Workshops

Tour Local Naturescapes When: Sat May 16, 2015 11AM-4PM Where: East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District 5211 N Williams Av Get Map!

Local Tour
Enjoy behind-the-scenes access to naturescaped yards and gardens that are bursting with color and creativity on this free, self-guided tour. The yard tour is a unique opportunity to meet the do-it-yourself gardeners who have created low-maintenance landscapes featuring native plants, wildlife attractors and water conservation, all without relying on synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.

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Creating a Win-Win Outcome When: Tue May 19, 2015 6PM-8PM Where: Troutdale Police Dept 234 SW Kendall Ct Troutdale, OR Get Map

Through understanding interests and positions, this free two-hour training will build on participants' knowledge of negotiation and how to utilize interests to create a win-win outcome. Participants will be actively engaged throughout the training with the help of experts, who will provide coaching through hands-on practice.

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Learn About Local Raptors When: Tue Jan 27, 2015 6PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

Birds of Prey
The word “raptor” means to seize or grasp, and that’s one of the things raptors do best. They are great hunters, and have special adaptations that make them unique in the natural world. Come learn about the raptors that are the eye in the sky over Gresham with our birds of prey class. We will teach you how to properly identify native raptors as well as delve into their fascinating natural history and their amazing adaptations to catching prey. You can then employ the skills you learned at the 11th annual Raptor Road Trip on Sauvie Island on Saturday, Jan. 31.

This class is free and suitable for all ages.

Day of Service & Ice Cream Social Green and Clean Event When: Sat Sep 13, 2014 9AM-Noon Where: Locations thoughout Gresham (see below) Ice Cream Social When: : Sat Sep 13, 2014 Noon-2PM Where: : Arts Plaza owntown Gresham

Join in. Lend a Hand
The City is launching a Green and Clean annual service day designed to bring people together, promote community action, and create a tradition that will last for many years to come. The day of service will give volunteers from throughout the City the opportunity to help ensure that Gresham is a healthy, safe, and enjoyable place to live. The service day will consist of a range of clean up and maintenance projects, including trail clean ups and improvements, roadside trash pick up, invasive species removal, and tree plantings.

Planned Projects

• Gresham Fairview Trail
  Trash clean up and general maintenance (weed pulling, raking, etc.) will be the focus of the Fairview Trail site.
• Kelly Creek Wetlands Trail
  Remove the BMX track installed illegally and weed/beautify the trail at the 2nd Avenue connection.
• Eastman and Powell Roadside Cleanup
  The embankment on Eastman south of Powell will be targeted for trash cleanup and general maintenance, as well as the planters along Powell through the Grant Butte wetlands.
• Gradin Sports Park Arboretum
  Volunteers will plant approximately 40-50 trees in the arboretum.
• Stormdrain Marking
  Stormdrain marking in downtown Gresham and Rockwood will help ensure that our watersheds are protected.
• Nadaka Park and the Tsuru Island Japanese Garden
  Existing volunteer organizations at Nadaka and Tsuru Island will be able to take in additional volunteers to assist them on the day of the event.

Save Water, Reduce Runoff When: Sat May 17, 2014 9AM-1PM Where: Troutdale Community Conference Bldg 223 S Buxton Rd Troutdale OR Get Map!

You're invited
Attend a free Naturescaping Basics workshop. Learn about the practice of designing (or redesigning) your landscape so that it reduces water use and decreases stormwater runoff while saving you time, money and energy.

This introductory workshop introduces the core concepts of naturescaping, and also explores

• pollution prevention through the reduction/elimination of chemical use how native plants naturally resist pests & tolerate drought conditions while attracting native
• birds, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators to your garden
• basic site planning principals, and many other great natural gardening & design tips

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Weed Watcher Workshop When: Sat May 17, 2014 10AM-11:30AM Where: Rockwood Library 17917 SE Stark St. Gresham OR Get Map!

Weed identification class
nvasive weeds damage property and crowd out the native plants that animals rely on for food and shelter. Please join us for a free workshop focusing on Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) of Gresham's most invasive weeds. Learn to identify and report new invaders before they become a problem.

Free workshop. No RSVP required

Help us fight off Gresham’s weedy invaders by participating as a Weed Watcher in our Early Detection, Rapid Response Program. By familiarizing yourself with problem weeds in our area, you can help us stop these plants in their tracks.

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Learn About Local Raptors When: Thu Jan 23, 2014 7:30-9PM Where: Gresham City Hall Council Chambers 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

Birds of Prey
Join us for a free birds of prey identification class taught by naturalist James Davis. This class will help you better identify local raptors and you'll also learn about the natural history of these amazing birds. The program is suitable for adults and teenagers, and will help prepare participants for the 10th annual Raptor Road Trip on Saturday, Feb. 8, sponsored by Metro, Audubon Society of Portland, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and HawkWatch International.

Inside this Issue

• Volunteers Needed for Trail Count Project
• Road Work Underway on SE Powell Valley Road
• Musicalu is Summer Fun for Children
• Help Mark Stormdrains
• Are You Ready? Take the 'Be Ready Challenge'
• Get Inspired by Greg's Story
• City Hosts CPR Training
• Healthy Kids' Fair Sept. 7
• Volunteer Mentors Needed at Local Schools
• City Jobs, Meetings and Community Events

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Learn About Our Local Birds When: Thu Apr 11, 2013 7-9:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pkwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

Backyard Bird Class
You're invited to attend a free spring bird class and learn to identify year-round residents arriving in our yards and parks.

Spring brings thousands of migrating birds to our region; some stay to nest and others pass through. Get ready for great spring birding action with this crash course in identifying spring migrants and summer breeders.

Metro naturalist James Davis will show slides, play some easy bird songs and simplify what seems like a confusing variety of birds to many beginners.