Join CSWC and Portland Parks and Recreation for a morning of planting native plants! We’ll be working at Johnson Lake Natural Area and an adjacent riparian area owned by ACME storage.  This is a great opportunity to explore a lesser-known natural area and help improve the critical wildlife habitat in the watershed.

To ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty!

All tools, gloves, and training to do the task are provided.

Getting there: we will meet in this area, which is the NE Colfax St entrance to Johnson Lake Natural area Parking is available on the street. Taking public transportation? Take the #87 to NE 105th and NE Marx. Walk north on NE 105th Ave, then take a left (west) on NE Alderwood Rd.  Then take a left on NE Glass Plant Rd, and follow one block to West Johnson Lake Trailhead on the right.  Follow the trail about a ¼ mile to the Johnson Lake North Trailhead.  OR take the Red Line to Cascade Station. Then walk south in NE Mt. St. Helens Ave, then take a left on NE Alderwood Rd. Take a right on NE Glass Plant Rd, and follow one block to West Johnson Lake Trailhead on the right.  Follow the trail about a ¼ mile to the Johnson Lake North Trailhead.

Accessibility: This event will involve bending and stooping to dig and plant on soft, uneven ground. There will be no restroom on site.

Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.   

Questions? Reach out to our Stewardship Director, Caitlin, at caitlin.costello@columbiaslough.org