YOU CAN HELP! - Oswego Lake Watershed Council

You can help protect watershed health! Volunteer to plant trees, sign up for our newsletter, host a presentation, or attend a free workshop.

SCHEDULED EVENT CALENDAR

Oswego Lake Watershed Tour During Summer and Spring OLWC offers monthly watershed tours for area residents to introduce them to Oswego Lake Watershed and provide an overview of watershed science and issues affecting watershed health. Transportation is in individual vehicles and carpooling for the tours is arranged at the beginning of the tour. Custom tours can also be arranged for groups of up to 15 individuals. Tours are free, but pre-registration is required.

WhenThe third Saturday of each month from May through October, 9:00am – 11:00am

WhereUplands Elementary School, 2055 Wembley Park Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97034, United States (map)

DescriptionThis field trip begins at one of the headwaters of Springbrook Creek and follows the creek route to Oswego Lake with visits at several key areas along the creek. The tour concludes at Oswego Creek as water leaves the lake and makes its way to the Willamette River. This event is free and family-friendly. RSVP is required. Please e-mail Stephanie at stephanie@oswegowatershed.org to reserve your space.

RSVP Required — email stephanie@oswegowatershed.org to reserve your space.

Watershed Education Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to support school programs and watershed tours and programs. We are particularly looking for individuals who are interested in supporting the 5^th grade watershed programs at Tryon Creek or leading watershed tours. Training is provided for all volunteer opportunities. Please contact Stephanie Wagner at stephanie@oswegowatershed.org for details.

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Upcoming Friends of Springbrook Park Work Parties
(for details and final dates/times check the calendar above):
- Work Parties
  For our Volunteer Work Parties we will be placing new signs around Uplands Neighborhood. Please join us when you see this sign:
- Education Events. Events throughout the school year (Dates to be determined.). Project Details: A member of Friends of Springbrook Park will partner with Lake Oswego School District and district faculty to develop and implement curriculum that encourages students to learn about and explore the plants, animals, and ecosystems of Springbrook Park.
  Contact: Anne Lider (503-701-2291).
Upcoming Friends of Hallinan Heights Woods Work Parties
- Watch the calendar above!
Upcoming Friends of Iron Mountain Work Parties
CLICK HERE for a flyer describing the Feb 24 and April 7 Work Parties.
For an update on future plans please contact Michael Buck at m.bucks@comcast.net

Looking east to the lake from the top of Iron Mountain. Photo by Susanna Kuo

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Garden naturally:

Certify your yard through the Backyard Habitat Certification Program – CLICK HERE to learn more.
Reduce your use of toxic gardening products
Use slow-release fertilizers
Avoid combined fertilizer and pesticide products like “weed and feed”
Remove invasive weeds and replant with native vegetation
Keep soil from washing into the storm drains in the street

Soak up stormwater runoff:

Watershed-friendly household maintenance:
- Soak up driveway spills with kitty litter and throw in the garbage
- Sweep your driveway instead of washing it
- Dispose of household hazardous waste at a disposal facility – drains in the street lead to local streams
Maintain your vehicles to reduce pollution:
- Fix vehicle fluid leaks to keep them from washing into streams
- Wash your car at a car wash or over grass
Even your pets can help:
- Please pick up after your pets – bacteria from dog waste pollutes our waterways
CLICK HERE for more information about classes, small grant opportunities, and “how-to” guides.