Nadaka Nature Park

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
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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.

Nadaka Nature Park

Tours and "Meet & Greet". Join the Celebration of the Nadaka Nature Park Expansion Monday January 11th 4PM-6PM

When: Monday, Jan 11, 2010 4PM-6PM
Where: St Aidan’s Episcopal Church
NE 174th & NE Glisan
Gresham, Or
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Join the Celebration!

Tour of Nadaka & Nelson Property (Weather Permitting) from 4:00-4:30PM.

Meet the individuals, organizations, City & Metro officials, partners, etc. who made this acquisition possible.

Sponsored by the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association & Friends of Nadaka. Refreshments provided.

Master plan for Nadaka park NE Halsey St changes (162nd-181st) Park Safety Q&A

Join Your Neighbors... Get involved. Make a difference!

When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 7:00PM
Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
17405 NE Glisan St
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Save the date!

Be sure to save Thursday, Nov 19th at 7:00 PM for this meeting at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 17405 NE Glisan St, Portland, Oregon. Get map!

Who should attend?

This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood!

Growing Healthy Communities... Friends of Trees planting events at Nadaka & Columbia View parks Saturday Jan 9, 2010

Growing Communities

Friends of Trees has been planting trees in communities for 20 years, helping to reduce air pollution and stormwater runoff, as well as beautifying our neighborhoods.

New Trees for Neighborhoods!

This winter, Friends of Trees is coming to Gresham and conducting a tree planting in the Wilkes East and Kelly Creek neighborhoods. Get neighborhoods map!

In the Wilkes East Neighborhood 4 new trees will be planted in Nadaka Nature Park, and additional trees will be planted at the south end of Columbia View Park. The trees for Nadaka Nature Park will be purchased thru a Metro Nature in Neighborhood grant obtained by Wilkes East Neighborhood Association and Friends of Nadaka. Volunteers will be needed at both Nadaka and Columbia View for these plantings.

Nadaka Nature Park

Get your Green on. Join your neighbors! Help restore our urban habitat. A special cleanup event with Columbia Slough Watershed Council Sat Nov 14th 9AM

When: Saturday Nov 14, 2009 9AM - 2PM
A special event with Columbia Slough Watershed Council
Where: Nadaka Nature Park
NE 175th Ave and NE Pacific St
Gresham, OR
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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. We will also be planting 12 new small trees, 65 shrubs and 150 herbs.

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!

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Share your ideas with us on the future of Nadaka Nature Park Thur Sep 24, 2009 7PM St Aidan's Episcopal Church

You're Invited

Friends of Nadaka and Wilkes East Neighborhood invite you to attend a lively discussion on the future of Nadaka Nature Park.

When: Thursday Sep 24, 2009 7:00PM
Where: St Aidan's Episcopal Church
17405 NE Glisan St
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Share you ideas

Share your ideas and comments for this beautiful natural place. This is an opportunity for you to participate in improving our neighborhood and to make a difference in the quality-of-life in Wilkes East and the City of Gresham.

Let's get dirty and have fun too! Help restore our urban habitat. Invasives removal at Nadaka Nature Park

When: Sunday Aug 02, 2009 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Where: Nadaka Nature Park
NE 175th Ave and NE Pacific St
Gresham, OR
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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.

Come on by, and give us a hand! Spend all day, or whatever time you can. Dressed for weather. Bring your gloves, waterbottle, clippers, and yard tools.

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

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!

Owens Corning plant update NE Halsey, 181st improvements Increased air traffic noise Election of Board more...

Join Your Neighbors... Get involved. Make a difference!

When: Monday, August 24, 2009 7:00PM
Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
17405 NE Glisan St
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Save the date!

Be sure to save Monday, August 24th at 7:00 PM for WENA’s Annual Meeting. This years meeting will be held at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 17405 NE Glisan St, Portland, Oregon. Get map!

Highlights include: election of officers, Nadaka Nature Park improvements, and special guest speakers: John McClellan of Owens Corning discussing the new Gresham Foam Insulation Facility opening July 2009; Jonathan David, Gresham Transportation Dept talking about the NE Halsey St, & 181st Ave improvements, and; Jerry Gerspach, Noise Abatement Specialist, Port of Portland discussing the PDX airport runway construction and the increased noise over the Wilkes East neighborhood.

Who should attend?

This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood!

Help us celebrate Parks and Recreation Month! Join us for Gresham's Big Service Day at Nadaka Nature Park

Construction Alert NE 181st Ave.

Expect delays July 10-12 . See details below.

Needed: 50 Volunteers

When: Saturday, Jul 11, 2009 9AM- 1PM
Where: Nadaka Nature Park
NE 175th Ave and NE Pacific St
Gresham, OR
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Join Us!

Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month and the spirit of volunteerism during Gresham's Big Service Day. Gresham Parks is hosting volunteer projects throughout the city to celebrate and improve Gresham’s parks, trails, community gardens, and natural areas.

Volunteer opportunities include:

• removing invasive plants
• picking up litter
• laying down mulch
• Light refreshments will be provided. Reservations are requested, but not needed.

Construction Alert NE 181st Ave

Expect paving delays July 10-12 on NE 181st between I-84 and NE Glisan St. Northbound: Take NE 172nd Ave north from E Burnside St to NE Pacific St. Southbound: Turn right at NE San Rafael St, follow west to NE 170th, south to NE Halsey. Doubleback to NE 172nd Ave follow south to NE Pacific St.

Nadaka Nature Park improvements continue Learn about non-native invasives

When: Sunday Apr 5, 2009 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Where: Nadaka Park
NE 176th Ave and NE Pacific St
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Gresham, OR

Event Info

On Sunday, April 5th from 9AM to 3PM Friends of Nadaka will be holding another cleanup at Nadaka Nature Park. Come on by, and give us a hand! Spend all day, or whatever time you can. Dress warmly. Bring your gloves, clippers, and yard tools.

About Nadaka Park

Nadaka Park is a lovely 10-acre parcel of "natural area" that includes a walking trail loop, tall trees, native plants, and a beautiful grassy meadow. Nadaka is located in the Wilkes East Neighborhood just north of NE Glisan St. The only public entrance to the park is on NE Pacific St at NE 176th Ave. Directions: from either NE 172nd Ave, or NE 181st Ave, take NE Pacific St to NE 176th Ave. Parking is curbside. Enter through the main gate.