Nadaka Nature Park

Come Lend A Hand, Meet the Council Candidate When: Sat, Oct 27, 2018 9Am-12PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park 17615 NE Glisan St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Volunteer!
Come lend a hand to restore a healthy habitat at Nadaka Nature Park with Friends of Nadaka’s Annual No Ivy Day Saturday, October 27th at 9 AM! We will be removing English Ivy and other invasive plants from the 10 acre forested portion of the park and replacing them with native plants!

Tools, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided. Dress to work in natural areas: long pants and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Please bring a water bottle and a friend!

Register HERE!

Candidate Meet & Greet
Meet Eddy Morales, Gresham City Council candidate from 11AM-12PM

There are two locations for parking:

• St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church parking lot next to Nadaka Nature Park located at 17405 NE Glisan Street Gresham, OR 97230.
• Nadaka Nature Park’s north entrance is at NE Pacific Street and 176th. You may park in the neighborhood and follow the path through the forest to get to the picnic structure.

More Info
We look forward to seeing you there. For more information about this event contact Monica McAllister at 503-956-8558 or monica@friendsofnadaka.org.

Nadaka Nature Park, Gresham Oregon

Bring A Friend!
Join Friends of Nadaka for the SOLV Annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup to restore a healthy habitat at Nadaka Nature Park on Saturday, September 29th- 9 AM to 12 PM!

We will be removing litter and invasive species such as English Ivy from the 10 acre forested portion of the park. There will also be an opportunity to work in the community garden and front 2-acres of the park.

Tools, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided. Dress to work in natural areas: long pants and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Please bring a water bottle and a friend!

Meet at the picnic structure on the south side/Glisan Street side of the park. Parking available in St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church parking lot and along NE Pacific Street.

Aztec Dancer

It is time for the 8th Annual Nadaka Community Festival! When: Sat Aug 18, 2018 12PM-3PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park 17615 NE Glisan St Gresham, OR 97230 Get Map!

This fun and exciting event will be at Nadaka Nature Park in Gresham on Saturday, August 18th from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM!

This is a free event for the community with:

• Aztec Dancers
• Free food (while supplies last)
• Nature & sports activities for all ages
• Portland Audubon’s live educational birds
• Community booths with information and activities
• Face painting
• Live music

Entrances & Parking: NE 175th & NE Pacific has parking in the neighborhood or NE 175th & NE Glisan with parking in St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church parking lot. Parking is also available on the south side of NE Glisan at NE 176th in the neighborhood. Crosswalk available across NE Glisan.

NO SMOKING – There is absolutely no smoking on site.

More Info
Questions prior to and/or during the event contact 503-956-8558.

2018 Summer Newsletter "Diversity, Harmony, Community - Together 'WE' can make a difference!”

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Inside This Issue:   Walgreen’s 162nd Has A New Purpose Wilkes Elementary Grand Opening 8/21 Diaz Named New Superintendent RSD Happenings at Nadaka Nature Park First Day of School Schedules Old School Furniture - Where It Went

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Newsletters are a regular publication of the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association. They are hand-delivered to over 1,500 residences and businesses in our area 3 times per year, timed to correspond with our regular meetings.

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East County Parks: A Need & Opportunity for Renewal

Join us to view this new film 10:30 am to Noon Saturday June 2 at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church in Rockwood!

Click to view trailer!

Support Our Public Parks When: Sat Jun 02, 2018 10:30AM-12:00PM Where: St Aidan's Episcopal Church 17405 NE Glisan St Portland, OR 97230 (next to Nadaka Nature Park) Get Map!

Following the 15 minute film we'll have a short discussion. Light refreshments will be served.

Can't Make June 2?
You can catch screenings at the following other times and locations:

• June 20 screening for High School Students. Email for details.
• August 18 the Nadaka Community Festival.
• August 25 Rock the Block
• Additional screenings will be posted here when scheduled.

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Springwater Parks & Community is a project of the East Metro Arts, Community & Culture

Celebrate Earth Day! Come Lend a Hand! When: Sat Apr 21, 2018 9AM-12PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park (Meet at the picnic structure) 17615 NE Glisan St Get Map!

Bring A Friend!
Join Friends of Nadaka to restore a healthy habitat at Nadaka Nature Park.

REGISTER HERE!

We will be removing invasive species such as English Ivy from the 10 acre forested portion of the park. Tools, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided.

Dress to work in natural areas: long pants, brimmed hat, and closed-toe sturdy shoes.

Please bring a water bottle and a friend!

2018 Spring Newsletter "Diversity, Harmony, Community - Together 'WE' can make a difference!”

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Inside This Issue:   Rick’s Fencing moving to Wilkes East What Are You Most Concerned About? TriMet Safe Travel Tips Happenings at Nadaka Nature Park Local Business Spotlight Earth Day Recycling: Apr 28, 9AM-2PM

Download your copy here. (includes active web links)

Newsletters are a regular publication of the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association. They are hand-delivered to over 1,500 residences and businesses in our area 3 times per year, timed to correspond with our regular meetings.

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Learn How-to Grow Veggies on a Budget! When: Thu Feb 15, 2018 6PM-8PM Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church 17405 NE Glisan St Get Map!

Join Friends of Nadaka, St. Aidan's Church & Oregon Food Bank for our Seed to Supper Gardening Workshop Series starting February 15th! This is a FREE 6-week beginning gardening course that gives adult gardeners the tools they need to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget.

Growing Veggies on a Budget. Learn low-cost ways to build healthy soil, plan your growing space, choose your crops, care for your growing garden, and harvest your bounty!

Register Here: https://seedtosuppernadaka2018.eventbrite.com

Participants will be given a free gardening book, seeds, plant starts, trowels, a certificate of completion and more.

Please plan to attend all 6 classes. Participants get a free gardening book, seeds, and other goodies as available.

More Info
Registration is required. Contact Monica McAllister- monica@friendsofnadaka.org or 503-956-8558.

This class is hosted in partnership by Friends of Nadaka, Oregon Food Bank, and St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church.

Learn How-to Grow Veggies on a Budget! When: Thu Feb 22, 2018 6PM-8PM Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church 17405 NE Glisan St Get Map!

Join Friends of Nadaka, St. Aidan's Church & Oregon Food Bank for our Seed to Supper Gardening Workshop Series starting February 15th! This is a FREE 6-week beginning gardening course that gives adult gardeners the tools they need to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget.

Growing Veggies on a Budget. Learn low-cost ways to build healthy soil, plan your growing space, choose your crops, care for your growing garden, and harvest your bounty!

Register Here: https://seedtosuppernadaka2018.eventbrite.com

Participants will be given a free gardening book, seeds, plant starts, trowels, a certificate of completion and more.

Please plan to attend all 6 classes. Participants get a free gardening book, seeds, and other goodies as available.

More Info
Registration is required. Contact Monica McAllister- monica@friendsofnadaka.org or 503-956-8558.

This class is hosted in partnership by Friends of Nadaka, Oregon Food Bank, and St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church.

Get Your Green On! When: Mon, Jan 15, 2018 9AM-12PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park 17615 NE Glisan St. Get Map!

On this day of giving, join friends and family to plant native plants, remove invasive ivy and generally tidy up the garden. Tools, gloves and refreshments will be provided.

Please bring a water bottle, long pants, closed toed-shoes and dress for the weather.

Parking is available at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church adjacent to the park, or at the back entrance on NE Pacific Street and 176th. Follow the path through the forest to get to the picnic area from this location.

Register for this event.

For more information about this event, please contact Monica McAllister at monica@friendsofnadaka.org or 503-956-8558.