Seasonal

When: Sat, Apr 16, 2022 9AM-12PM
Where: Columbia View Park
1000 NE 169th Ave.
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Join us at Columbia View Park to plant trees in celebration of Arbor Day. Make a lasting contribution to the health of our community by planting a tree.

RSVP by April 8

• Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided.
• The City will provide tools.
• Please bring your own gloves.

For more information, contact Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov or 503-618-2392.

Learn more about Arbor Month

Gresham is a proud member of Tree City USA.

Let's Have Fun! When: Sat, May 08, 2021 8AM-12PM Where: Main City Park 219 S. Main Ave. Get Map!

Join us for the third annual Gresham Lilac Run presented by Unitus Community Credit Union.

Register for the Lilac Run by May 2.

The event's 5K run/walk, 10K and half marathon courses begin and end at Main City Park. Travel through quaint historic downtown and visit at least one of Gresham's scenic trails.

All registration fees benefit Family of Friends Mentoring in Gresham.

At this time the event is planned in-person, but will switch to a virtual run if public health guidelines still do not permit gatherings.

For more information, contact Sasha.Konell@GreshamOregon.gov.

Free Hands-On Event When: Tue, May 11, 2021 6PM-7:30PM Where: Gresham Japanese Garden Main City Park Get Map!

Join members of the Friends of the Gresham Japanese Garden for a free class in the greenhouse. Learn about native host plants for butterflies and how to create a pollinator yard.

Register for Pollinators for Your Yard

All classes and workshops follow COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines. Masks are required.

Learn more about the Gresham Japanese Garden or email info@GreshamJapaneseGarden.com.

Seeking Volunteers When: Sun, May 16, 2021 1PM-3:30PM Where: Online workshop<

Learn how to landscape for clean water and healthy habitat from the safety and comfort of home.

In this workshop, get to know the most common garden and landscape weeds, plus some notorious plant invaders in our area. We'll teach you some simple tips to try without turning to synthetic herbicides.

Learn more and register.

These free online classes are offered by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. For more information, contact the EMSWCD office at 503-222-7645.

Saving Our Streams When: Sat, May 15, 2021 9AM-1PM Where: Online workshop

Learn how to landscape for clean water and healthy habitat from the safety and comfort of home.

In this workshop, get to know the practice of designing your landscape so it reduces water use and decreases stormwater runoff . while saving you time, money and energy.

Learn more and register.

These free online classes are offered by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. For more information, contact the EMSWCD office at 503-222-7645.

Family-friendly Fun! When: Sat, May 22, 2021 2PM- Where: Rockwood's Migration Brewing Get Map!

Portland Columbia Symphony is bringing its popular family concerts to Rockwood at Migration Brewing.

Experience the arts with live music outside in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere

The tickets are free, but will be required. Come enjoy live music in person at one of three all-ages summer concerts:

• Saturday, May 22
• Saturday, June 12
• Saturday, July 10

Learn more at Portland Columbia Symphony. Contact the box office at 503-234-4077 or info@pcsymphony.org.

This program is sponsored by the City's Arts and Cultural Grants.

Beautiful & Delicious When: Sat, May 22, 2021 9AM-11:30AM Where: Online workshop Get Map!

Learn how to landscape for clean water and healthy habitat from the safety and comfort of home.

In this workshop, get the insight and tools to add edible plants into your landscape, from annual veggies and herbs to perennial berries and fruit trees. With design tips, soil and water conservation in mind.

Learn more and register.

These free online classes are offered by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. For more information, contact the EMSWCD office at 503-222-7645.

Learn, Share, Grow When: Wed, May 26, 2021 9AM-11:30 am Where: Online workshop

Learn how to landscape for clean water and healthy habitat from the safety and comfort of home.

In this workshop, meet the beetles, bugs, flies, lacewings and other invertebrates (spiders!) that work around the clock to provide free pest control, aka the good guys.

Learn more and register.

These free online classes are offered by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. For more information, contact the EMSWCD office at 503-222-7645.

Seeking Volunteers When: Thu, Jan 07, 2021 via Zoom Time: 2:00PM-3:30PM & 6:00PM-7:30PM Where: Via Zoom

Gresham residents may participate in our COVID-safe bird survey this winter to help the City collect information about local bird populations and habitat needs. The City is offering free online training to all interested volunteers. Experience is not required, and training is open to all ages. Families are encouraged to join in.

The bird survey training will include:

• How to identify birds.
• How to use a bird survey application that will allow you to upload your findings to an international bird database.

A smartphone or computer is required. All other materials will be provided.

Two trainings are available via Zoom:

• Thursday Jan. 7, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm
• Thursday Jan. 7, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm

RSVP to receive the training invitation.

For more information, contact Marissa.Eckman@GreshamOregon.gov

Learn more about the City's bird surveys.