When: Sat May 17, 2014 8AM-2PM Where: Gresham Farmers Market
NW Miller & Third St
Historic Downtown
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Learn About Building Inspections
Join our City building inspectors at the Gresham Farmers’ Market to view our model home and discuss how building codes and permits safeguard public safety.
The small scale home offers residents a chance to peek inside the walls and under the floorboards of a typical home to see hidden piping, electrical and other systems. Market visitors will also be able to learn more about when and why building codes and inspections are required for safety.
When: Sat May 17, 2014 10AM-12PM Meet: Main City Park
219 S Main Ave
Springwater Trail Entrance
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Join the Fun
Join friends and neighbors for a slow-paced, family-friendly bicycle ride along the Springwater Corridor and Gresham-Fairview Trails. This bike ride will be about 10 miles long and will take approximately two hours. The ride begins in Main City Park at the entrance to the Springwater Trail.
When: Sat May 17, 2014 9AM-1PM Where: Troutdale Community Conference Bldg
223 S Buxton Rd
Troutdale OR Get Map!
You're invited
Attend a free Naturescaping Basics workshop. Learn about the practice of designing (or redesigning) your landscape so that it reduces water use and decreases stormwater runoff while saving you time, money and energy.
This introductory workshop introduces the core concepts of naturescaping, and also explores
pollution prevention through the reduction/elimination of chemical use how native plants naturally resist pests & tolerate drought conditions while attracting native
birds, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators to your garden
basic site planning principals, and many other great natural gardening & design tips
When: Sat May 17, 2014 Noon-4PM Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham, OR Get Map!
A delightful 1874 Victorian farmhouse
Take a step back into history at the Zimmerman House, a Victorian era farmhouse, built in 1874 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This beautiful farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical Columbia River dairy farm life in the late 1800s. The Zimmerman Heritage Farm is a unique cultural education and recreational resource that is being created for the benefit of the public on a 5.98-acre historic site in Gresham, Oregon.
When: Sat May 17, 2014 10AM-11:30AM Where: Rockwood Library
17917 SE Stark St.
Gresham OR Get Map!
Weed identification class
nvasive weeds damage property and crowd out the native plants that animals rely on for food and shelter. Please join us for a free workshop focusing on Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) of Gresham's most invasive weeds. Learn to identify and report new invaders before they become a problem.
Free workshop. No RSVP required
Help us fight off Gresham’s weedy invaders by participating as a Weed Watcher in our Early Detection, Rapid Response Program. By familiarizing yourself with problem weeds in our area, you can help us stop these plants in their tracks.
When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM Where: NW Miller & Third St
Historic Downtown
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Fresh & Local
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market.
Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday now through Oct. 25.
When: Sun May 18, 2014 10AM-12PM Meet: Main City Park
219 S Main Ave
Springwater Trail Entrance
Gresham, OR Get map!
Adult Fun!
Join experienced riders on a 30-mile bike ride in and around the Gresham, Troutdale and Sandy River area. The group will take a break along the route, where food and beverages will be available for purchase. The ride begins and ends in Main City Park, at the junction with the Springwater Trail.
Over 90 vendors • Local Farm Fresh Produce, Fruits & Berries • Crafts • Fine Art • Artisan Foods • Unique Services • Music • Fun
Located in the NE corner of the Gresham Kmart parking lot at Eastman Parkway and NW Burnside Road with plenty of convenient parking. Open every Saturday now through Oct. 25. Accepting SNAP and WIC.
When: Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:30AM-5PM Where: Strawberry Island
Meet at: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pwy
Gresham, OR Get Map!
This four-mile hike begins at North Bonneville City Hall. We will start on the paved Big Foot trail, looking for carved Sasquatches. After going through a tunnel, the path leads to natural trails on Strawberry Island, where we will climb 200 feet for views of the Columbia River Gorge. Then we will traverse many of the trails that Lewis and Clark once used, before following the Southwest Loop Birding Trail into the woods. At the tip of the island, Hamilton Creek spills into the Columbia River. Here we will get a view of Beacon Rock and the Pierce Wildlife Refuge to the north. From the viewpoint, we will head back through wetlands and onto the Gorge beachfront where we will stop for lunch. Following lunch we will follow perimeter trails before heading up grassy hillsides back to our cars. Wear layered clothing, as the gorge can be windy, and bring sunscreen. Hiking boots and poles are recommended, but not required. Beware of poison oak. Pack a lunch, water and snacks and bring a pad to sit on for lunch along the river. On the way back, we will stop in Cascade Locks for ice cream
Round-trip travel: 70 miles
•Suggested donation per rider: $7.50 (includes two-way toll for crossing the Bridge of the Gods)
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!
