Help us defend Gresham against weedy invaders by participating in our Early Detection, Rapid Response Program. By familiarizing yourself with problem weeds in our area, you can help us nip these invasive invaders in the bud. All you have to do is attend one (or all) of our free invasive weed ID classes, then use […]
Join us in Gresham for a FREE Spring Birds identification class taught by James Davis, Metro naturalist. This class will focus on all the birds that are now coming back from wintering in the tropics. This class would be a perfect intro into bird surveying with the City of Gresham for the 2014 season. Class is offered […]
Join West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District for their annual Soil School for gardeners and small farm owners. Learn about soil structure and composition, analyze and interpret your own soil sample, and get your hands dirty taking soil tests and learning about native plant habitats. Speakers include: Dr. Doug Tallamy, University of Delaware, author […]
Come learn from leaders in the field why streambanks erode over time and what you can do about it! This workshop is specifically designed for streamside landowners who are facing erosion control issues. Topics include the mechanics of streambank erosion, engineered solutions, and the permitting process for improvements. Lunch is provided. FREE BUT REGISTRATION IS […]
The JCWC Land Use Committee will meet April 29th from 6pm-8pm at Oaks Bottom Public House (1621 SE Bybee Blvd., Portland). Topics of discussion are Milwaukie Urban Forestry and Damascus Comprehensive Planning update. JCWC would like to move forward with a stronger urban forestry management approach for the City of Milwaukie, including obtaining Tree City USA […]