Workshops

Free Hands-On Event When: Thu, Apr 08, 2021 6PM-8:30PM Where: Online workshop

Learn how to landscape for clean water and healthy habitat from the safety and comfort of home.

In this workshop, get to know the different kinds of pollinators that might be living in your garden and what plants can help attract and support them. Plus, shelter, water, nesting and overwintering site tips.

Learn more and register.

These free online classes are offered by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. For more information, contact the EMSWCD office at 503-222-7645.

Improving Our Watershed When: Sat, Apr 10, 2021 9AM-1PM Where: Online workshop

Learn how to landscape for clean water and healthy habitat from the safety and comfort of home.

In this workshop, learn to build your own rain garden . from site selection to best location and size, plants and more. Receive a booklet to guide you through all the steps.

Learn more and register.

These free online classes are offered by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. For more information, contact the EMSWCD office at 503-222-7645.

Free Workshop! When: Sat, Apr 10, 2021 1PM-3PM Where: Gresham Japanese Garden Main City Park Get Map!

Take a free class on getting green, healthy grass. Taught by Jim Card, director of the Gresham Japanese Garden, you'll learn how to get moss out, how to water your lawn vs. your plants and more.

This class is held in the garden's outside greenhouse. Masks are mandatory. Limited to nine participants.

Register for this event.

Learn more about the Gresham Japanese Garden or email info@GreshamJapaneseGarden.com.

Apply For A Passport When: Sat, Mar 14, 2020 9AM-2PM CANCELED Where: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Planning a trip abroad? Take the first step and apply for or renew your U.S. passport.

The City is offering an opportunity on Saturday, March 14, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Gresham City Hall.

Be sure you bring all required documents and checks or money orders with you. Visit GreshamOregon.gov/Passports for detailed information on requirements and fees.

For additional information, contact us at 503-618-2460.

Nature In Gresham When: Sat, Mar 14, 2020 11AM-12PM CANCELED Where: Gresham Library 385 NW Miller Ave. Get Map!

Why do owls dance in Johnson Creek? What do frog eggs feel like? What is the Gresham ghost weasel?

Join our Natural Resources team and learn about the wild animals that call Gresham home at this family friendly event! There will be hands-on activities and a presentation of photos and videos of animals in Gresham from a City biologist and a local wildlife photographer.

For more information, contact Katie Holzer at 503-618-2377

Free, Drop-in Soccer Program When: Fri, May 17, 2019 4PM-6PM Where: Eastside Timbers and Thorns Soccer Complex 4710 SE 174th Ave. Get Map!

The City offers a free, drop-in soccer program for youth on Fridays from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Eastside Timbers and Thorns Soccer Complex.

Details

• Open to all individuals in grades 6-12 and participants over the age of 18
• Meet new friends, play soccer and showcase your skills
• Participants must bring a signed waiver to play
• Games are played in turf fields
• Must have appropriate shoes to play
• No metal cleats allowed
• Adult supervision provided by City of Gresham

This event is sponsored by the City of Gresham.

Read more about community Friday night soccer.

For more information, contact Ricki Ruiz at 503-583-0771 or Ricardo.Ruiz@GreshamOregon.gov.

Garden Anywhere! 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.

Register in advance.

For more information about this event, contact Brandi Boersma at 503-935-5364 or brandi@emswcd.org.

Free, Drop-in Soccer Program When: Fri, May 24, 2019 4PM-6PM Where: Eastside Timbers and Thorns Soccer Complex 4710 SE 174th Ave. Get Map!

The City offers a free, drop-in soccer program for youth on Fridays from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Eastside Timbers and Thorns Soccer Complex.

Details

• Open to all individuals in grades 6-12 and participants over the age of 18
• Meet new friends, play soccer and showcase your skills
• Participants must bring a signed waiver to play
• Games are played in turf fields
• Must have appropriate shoes to play
• No metal cleats allowed
• Adult supervision provided by City of Gresham

This event is sponsored by the City of Gresham.

Read more about community Friday night soccer.

For more information, contact Ricki Ruiz at 503-583-0771 or Ricardo.Ruiz@GreshamOregon.gov.

Free, Drop-in Soccer Program When: Fri, May 31, 2019 4PM-6PM Where: Eastside Timbers and Thorns Soccer Complex 4710 SE 174th Ave. Get Map!

The City offers a free, drop-in soccer program for youth on Fridays from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Eastside Timbers and Thorns Soccer Complex.

Details

• Open to all individuals in grades 6-12 and participants over the age of 18
• Meet new friends, play soccer and showcase your skills
• Participants must bring a signed waiver to play
• Games are played in turf fields
• Must have appropriate shoes to play
• No metal cleats allowed
• Adult supervision provided by City of Gresham

This event is sponsored by the City of Gresham.

Read more about community Friday night soccer.

For more information, contact Ricki Ruiz at 503-583-0771 or Ricardo.Ruiz@GreshamOregon.gov.

When: Sat, Oct 28, 2017 10AM-12PM Where: Rockwood Library 17917 SE Stark St. Get Map!

Do you have clothes and other fabrics that need mending? Bring them to this workshop and learn how to repair them. Volunteers experienced in sewing will demonstrate how to repair items and then provide guidance while you repair your own. Sewing machines and hand-sewing supplies will be available, but if you want something specific for your repair (like matching thread, button, zipper, etc.), please try to bring those supplies.

For more information about this event, contact Lyndsey Runyan at lyndseyr@multco.us or 503-988-5123.