Scappoose Bay Watershed

Volunteer Work Party at Nob Hill Nature Park
2019-04-06 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join the Friends of Nob Hill Nature Park on Saturday, April 6 from 1 to 4 pm for the half-yearly volunteer work party at Nob Hill Nature Park in St Helens. This time, we’ll work on the slope below the park, to remove invasive lunaria and add new native plants. Nob Hill is a 6.6-acre oak woodland overlooking the Columbia River.
Dress for the weather, in layers, and bring snacks and water. Apple juice and light snacks are also provided. To RSVP or for more information, contact our non-profit partner group, Scappoose Bay Watershed Council at (503) 397-7904, or email to info@scappoosebay-wc.org.
Meet at park’s main entrance across from water treatment plant at 451 Plymouth Street. From Hwy 30, take Gable Rd toward the river. Bear right onto N Plymouth Street and keep bearing right. Parking is on the right, across from water treatment facility. For help on day of work party, call 503-349-8586.

Caring for Your Large Pond
2019-04-06 08:30 - 16:00
Saturday, April 6, 8:30 am – 3:45 pm
Sauvie Island Grange, 14443 Charlton Rd, Portland, OR
Whether your pond or a pond on property you manage is for irrigation or fire suppression, whether it’s neglected and weedy or a meticulously landscaped amenity to your property, you’ll find lots of important information packed into this one-day workshop.
The workshop will be most relevant to landowners/land managers with existing sizable ponds or small lakes. (Small decorative ponds in urban gardens are a topic for another day and the focus of this workshop will be on enhancing existing ponds, not building new ones.)
Topics will include:

Vegetation control
Mosquito control
Sedimentation
Water quality
Creating habitat
Attracting songbirds, turtles and other wildlife

Registration:
A $30 registration fee will include coffee, snacks and lunch.
Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, April 3 at wmswcd.org/event/caring-for-your-large-pond/
Some scholarships are available.
More Information:
For more information email pondsworkshop@gmail.com.
Sponsored by:

Floating Homeowner's Meeting
2019-02-26 18:00 - 20:00
Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: Sauvie Island Grange – 14443 NW Charlton Rd, Portland, OR 97231
Hosted by: West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District and Scappoose Bay Watershed Council
This meeting will discuss the two-years’ of sampling data we were all involved in and future revisions to our “Living on the Water” guide.

As we update this guide, we are looking for input and ideas:
What Concerns You as a Floating Homeowner?

Council Board Meeting (January 2019)
2019-01-08 19:00 - 21:00
Date Change: Our January meeting will be held one week later than usual, on Tuesday, January 8, due to the New Year’s Holiday.
The Council Board normally meets at our offices the first Tuesday evening of every month, from 7-9pm. This year, the meeting will be held on the second Tuesday due to the New Year’s Holiday. Usual topics include updates on current projects and the nursery, plus regular business requirements. Special topics occur at most meetings, and we frequently have visiting speakers. The public is welcome at all meetings.
January 8 Agenda – TBD

December Annual Meeting (2018)
2018-12-04 18:30 - 20:30
SBWC annual celebration meeting from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm.
We’ll start at 6:30 pm with refreshments and a social period, followed by a review of our past year’s accomplishments, and a look at our projects ahead.
Please join us!

Council Board Meeting (2018)
2018-12-04 18:30 - 20:30
The Council Board meets at our offices the first Tuesday evening of every month, from 7-9pm. Usual topics include updates on current projects and the nursery, plus regular business requirements. Special topics occur at most meetings, and we frequently have visiting speakers. The public is welcome at all meetings.
December 4, 2018 Agenda – Annual celebration meeting from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. All are welcome to join us for a review of our past year’s accomplishments, a look at current projects, and delicious refreshments.

Volunteer Work Party at Nob Hill Nature Park
2018-11-03 13:00 - 16:00
Join the Friends of Nob Hill Nature Park on Saturday, November 3rd from 1 to 4 pm for the half-yearly volunteer work party at Nob Hill Nature Park in St Helens. This time, we’ll work on the slope below S Fourth St, to weed and mulch plantings and to add new native plants to that area.
Dress for the weather, in layers, and bring snacks and water. Apple cider and light snacks are also provided. To RSVP or for more information, contact our non-profit partner group, Scappoose Bay Watershed Council at (503) 397-7904, or email info@scappoosebay-wc.org.
Directions: Meet at park’s main entrance across from water treatment plant at 451 Plymouth Street. From Hwy 30, take Gable Rd toward the river. Bear right onto N Plymouth Street and keep bearing right. Parking is on the right side, across from the water treatment facility.

Native Plant Nursery Sale
2018-10-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Native Plant Nursery, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
Please join us at our Native Plant Nursery Sale on October 13
The sale offers many native plants, at great prices, ready for your landscape! Our Staff and volunteers will be available to help chose plants, suggest gardening ideas, and provide information on establishing and maintaining native vegetation.
The sale goes from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at our nursery, located behind Scappoose High School. Look for signs – go east on SE High School Way and turn into the parking lot between the school and the school field areas.
For more information, go to the Native Plant Nursery website.

Native Plant Nursery Sale
2018-04-14 09:00 - 15:00
Please join us at our Native Plant Nursery Sale on April 14!
The sale offers many native plants, at great prices, ready for your landscape! Our Staff and volunteers will be available to help chose plants, suggest gardening ideas, and provide information on establishing and maintaining native vegetation.
The sale goes from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at our nursery, located behind Scappoose High School. Look for signs – go east on SE High School Way and turn into the parking lot between the school and the school field areas.
For more information, go to the Native Plant Nursery website.

Volunteer Work Party at Nob Hill Nature Park
2018-04-07 13:00 - 16:00
Help remove lunaria and blackberry from the city’s property below the bluff at Nob Hill Nature Park in St Helens. The Scappoose Bay Watershed Council and Friends of Nob Hill Nature Park invite you to join the semi-annual volunteer work party on Saturday, April 7 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Nob Hill Nature Park is an oak woodland overlooking the Columbia River. The Friends of NHNP have been restoring the site since 2004.
Wear long-sleeve tops, long pants and work boots because there is poison oak at the park. Dress for the weather and bring water and snack items. This work party takes place rain or shine.
Meet at the city’s water treatment plant, 451 Plymouth Street, in St Helens. Volunteers are welcome.
Pre-registration is requested by Friday, April 6 by calling Scappoose Bay Watershed Council at 503-397-7904 or email to pat@scappoosebay-wc.org.
Directions: From Hwy 30 in St Helens, take Gable Rd going toward the river. Bear right onto Plymouth Street and keep bearing right to parking on right. (Some GPS information may be incorrect.)

Native Plant Society Walk at Nob Hill Nature Park
2018-03-24 13:00 - 15:00
Join the Friends of Nob Hill Nature Park and the Native Plant Society of Oregon for a stroll through Nob Hill Nature Park to view trillium, fawn lilies and other native plants. NHNP is a 6.6-acre oak woodland, perched on a basalt bluff, overlooking the Columbia River. Come and learn about native plants found in this lower-Columbia River ecosystem. Long pants and long sleeves are suggested. The event is on, rain or shine, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM.
Meet at city’s water treatment facility across from park at 1:00 PM. There is plenty of easy parking across from the park’s main entrance. For day of event, call 503-349-8586. A plant list is available by request by calling trip leader, Caroline Skinner at 503-248-9719. All are welcome.
Directions: From Hwy 30 in St Helens, take Gable Rd going toward the river. Bear right onto Plymouth Street and keep bearing right to parking on right. (Some GPS information may be incorrect.)

2018 Scappoose Annual Town Meeting
2018-02-10 08:00 - 2018-08-10 10:00
Hear city updates and find out how to get more involved in the community.
The Scappoose Bay Watershed Council will be there to give an update on the South Scappoose Creek Stream Restoration project. We’ll also be available at our booth for more information.
For more details about the meeting, see the City of Scappoose website.

December Board Meeting (2017)
2017-12-05 19:00 - 21:00
The December SBWC will begin at 6:30 pm with refreshments and a social period. Following a quick business meeting, a slide presentation will review Council activities for the past year. Please join us!

Nob Hill Work Party
2017-11-04 13:00 - 16:00
Help maintain trails and remove lunaria and blackberry plants at Nob Hill Nature Park in St. Helens, Oregon. The Scappoose Bay Watershed Council and Friends of Nob Hill Nature Park (NHNP) invite you to join the Fall (semi-annual) volunteer work party on Saturday, November 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. Nob Hill Park is an oak woodland overlooking the Columbia River.
Please bring your own water and snack items. Wear long-sleeve tops, long pants and work boots because there is poison oak at the park. Dress in layers, including rain gear if needed. This work party takes place rain or shine.
Meet at 1 p.m. at the City’s wastewater treatment facility at 451 Plymouth Street. After sign-in, there will be a short park tour before work starts.
Pre-registration is requested by Friday, November 3 by calling Scappoose Bay Watershed Council at 503-397-7904. Or you can e-mail pat@scappoosebay-wc.org. This work party is suggested for age 10 and up.
Directions: From Portland, take Highway 30 north, going toward Astoria. At the Wal-Mart in St. Helens, turn right onto Gable Road. Go toward the river. Bear right onto Plymouth Street, and continue bearing right until you see the water treatment facility on the right. There is plenty of easy parking across from the park’s main entrance. For day-of-event information, call 503-349-8586.

Native Plant Sale
2017-10-14 09:00 - 15:00
Join the Watershed Council at our Fall Native Plant Sale, October 14!
There are many young plants ready for your landscape! We have several new native varieties and of course our great prices. Our Staff and volunteers will be available to help chose plants, suggest gardening ideas, and provide information on establishing and maintaining native vegetation.
The Plant Sale will be from 9am to 3pm (new, longer hours!) at our nursery, located behind Scappoose High School. Look for signs – go east on SE High School Way and turn into the parking lot between the school and the school field areas.

Scappoose Bay Cleanup - Riverkeeper
2017-10-07 08:00 - 11:30 | Scappoose Bay Marina, 57420-2 Old Portland Rd., Warren, OR, 97053, United States
Willamette Riverkeeper is sponsoring a Bay cleanup from the Marina. Bring your own boat or rent one from Next Adventure, and help pick up trash along the bay. Details can be found at: “Scappoose Bay Cleanup.”

Native Plant Nursery Sale
2017-04-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Native Plant Nursery, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
Come join our Spring Plant Sale!
All plants propagated at the nursery are indigenous to Oregon and most are indigenous to the watershed. Seeds and cuttings are collected from all over the watershed to provide a diverse genetic stock. For a list of plants available for the upcoming fall or spring sale, prostate please check out our Plant Sale page.
All sales are at the Nursery, behind the Scappoose High School. Signs are posted along Highway 30.

Living on the Water - Workshop
2016-05-25 18:00 - 20:00
The Council has been working with local marinas and the West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District on a resource guide for Marina and Floating Home Owners. It provides information on effective and practical methods to protect your property and minimize impacts of living on the water, including moorage facilities, home operation and maintenance, local plants and animals, and much more.
Please join us for presentations and discussions on methods and practices to improve your living experience on the water, and caring for our surroundings. Topics will include an introduction of the Guide, a presentation from DEQ on Water Quality along the Multnomah Channel and Lower Willamette, and vegetation and habitat management along the river by WMSWCD’s Senior Conservationist.

Location: Rocky Point Marina Clubhouse
Time: 6-8pm.
Refreshments will be served

The event is free, but please register by emailing Pat@scappoosebay-wc.org

Managing Erosion Along Waterways
2016-04-27 19:00 - 21:00
If you live in Portland or Scappoose near a waterway (river or canal, e.g.), you’re invited to join us for a valuable workshop on how to prevent erosion of your riverbanks!
This winter we’ve experienced some of the heaviest rainfall on record in the greater Portland area and you’ve probably already seen a lot of soil erosion. Some landowners in Portland and Scappoose have seen slope failures and landslides and streambank sloughing.
Learn why and how erosion happens and what you can do to protect your land!
Speakers will include a geomorphologist from the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, a streamside restoration specialist from your local Soil & Water Conservation District, and someone from your local watershed council.
Workshop is from 7pm-9pm. Refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP to Carolyn; carolyn@wmswcd.org

Scappoose Bay Cleanup
2015-10-03 08:00 - 16:00
Mark your calendar, and plan to join us for a day of on-water cleanup activities. Scappoose Bay is one of 40 sites that will be participating in this special Willamette River cleanup event. Sponsors include the Willamette Riverkeepers, Scappoose Bay Kayaking, and Scappoose Bay Watershed. T-shirt and refreshments available for volunteers.
More details to come…

McCarthy Creek Cleanup
2015-07-25 09:30 - 13:00
Join West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District in helping clean up and restore McCarthy Creek, Saturday, July 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This is a fun event for adults of all ages!
Meet in parking lot of NARA Northwest 17645 NW St. Helens Highway (Hwy 30).
Volunteers should wear long-sleeves and pants and bring work gloves and water. Snacks and beverages will be available on site. Please register by contacting Carolyn Lindberg at carolyn@wmswcd.org so we know how many people to expect.

Paddlefest
2015-06-13 - 2015-06-14
Join SBW Council at the annual Paddlefest at the Scappoose Bay Marina, Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14. More details to come…

Weed Watcher Training
2015-04-14 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for an evening of learning about local invasive weeds, how to identify them, and how to remove and control them. Presented by Michelle Delepine of the West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District.
Event at the Scappoose City Council – Chamber Meeting Room (enter from parking lot off SE 2nd Street).
Contact Pat to register (not required but encouraged), or for more information.

Friends of Baltimore Woods Native Plant Sale
2015-03-28 09:00 - 12:00
A wide range of native plants available. At the plaza in St. John’s.

Field Trip: Nob Hill Nature Park
2015-03-21 13:00 - 15:00
Join the Friends of Nob Hill Nature Park and the Native Plant Society of Oregon for an easy, site low-key stroll through Nob Hill Nature Park to view trillium and fawn lily in an area currently undergoing restoration. NHNP is a small oak woodland, perched on a basalt bluff overlooking the Columbia River. Visit the park and give your two cents on plants found in this lower-Columbia River ecosystem. Poison oak is found off well-maintained trails so long pants and long sleeves are suggested. This event is on, rain or shine.
NHNP can be accessed from Plymouth Street. The trailhead is located across from the City’s wastewater treatment plant. There is plenty of easy parking across from the park’s main entrance. For questions on the day of the event only, call 503-349-8586.

Scappoose Bay Marina Park Nature Trail Cleanup
2015-03-07 09:00 - 12:00
We’ll be working along the entire Marine Park Trail, both on and off-the water. Join us to remove plant protectors, and pick-up and clean around riparian areas. 9am to noon; tools, gloves, and snacks provided.
Our neighbor, Next Adventure is offering a one-hour free kayak rental (after the cleanup), for anyone participating in the event!
