Announcement

Stop By On Your Bike When: Fri May 16, 2014 6:30AM-8:30AM Where: Various Locations (below) Gresham OR

Free Breakfast Treats
To celebrate Bike Month, volunteers will be giving out free breakfast items for all riders who stop by one of our three locations along Gresham's biking routes. Look for us at:

• Main City Park and Springwater Trail Junction Get Map
• Springwater Trail at Gresham-Fairview Trail Get Map
• 181st Ave. at Sandy Blvd. Get Map

Over 90 vendors • Local Farm Fresh Produce, Fruits & Berries • Crafts • Fine Art • Artisan Foods • Unique Services • Music • Fun

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham Kmart parking lot at Eastman Parkway and NW Burnside Road with plenty of convenient parking. Open every Saturday now through Oct. 25. Accepting SNAP and WIC.

1874 Zimmerman House. Click to Enlarge

Welcome Spring When: Sat May 17, 2014 Noon-4PM Where: Zimmerman Park 17111 NE Sandy Blvd Gresham, OR Get Map!

A delightful 1874 Victorian farmhouse
Take a step back into history at the Zimmerman House, a Victorian era farmhouse, built in 1874 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This beautiful farmhouse is a perfect reflection of typical Columbia River dairy farm life in the late 1800s. The Zimmerman Heritage Farm is a unique cultural education and recreational resource that is being created for the benefit of the public on a 5.98-acre historic site in Gresham, Oregon.

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.

Every Saturday May thru October! When: Every Saturday, 8:30AM-2PM Where: NW Miller & Third St Historic Downtown Gresham, OR Get Map!

Fresh & Local
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market.

Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday now through Oct. 25.

Building to Code When: Sat May 17, 2014 8AM-2PM Where: Gresham Farmers Market NW Miller & Third St Historic Downtown Gresham, OR Get Map!

Learn About Building Inspections
Join our City building inspectors at the Gresham Farmers’ Market to view our model home and discuss how building codes and permits safeguard public safety.

The small scale home offers residents a chance to peek inside the walls and under the floorboards of a typical home to see hidden piping, electrical and other systems. Market visitors will also be able to learn more about when and why building codes and inspections are required for safety.

Let's Go Bike Riding When: Sat May 17, 2014 10AM-12PM Meet: Main City Park 219 S Main Ave Springwater Trail Entrance Gresham, OR Get map!

Join the Fun
Join friends and neighbors for a slow-paced, family-friendly bicycle ride along the Springwater Corridor and Gresham-Fairview Trails. This bike ride will be about 10 miles long and will take approximately two hours. The ride begins in Main City Park at the entrance to the Springwater Trail.

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

Register Here!

Let's Ride Bikes When: Sun May 18, 2014 10AM-12PM Meet: Main City Park 219 S Main Ave Springwater Trail Entrance Gresham, OR Get map!

Adult Fun!
Join experienced riders on a 30-mile bike ride in and around the Gresham, Troutdale and Sandy River area. The group will take a break along the route, where food and beverages will be available for purchase. The ride begins and ends in Main City Park, at the junction with the Springwater Trail.

Over 90 vendors • Local Farm Fresh Produce, Fruits & Berries • Crafts • Fine Art • Artisan Foods • Unique Services • Music • Fun

Located in the NE corner of the Gresham Kmart parking lot at Eastman Parkway and NW Burnside Road with plenty of convenient parking. Open every Saturday now through Oct. 25. Accepting SNAP and WIC.