Johnson Creek Watershed Council's 17th Annual Watershed-Wide Event

The Johnson Creek Watershed Council will coordinate 400 volunteers in an epic feat of environmental restoration for the 17th year in a row on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. This grassroots volunteer mobilizing effort is called Watershed Wide and will take place at 10 different locations across the Johnson Creek Watershed (from southeast Portland to Damascus and Boring) simultaneously. Volunteer families will work with the Council and its partners to plant native trees and shrubs and will also learn about how invasive plants like ivy and blackberry can affect water quality. 

 

“The Council enjoys planning this event every year and we work hard to ensure that community members have a blast learning about Johnson Creek while also giving back. It’s a great event for the whole family – with free lunch to boot," says enthusiastic volunteer and Outreach Coordinator Amy Lodholz. 

 

The event was created by Council founders in 1998, and the first Watershed Wide event had just three locations. Each year the event continues to grow, thanks to community concern and love for Johnson Creek. 

 

More volunteers are always appreciated. To sign up, please call 503-652-7477, or go to jcwc.org. 

 

Family-friendly event! Gloves and equipment provided. 

 

Special thanks to event supporters: City of Gresham, City of Portland, Clackamas County Water Environment Services, Crystal Springs Partnership, East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District, Friends of Tideman Johnson, Friends of Trees and Portland Parks.