July 2022 Contents

The tour takes place Thursday, July 21 from 7-8pm.
 

This site is part of a recently completed project by City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) that expanded the footprint of the wetlands. The tour will highlight how the wetlands manage stormwater, provide wildlife habitat, and open outdoor space for people in the Stephens Creek watershed. Staff from BES will lead the tour. The wetland area begins at the intersection of SW 26th Ave and SW Texas St. 

All are welcome to join! Please RSVP, or send any questions about the tour or the project, to manager@westsidewatersheds.org

The Texas Street Wetlands project is just one of many stewardship projects throughout the Stephens Creek watershed (graphic courtesy of BES).

The tool shed is now located at the Multnomah Arts Center.
    

We want to give a big thank you to all of those that made this move possible! We appreciate the support of City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services and Portland Parks & Recreation for helping coordinate the logistics of the move. The move also wouldn't have been possible without the amazing work of Speed's Towing! The new location provides a more secure home for the shed, and also has access to water and electricity, which will allow us to better maintain the tools.

Speaking of tool maintenance, another big thank you goes to Jeff from Heritage Knife and Tool for recently cleaning and sharpening almost 200 tools in our inventory! These tools are ready to be put to good use. Check out our tool selection, and submit a request to borrow a tool, at our Tool Loan webpage. 

Tools are sharp and just waiting to be checked out!

A variety of family-friendly activities are being offered at the park throughout July and August. 

Join a park naturalist on a walk through Tryon Creek. Topics will vary from week to week, and will focus on plants and animals at the park. The hikes will be geared for ages 5 through adult, but all ages are welcome.  Meet at the Nature Center. Parents must accompany kids on all hikes.

Stop by Tryon Creek’s interpretive table located at the start of Old Main Trail for the chance to talk with park naturalists and get up close and personal with items like beaver chews, owl talons, and skunk pelts.

Stop by Tryon’s interpretive table to pick up a junior ranger booklet and set off on a scavenger hunt in the park.  Parent’s should be prepared to spend 30 minutes to an hour completing the booklet with their kiddos out on the trails. Once finished, return to the interpretive table to earn the status of junior ranger and receive a badge. Ages 6-12 and their families.

To learn more about the timing and location of these activities, visit the Tyron Creek State Natural Area webpage (scroll all the way to the bottom of the page).

Many special plants and animals can be seen at Tryon Creek State Natural Area (photo courtesy of Oregon Parks & Recreation Department).