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Nadaka Nature Park, Garden Project
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In 2009 Wilkes East Neighborhood Association and Friends of Nadaka successfully obtained a Metro Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grant, a grant from the East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District and a donation from the Nelson Family Trust to purchase the 2.0 arce "Nelson Property" for use as a neighborhood park. This additional land, with its tall trees and open grassy area is now part of Nadaka Nature Park.
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The Petition We the undersigned support the completion of the Nelson Property Neighborhood Park Master Plan at the earliest possible date, including the following improvements:
We the Undersigned support these neighborhood park improvements on the Nelson Property in order to improve access to nature and enhance safety, livability, and overall quality of life in the City of Gresham. Read more about the Nadaka Nature Park and Garden Project. |
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Sign the Petition Here! If you support the Nadaka Nature Park and Garden Project please fill out the form on the bottom of this Audubon Society of Portland web page and we will add your name to the petition. Thank You! |
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More Info
For more information about the Nadaka Nature Park & Garden Project contact Lee Dayfield Friends of Nadaka by email at leedayfield@wilkeseastna.org, or Jim Labbe Audubon Society of Portland by email at jlabbe@urbanfauna.org.
| Wilkes East Neighborhood has received a Metro Nature in Neighborhood grant for improvements in Nadaka Nature Park which requires matching volunteer hours so your support is needed and greatly appreciated. See you at the park! |
About the Nelson Property
The Nelson Property is a 2.0-acre parcel located adjacent to and south of the City-owned Nadaka Nature Park, fronting NE Glisan Street at NE 176th.
In 2009 Wilkes East Neighborhood Association and Friends of Nadaka successfully obtained a Metro Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grant, a grant from the East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District and a donation from the Nelson Family Trust to purchase the 2.0 arce site for use as a neighborhood park. The Trust For Public Lands negotiated the purchase.
The Master Plan includes approximately 1/3 of the property to be community gardens and orchard. There will also be picnic tables, a nature-based play area, and public restrooms. A walking loop will connect the Nelson Neighborhood Park with Nadaka Nature Park. You can view the master plan drawing here. The Nelson Property Summary Report and Community Forum Summary Reports (located here, and here) are available on the City's website.
About Nadaka
Nadaka Nature Park is a designated 10-acre open space "natural area" acquired by the City of Gresham from the Camp Fire organization in 1995 that includes a walking trail loop, tall trees, native plants, and a beautiful grassy meadow. Formerly the Camp Fire Girl organization's Nature Day Camp (Na-Da-Ka). Nadaka is located in the Wilkes East Neighborhood just north of 176th & NE Glisan St. There two public entrances to the nature park. The south entrance is at 176th & NE Glisan (park in St Aidans Church east lot) and the north entrance at 176h & NE Pacific Ave (park curbside). Get Map!
Related Content
- City Council approves Nelson Property Neighborhood Park Master Plan Jun 2010
- Nadaka Nature Park Expansion Nov 2009
Supporters
Nadaka Nature Park is supported in part through the generous efforts of these organizations. (Hover supporter's logo for additional information)
