habitat restoration

Happy fish make for a Happy Valley! That's why the Clackamas County Water Environment Services (WES), Clackamas River Basin Council (CRBC) and SOLVE have joined forces to get you involved in improving water quality and fish habitat in Rock Creek. Take advantage of the rare opportunity to explore this beautiful natural area at a key juncture where it flows into the Clackamas River, normally closed to the public, for a day of education and exploration. Participants will tour new in-stream construction and restoration work, and engage in hands-on learning at four education stations on soil, water quality, fish habitat and plant care. Donuts provided! The Rock Creek Confluence Project was funded by Clackamas County Water Environment Services, Metro's 2006 Natural Areas bond measure, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, The Nature Conservancy's PGE Habitat Fund, and the Clackamas River Basin Council's Shade Our Streams program.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/discover-rock-creek

Heron Pointe Wetland is degraded by the presence of an invasive grass:reed canary grass. Volunteers will be planting native willow, Oregon ash as well as native shrubs like douglas spirea. Volunteers will also be installing coffee bags as a weed barrier and mulching. Native plants will add needed biodiversity improving the overall health of the wetland.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/heron-pointe-wetlands-novembe...

In this event we will be cleaning up trash along the streets in the Mill Park neighborhood area. We will begin at Floyd Light City Park at the end of SE Yamhill St, and our coverage from there will be between SE Alder St and SE Salmon St, and SE 111th St and 117th St. Since this event takes place the day after Halloween, families and children are encouraged to participate in the cleanup in their Halloween costumes! At the end of the event we plan on holding a costume contest for the kids (with prizes!). This goal of this cleanup is not only to pick up candy wrappers and other trash, but to create connections between residents of this neighborhood and provide a fun, helpful activity for kids and adults alike. Activities include: Litter Cleanup.

Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/mill-park-neighborhood-cleanup

"Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree, thy branches shelter salmon."

But we need volunteers like YOU to make this happen!

Join the Clackamas River Basin  Council and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife on Saturday, October 17 at Fishers Bend in Damascus. Help gift salmon with new feeding grounds, shady spots, resting areas from fast currents, as well as hiding places from predators -- all by placing over 200 donated Christmas trees in a recently constructed alcove.

Volunteers are needed to carry, tie, and secure trees among recently constructed large wood structures installed in an alcove just off the Clackamas River, which will help enhance stream habitat for young salmon.

Learn more:  www.clackamasriver.org/events

Please RSVP for address and parking directions. Project is located just off Hwy 224 in Damascus, 2 miles east of Barton.

Join us for a day of fun and learning at Family Fun on the Farm day. School is out for the day and you're invited to Sauvie Island Center's Family Farm Day on Friday, October 9th from 10 am to noon. We'll explore the 16-acre Sauvie Island Organics farm and the grounds of Howell Territorial Park while learning about food, farming and the land. Our staff will guide you and your family through an exploration of our curriculum, designed for elementary school-aged children, including:

• Soil Exploration. Dig in and learn about healthy soil.
• Seed to Harvest. Plant, tend and harvest the Grow Lunch Garden.
• Healthy Snacks. Taste fresh veggies that you can use at home to create yummy snacks!
• Plant Parts Investigation. Explore the farm and plants we can eat.
• Wildlife & Food web. Who else has been foraging on the farm?
• Pollination Station. Meet these hard-working farm friends.

The event is free, but pre-registration is requested.