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The Watershed Council meets monthly on the 4th Monday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at the Clackamas County Bank auditorium at 38935 Proctor Blvd. in Sandy unless otherwise noted. Everyone is welcome to attend. We frequently have a guest speaker or program.

Unless otherwise noted, please contact for further information about an event.


To register for an event and receive directions to meeting place please send an email to with the name of the event in the subject line or call 503-668-1646. Children ages 10-18 are welcome when accompanied by an adult. For outdoor events please wear boots or sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.

February 2009
Sunday, February 22 1 pm - 5 pm	Naturescaping Basics Workshop Introduction to common native plants and the core concepts of naturescaping your yard. Sponsored by East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District.
Monday, February 23 6:30pm	Monthly Watershed Council meeting
Saturday, February 28 9 am - 1 pm	Naturescaping Basics Workshop Introduction to common native plants and the core concepts of naturescaping your yard. Sponsored by East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District.

March 2009
Restoration Tip — March is a good time to cut English ivy vines off of trees on your land. The ivy is easy to spot while the trees are bare. See our "What You Can Do" page for techniques.
Saturday, March 7 9 am – 2 pm	Salmon River Tree Planting Join us for a "Friends of the Forest Day" co-sponsored by the watershed council, Mt. Hood National Forest, the Mazamas and the National Forest Foundation. Help plant trees along restored side channels on the Salmon River. Wear boots and dress for the weather. To pre-register please call 503-808-2695 or
Saturday, March 21 9 am - Noon	Sandy River Basin Watershed Wide Event Help the watershed council, The Nature Conservancy, City of Gresham and Bureau of Land Management plant trees to improve fish and wildlife habitat. Wear boots and dress for the weather. For a list of sites email or call 503-668-1646.
Monday, March 23 6:30 pm	Monthly Watershed Council meeting

April 2009
Saturday, April 11 9 am – 1 pm	Rain Gardens 101 Workshop Learn how to site, plan and build your own rain garden. Sponsored by East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District.
Sunday, April 19 1 pm - 5 pm	Naturescaping Basics Workshop Introduction to common native plants and the core concepts of naturescaping your yard. Sponsored by East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District.
Monday, April 27 6:30 pm	Monthly Watershed Council Meeting
Restoration Tip — Spring is a good time to remove Scotch broom to prevent the plants from flowering and producing seeds. Small plants can be hand pulled; plants with stems more than 1 inch diameter should be cut off at ground level to reduce disturbance of seeds already in the soil (they can still germinate many years after they were produced). Plan to keep pulling new seedlings through the summer.

May 2009
Saturday, May 16 9 am – 1 pm	Rain Gardens 101 Workshop Learn how to site, plan and build your own rain garden. Sponsored by East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District