Holiday Happenings are Nigh!
It’s December, which means holiday stuff is already in full swing! AJC has a couple of upcoming events, to which you are ever so cordially invited: Yuletide Potluck (Dec. 14) Instead of a regular monthly …
Community Events
Autumn Cleanup of Our Welcome Sign Terrace
After all the summertime growth of various greenery, the “Welcome to Ardenwald” sign terrace on SE Johnson Creek Boulevard is looking a little shaggy. It’s time for the autumn terrace cleanup! We’ll likely be picking …
Open Throughout October: The Davis Graveyard
Halloween chills are coming early this year at the beloved Davis Graveyard! Get ready for a hauntingly good time as we unveil a brand new season filled with frightful delights. Unleash the Frights The Davis …
Habitat Restoration Resuming in & around AJC!
The return of autumn means more rain, shorter days, incessant talk about pumpkin spice and how stores are putting up holiday decorations way too early…and wildlife habitat restoration work parties! Summertime makes our parks and …
4 Thursdays in August: Concerts in the Park!
The August concerts begin on Thursday, August 1. This first concert coincides with our National Night Out celebration, starting 6:00pm at Ardenwald Park (click for map). Public safety representatives from both Portland and Milwaukie will …
Last Three Fridays in July: Porchfest, y’all!
On the last three Fridays in July (the 12th, 19th, and 26th), free concerts are happening throughout Milwaukie — mostly from people’s front yards, because that’s Porchfest! Those here in Ardenwald-Johnson Creek are listed on …
Free Summer School Meals Begin Today at Ardenwald Elementary (and other locations)
Today marks the beginning of Ardenwald Elementary (click for map) offering free summer school meals (both breakfast and lunch) to all children ages 1 to 18. These meals are available on the following schedule: June …
Minthorn Clean-up and Celebration – Saturday, June 8
Come to Minthorn Springs for our final work party before the summer break! Celebrating 5 years of work with the Milwaukie Parks Foundation, we will host a lunch following the work party. During the work …
Habitat Enhancement at Tideman Johnson Park – Saturday, June 1 (CANCELLED)
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS. Come to the final habitat enhancement work party before the summer break! Join your neighbors, the Friends of Tideman Johnson Park, and the Johnson Creek Watershed Council …
Habitat Enhancement at Tideman Johnson Park – Saturday, May 4
Come and help steward Ardenwald’s stretch of Johnson Creek! Tideman Johnson Park is home to salmon, beavers, all manner of birds, and much more, and this monthly work party is to ensure they have the …