Nearly 40 walkers and over 15 cyclists took advantage of a guided tour, orchestrated by the Crystal Springs Partnership, to introduce—or reintroduce—participants to southeast Portland’s beautiful and important Crystal Springs Creek, along with all the salmon-friendly activities that have been taking place along its 2.3 mile length.
left: Partnership member Rowan Steele introduces the walking group to the tour at Johnson Creek Park.
Both the walking tour and the cycling tour followed the creek from it's confluence with Johnson Creek at Johnson Creek Park to its headwaters in Reed College Canyon (thought the cyclists met at Reed College).
Both the walking tour and the cycling tour followed the creek from it's confluence with Johnson Creek at Johnson Creek Park to its headwaters in Reed College Canyon (thought the cyclists met at Reed College).
right: the combined walking and cycling groups (sans bicycles) arrive at the orchard at the upper end of Reed Canyon.
Thanks to volunteers from Portland's Bureau of Environmental Services, Eastmoreland Golf Course, Reed College, The Audubon Society of Portland, Sellwood-Moreland Improvement League, Portland Parks and Recreation, Friends of Crystal Springs Creek, TriMet, residents of the watershed and other partners, the Crystal Springs Partnership was able to bring walkers and riders up to speed on many of the recent and upcoming activities along the creek.
Thanks to volunteers from Portland's Bureau of Environmental Services, Eastmoreland Golf Course, Reed College, The Audubon Society of Portland, Sellwood-Moreland Improvement League, Portland Parks and Recreation, Friends of Crystal Springs Creek, TriMet, residents of the watershed and other partners, the Crystal Springs Partnership was able to bring walkers and riders up to speed on many of the recent and upcoming activities along the creek.
left: Zac Perry, Reed Canyon restoration manager and helpers making cider on his cider press.
Highlights include the 2010 culvert replacement at SE 28th Avenue crossing, the ongoing restoration between SE Tenino and SE Tacoma, the "duck roundup' and upcoming creek realignment at Westmoreland Park, and other projects.
Highlights include the 2010 culvert replacement at SE 28th Avenue crossing, the ongoing restoration between SE Tenino and SE Tacoma, the "duck roundup' and upcoming creek realignment at Westmoreland Park, and other projects.
right: Maggie Skenderian of Portland's Bureau of Environmental Services, and Karl Lee, formerly of the United States Geological Survey (both members of the Partnership) discuss what they like best about gravel streambeds.
The tour culminated in a walk through Reed Canyon, a view of the important salmon rearing habitat in Reed Lake, and an opportunity for neighbors to connect and refresh themselves with baked goods and fresh apple cider at the Reed Orchard.
The tour culminated in a walk through Reed Canyon, a view of the important salmon rearing habitat in Reed Lake, and an opportunity for neighbors to connect and refresh themselves with baked goods and fresh apple cider at the Reed Orchard.
left: Logan and Marion having a great time making stamped images of plants and animals resident in the watershed.
In addition to orienting participants to activities along their creek, the tour was designed to introduce Portlanders to the brand new Crystal Springs Creek Walking Tour map, which will enable you take a self-guided tour of the creek any time you like. See the description of the map here. The map will soon be available at several local businesses and civic institutions. Keep an eye on our home page for information about where you can pick up the map, join in a creek-related activity, or get involved with the Partnership!
In addition to orienting participants to activities along their creek, the tour was designed to introduce Portlanders to the brand new Crystal Springs Creek Walking Tour map, which will enable you take a self-guided tour of the creek any time you like. See the description of the map here. The map will soon be available at several local businesses and civic institutions. Keep an eye on our home page for information about where you can pick up the map, join in a creek-related activity, or get involved with the Partnership!
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