Parks & Recreation

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Get Your Green On! Volunteers Needed, Nadaka Nature Park clean-up: Jun 19, 2010 9AM-1PM

06/19/2010 - 9:00am
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Get Your Green On! Nadaka Nature Park clean-up: Jun 19, 2010 9AM-1PM. Info here!
Nadaka Nature Park
Gresham, OR

Come-on out!

Join your neighbors and get a little dirty with us as we remove invasives from Nadaka Nature Park

Wilkes East Neighborhood has received a Metro Nature in Neighborhood grant for improvements in Nadaka Nature Park which requires matching volunteer hours so your support is needed and greatly appreciated. See you at the park!
Click here for a list of Metro Nature in Neighborhoods capital grants projects.

When: Saturday Jun 19, 2010 9AM-1PM
Sunday C.I.T.O. (Cache In, Trash Out) Geocache clean-up
Where: Nadaka Nature Park
NE 175th Av & NE Pacific St
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

Clean-up Info

Be prepared to get a little dirty and to have fun by supporting and volunteering with Friends of Nadaka and Wilkes East Neighborhood Association in their efforts to restore this natural area by removing invasive underbrush and ivy.

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.

Coffee, juice, water & refreshments provided by Wilkes East Neighborhood.

No pre-registration required. Volunteers younger than 18 will need a signed waiver (available at the event).

See website calendar for more Nadaka Nature Park events and activities!

Zimmerman Heritage Farm Tours: May 15, 2010 10AM-3PM

05/15/2010 - 10:00am
05/15/2010 - 3:00pm
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Zimmerman Heritage Farm. A delightful Victorian era farmhouse built in 1874. Gresham OR. Fairview-Rockwood-Wilkes Historical Society.  Click here!
1874 Zimmerman House,
Gresham Oregon. Click to enlarge

Welcome Spring!
Zimmerman House Tours
Sat May 15th 10AM -3PM

A lasting vestige of
East Multnomah County's agricultural roots

When: Saturday May 15, 2010 10AM-3PM
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.

SOLV IT Earth Day 2010 Nadaka Nature Park cleanup: Apr 17 9AM-1PM

04/17/2010 - 9:00am
04/17/2010 - 1:00pm
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SOLV IT Earth Day 2010 Nadaka Nature Park cleanup: Apr 17, 2010

Get a little dirty
have some fun!

Celebrate Earth Day 2010 at Nadaka Park

Working together for this treasure called Oregon

Wilkes East Neighborhood has received a Metro Nature in Neighborhood grant for improvements in Nadaka Nature Park which requires matching volunteer hours so your support is needed and greatly appreciated. See you at the park!

When: Apr 17, 2010, Sat 9AM-1PM
Where: Nadaka Nature Park
NE 175th Ave and NE Pacific St
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

Directions

From I-84: Take the 181st exit, travel south, turn right on NE Pacific St.
From Glisan (eastbound): Turn left on NE 172nd Av, turn right on NE Pacific St.

Earth Day at Nadaka

Join other volunteers as we clear invasive plants & beautify Nadaka Nature Park, a 10-acre natural area with a dense forest and inviting meadow.

Click here to register with SOLV for 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.

Coffee, juice, water & refreshments provided by Wilkes East Neighborhood.

For more information contact Brett Lyon, SOLV Coordinator 503-844-9571 x332, or email brett@solv.org.

Free event! "Green Grows Your Garden and Gresham" Saturday, April 17 11AM-3PM

04/17/2010 - 11:00am
04/17/2010 - 3:00pm
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Free event! 'Green Grows Your Garden and Gresham' Saturday, April 17 11AM-3PM  Info here!

Celebrate Earth Day
Free event!
Green living tips, fun crafts, and more

Saturday, April 17th 11AM-3PM

When: Saturday, April 17, 2010 11AM-3PM
Where: The Center for the Arts Plaza
between NE 2nd & 3rd on NE Hood St
Gresham OR
Get Map!

"Green Grows Your Garden and Gresham"

In the spirit of Earth Day, don’t miss “Green Grows Your Garden and Gresham,” a free, activity-filled community event from 11AM to 3PM green living tips and ideas for adults, and fun crafts and learning for children. Talk with local experts about growing your own food, gardening and composting, trees, water quality, and more.

Zimmerman Heritage Farm Tours: Apr 17, 2010 10AM-3PM

04/17/2010 - 10:00am
04/17/2010 - 3:00pm
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Zimmerman Heritage Farm. A delightful Victorian era farmhouse built in 1874. Gresham OR. Fairview-Rockwood-Wilkes Historical Society.  Click here!
1874 Zimmerman House
Gresham OR Click to enlarge

Welcome Spring!
Zimmerman House Tours
Sat Apr 17th 10AM -3PM

A lasting vestige of
East Multnomah County's agricultural roots

When: Saturday Apr 17, 2010 10AM-3PM
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.

Celebrate Earth Day 2010, Free recycling and fun activities: Apr 24, 2010 9AM-2PM

04/24/2010 - 9:00am
04/24/2010 - 2:00pm
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Celebrate Earth Day 2010 Saturday April 24th 9AM=2PM at Gresham City Hall, 1333 Eastman Pky.  Recycling event for Gresham & Wood Village residents.  Free activities for all ages!  Info here!

Earth Day Celebration
and Recycling Event!

Saturday April 24th

When: Saturday, April 24, 2010 9AM-2PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

Join us as Gresham celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day on Saturday April 24th 2010 from 9AM to 2PM.

Activities include a free recycling event and free celebration with fun for all ages! (Complete information below)

Green living booths & tips. Native plant sales. Build fun crafts. Live entertainment & food!

Open to all Gresham and Wood Village residents.

Celebrate Pluto Day at the Plaza del Sol: Feb 18, 2010 5:30PM

02/18/2010 - 5:30pm
02/18/2010 - 7:00pm
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Join in!  Help plan and promote community events at Rockwood's Plaza del Sol. Work group forming. Meeting: Feb 10, 2010 5:30PM. Info here!
Rockwood's Plaza del Sol,
187th & Stark.Click to enlarge

Join us "at Pluto" in Plaza del Sol as we officially declare Pluto a planet!

When: Thur Feb 18, 2010 5:30PM-7PM
Where: Plaza del Sol
18709 SE Stark
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

Event Info

Please join the Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee's Work Group and the City of Gresham as we officially declare Pluto a planet.

After the ceremony, head on over to Lazer Planet located at 340 NW Burnside, Gresham, OR. In honor of "Pluto Day" Lazer Planet is giving away one free game per person at their entertainment center for anyone who mentions "Pluto Day' from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on February 18, 2010.

Zimmerman Heritage Farm Tours: Feb 20, 2010 10AM-3PM

02/20/2010 - 10:00am
02/20/2010 - 3:00pm
Etc/GMT-8
Zimmerman Heritage Farm. A delightful Victorian era farmhouse built in 1874. Gresham OR. Fairview-Rockwood-Wilkes Historical Society.  Click here!
1874 Zimmerman House, Gresham
Oregon. Click to enlarge

Zimmerman Farm Tours
Sat Feb 20th 10AM -3PM

A lasting vestige of
East Multnomah County's agricultural roots

When: Saturday Feb 20, 2010 10AM-3PM
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.

Nadaka Nature Park cleanup volunteers needed: Jan 9, 2010 9AM-2PM

01/09/2010 - 9:00am
01/09/2010 - 2:00pm
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Friends of Nadaka invite you to Get A Little Dirty! Help Remove Invasives, Restore Urban Habitat.  Click here for more info!
Nadaka Nature Park

Get your Green on!

Volunteers needed for invasives removal at Nadaka Nature Park,
Jan 9th 9AM-2PM

Wilkes East Neighborhood has received a Metro Nature in Neighborhood grant for improvements in Nadaka Nature Park which requires matching volunteer hours so your support is needed and greatly appreciated. See you at the park!

When: Saturday Jan 9, 2010 9AM-2PM
Where: Nadaka Nature Park
NE 175th Ave and NE Pacific St
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

Event Info

Be prepared to get a little dirty and to have fun by supporting and volunteering with Friends of Nadaka and Wilkes East Neighborhood Association in their efforts to restore this natural area by removing invasive underbrush and ivy.

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.

Anyone wanting to donate food or drinks for the volunteers should contact Lee at 503-998-1044 or email leewilkeseastna@hotmail.com

No pre-registration required. Volunteers younger than 18 will need a signed waiver (available at the event).

See website calendar for more Nadaka Nature Park events and activities!

Mayer/Reed presents plans for the Nadaka Nature Park expansion: Jan 20, 2010 7PM

01/20/2010 - 7:00pm
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Mayer/Reed to present plans for the Nadaka Nature Park expansion: Jan 20, 2010 7PM. Info here!

Design presentation for
Nadaka Nature Park expansion to the Nelson property

When: Wednesday Jan 20, 2010 7:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Get Map!

Public Welcome

Open House at Gresham City Hall to present plans designed by Mayer/Reed for the Nadaka Nature Park expansion to the Nelson property.

Representatives from Mayer/Reed were in attendance the Fall 2009 Wilkes East Neighborhood Quarterly Meeting held November 19, 2009 at St Aidan's gathering input and citizen feedback for this project.

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