Join us for one or more of these exciting Spring projects!
Say goodbye to Winter and "Hello!" to Spring by attending these great outdoor Volunteer opportunities!
Each project lists dates, times, and contact information. Thanks for all you do to help create a more sustainable world. See ya there!
When: Wednesday March 12th, 2008 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Where: Yamhill Community Garden
19309 SE Yamhill St.
Join us to celebrate the beginning of the spring growing season at our community gardens. Drop by anytime to learn about community gardens in Gresham, how to obtain a raised bed for the year to grow your own fruits, vegetables, and flowers. We will also have kid's activities and refreshments! (English/Spanish information will be provided.)
When: Wednesday April 30th, 2008 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Where: Yamhill Community Garden
19309 SE Yamhill St.
Not sure how to start your garden? Come to our workshop for garden beginners, which will cover basic planting techniques, what to plant, what tools to use, and yearly maintenance of your garden. (English/Spanish presentation.)
When: Wednesday May 28th, 2008 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Where: Yamhill Community Garden
19309 SE Yamhill St.
What is the importance of compost and how do you make it? This informational workshop will cover the benefits of composting for your home or community garden and how do to it. (English/Spanish presentation.) Volunteers are needed to help set up, children's activities, and take down.
Refreshments and snacks will be provided!
We hope you are keeping warm and trying to remember to appreciate winter's more subtle, special beauty in between the periods of rain. One way to stay warm, of course, is to keep active, and Gresham Parks has lots of activities coming up to get you out of the house and to keep the winter blahs at bay!
Join us for one or more of these exciting Spring projects! Each project lists the dates, times, and contact information. See ya there!
When: Saturday March 22nd, 2008 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Where: Undetermined. Call for meeting location.
The planting season is coming to an end, so come help establish a few more trees along Butler Creek. These trees will help encourage native species growth and in return, improve the creek's water quality, increase biodiversity and enhance local habitat.
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"Let's Garden!" At the Zimmerman House, Sat Apr 12, 2008 |
When: Saturday April 12th, 2008 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham, OR
Take a step back into history by volunteering at the Zimmermann House. This 1874 farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical Columbia River dairy farm life in the late 1800s. Volunteers are needed to weed and prune in the garden, which will contribute to the historical site overall beauty.
When: Saturday May 3rd, 2008 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Where: Undetermined. Call for meeting location.
Gresham Parks needs your help to build a new addition of trail to Kelly Creek Trail. This new trail will allow more residents of Kelly Creek Neighborhood to access and enjoy the beauty that Gresham Parks and Trails have to offer!
When: Saturday May 10th 2008 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd.
Take a step back into history by volunteering at the Zimmermann House. This 1874 farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical Columbia River dairy farm life in the late 1800s. Volunteers are needed to weed and prune in the garden, which will contribute to the historical site overall beauty.
When: Saturday May 17th, 2008 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Where: Butler Creek Greenway
SW Binford Ave and SW Binford Lake Pkwy
(Meet at trailhead)
Hold it weeds! It's time to go! Volunteer to help restore Butler Creek's native landscape by volunteering at this upcoming restoration event. Volunteers will be removing ivy, holly, and blackberry from a section of the Butler Creek Trail to help ensure the preservation of future native species in Butler Creek Greenway.
Thank You!
Wilkes East Neighborhood would like express our gratitude to the following for their generous contributions & continued support:
• Jazzy Bagels, Main St & Powell
• Parkrose Hardware, 106th & Sandy
• Growers Outlet, 162nd & Glisan
• SOLV, Bringing Oregon together
• Albertsons, 181st & Glisan
• And, all the many volunteers!
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