Announcement

Tell Us What Works, and What Could Be Even Better When: Mon Apr 21, 2014 7PM-9PM Where: Rosewood Initiative 161126 SE Stark St Gresham OR Get Map!

Refreshments will be served

You're Invited!
Camassia Community Planning, a grad student group from Portland State University has partnered with the Rockwood Neighborhood Association to host an open discussion for Rockwood Area Neighbors from Wilkes East, Centennial, North Gresham, or Rockwood. We want to hear about what works in your neighborhood, and what could be even better!

Camassia Community Planning, with the support of Planning and Urban Design department of the City of Gresham, will develop Opportunity Maps, using an innovative method for analyzing and displaying the neighborhood conditions that affect community health and well-being. In order to ensure that the maps reflect the lived experiences of the residents of Gresham, Camassia would like to come to you to start a conversation about the opportunities you see in your area. Take the 5-min Survey!

Temporary Closure When: Wed-Thu Apr 23-24, 2014 Where: Nadaka Nature Park 17500 NE Pacific Dr Gresham, OR Get Map!

Diseased Tree Removal
The City of Gresham will be removing 5 to 6 large Douglas Firs with laminated root rot on these two days so the park will be closed to the public. The downed trees will be used in the nature based play area planned for the two acres on the South.

Nadaka Nature Park, Gresham OR

Earth Day, Every Day When: Sat, Apr 26, 2014 10AM-1PM 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 SOLVE® and Friends of Nadaka to help improve the park this Earth Day by working in the forest removing invasives and mulching trails. We will also be removing weeds from the future 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.

Neighborhood Board Meeting When: Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:30PM Where: Simmons' Foster Care 17104 NE Oregon St Portland, OR Get Map!

Board meetings are scheduled for the 4th Monday each month 6:30PM

For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org

Upcoming Meetings

• May 26, 2014
• Jun 23, 2014
• Jul 28, 2014

Share Your Ideas When: Wed Mar 12, 2014 6:30-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Room 2A 1333 NE Eastman Pkwy Greaham OR Get Map!

Join us to discuss and share your ideas about proposals to update and improve the rules for trees in Gresham.

A few of the proposed changes include:

• A reorganized Tree Code, making it easier to find standards and how they relate to development and post-development situations.
• Options for tree replacement and mitigation.
• An updated tree list for required street, parking lot and buffer trees.

For more information about the Tree Code Project click here!

Help Reduce Water Use When: Sat Mar 15, 2014 9:30AM-1:30PM Where: Greater Gresham Baptist Church 3848 NE Division St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Learn to Naturescape!
Naturescaping is 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

Even if you decide to enlist the help of a contractor, you’ll have the framework to make decisions and effectively communicate the vision you have for your yard. Class will visit a nearby naturescaped project to see design principles in action. You’ll receive a comprehensive workbook and even a free native plant to help you get started.

1874 Zimmerman House. Click to Enlarge

Hello Spring! When: Sat Mar 15, 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.

Rockwood NA Meeting When: Mon Mar 17, 2014 7PM-9PM Where: Human Solutions Rockwood Building 124 NE 182st Ave Gresham OR Get Map!

Agenda

• 7:00 p.m. Call to order-Introduction of officers
• 7:05 p.m. Approve minutes of November 18, 2013
• 7:10 p.m. Kelle Landavazo-Community Engagement Coordinator-Emergency Preparedness
• 7:40 p.m. Aaron Abrams-Manager Office of Neighborhood & Community Engagement (ONCE)
• 7:55 p.m. Mark Young-Chief Operating Officer -Friends of the Children
• 8:10 p.m. Erin Hubert-Chief Executive Officer-Boys and Girls Club
• 8:35 p.m. Regina Blake-East County Windwalkers Volkswalking Club
• 8:45 p.m. Citizen Comments-limit 3 minutes each
• 8:55 p.m. Good of the Order
• 9:00 p.m. Adjourn

Let's Go Walking! When: Wed Mar 19, 2014 8:30AM-5PM Where: Springwater Trail Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This hike is just under 4.5 miles. We will travel newly paved portion of the Springwater Trail that goes from the city of Boring to Palmblad Road, and then up the hill to the leaders' house, where we will have a car shuttle back to the trailhead for the drivers. The trail winds through small farms. Hiking boots are recommended. In addition, bring rain gear and warm clothing. We will stop at Biscuits Cafe in Gresham for lunch.

• Round-trip travel: 8 miles
• Suggested donation per rider: $1
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Elevation gain: 100 feet

Dress appropriately for the weather and bring water and a snack to eat along the way.

Nadaka Nature Park, Gresham OR

Enjoy The Morning Outdoors! When: Sat, Mar 22, 2014 10AM-1PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park 176th & NE Glisan St Gresham OR Get Map!

Event info
Come out and meet your neighbors and make new friends while working in the forest removing invasives and mulching trails. We will also be removing weeds from the future community garden. Any and all volunteers welcome. Signup begins at 9:30AM. Refreshments will be provided for volunteers. Be prepared to get a little dirty and to have fun by supporting and volunteering with Friends of Nadaka and Wilkes East Neighborhood Association.

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.