Water Environment Services
Today is World Toilet Day! While it is easy to take having access to a toilet for granted, we should remember that a toilet is much more than a daily convenience, it is a lifesaver and a protector of dignity.
Billions of people around the world live without safely-managed sanitation.
Join North Clackamas Watershed Council for a wet, wintertime walk as we explore the diverse oak and wetland habitats supported by this unique urban natural area. We'll practice identifying its many plant species and discuss the upcoming restoration project led by Clackamas Water Environment Services.
Meet in North Clackamas Aquatic Park parking lot and bring sturdy shoes and a water bottle. Extra rain boots and trekking poles will be available for use.
Presented by Katie Holzer, Watershed Scientist, City of Gresham
Amphibians need clean water and upland habitat to breed and thrive. Join Katie Holzer to learn how local frogs and salamanders can benefit from leaves, logs, and water features and in return, keep down insect populations in your yard.
There will be time for discussion, so come prepared with your garden questions!
Brought to you by the Clackamas Community College Environmental Learning Center.
Presented by Lora Price, Ecological Designer, Consultant and Educator, Design With Nature
Our hotter, drier and longer periods of drought create parched landscapes by summer’s end creating hazardous fire conditions. Join Lora Price to explore how best to balance fire-resistant landscaping with wildlife habitat gardening by incorporating best practices for reducing fire risks of the home through design and maintenance, while also achieving water conservation and wildlife habitat goals.
Presented by Amy Whitworth, Earth Friendly Garden Designer & Community Educator, Plan-It Earth Design
Presented by James Cassidy, Instructor of Soil Science, Oregon State University
Healthy soil, rich in organic matter and microbial life, is great for our plants but it also helps to mitigate the impact of those extreme weather events that go hand-in-hand with a changing climate. Join James Cassidy, OSU Instructor of Soil Science to learn how soils form, how soils store water and nutrients, and how to apply this knowledge to your backyard gardening.
There will be time for discussion, so come prepared with your garden questions!
Presented by Angela Laws, Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Addressing climate change and protecting biodiversity go hand-in-hand. Join Angela Laws from the Xerces Society to learn about some of the many ways that pollinators and other invertebrates may be affected by climate change. We’ll discuss actions that everyone can take to help protect pollinator biodiversity, including gardening to create climate-smart habitat around our homes and communities.
Presented by Matthew Betts, Professor and Ruth Spaniol Chair, Dept. Forest Ecosystems and Society, Oregon State University
Join Professor Matthew Betts from OSU’s Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society to learn how climate change is affecting bird species across the US. Research from H.J. Andrews Long-term Ecological Research Program is informing how we better manage forests and our land to help reduce climate-induced declines of bird populations.
There will be time for discussion, so come prepared with your garden questions!
Presented by Brian French, Certified Arborist, Tree Risk Assessor, and Climber, Arboriculture International, LLC
Trees provide many benefits, including providing habitat for wildlife, sequestering carbon, and helping to reduce stormwater runoff. They are also one of the greatest defenses against climate change. How are our trees coping? What does stress look like and which species are more resilient? In this session, we will learn from arborist, tree risk assessor, and climber Brian French on how to manage and nurture our trees.
During this online workshop the North Clackamas Watersheds Council will discuss the spectacular geographies of North Clackamas watersheds, their histories, new studies from the Council, upcoming projects, and ways you can get involved in watershed health!
The presentation will take approximately 30 minutes with 15 minutes for questions and discussions.
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