Reed College Canyon
Canyon Field Notes
Learn more about life in the canyon with Zac Perry, Reed's canyon guru, as he discusses the impact of non-native plants, endangered species, and how Reed compliments the efforts of the USDA, the City of Portland and other organizations in the region to protect one of Portland's remaining historical waterways. Subscribe to these videos in iTunesU and have them automatically downloaded when a new episode is released.
Steelhead trout sighting
A pair of steelhead trout were seen in the fish ladder in March 2009.
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Reed canary grass
Find out about the impact reed canary grass has on the native species of lamprey that breeds in the canyon.
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Canyon Day
When did Canyon Day begin? How has it changed over the years? Find out by watching!
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The new pedestrian bridge
See what the new pedestrian bridge looks like, and find out about its impact on the canyon.
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Bark boring moths
Find out about the black pagoda-like traps, and how they're helping to keep the tree canoopy alive and healthy.
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Bees in the canyon
What happens when a beehive is found in the canyon? Find out more about bees and Reed's response to the discovery.
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Sawtooth dogfly
Find out how Reed is helping out the USDA study the sawtooth dogfly in its native habitat (the canyon!).
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