Health & Wellness

Every Saturday May thru October! When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM Where: NW Miller & Third St Historic Downtown Gresham, OR Get Map!

Fresh & Local
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market.

Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday now through Oct. 25.

Let's Go Bike Riding When: Sat May 17, 2014 10AM-12PM Meet: Main City Park 219 S Main Ave Springwater Trail Entrance Gresham, OR Get map!

Join the Fun
Join friends and neighbors for a slow-paced, family-friendly bicycle ride along the Springwater Corridor and Gresham-Fairview Trails. This bike ride will be about 10 miles long and will take approximately two hours. The ride begins in Main City Park at the entrance to the Springwater Trail.

Let's Ride Bikes When: Sun May 18, 2014 10AM-12PM Meet: Main City Park 219 S Main Ave Springwater Trail Entrance Gresham, OR Get map!

Adult Fun!
Join experienced riders on a 30-mile bike ride in and around the Gresham, Troutdale and Sandy River area. The group will take a break along the route, where food and beverages will be available for purchase. The ride begins and ends in Main City Park, at the junction with the Springwater Trail.

Over 90 vendors • Local Farm Fresh Produce, Fruits & Berries • Crafts • Fine Art • Artisan Foods • Unique Services • Music • Fun

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham Kmart parking lot at Eastman Parkway and NW Burnside Road with plenty of convenient parking. Open every Saturday now through Oct. 25. Accepting SNAP and WIC.

Let's Go Walking! When: Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:30AM-5PM Where: Strawberry Island Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This four-mile hike begins at North Bonneville City Hall. We will start on the paved Big Foot trail, looking for carved Sasquatches. After going through a tunnel, the path leads to natural trails on Strawberry Island, where we will climb 200 feet for views of the Columbia River Gorge. Then we will traverse many of the trails that Lewis and Clark once used, before following the Southwest Loop Birding Trail into the woods. At the tip of the island, Hamilton Creek spills into the Columbia River. Here we will get a view of Beacon Rock and the Pierce Wildlife Refuge to the north. From the viewpoint, we will head back through wetlands and onto the Gorge beachfront where we will stop for lunch. Following lunch we will follow perimeter trails before heading up grassy hillsides back to our cars. Wear layered clothing, as the gorge can be windy, and bring sunscreen. Hiking boots and poles are recommended, but not required. Beware of poison oak. Pack a lunch, water and snacks and bring a pad to sit on for lunch along the river. On the way back, we will stop in Cascade Locks for ice cream

• Round-trip travel: 70 miles
• •Suggested donation per rider: $7.50 (includes two-way toll for crossing the Bridge of the Gods)
• Difficulty: Easy/moderate
• Elevation gain: 200 feet

Over 90 vendors • Local Farm Fresh Produce, Fruits & Berries • Crafts • Fine Art • Artisan Foods • Unique Services • Music • Fun

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham Kmart parking lot at Eastman Parkway and NW Burnside Road with plenty of convenient parking. Open every Saturday now through Oct. 25. Accepting SNAP and WIC.

Let's Go Walking! When: Wed Apr 16, 2014 8:30AM-5PM Where: Coyote Wall - Labyrinth Hike Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This will be a five-mile hike in the Columbia River Gorge, east of White Salmon, Wash. We should see wildflowers and beautiful views of the river and mountains. Please bring a lunch to eat along the trail. There is a new trailhead here with ample parking and restrooms. You will need hiking boots and long pants, as there are ticks and poison oak along the trail. This area is exposed to the gorge, so be prepared for both wind and sun.

• Round-trip travel: 120 miles
• Suggested donation per rider: $12
• Difficulty: Strenuous
• Elevation gain: Approximately 1,200 feet

Let's Go Walking! When: Wed Apr 16, 2014 8:30AM-5PM Where: Lake Sacajawea Walk Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This 3.5-mile walk loops around Lake Sacajawea in Longview, Wash. The paved trails wind under landscaped bridges past many species of trees and flowers in bloom. We'll walk through rhododendron gardens, past two spectacular fountains, through the Frank Willis Arboretum and past the Japanese Gardens island. Watch for nine granite markers on the solar system section of this walk, and for creative squirrel crossings. Pack water and snacks for our break, and bring a lunch. We will eat our lunch in a picnic shelter along the lake. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

• Round-trip travel: 103 miles
• Suggested donation per rider: $10
• Difficulty: Easy
• Elevation gain: None

Stretch your grocery dollars at the farmer's market

Enjoy the best produce, flowers, and plants starts direct from the garden.

Healthy and fresh
Farmer’s markets are a fantastic source for fresh, seasonal, locally produced foods and artisan products. Plus, you'll find great activities and fun for the whole family. Come experience the markets. Meet the vendors. Meet local cooks. Enjoy the freshest produce and products. Make your own statement in support of local food.

Portland's east side Farmer's Markets

• Fairview Farmers' & Artists' Market
• Gresham Farmers Market
• Hollywood Farmers' Market (year-round)
• Lents International Farmers' Market
• Lloyd Farmers Market (year-round)
• Montavilla Farmers Market (closes Nov 23)
• Parkrose Farmers Market
• Portland Farmers Market (year-round)
• Troutdale Farmers' and Artists' Market (year-round)

(Complete details on these area markets below)

You'll find plenty of root vegetables, braising greens and lettuces, and of course plant starts for your own vegetable garden.

Bring your reusable shopping bags and plenty of small bills, though some of the markets will trade you a credit/debit card for wooden tokens that all vendors accept, which can be easier to handle than cash. We've indicated those markets that accept EBT or other food assistant coupons.