Leisure

Gresham Farmers' Market brings fresh produce, crafts and more: Sat Jun 15, 2013 8:30AM-2PM

06/15/2013 - 8:30am
06/15/2013 - 2:00pm
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Gresham Farmers' Market brings fresh produce, crafts and more: Saturdays, May-October 8:30AM-2PM. Info Here!

Every Saturday
Now thru October!

When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM
Where: NW Miller & Third St
Historic Downtown
Gresham, OR
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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. 26.

Free! Ten Toe Express Walk - Historic South Portland: Thu Jun 20, 2013 6PM-8PM

06/20/2013 - 6:00pm
06/20/2013 - 8:33pm
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2013 Ten Toe Express. 16 Neighborhood Walks in Inner SW and SE Portland. FREE! Thursdays @ 6PM ~ Saturdays @ 9AM. Join the fun. Info Here!

Historic South Portland

When: Thu Jun 20, 2013 6PM-8PM
Meet: Lair Hill Market Cafe
SW 1st Ave & Meade St
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Cost: Free

Historic South Portland
2 hours, 3 miles
Thurs, June 20 ~ 6 pm
Sat, Sept 21 ~ 9 am
Meet at Lair Hill Market Cafe, SW 1st Ave & Meade St
Walk from Lair Hill, one of Portland’s oldest neighborhoods, to the South Auditorium District and hear about the area’s rich cultural history and the changes that urban renewal brought in the 1960s. Tour leader: Arnie Panitch

Let's Go Walking!
Join us on another great Ten Toe Express walk throughout inner-city Portland sponsored by the Portland Bureau of Transportation. The Ten Toe Express program is a series of guided walks held Thursdays @ 6PM and Saturdays @ 9AM from May 9th through September 21st 2013.

Each easy and informal Ten Toe Express walk explores the area neighborhood, architecture and unique history. Walk takes about 2 hours, cover 2-4 miles and are open to all ages and skill levels. Did we mention it's free!

Gresham Farmers' Market brings fresh produce, crafts and more: Sat Jun 22, 2013 8:30AM-2PM

06/22/2013 - 8:30am
06/22/2013 - 2:00pm
Etc/GMT-8
Gresham Farmers' Market brings fresh produce, crafts and more: Saturdays, May-October 8:30AM-2PM. Info Here!

Every Saturday
Now thru October!

When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM
Where: NW Miller & Third St
Historic Downtown
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

Enjoy Summer's Best
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. 26.

Gresham Farmers' Market brings fresh produce, crafts and more: Sat Jun 29, 2013 8:30AM-2PM

06/29/2013 - 8:30am
06/29/2013 - 2:00pm
Etc/GMT-8
Gresham Farmers' Market brings fresh produce, crafts and more: Saturdays, May-October 8:30AM-2PM. Info Here!

Every Saturday
Now thru October!

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. 26.

Free! Ten Toe Express Walk - South Waterfront and Hooley Bridge Loop: Jun 29, 2013 9AM-11AM

06/29/2013 - 9:00am
06/29/2013 - 11:00am
Etc/GMT-8
2013 Ten Toe Express. 16 Neighborhood Walks in Inner SW and SE Portland. FREE! Thursdays @ 6PM ~ Saturdays @ 9AM. Join the fun. Info Here!

South Waterfront and Hooley Bridge Loop

When: Sat Jun 29, 2013 9AM-11AM
Meet: Lower Tram station
SW Gibbs St & Moody Ave
Get Map!
Cost: Free

South Waterfront and Hooley Bridge Loop
2 hours, 2.5 miles
Sat, June 29 ~ 9 am
Thurs, Aug 29 ~ 6 pm
Meet at Lower Tram station, SW Gibbs St & Moody Ave
Loop through the quickly changing South Waterfront District and see and hear about the new buildings, bridges and streets reshaping the landscape

Let's Go Walking!
Join us on another great Ten Toe Express walk throughout inner-city Portland sponsored by the Portland Bureau of Transportation. The Ten Toe Express program is a series of guided walks held Thursdays @ 6PM and Saturdays @ 9AM from May 9th through September 21st 2013.

Each easy and informal Ten Toe Express walk explores the area neighborhood, architecture and unique history. Walk takes about 2 hours, cover 2-4 miles and are open to all ages and skill levels. Did we mention it's free!

Garden Fresh Produce Returns! Local Farmer's Markets Reopen for 2013

Local Farmer's Markets reopen. Enjoy the freshest produce and products. Find farmer's markets here!

Stretch your grocery dollars at the farmer's market

Enjoy the best produce, flowers, and plants starts direct from the garden.

Healthy and fresh
Farmer’s markets are a fantastic source for fresh, seasonal, locally produced foods and artisan products. Plus, you'll find great activities and fun for the whole family. Come experience the markets. Meet the vendors. Meet local cooks. Enjoy the freshest produce and products. Make your own statement in support of local food.

Want to grow your own vegetables?
Check out Portland Nursery's 12-month "Veggie Calendar" planting guide here.

Portland's east side Farmer's Markets

(Complete details on these area markets below)

You'll find plenty of root vegetables, braising greens and lettuces, and of course plant starts for your own vegetable garden.

Bring your reusable shopping bags and plenty of small bills, though some of the markets will trade you a credit/debit card for wooden tokens that all vendors accept, which can be easier to handle than cash. We've indicated those markets that accept EBT or other food assistant coupons.

Free, Spring Birds Identification 'Crash Course' Class: Apr 11, 2013 7-9:30PM

04/11/2013 - 7:00pm
04/11/2013 - 9:30pm
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Spring Birds Identification Class. Join us for a crash course in identifying spring migrants and summer breeders: Apr 11, 2013 7-9:30PM. Info Here!

Learn About Our Local Birds

When: Thu Apr 11, 2013 7-9:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Gresham, OR
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Backyard Bird Class
You're invited to attend a free spring bird class and learn to identify year-round residents arriving in our yards and parks.

Spring brings thousands of migrating birds to our region; some stay to nest and others pass through. Get ready for great spring birding action with this crash course in identifying spring migrants and summer breeders.

Metro naturalist James Davis will show slides, play some easy bird songs and simplify what seems like a confusing variety of birds to many beginners.

Weed Watcher Workshop: Apr 16, 2013 7PM-9:30PM

04/16/2013 - 7:00pm
04/16/2013 - 9:30pm
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Himalayan blackberry along the Springwater Trail in Gresham. Help us fight off Gresham’s weedy invaders by participating as a Weed Watcher. Free class: Apr 16, 2013 7-9:30PM, Gresham City Hall, Oregon Trail Room. Info here!

Weed Watcher Workshop

When: Tue Apr 16, 2012 7PM-9:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Get Map!

Weed identification class
What’s the difference between an invasive, non-native, and noxious weed? What makes an invasive plant invasive? Learn about common and not-so common non-native plants in Gresham, and how you can help prevent them from spreading.

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.

Zimmerman Heritage Farm Tours: Apr 20, 2013 10AM-3PM

04/20/2013 - 10:00am
04/20/2013 - 3:00pm
Etc/GMT-8
Zimmerman Heritage Farm. A delightful Victorian era farmhouse built in 1874. A lasting vestige of East Multnomah County's agricultural roots. Gresham OR. Fairview-Rockwood-Wilkes Historical Society. Info here!
1874 Zimmerman House. Click to Enlarge

April Showers Bring...

When: Sat Apr, 2013 10AM-3PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham, OR
Get Map!

Come celebrate the colors and smells of Spring with us!

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.

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