What’s That Weed?
Invasive: Knotweeds–Japanese, giant, Bohemian (Reynoutria spp., aka Fallopia, Polygonum) Characteristics: Knotweeds are tall, perennial members of the buckwheat family. Rocketing out of the ground in late March, they can reach […]
Invasive: Knotweeds–Japanese, giant, Bohemian (Reynoutria spp., aka Fallopia, Polygonum) Characteristics: Knotweeds are tall, perennial members of the buckwheat family. Rocketing out of the ground in late March, they can reach […]
A new visitor was seen in the North Fork of Johnson Creek this week; a juvenile cutthroat trout! But cutthroat trout can be found in various tributaries in Johnson Creek,
Fish Passage Success Story! Read More »
Invasive: 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 is
That is, the construction phase of restoration has been completed. For the past several years JCWC has been working with the Centennial School District to restore a 900’ section
Mitchell Creek Restoration at Centennial Pond is Complete! Read More »
Tucked back off SE Foster Road, where 122nd Avenue crosses Johnson Creek, is one of Portland’s lesser-known treasures: Leach Botanical Garden, named for John and Lilla Leach, who lived on
Leach Botanical Garden’s “Back 5;” a Hidden Gem’s Hidden Gem Read More »