Volunteer

Saturday's thru October When: Sat, Aug 05, 2017 9AM-3PM Where: Mt. Hood Community College Parking Lot "W" 26000 SE Stark Street Get Map!

The Gresham Saturday Market is a Farmer's Market that includes many crafts, artisans, fresh flowers, plants, services, and unique offerings, plus great food and live entertainment from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Ample on-site parking is available next to the market.

For more information call 503-912-4122 or visit the Gresham Saturday Market website.

Seeking Volunteers When: Wed, Apr 26, 2017 6PM-7:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Oregon Trail Rm 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Get involved in the City of Greshams Natural Resources Program by volunteering!

Volunteers are needed May through June to conduct weekly bird surveys in natural areas and urban sites around the city. This is open to anyone with an interest in birds and an attention to detail.

Part I - Inroduction to bird surveying

• Review survey protocol
• Basic bird identification tips

Part II - Bird Identification Field Training with a professional from The Audubon Society. Additional details provided at the first training event.

The surveys take an average of two hours per week for a minimum of three weeks. The data helps the City of Gresham be a better steward of our beloved natural areas and further understand the role of urban habitats.

Contact

Ashlyn Teather at 503-618-2383 or Ashlyn.Teather@GreshamOregon.gov

Seeking Volunteers When: Thu, Apr 27, 2017 6PM-8:30PM Where: Gresham City Hall Springwater and Oregon Trail Rms 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Weeds we all have them. Come learn how to identify the most common garden and landscape weeds along with some of the other more notorious plant invaders of the region. We will walk you through how these aggressive plants take over in your yard and provide some simple yet effective tips that will help you get the upper hand without turning to synthetic herbicides.

This workshop is provided by East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (EMSWCD).

Register for this event.

For more information about this event, contact Ashlyn Teather at 503-618-2383 or Ashlyn.Teather@GreshamOregon.gov.

Give Back to Your Community When: Mon Jan 18, 2016 9AM-12PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park (Meet at the picnic shelter) 17615 NE Glisan St Portland, OR Get Map!

MLK Day of Service at Nadaka!
Join Friends of Nadaka this MLK Day of Service to restore a healthy habitat at Nadaka Nature Park and give back to the community. We will be removing invasive species such as English Ivy from the 10 acre forested portion of the park.

Tools, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided. Dress to work in natural areas: long pants, warm cloths, and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Please bring a water bottle and a friend!

There are two locations for parking:

• St Aidan's Episcopal Church parking lot, west of Nadaka Nature Park located at 17405 NE Glisan Street Gresham, OR 97230
• Nadaka Nature Park north entrance, 176th & NE Pacific St. You may park in the neighborhood and follow the path through the forest to get to the picnic shelter

Friends of Nadaka & SOLVE-IT Nadaka Nature Park Cleanup When: Sat Sep 19, 2015 9AM-Noon Where: Nadaka Nature Park & Garden Meet at the Picnic Shelter 176th & NE Glisan Gresham, OR Get Map!

Join Friends of Nadaka and SOLV-IT™ to help cleanup Nadaka Nature Park. We will be removing invasive species such as English Ivy from the 10 acre forested portion of the park, weed and water the community garden and the front two acres of the park.

We also need volunteers to help with registration and to donate food & drinks.

Tools, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided. Dress to work in natural areas: long pants, brimmed hat, and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Please bring a water bottle and a friend!

Everyone must sign a City of Gresham Release as well as signing up with SOLVE. Both can be done when you arrive. Join your neighbors and make new friends at Nadaka. It’s your park!

About Nadaka Nature Park
Nadaka Nature Park is a designated 12-acre natural area with a .5 mile walking loop, tall trees, native plants, grassy meadow plus a Community Garden and Nature Based Play area. Visit Nadaka Nature Park, 176th & NE Glisan St, Gresham OR

More Info
Contact Monica McAllister, Nadaka Nature Park Coordinator, 503-956-8558 or email monica@friendsofnadaka.org for more info or to donate food and/or drinks. Visit friendsofnadaka.org.

Helmet Giveaway, Bike Rodeo When: Sat Sep 26, 2015 11:30AM-2:30PM Where: Gresham Arts Plaza 401 NE Second St Gresham, OR Get Map!

To promote bicycle safety and a healthy lifestyle and educate the community about bikes on public transit, the City is partnering with the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) to hold the annual Transportation Safety Fair and Bike Rodeo.

Helmet Giveaway

• The ONA Constituent Association 1 has purchased hundreds of bicycle helmets to give away to children and adults who are not able to purchase new helmets.
• Children must check in with a parent or guardian to pick out color and style of the helmet they want. A trained volunteer will fit the helmet, demonstrating proper fitting.
• The ONA has first-hand knowledge of the importance of teaching safe biking skills to children in order to prevent severe injuries from accidents, and has fitted more than 1,500 free bicycle helmets in the Portland metro area since 2007 to promote injury prevention.

Bike Rodeo

• Bring Your Bike and Helmet!
• Bring your bike and have it checked by a trained mechanic from Bikes for Humanity PDX.
• Learn the rules of the road from Gresham bike patrol officers, and practice riding on a safety course.

The Bike Rodeo is presented by the City's Transportation Planning Division staff, volunteers, and Boy and Girl Scouts, with help from the Gresham Police.

Group Bike Ride
A group bike ride will begin at the safety information booth on the Arts Plaza, traveling through downtown Gresham to Main City Park, making a loop on the Springwater and Gresham-Fairview Trails, and returning to the Arts Plaza around 2:30 p.m.

More Info
For information or to volunteer at this event contact Sandra Doubleday at 503-618-2816 or Sandra.Doubleday@GreshamOregon.gov.

Join the fun on the plaza! When: Fri May 29, 2015 3PM-8PM           Sat May 30, 2015 10AM-4PM Where: Plaza del Sol 18535 SE Stark St Gresham OR Get Map!

Everyone's Invited!
Join us May 29th & 30th for Rock the Block, an engaging, family-oriented community celebration.

• Fri May 29
  Free! Feast of Nations 6:30PM
  Farmers Market 3PM-7PM
• Sat May 30
  Kids Parade 12PM
  Free! Kids Lunch 12:30PM

Are you coming out to the Rock the Block Kids Parade on Saturday, May 30th at noon? Special guests include Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith, author Mitchell Jackson, SEI Drumline and Dancers, Rojo and Smokey the Therapy Llamas, Portland Farmers Mobile Bike Market and many more! Each child participating will receive a rainbow hand kite, balloon, lei, t-shirt, backpack and a book!

Rock the Block provides a forum for the community to connect to youth activity and resource providers in the area and thrive on an ongoing basis. Festival Poster

Read more about Rock the Block as well as event volunteer opportunities.

Help Us Remove Invasive Ivy When: Sat Oct, 25 2014 9AM-NOON Where: Nadaka Nature Park (See addresses below) Get Map!

• 175th & NE Pacific
  (walk straight down trail to meadow)
• 174th & NE Glisan
  (During construction enter thru gate at NE corner of St Aidan’s Episcopal Church parking lot)

Help A Little, or Help A Lot
The annual No Ivy Day event is coming to Gresham. Volunteers will be pulling invasive ivy and other weeds at sites across Portland and neighboring cities. Get to know Nadaka Nature Park and help protect the diversity and beauty of this unique natural area. This 10-acre forest in northwest Gresham was saved from development because it served as a day camp for the Camp Fire organization for many decades. Today Nadaka is a city park that provides an island of native habitat and a place for the community to access and learn about nature.

Come enjoy this neighborhood treasure and help restore the forest understory. We will provide gloves, tools, training, and refreshments.

Weed Watcher Workshop When: Wed Jun 25, 2014 6PM-7:30PM Where: Linnemann Station 3804 West Powell Loop Gresham OR Get Map!

Weed identification class
Invasive 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 summer 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.

Counter's Needed When: Tue May 13, 2014 5PM-7PM Where: Various Locations Gresham OR

Sign-up now!
Volunteers are needed (sign-up below) to help inventory how many bike riders are using the Springwater Corridor Trail, Gresham-Fairview Trail and the I-205 Trail for commuting and recreation. Training will be provided. Counts will be taken at six locations, including:

• Springwater Corridor/Pleasant View Drive
• Springwater Corridor/Main City Park
• Springwater Corridor/Hogan Road
• Gresham-Fairview Trail/201st Ave. and Halsey
• Gresham-Fairview Trail/Burnside
• Gresham-Fairview Trail/Division Street