habitat restoration

Spring Plankhouse Opening Event April 13th,
12pm-4pm
Sewing seeds of the past and planting for the future; 
A camas planting and First Food presentation
 
Several species of camas, Camassia quamash andCamassia leichtlinii are key parts of the Gary Oak ecosystems that span the west side of the Cascade Range from British Columbia down to Northern California. Today widely regarded as a beautiful wildflower, camas plays a crucial part in the traditional lifeways and cultures of many Indigenous peoples in the Northwest. Before colonization by euro-American settlers, Chinookan Peoples, Nimi'ipuu (Nez Perce), Kalapuya, and many other Tribes  tended, dug, traded, and ate camas corms since time immemorial. Camas is still regarded as a special First Food for many Tribes in our and is still tended and dug with care. For our spring opening we will honor and celebrate this beautiful lily with  a special presentation about the cultural significances of camas, learn how to restore the camas prairies that have painted the hills and valleys of our region blue for generations, and begin a camas meadow restoration project next to the Cathlapotle Plankhouse.
12pm-4pm : Children's activities, Plankhouse tours, and Garry Oak Ecosystem restoration information.
1pm : Presentation on Cultural and Historical significance of Camassia  spp.
 
2pm :Camas Blessing and Restoration Work Party

Want to help prevent invasive weeds from spreading throughout the places you live and love - all while enjoying your favorite outdoor activities? Come learn how to spot these invaders before they gain a foothold! This 2 hour training is for anyone interested in protecting Oregon's landscape from the spread of invasive weeds. You will learn to identify, look for and report new invaders before they become a nuisance. View live and preserved specimens; learn how these invaders spread, and about the complications they bring to the new areas they dominate. You can help prevent that next nasty weed from getting established! Space is limited. Pre-register online at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/all-events/weed-watchers-training-2/

Please arrive around 8:45am to be registered and assigned to a crew. The tree care event will start promptly at 9:00am and end at noon.

We will be mulching recently planted native trees and shrubs. We are partnering with the Sandy River Basin Watershed Council and Friends of the Sandy River Delta with support from East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, the US Forest Service, PGE's Habitat Fund, and the Jubitz Foundation. We provide breakfast snacks and hot chocolate/coffee, as well as gloves, tools and guidance. Please come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes and get ready to have fun!

RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people.

Please contact Jenny or Ian at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information.

We are very happy to continue our partnership with the City of Hillsboro, REI, and Clean Water Services to help restore the wetland complex of Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve.

There will be a 10-15 minute walk from the parking lot. Please arrive around 8:45am to be registered and assigned to a crew.

The planting will start promptly at 9:00am. We provide breakfast snacks and hot chocolate/coffee, as well as gloves, tools and guidance. Please come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes and get ready to have fun! RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people. 

Please contact Jenny or Ian at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information.

The tree care event is focused on mulching native trees and shrubs planted in February and will start promptly at 9:00am. We provide breakfast snacks and hot chocolate/coffee, as well as gloves, tools and guidance. Please come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes and get ready to have fun! RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people - click HERE to do so.

This event is in partnership with North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District, Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District, North Clackamas Urban Watershed Council, and Oak Lodge Sanitary District. Please contact Jenny or Ian at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information.