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Oswego Lake Watershed Council Tree Health Workshops and Watershed Restoration Tours

Published March 30, 2026

OLWC Ash & Oak Tree Health Workshop Series

Join the Oswego Lake Watershed Council for a free Ash and Oak Workshop Series focused on protecting our urban forest and preparing for invasive tree pests. Funded by the City of Lake Oswego Municipal Grant Program, these workshops support implementation of the City’s Urban and Community Forestry Plan and help strengthen community resilience to climate impacts.

Participants will learn how to identify signs and symptoms of invasive beetles such as the emerald ash borer and Mediterranean oak borer, which can cause severe damage to trees. The workshop will also introduce opportunities to participate as community scientists helping collect local tree inventory data. The session will include presentations from experts, including ISA Certified Arborist Brian French.

Location: Friends of Tryon Creek Education Pavilion, 11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Friends of Tryon Creek Education Pavilion

Oak Tree Workshop
Location: Mountain Park HOA, 2 Mt. Jefferson Terrace, Lake Oswego
Tuesday, April 21 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Brian French

Registration is required. Participants may register for one or both workshops. Additional event details will be shared with registrants in advance. Learn more and register here


OLWC Watershed Restoration Tours

Join the Oswego Lake Watershed Council for a series of Watershed Restoration Tours exploring how local restoration projects are strengthening watershed health and community climate resilience. Each guided tour highlights restoration of headwater systems, how watersheds function, and the role people play in supporting healthy natural areas.

Participants will explore local green spaces, learn about restoration efforts in the watershed, and discover how these projects help build resilience to climate impacts.

Westlake HOA Area
• Saturday, April 11 | 1:00–2:00 PM
• Saturday, May 9 | 1:00–2:00 PM
• Saturday, June 13 | 1:00–2:00 PM

Mountain Park HOA Area
• Saturday, April 25 | 10:00–11:00 AM
• Saturday, May 23 | 1:00–2:00 PM
• Saturday, June 27 | 1:00–2:00 PM

Each tour takes place at a different location within the Westlake or Mountain Park neighborhoods. The specific meeting address will be provided after registration.

What to know:
Dress for the weather—waterproof boots and layers are recommended, as some areas may be wet or muddy. Youth ages 16–18 may attend independently with a signed waiver. Youth under 16 must attend with an adult. Registration and waiver are required.

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Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) Project Coordinator

Primary Role:

  • Handles NEP grant applications, grant approvals, reviews receipts for reimbursement and is the single point of contact between the entire Palisades Neighborhood Association (PNA) and the City.
  • To be successfull in this role you should be organized, communicative.
  • Time commitment: From 8-12 hrs. throughout the year

Process:

  • Accepting NEP proposals: Anyone living in the Palisades Neighborhood Association can submit proposal(s) to the NEP Coordinator along with estimated costs throughout the year. They should follow the application guidelines and answer the questions related to their proposal.
  • PNA Board will Vote on Which Items To Include in our NEP Proposal: During the month of March PNA board meeting the NEP Coordinator asks the board to vote on the proposed item(s). NEP Coordinator encourages person(s) proposing the item(s) to attend the meeting to answer questions that might come up. The PNA board then votes on which items should be included in the NEP grant proposal.
  • Developing and Submitting the NEP Grant Proposalt: During the NEP grant proposal period (usually the month of May) the NEP Project Coordinator:
    • Fills out the NEP grant proposal application based on items approved by the PNA Board;
    • Gets sign offs from the PNA Chair
    • Submits the proposal form to the city in early May for the initial review process
    • Provides additional information requested by the city
    • Revises and submits the final application to the City by the deadline (typically May 31).

What Happens Next:

  • Iris McCaleb from the City forwards the NEP grant proposals to the grant review committee and then to the City Council who review it and awards certain grants.The NEP Coordinator will receive a letter of award from the City and will share it with the PNA Leadership Team.
  • As items are purchased from the approved grant list, the project close-out form is filled out by the person requesting reimbursement. They will attach digital copies of receipts and photos and then submit all to both the NEP Project Coordinator and the PNA Chair. The NEP Project Coordinator submits the reimbursement request to Iris at the City for reimbursement.
  • Reimbursement checks are then sent directly to the person who purchased the item(s).