When: Sat, Jun 29, 2019 8:30AM-2PM Where: Arts Plaza
NE 3rd Street and NE Hood Avenue Get Map!
The Gresham Farmers Market is a community gathering place where you can stroll, shop and listen to live music. The market offers shoppers fresh, local produce, meats, cheeses, flowers, crafts, fresh food and live music.
Dont forget to bring your bag or basket from home.
Enjoy a picnic on the grass and a splash in the Children's Fountain splash pads on the Arts Plaza.
When: Thu May 16, 2019 6PM-8PM Meet: Harrison Park SW corner of SE Stephens and 87th Get Map! Cost: Free!
Jade District to APANO and Mt Tabor Loop Saturday Jul 27 – 9 AM Thursday May 16 – 6 PM
Meet: Harrison Park, SW corner of SE Stephens and 87th
2.0 hours
3.5 miles or 7,000 steps
Enjoy a challenging walk from the Jade District to the new APANO building and then up to the top of Mt Tabor on some of the brand new stairways. Note: Hills, stairs and unimproved trails
Let's Go Walking!
Join us on another great Ten Toe Express walk throughout inner-city Portland sponsored by the Portland Bureau of Transportation. The Ten Toe Express program is a series of guided walks held Thursdays @ 6PM and Saturdays @ 9AM from May 2nd through September 14th 2019.
Each easy and informal Ten Toe Express walk explores the area neighborhood, architecture and unique history. Walk takes about 2 hours, cover 3.5 - 4.5 miles and are open to all ages and skill levels. Did we mention it's free!
Take TriMet!
For your convenience, all walks begin and end along TriMet routes. Use TriMet’s Trip Planner (click here) or call 503-238-RIDE (7433) for help in finding the right bus, train, or streetcar for you.
For even more guided walks, check out NeighborWalks. NeighborWalks is a collaborative community walking program brought to you by AARP Oregon, City of Portland Bureau of Transportation and Oregon Walks. See the full schedule here.
When: Fri, May 17, 2019 6:30AM-8:30 am Where: Throughout Gresham Get Map!
The City celebrates National Bike Month with activities in Gresham. Join City staff at one of these three bike appreciation stations during your morning commute to receive a free breakfast treat.
Main City Park and the Springwater Corridor Trailhead
Springwater Corridor at the Gresham-Fairview Trail near SW Pleasant View Drive
Glisan Street near the ON Semiconductor entrance
For more information about Bike Month, contact Jay Higgins, Associate Transportation Planner, at 503-618-2215 or Jay.Higgins@GreshamOregon.gov.
When: Sat, May 18, 2019 8:30AM-2PM Where: Arts Plaza
NE 3rd Street and NE Hood Avenue Get Map!
The Gresham Farmers Market is a community gathering place where you can stroll, shop and listen to live music. The market offers shoppers fresh, local produce, meats, cheeses, flowers, crafts, fresh food and live music.
Dont forget to bring your bag or basket from home.
Enjoy a picnic on the grass and a splash in the Children's Fountain splash pads on the Arts Plaza.
When: Sat, May 18, 2019 9AM-3PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College
Parking Lot W
26000 SE Stark St. Get Map!
The Gresham Saturday Market is a farmer's market that includes in-season farm-fresh produce, fruits and berries, crafts, artisans, fresh flowers, plants, services, and unique offerings, plus great food and live entertainment. Ample on-site parking is available next to the market.
When: Sat, May 18, 2019 9AM-11:30 am Where: St. Aidan's Episcopal Church
17405 NE Glisan St. Get Map!
This free workshop gives insight and tools for thoughtfully incorporating edible plants into your landscape from annual veggies and herbs to perennial berries and fruit trees.
This workshop will include:
Design tips
Building fertile soil
Water conservation
Native plants
Edible fruits and nuts
Beneficial insects
Youll walk away ready to assess your site and make a plan for a beautiful and delicious landscape.
When: Sat, May 25, 2019 8:30AM-2PM Where: Arts Plaza
NE 3rd Street and NE Hood Avenue Get Map!
The Gresham Farmers Market is a community gathering place where you can stroll, shop and listen to live music. The market offers shoppers fresh, local produce, meats, cheeses, flowers, crafts, fresh food and live music.
Dont forget to bring your bag or basket from home.
Enjoy a picnic on the grass and a splash in the Children's Fountain splash pads on the Arts Plaza.
When: Sat, May 25, 2019 9AM-3PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College
Parking Lot W
26000 SE Stark St. Get Map!
The Gresham Saturday Market is a farmer's market that includes in-season farm-fresh produce, fruits and berries, crafts, artisans, fresh flowers, plants, services, and unique offerings, plus great food and live entertainment. Ample on-site parking is available next to the market.
When: Tue, May 28, 2019 9AM-5PM Where: Meet at Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!
Round-trip travel: 26 miles
Distance: 4.3 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation gain: 250 feet
Suggested donation per rider: $3
Trail condition: City sidewalks and gravel walks in the park
This is a 4.3-mile loop walk that will take us through North Portlands lovely and racially diverse Concord neighborhood, home to Fernhill Park, Ainsworth Linear Arboretum and Concordia University, and on into the adjoining Vernon neighborhood with its classic Alberta Park and 100-year-old homes. The walk starts and ends at the decommissioned Kennedy School built in 1915 and remodeled into a McMenamin Brothers' restaurant in 1997, with its reproductions of 15th century Florentine art. We will have lunch and tour the Kennedy School after eating. Bring water and snacks and wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes.
For more information about this hike please contact Judy or Howard Berg at 503-665-8008 or bergate@frontier.com.
Senior Healthy Hikers asks that participants be 50 or older. A couple wishing to hike is welcome if one member of the couple is 50 or better.
When: Sat, Apr 13, 2019 9AM-1PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park
17615 NE Glisan St. Get Map!
Celebrate Gresham's trees in April at this Arbor Day tree planting event. Gresham is a proud Tree City USA. No RSVP required. Bring gloves. Refreshments served. The City helps preserve the health and heritage of Gresham's beautiful trees with our partners and the community for future generations.
For more information about tree plantings, contact Tina Osterink, Natural Resources Planner, at 503-618-2392 or Tina.Osterink@GreshamOregon.gov.
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!
