Leisure

Gresham Historical Society. Click to view.

Let's Go Walking! When: Sat Apr 12, 2014 11AM-12:45PM Where: Meet at Gresham History Museum 410 N Main Av Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Come tour Historic Downtown Gresham, and learn about its historic buildings and homes, historic graves and trees, some historic local figures, and about the shops that used to line Main Ave. Tours weave throughout Historic Downtown Gresham, are fast paced, and will cover around a mile of mostly flat level ground.

Tours leave at 11:00AM sharp, rain or shine, and are free. Donations are always accepted and much appreciated. Parking is available in the lot behind the museum.

We'll visit some of Gresham's historically significant graves and learn a little about the lives of those within them.

The tour group will meet at the Spring Water Corridor entrance into Main City Park. From there the group will walk a short distance to the Pioneer Cemeteries.

The tour is absolutely free. Donations are always welcome and very much appreciated.

Weed Watcher Workshop When: Wed Apr 16, 2013 6-7:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Barlow Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Weed identification class
Invasive plants are a major problem for the environment and the economy. They damage property and crowd out native plants that local wildlife rely on for food and shelter. Join us for a free workshop focusing on Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) for invasive weeds. Learn to identify these invaders and where to report them 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.

Gresham Historical Society. Click to view.

Let's Go Walking! When: Sat Apr 19, 2014 11AM-12:45PM Where: Meet at Gresham History Museum 410 N Main Av Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Come tour Historic Downtown Gresham, and learn about its historic buildings and homes, historic graves and trees, some historic local figures, and about the shops that used to line Main Ave. Tours weave throughout Historic Downtown Gresham, are fast paced, and will cover around a mile of mostly flat level ground.

Tours leave at 11:00AM sharp, rain or shine, and are free. Donations are always accepted and much appreciated. Parking is available in the lot behind the museum.

1874 Zimmerman House. Click to Enlarge

Smell The Flowers When: Sat Apr 19 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.

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.

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.

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.

Early Japanese Immigration When: Sat Mar 22, 2014 11AM-Noon Where: Gresham History Museum 410 N. Main Av Gresham, OR Get Map! Cost: Free

As apart of its Kaleidoscope of Cultures exhibit, museum volunteer John Andersen will share the Japanese American experience in Oregon with visitors through the use of images and artifacts. The presentation will include following topics:

• Early Japanese immigration to Oregon
• Creating Communities – Life in Nihonmachi (Portland's Japantown)
• Internment Story – World War II, Executive Order 9066, civil rights, Evacuation Process, Portland Assembly Center, Transfer to Internment Camps, Life in Camp, U.S. Military, End of the War, Resettlement Process and Redress

This program was eveloped by the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center, with assistance from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.