May 16th, 9:30 – 12:30 PM: Kellogg Creek BioBlitz

Join us for the third annual Kellogg Creek BioBlitz on May 16th, 2026 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm! Help us to document the plants, birds, insects, and other wildlife that are currently present in and around the soon-to-be restored Kellogg Creek. We will meet at 9:30 in the back parking lot of the Milwaukie Presbyterian Church. Surveys take place from 10 am – Noon, with a celebration and free lunch provided by the Council afterwards!

No previous experience necessary! Volunteers will join a group with a specific focus (like birds, plants or insects) and document observations using the iNaturalist app. Each group will be led by a local expert who can help with identification and share their vast knowledge and passion on the subject! 

Accessibility:  This event is family friendly and open to everyone! Volunteers can choose from multiple survey locations, including Kronberg Park, the Milwaukie Presbyterian Church Sanctuary and along the Trolley Trail. Accessibility for these sites is described in detail on the BioBlitz registration page. If you have specific questions about accessibility, or require accommodations to participate, let us know! You can email Peyton at peyton@ncwatersheds.org.

Registration: Ready to register? Click the link below to register or head to our registration page here to read up on the different survey group options and sign up for one that is right for you! Still have questions? Learn more about the BioBlitz and get tips on how to use iNaturalist on our BioBlitz FAQ page here.

Register Here

May 27th, 5:30 – 6:30 PM: Kellogg Community Walking Tour

Join us on Wednesday, May 27th from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., for a walking tour of the Kellogg Creek Restoration and Community Enhancement Project site! Learn more about this exciting project, its benefits for our community and urban wildlife, and the project timeline. We will meet at Milwaukie Bay Park, where we can see Kellogg Dam, to talk about its history and ecological impact. The tour will continue along the Trolley Trail, where we can get a good view of the Kellogg Impoundment, and discuss how that area will change once it has been restored. In total, participants can expect to travel less than a 1/2 mile, on paved sidewalks. Register here or email Peyton at peyton@ncwatersheds.org.

May 30th, 9:30 – 12:00 PM: Community Macroinvertebrate Survey

Help us collect data on macroinvertebrates living in Kellogg Creek on Saturday, May 30th from 9:30 – Noon at the Kellogg Creek confluence with the Willamette River! Community volunteer surveys help to support data gathered with the Kellogg Creek Student Macroinvertebrate Monitoring Program. No previous experience is necessary – we will provide in-person training at the survey!

Volunteers should be comfortable navigating on steep trails for a short period of time, safely getting in and out of the creek, and conducting surveys outside, rain or shine! Survey supplies and waders provided. Sign up here!

 Go Behind the Scenes!  Volunteer with Our Programs

If you would like to get more involved with the Watersheds Council, consider becoming a regular volunteer with one of our programs!

Watershed Ambassadors

Help us connect with communities throughout our watersheds and beyond, sharing information about watershed health, recent scientific findings, volunteer and education opportunities with the Council, and more. Watershed Ambassadors will represent the Watershed Council at a variety of fun community events throughout the spring and summer! Check out our Watersheds Ambassador page here to learn more.

Kellogg Creek Student Macroinvertebrate Monitoring Program

Work with students grades 6-12th collecting and identifying macroinvertebrates from a variety of sites along Kellogg Creek! This is a great opportunity for people with an interest in community science, and some weekday availability! Learn more about volunteering with the Kellogg Creek Student Macroinvertebrate Monitoring Program here.

Kellogg Creek BioBlitz

Volunteer behind the scenes with the Kellogg Creek BioBlitz! The BioBlitz is a large community event focused on connecting people with the natural areas surrounding the Kellogg Creek Restoration and Community Enhancement Project site and documenting the living things there as it changes! This event is held annually in May, and we are always looking for volunteers to help out with set up, lunch preparations and clean up! Find out more about the Kellogg Creek BioBlitz here, or email Peyton at peyton@ncwatersheds.org to get involved this year!

If you have a special interest and time to share, we would love your help! Email Peyton at peyton@ncwatersheds.org if you are interested in helping our organization with any of the following tasks:

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