the Council's activities and accomplishments of 2008. Riffle Awards will be presented to community groups, businesses and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Watershed in 2008. The Council will honor founding JCWC board members, Walt Mintkeski, Gary Rydout, and Jeff Uebel with a special presentation.
Reed College | Kaul Auditorium | Portland, Oregon
If you would like to attend, please contact our office: 503-652-7477 or email us: info@jcwc.org. We will add you to our invitation mailing list.
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