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Powell Butte Amphibian Egg Mass Survey with Portland Parks & Recreation
Feb 25, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
We just can’t stop counting amphibian egg masses! Join JCWC, Portland Parks & Recreation, and PP&R Ecologist, Laura Guderyahn and learn about our native pond-breeding amphibians. At this event you will learn about different species of amphibians and their life cycles, survey methods, and egg mass identification. Then you’ll slip into some waders and conduct a survey to count egg masses of frogs and salamanders.
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What: Amphibian egg mass survey
When: February 25, 2023 from 9:30am-12pm
Where: Powell Butte, meet at the visitor’s center (directions will be emailed to you after registration)
What to bring: Bring a filled water bottle and snacks. You’re welcome to bring your own walking stick and waders if you would like.
What to wear: Dress for the weather! Wear long thick pants you are comfortable wearing under waders, a long-sleeved shirt, and sturdy shoes you don’t mind getting muddy and wet. Bring a raincoat or a hat and sunscreen, as appropriate.
What we provide: All gear and instruction is provided. No experience necessary. We can also provide bus fare to and from the event. Please contact info@jcwc.org to arrange bus fare.
Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an attentive adult. This event is in and around ponds and may require some wading. We recommend children ages 12 and up for this type of event.
Health 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.
Accessibility: This event may require standing or squatting/kneeling for long periods of time, walking over uneven ground, bending and lifting heavy objects. This event requires surveying ponds ranging from ankle to knee deep.
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Thank you to our funders and partners for supporting watershed health. The Mintkeski Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, Portland General Electric, The City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services, and Portland Parks and Recreation.