February 2020 - Chicken Creek

Mike report that all went well at the Chicken Creek placement this past weekend! THANKS to all who got out and were able to help - the weather certainly cooperated and lots of progress was made. In concert with the Friends of Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge [TRNWR] as part of their restoration and rehabilitation of the small tributary to the Tualatin River, we were invited to assist. We also coordinated Christmas tree donations and use for this project and were able to repurpose many trees to benefit the Project.

Thanks again for the help!

February 2020 Chicken Creek rehabilitation - volunteer briefing!

REMINDER!!

Mike updated us yesterday - we could use another 6 or 10 folks! If you have some time and a pair of boots, please check with Mike!

VOLUNTEER!
WHEN: Saturday, February 22, 2020
WHERE: Tualatin River NWR - Sherwood, Oregon

WHAT TIME: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
WHAT to EXPECT: Chicken Creek Restoration
We will be assisting with revegetation work along the creek with Friends of the TRNWR. This effort is part of a huge restoration project returning Chicken Creek back to its natural route. This work will reconnect several of the wetland areas at the refuge and reduce a number of the water control structures currently used to manage water levels in the area. The planting effort will provide very important riparian habitat restoration.
Staffing is being coordinated by MIKE GENTRY. Please contact him for any particulars and schedule your arrival. Mike, Erle and Peter have been diligent in procuring this relationship and we appreciate their efforts - make them proud!
ADDED INFO: Mike may be tardy in returning your inquiries, so bear with him through early February. Bring tall rubber boots or back-up hip waders in case your regular work attire is not sufficient....TRNWR info <<HERE>>.

February at TVTU??

GENERAL MEETING!
WHEN: Wednesday, February 12, 2020
WHERE: Lucky Lab Public House; Multnomah Village

WHAT TIME: 6:00 p.m.
WHAT to EXPECT: Rick Hafele - "Nymph Fishing Rivers & Streams"

Accompanied by a slide show, Rick explains what goes on below the surface of streams and how to catch trout with nymphs. He will cover equipment, insects behavior, patterns, and tactics - everything you should know, even if you don't want to know it!
Also, this is shared meeting with PDX Women on the Fly and the the Stonefly Maidens - bring some friends!

WHAT TO BRING: a few bucks for a beverage and pizza dinner; throw in a few raffle tickets and your best behavior!

VOLUNTEER!
WHEN: Saturday, February 22, 2020
WHERE: Tualatin River NWR - Sherwood, Oregon

WHAT TIME: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
WHAT to EXPECT: Chicken Creek Restoration
We will be assisting with revegetation work along the creek with Friends of the TRNWR. This effort is part of a huge restoration project returning Chicken Creek back to its natural route. This work will reconnect several of the wetland areas at the refuge and reduce a number of the water control structures currently used to manage water levels in the area. The planting effort will provide very important riparian habiat restoration.
Staffing is being coordinated by MIKE GENTRY. Please contact him for any particulars and schedule your arrival. Mike, Erle and Peter have been diligent in procuring this relationship and we appreciate their efforts - make them proud!
ADDED INFO: Mike may be tardy in returning your inquiries, so bear with him through early February. Bring tall rubber boots or back-up hip waders in case your regular work attire is not sufficient....TRNWR info <<HERE>>.