1874 Zimmerman House, Gresham Oregon. Click to enlarge
Zimmerman Farm Tours
Sat Feb 20th 10AM -3PM
A lasting vestige of
East Multnomah County's agricultural roots
When: Saturday Feb 20, 2010 10AM-3PM 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.
Volunteers needed for invasives removal at Nadaka Nature Park, Jan 9th 9AM-2PM
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!
When: Saturday Jan 9, 2010 9AM-2PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park
NE 175th Ave and NE Pacific St
Gresham, OR Get Map!
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.
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.
Anyone wanting to donate food or drinks for the volunteers should contact Lee at 503-998-1044 or email leewilkeseastna@hotmail.com
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!
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 Get Map!
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.
Friends of Trees planting event
at Columbia View park.
Saturday Jan 9, 2010 10AM
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 Our Neighborhood
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 3 new Scarlet Oak trees will be planted at the south end of Columbia View Park. These trees were purchased by the City of Gresham thru Friends of Trees who will be assisting with the planting. Volunteers will be needed at Columbia View Park for the planting. Note: time change
UPDATE: The Nadaka Nature Park tree planting event is cancelled. It is rescheduled for March 27, 2010. Watch website for details.
When: Saturday Dec 19, 2009 10AM-3PM Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham OR Get Map!
A delightful 1874 Victorian farmhouse
Take a step back into history at the Zimmermann 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 every third Saturday. Don't miss this unique opportunity to step back in time!
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.
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
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!
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 Get Map!
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.
UPDATE (11-11-2009) : Join us, the Concordia University Basketball Team, H.B. Lee Middle School Leadership students, and your fellow neighbors for this special event with the Columbia Slough Watershed Council. Refreshments needed: Persons interested in donating baked goods or refreshments for this event are urged to contact leedayfield@wilkeseastna.org
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!
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!
