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Water Environment Services

Water Environment Services

Water Environment Services

Winter Nature Walk at 3-Creeks Natural Area

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. 

Click here to register.

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. 

Webinar: Gardening for Amphibians

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.

Webinar: Balancing Fire Resistance, Wildlife Habitat, and Water Conservation Goals

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.

Webinar: Soil: The Magic Ingredient

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!

Webinar: Habitat Gardening for Pollinators in a Changing World

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.

Webinar: The Impact of Land Use Changes and Climate on Bird Species

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!

Webinar: Trees for Climate Resilience and Watershed Health

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.