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When: Mon May 20, 2013 6PM-8PM |
Rain garden: landscaping that absorbs water from your roof or driveway
East Multnomah Soil and Water District (EMSWCD) is hosting a free rain garden workshop at Gresham City Hall Council Chambers. Join us for hors d’ oeuvres, beverages and learn how to build a rain garden. Eligible Gresham residents will receive a $200 cash incentive.
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Capture Runoff WaterWhen: Thu May 30, 2013 6PM-9PM |
Rain garden: landscaping that absorbs water from your roof or driveway
East Multnomah Soil and Water District (EMSWCD) is hosting a FREE rain garden workshop at Gresham City Hall Council Chambers. Join us for hors d’ oeuvres, beverages and learn how to build a rain garden. Eligible Gresham residents will receive a $200 cash incentive.
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Color Your TroublesWhen: Mon Mar 18, 2013 7-9PM |
Express Yourself
Explore another way to look at and understand our conflicts, by drawing them, in this workshop sponsored by East Metro Mediation. Participants will learn about themselves, about each other and about conflict through another means. No artistic ability allowed! Crayons are provided. There is no cost for residents of Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview or Wood Village; $10 for others.
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Learn About Local RaptorsWhen: Tue Feb 05, 2012 7-9PM |
Birds of Prey Lecture
Hawks, eagles and falcons have always fascinated people. Metro naturalist James Davis will discuss how to tell these groups of raptors apart and the key points for identifying the most common species in Oregon. You will also learn about the natural history of birds of prey and the amazing adaptations of these birds for catching and killing their prey.
In addition to slides, there will be stuffed study skins of the most common species for up-close looks. This class will get you primed for the Metro's Raptor Road Trip Feb 9th on Sauvie Island, or any outings of your own.
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Learn To Save A LifeWhen: Sat Feb 09, 2012 9AM-12PM |
American Heart Association CPR/AED Training taught by Gresham Fire Fighters. Seats are limited and will be filled on a first come first served basis. Registration is required. There is a $10.00 non-refundable registration fee for this class. The training is provided free of charge and students can take home a class workbook if they choose to.
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Save Energy, $ave money!When: Sat Jan 19, 2013 11:30AM-5PM |
As winter draws near, many residents, both homeowners and renters, will be facing a chilly indoors, coupled with higher energy bills. As utility customers and taxpayers, they are financially supporting a variety of energy efficiency programs that could assist them, and yet they may be unaware of these opportunities. The City of Gresham is offering free energy efficiency information fairs, to raise awareness in the community about the benefits of energy conservation and the opportunities to increase energy efficiency in one's home. Regardless of whether one owns or rents, lives in a single family home, mobile home, apartment or condominium, there are no cost, low cost and advanced energy efficiency opportunities and incentives available.
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Weed Watcher WorkshopWhen: Tue Jun 12, 2012 7PM-8:30PM |
What spring weeds cause problems here? Help us fight off Gresham’s weedy invaders by participating as a Weed Watcher.
The Spring Weeds workshop will cover milk thistle, bull thistle, Scotch thistle, yellow archangel, shining geranium, morning glory, garlic mustard, Russian knapweed and Tree of Heaven.
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.
All you have to do is attend one (or all) of our free invasive weed ID classes and use your new plant ID skills to alert us to weeds in Gresham. With your help, we can keep our city and homes weed free.
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This is a Bright Idea!When: Sat May 5, 2012 |
Free Solar Workshop
Solar Gresham is hosting free solar workshops at the Gresham Public Library in historic downtown. Led by the nonprofit Solar Oregon, the workshops will cover the basic technology, benefits and cost of solar. Imagine Energy will be available to answer questions about installation and products. Umpqua Bank will also be on hand to share information on financing opportunities.
RSVP below.
The workshops provide a great opportunity to learn more about solar, whether you’re interested in having it installed at your home or just wanting to learn more about this form of renewable energy.
Solar Gresham is a new program offered through July 31. It offers homeowners solar at up to 80% or more off the cost.
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Graffiti Summit
When: Sat May 12, 2012 9AM-12PM |
The difference between graffiti and art is PERMISSION!
You're Invited to Attend
Graffiti hurts everyone. It causes property values to decline. Its reduces retail sales and pedestrian traffic. It attracts other forms of crime. And, it costs the city money.
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2012 Graffiti Summit Agenda
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When: Thu, May 31, 2012 7:30AM-8:30AM |
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Greet the Morning
Join Jim Labbe with the Audubon Society of Portland and Lee Dayfield with Friends of Nadaka for a morning stroll through Nakada Nature Park in West Gresham on Thursday, May 31st at 7:30AM.
We’ll explore the natural and human history of this unique neighborhood nature park and learn about efforts afoot to expand the park, improve access and environmental interpretation, and enhance its wildlife habitat. We’ll also begin the documenting of bird species inhabiting the park and discuss the value of urban natural areas to avian biodiversity.
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
• Starbucks Coffee, 181st & Glisan
• Growers Outlet, 162nd & Glisan
• SOLV, Bringing Oregon together
• Third Place Coffee, 172nd & Halsey
• Albertsons, 181st & Glisan
• And, all the many volunteers!
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