LOVE THE LAND: Love the Watershed

02/08/2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM PT

Admission

  • Free

Description

At the heart of "Love the Land" is a commitment to the health of our lands, waters, and peoples. We aim to create a space where the community can come together to learn and exchange experiences. It is the common thread weaving us all into a vibrant tapestry of change. Save the date for our upcoming gathering on Saturday, February 8th, 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

Join us for a family-friendly event celebrating the health and vibrancy of our urban watershed! "Love the Land" is a perfect opportunity to gather as a community, learn about Tryon Creek's unique challenges and successes, and engage in shaping its future. Enjoy Valentine’s Day crafts, educational resources, and a presentation by Tryon Creek Watershed Council Coordinator, Alexis, on efforts to restore habitat for native fish like coastal cutthroat trout and salmon. Discover how urbanization impacts streams, the innovative work improving fish access to critical habitats, and ways you can contribute to the health of this vital urban ecosystem.

About the speaker

In her position at Tryon Creek Watershed Council, Alexis enjoys wearing multiple hats on any given day, whether they be in coordinating restoration projects, implementing workshops, planning volunteer events, or facilitating coordination and collaboration across organizations.

Alexis’ first contact with Tryon Creek was within the Natural Area as a Camp Instructor with Friends of Tryon Creek for several summers. After finishing her B.S. in Environmental Studies, Alexis served for two years as a Confluence AmeriCorps member at Johnson Creek Watershed Council, where she gained experience in riparian restoration and volunteer management, including managing their Community Science program, leading environmental education, and the development of equity-driven planning processes. Alexis represents Willamette Basin Watershed Councils as a Region 3 Director on the Network of Oregon Watershed Councils.

Alexis seeks to consider and incorporate equity and justice lenses into all the work she is a part of. She’s engaged with the Johnson Creek WC Community Inclusion Committee, City of Milwaukie Tree Board, and more. Alexis spends time away from her desk with her husband and their pets, experimenting both in the kitchen and on various crafts, and tending to their growing backyard habitat.

When: Saturday, February 8th, 1:00-3:0 pm

Where: Tryon Creek State Natural Area 11321 South Terwilliger Boulevard, Portland, OR
 
Questions contact staff@tryonfriends.org