When: Sat, Nov 12, 2016 9AM-10 am Where: Nadaka Nature Park
17615 NE Glisan Street Portland
OR 97230 Get Map!
Join the Audubon Society and Friends of Nadaka for a family-friendly, guided nature walk, open to both beginners and advanced bird watchers/ naturalists. Bring binoculars if you have them; otherwise, we will have some for you to borrow.
Meet us at the picnic structure. We look forward to seeing you there!
When: Sat Nov 11, 2016 9AM-10AM Where: Nadaka Nature Park & Gardens
175th & NE Glisan
Gresham OR Get Map
Cost: Free!
Join Friends of Nadaka and Audubon for a guided nature walk through Nadaka Nature Park. This is a family friendly event for beginner & advance bird watchers/ naturalists. Bring your own binoculars & field guides if possible. (Binoculars will be provided for those who do not own binoculars)
When: Every-other Friday 7-8PM (First session Oct 14, 2016) Where: Gresham Historical Society
410 N Main Ave
Gresham, OR Get map!
(503)661-0347
Are you starting a family tree but don't know where to begin? Having a particular researching issue with an ancestor? Just want to talk genealogy shop? Come on down to the museum every other Friday 7-8PM. Our first geneaology help session begins 10/14. Admission is Free!
When: Sat Oct 15, 2016 9AM-10AM Where: Nadaka Nature Park & Gardens
175th & NE Glisan
Gresham OR Get Map
Cost: Free!
Join Friends of Nadaka and Audubon for a guided nature walk through Nadaka Nature Park. This is a family friendly event for beginner & advance bird watchers/ naturalists. Bring your own binoculars & field guides if possible. (Binoculars will be provided for those who do not own binoculars)
When: Every-other Friday 7-8PM (First session Oct 14, 2016) Where: Gresham Historical Society
410 N Main Ave
Gresham, OR Get map!
(503)661-0347
Are you starting a family tree but don't know where to begin? Having a particular researching issue with an ancestor? Just want to talk genealogy shop? Come on down to the museum every other Friday 7-8PM. Our first geneaology help session begins 10/14/2016. Admission is Free!
When: Sat, Oct 29, 2016 9AM-1PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark Street Get Map!
Learn to create a low-maintenance landscape that conserves water, prevents pollution, and saves you time, money and energy. Get natural gardening & design tips that mimic nature, and make your garden a healthy place for children, pets and wildlife. Class covers native plants that thrive in the Pacific Northwest, and other core naturescaping concepts. Where possible, workshop includes a short tour of a nearby garden. This class is free and everyone is welcome to attend.
When: Sat May 14, 2016 9AM-1PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College General Education Building
26000 SE Stark Street
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Learn step-by-step how to plan, design and build your own rain garden. Topics include determining the right size and location for a rain garden, how to build it and advice on choosing plants that will thrive in it.
For more information about this event contact Katie Meckes at 503-935-5368 or katie@emswcd.org
When: Sat May 14, 2016 9AM-2:30PM Where: The Arts Plaza
401 N.E. Second St.
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Take some time to learn about all the great transportation options in Gresham. Stop by our Transportation Safety Fair and Bike Rodeo at the Arts Plaza in Downtown Gresham (401 N.E. Second Street) on Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Visit our bicycle safety booths and pick up a free bicycle helmet and no-charge booster seat to qualifying families (children need to be present and helmets and seats are limited to supplies on hand). Learn to combine your bicycle trips with bus or MAX rides. Bring your bike to participate in a bike rodeo to learn and practice the rules of the road. A 2 p.m. raffle drawing will be held to giveaway a childs bike.
For more information and a complete list of Bike Month events, please visit the Bike Month webpage.
When: Sat Apr 09, 2016 9AM-11:30AM Where: Gresham Meadowlands
near intersection of SE Paropa Avenue and SE Hale Drive
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Join us to explore this restored wetland site and meet the resident amphibians and reptiles. Learn about identification, natural history, and conservation of Gresham’s diverse species.
This hands-on class is great for all ages. Dress for the weather. Rain boots or waders recommended. Light refreshments will be provided.
When: Sat Mar 19, 2016 8AM-9AM Where: Nadaka Nature Park
17615 NE Glisan St
Gresham, OR Get Map!
Join the Audubon Society and Friends of Nadaka for a family-friendly, guided bird walk, open to both beginners and advanced bird watchers. This is a great opportunity to brush up on birding and identification basics.
Bring binoculars if you have them; otherwise, we will have some for you to borrow.
For more information about this event contact Monica McAllister at 503-956-8558 or monica@friendsofnadaka.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!