Watershed

Get Involved, Make A Difference When: Thu Apr 07, 2016 6:30PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Room 2A 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy. Gresham, OR Get Map!

The Natural Resources and Sustainability Committee advises the Gresham City Council on policy development matters and actions related to the protection, restoration and enhancement of:

• Natural resources
• Watershed health
• Water quality
• Fish and wildlife habitat
• Urban tree canopy
• Provision of public health
• Development, improvement and expansion of city parks, trails, and green space for present and future generations

For more information about this event contact Keri Handaly at 503-618-2525 or Keri.Handaly@GreshamOregon.gov.

Let's Get Dirty! When: Sat Apr 23, 2016 9AM-12PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park 17615 SE Glisan Street Gresham, OR Get Map!

Join Friends of Nadaka for our SOLVE IT cleanup event to restore a healthy habitat at Nadaka Nature Park in honor of Earth Day. We will be removing invasive species such as English Ivy from the 10-acre, forested portion of the park.

Tools, gloves and light refreshments will be provided.

Dress to work in natural areas: long pants, warm clothes and closed-toe, sturdy shoes. Please bring a water bottle and a friend, and meet at the picnic shelter.

Register to participate.

For more information about this event contact Monica McAllister at 503-956-8558 or monica@friendsofnadaka.org.

Low-maintenance Landscape When: Sat Feb 13, 2016 9AM-1PM Where: St Aidan’s Episcopal Church 17405 NE Glisan St Portland, OR Get Map!

Learn how to create a low-maintenance landscape that conserves water, prevents pollution, and saves you time & money! Explore how native plants can make your outdoor space a vibrant, healthy place for people, pets and wildlife. You’ll dig up fresh ideas, tips & resources to bring back to your yard.

Register online at: www.emswcd.org

More Info
Call 503-222-7645 for more information.

Hosted by: City of Gresham & Friends of Nadaka

Come, Lend A Hand... Join Friends of Nadaka to restore a healthy habitat at Nadaka Nature Park. We will be removing invasive species such as English Ivy from the 10 acre forested portion of the park, watering plants, and removing litter. Tools, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided. Dress to work in natural areas: long pants, brimmed hat, and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Please bring a water bottle and a friend!

About Nadaka Nature Park
Nadaka Nature Park is a designated 12-acre natural area with a .5 mile walking loop, tall trees, native plants, grassy meadow plus a Community Garden and Nature Based Play area. Visit Nadaka Nature Park, 176th & NE Glisan St, Gresham OR

More Info
Contact Monica McAllister, Nadaka Nature Park Coordinator, 503-956-8558 or email monica@friendsofnadaka.org. Visit friendsofnadaka.org.

Tour Local Naturescapes When: Sat May 16, 2015 11AM-4PM Where: East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District 5211 N Williams Av Get Map!

Local Tour
Enjoy behind-the-scenes access to naturescaped yards and gardens that are bursting with color and creativity on this free, self-guided tour. The yard tour is a unique opportunity to meet the do-it-yourself gardeners who have created low-maintenance landscapes featuring native plants, wildlife attractors and water conservation, all without relying on synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.

Register for this event.

Nadaka /SOLV Earth Day Clean-up

Earth Day, Every Day When: Sat, Apr 18, 2015 9AM-12PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park 176th & NE Pacific St Gresham OR Get Map!

Event info
Come out and meet your neighbors and make new friends. Join SOLV® and Friends of Nadaka to help improve the park this Earth Day. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Mulching Trails, Trash Removal and possibly work in Community Garden. Be prepared to get a little dirty and to have fun by supporting and volunteering with Friends of Nadaka and Wilkes East Neighborhood Association. Refreshments will be provided for volunteers.

Click here to register yourself, your group or to learn more about this event.

Rain or Shine!
Come dressed for weather and help improve Nadaka Nature Park. Bring working gloves & a water bottle if you have them. Volunteer as long as you can. Drinks and snacks will be provided for volunteers.

10-acre Nature Preserve When: Sat Apr 25, 2015 9AM-11:30AM Where: Nadaka Nature Park 17600 NE Pacific St Gresham OR Get Map!

Get to know Nadaka Nature Park! This 10-acre forest in northwest Gresham was saved from development for many decades because it served as a day camp for the Camp Fire Organization. Today Nadaka is a city park that provides an island of native habitat and a place for the community to access and learn about nature. Learn the park’s story, restoration challenges and successes, how to identify common native plants and spot spring time invaders, and the top 10 scary weeds to watch out for.

This event is free and suitable for all ages. Read more about the City's Natural Resources program.

Help Us Remove Invasives! When: Sat Mar 07, 2015 9AM-Noon Where: Fairview Creek Headwater Park at West Powell Loop & SW 10th St Gresham OR Get Map!

Rain or Shine Event
Help support Johnson Creek Watershed Council's 17th annual Watershed-Wide Event. This large-scale community day of volunteerism brings together hundreds of volunteers at work sites that span the whole length of the Johnson Creek watershed- with events in Boring, Gresham, Southeast Portland, Milwaukie, and Sellwood. Saturday, March 7th from 9 am to 12pm.

Join us at the Fairview Creek Headwaters at the base of Grant Butte for removal of invasive Himalayan blackberry and native planting along the Gresham-Fairview Trail.

This event is suitable for all ages.

Help Restore Grant Butte Wetlands When: Sat Mar 07, 2015 9AM-11:30AM Where: Gresham-Fairview Trail (Between Powell Blvd bridge & Division) Park at West Powell Loop & SW 10th Gresham OR Get Map!

Rain or Shine Event
We hope you'll join us at the second annual Gresham Green and Clean Day of Service. This year, our efforts will focus on restoring natural habitat at project sites throughout the City.

The City is sponsoring a large cleanup and restoration effort in the Grant Butte Wetlands area along the Gresham Fairview Trail. In addition, the City is partnering with the Johnson Creek Watershed Council as part of their annual Watershed Wide event on projects at:

• Chastain Creek (Watershed Wide Event)
  1511 S.W. 10th Court in Gresham off S.W. 10th Court near Towel Ave.
• Butler Creek (Watershed Wide Event)
  Meet at the intersection of Binford Lake Parkway and S.W. Binford Ave. in Gresham
• Springwater Woods (Watershed Wide Event)
  Behind the Gresham Operations Center, 2123 S.E. Hogan Road

Register to Volunteer!

A free pizza party and celebration will follow at Wall Street Pizza from noon to 2 p.m.