family friendly

The ROCK CREEK PARTNERSHIP, a collaboration between the Clackamas River Basin Council (CRBC), Friends of Trees, and SOLVE through funding by Water Environment Service's RIVERHEALTH Stewardship Program on behalf of Clackamas County Service District #1 -- works together to improve water quality in the Rock Creek basin by planting native trees and shrubs near streamsides and removing invasive weeds. CRBC will be hard at work again on Saturday, October 4th at our newest project along Rock Creek in Damascus. Volunteers are needed from 9 am to noon to help plant and pull weeds. Join us for this family friendly event!

Gloves, tools, first aid, water, plants, and instruction provided. Please be sure to dress appropriately for all weather conditions and terrain. You may want to bring your favorite work gloves, waterproof boots, rain jacket, water bottle, long plants and long sleeve shirt. All volunteers must sign a waiver.

For more information (including directions) and to RSVP, please contact Morgan Parks at MORGAN@CLACKAMASRIVER.ORG or call 503-303-4372 x101. We look forward to seeing you!

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Come join art, garden, mill, and locks enthusiasts for a great day of family-friendly fun at West Linn's beautifully restored historic McLean house and garden.

In partnership with the Gresham Bicycle Tourism Initiative, JCWC will host a group bike ride exploring points of interest within the City of Gresham including several natural areas. All ages and skill-levels welcome. The ride will take about 2-3 hours.

Start at Linneman Station - 3804 West Powell Loop, Gresham, OR
This 7 mile ride stops at 4 natural areas along the Springwater Corridor Trail for brief presentations on each, including:

• Gresham Woods/Butler Creek- Renate Dietrich, Field Surveyor with City of Gresham,  will be speaking at Gresham Woods
• Ambleside Natural Area
• Main City Park- *guest speakers from the Friends of Tsuru Island/Gresham Sister City Assoc will address riders.
• Upper Johnson Creek Natural Area- site tour by Aquatic Contracting

Join us in downtown historic Gresham after the ride for food and drinks!

Help Willamalane clean up litter along this gorgeous stretch of land that follows the McKenzie river as it winds its way close to town. It is a popular swimming and fishing spot and will need some caring hands to help clean it up after this sizzling summer season! Water, snacks, and proper tools, and smiles provided. Activities include: Litter Cleanup, Maintenance & Monitoring.

We will be joining 50 students (who are visiting from Japan and learning English on the Marylhurst campus) as we do restoration work removing thistle at the lovely White Oak Savanna in West Linn. The views are spectacular from the upper trail. Please bring a good pair of gloves and some loppers or hedge shears. We will work for two hours and then go to a nearby farm (10 minutes away) to eat our brown bag lunches and have a tour of a century old farm. Please bring your own lunch and you can buy drinks and fresh fruit at the farm if you'd like. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal.