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Free Gardening Workshop!When: Thur May 19, 2011 3:30PM-4:30PM |
Join certified organic gardener Joy Davies and master gardener Diane Liefeld as they demonstrate how anyone can garden, even without a plot of land. They will show you how a five-gallon bucket with good soil can yield a vibrant crop of vegetables, including tomatoes or peppers. Register below.
 1874 Zimmerman House, Gresham Oregon Click to enlarge |
Come See The Flowers
When: Sat May 21, 2011 10AM-3PM |
A lasting vestige of East Multnomah County's agricultural roots
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.
Open house and tours are available the third Saturday of each month 10AM-3PM.
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Wilkes East Neighborhood
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When: Monday May 23, 2011 6:30PM
Where: (Contact for location)
Board meetings are scheduled for the 4th Monday each month 6:30PM
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org
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When: Friday, May 27, 2011 7:30AM-8:30AM Cost: Free |
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Greet the Morning
Join Jim Labbe with the Audubon Society of Portland and Lee Dayfield with Wilkes East Neighborhood Association for a morning stroll through Nakada Nature Park in West Gresham on Friday, May 27th at 7:30AM.
We’ll explore the natural and human history of this unique neighborhood nature park and learn about efforts afoot to expand the park, improve access and environmental interpretation, and enhance its wildlife habitat. We’ll also begin the documenting of bird species inhabiting the park and discuss the value of urban natural areas to avian biodiversity.
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When: Wed, Apr 6, 2011 7:30AM |
We will be holding the Rockwood Business Coalition meeting this month at Park Place Coffee, located at 1288 SE 182nd (Get Map!). Although parking is limited, parking has been approved at the slavic Home of God church next door and there is street parking!
Please join us at 7:30AM on April 6th.
Agenda
Contact Dina DiNucci, Coordinator, Rockwood Business Coalition by email at dldinucci@gmail.com
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When: Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 2:00PM |
Eager to see beneficial birds, butterflies and gentle native bees? Discover how beautiful native plants can bring these allies to your yard, helping fight pests and improving garden productivity. Learn which natives might be right for your yard and how to plant and care for them without harmful garden chemicals. Plus, find out where to get native plants in your area.
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Join Us For Earth Day 2011
When: Sat, Apr 16, 2011 9AM-1PM |
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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. |
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.
Join other volunteers as we clear invasive plants & beautify Nadaka Nature Park, a 10-acre natural area with a dense forest and inviting meadow.
Be prepared to get a little dirty and have fun by supporting and volunteering with SOLV, Friends of Nadaka and the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association in their efforts to restore this natural area.
Rain or Shine! Come dressed for weather. 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.
Click here to register with SOLV for this event!
For more information contact Brett Lyon, SOLV Coordinator 503-844-9571 x332, or email brett@solv.org.
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1874 Zimmerman House, Gresham Oregon. Click to enlarge |
Hello Spring!
Zimmerman House Tours
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When: Saturday Apr 16, 2011 10AM-3PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham, OR
Get Map!
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.
Open house and tours are available the third Saturday of each month 10AM-3PM.
 Rockwood Designs Standard website |
Come and Help Refine the City's Vision for Rockwood
Take part in the small work group sessions
Monday Apr 18th 6:30PM |
When: Monday, Apr 18, 2011 6:30PM-8:00PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Room 2A and 2B
1333 NW Eastman Pkwy
Get map!
Property owners, stakeholders and interested parties are invited to attend our second community forum for the Rockwood Design Standards project. This forum is intended to gather community input on the preferred approach to the Design Guidelines and Standards. The evening will include an open house at 6:30, a presentation starting at 6:45 and small group work sessions to conclude the evening.
This project is intended to implement the vision for Rockwood by establishing an urban design framework and creating regulations to ensure that the physical environment of Rockwood - its buildings, streetscapes and pedestrian environments - match that vision for a quality place.
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Wilkes East Neighborhood
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When: Monday Apr 25, 2011 6:30PM
Where: (Contact for location)
Board meetings are scheduled for the 4th Monday each month 6:30PM
For more information please contact: info@wilkeseastna.org
Thank You!
Wilkes East Neighborhood would like express our gratitude to the following for their generous contributions & continued support:
• Jazzy Bagels, Main St & Powell
• Parkrose Hardware, 106th & Sandy
• Growers Outlet, 162nd & Glisan
• SOLV, Bringing Oregon together
• Albertsons, 181st & Glisan
• And, all the many volunteers!
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