We’re teaming up with our friends from the Environmental Learning Center to offer a free, two-day lamprey biology and field survey workshop in May 2026. This course will introduce dozens of current and aspiring watershed professionals to PNW lamprey with a focus on their cultural significance to local Tribes and Read more
Celebration Event Details Our celebration event will start with a volunteer work party, followed by a complimentary lunch and discussion of past and present watershed projects, new challenges, and recent scientific work in the watersheds. We encourage attendees to bring stories, questions, and visions for what they hope to see Read more
This February the Greater Oregon City Watershed Council in collaboration with Oregon City Parks is hosting 4 opportunities for volunteers to help plant new native plantings along the shores of Singer Creek. From 10am – 1pm volunteers will be instructed on how to properly install plants and have the opportunity Read more
Our May 22nd Mulch Party was again a tiny but mighty crew but we had a lot of fun and we could not have asked for better weather. Please join us for the next one on June 11th!
Join the Greater Oregon City Watershed Council and the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) for a morning or two of battling invasive plant species with some sheet mulching. Sheet mulching has been used throughout the world for generations to regenerate soil and control competitive plant species. The ELC is located at Read more
It was a small but mighty crew at the headwaters of Newell Creek tackling invasive plant species to make room for the native plants to thrive. Thank you all!
How can you make a difference today that can have a lasting impact for years to come? Volunteers like you can make that difference within our sensitive watershed areas around Oregon City and right now, Newell Creek really needs our help! The Environmental Learning Center is located at the headwaters Read more
Abernethy Creek Park is located at Abernethy Road and John Adams Street. Since 2004, the GOCWC and friends have dedicated many hours to remove invasive plants and planted native species in the upland areas of Abernethy Creek. The Oregon City High School Junior ROTC has been a great partner and Read more