Author Archives: Tony Moreno

Canyon Pipe Removal Pictures

Posted on June 9, 2005 by Tony Moreno

The canyon pipe is no more! It was officially removed from the canyon Thursday, June 9, 2005…. Continue reading →

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Heather Whipple pictures

Posted on February 8, 2005 by Tony Moreno

Here's a few recent pictures taken by Heather Whipple on February 1.Also, mark your calendars – Canyon Day is coming around the corner!… Continue reading →

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Barn Swallows in Eliot Doorway

Posted on June 30, 2004 by Tony Moreno

Some of the most common birds you'll see flying around in the canyon at this time of year are the barn swallows. For most of the daylight hours, they seem to be constantly in motion, circling above the lake and… Continue reading →

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Events on Saturday, May 8th

Posted on May 6, 2004 by Tony Moreno

Canyon fans will have plenty of ways to keep themselves busy this Saturday, as Portland kicks off the start of summer with a slew of outdoor events. First on the list is the annual Mother's Day Rhododendron Show and… Continue reading →

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Canyon Visitors

Posted on April 14, 2004 by Tony Moreno

Here's a nice note we recently received from some visitors who came by to see what's being done to the canyon: "We brought our Tuesday morning hiking group to Reed Canyon today. The thirteen hikers came from all around the… Continue reading →

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Cormorant sighting

Posted on March 19, 2004 by Tony Moreno

We have noticed an injured Cormorant, close to the amphitheater. The bird appears to have something attached to its neck. The Audubon Society has received a few calls, and has suggested watching it until it can be caught. Caution should… Continue reading →

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Johnson Creek Watershed Wide Event

Posted on February 16, 2004 by Tony Moreno

On Saturday, February 28th, the Johnson Creek Watershed Council will be holding their annual "Watershed Wide Event." Volunteers will be meeting up at sites around southeast Portland and Gresham to help improve habitat for salmon and other wildlife. Activities… Continue reading →

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Sprinkler in the Canyon

Posted on January 13, 2004 by Tony Moreno

If you skipped town for Winter Break, you missed one of Portland's rare winter storms. Snow fell, temperatures dropped below freezing, and the "City that Works" shut down for three days. Down in the canyon, the water froze over and… Continue reading →

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A Great Place to Visit, But Don't Drink the Water

Posted on December 16, 2003 by Tony Moreno

From the pages of this week's Quest: Reed Canyon–how safe is the water? This year's Bio 101 class performed tests to determine whether the canyon water would be classified as safe to drink or recreate in under EPA criteria. The… Continue reading →

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Heard a Frog? Call Us.

Posted on December 9, 2003 by Tony Moreno

I went for a walk in the canyon the other evening. Saw the great blue heron, two nutria, and a pair of buffleheads with two chicks. And I heard the frog. The frog seems to hang out somewhere upstream of… Continue reading →

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