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Zimmerman Heritage Farm Tours May 21, 2011 10AM-3PM
By admin - Posted on May 1st, 2011
05/21/2011 - 10:00am
05/21/2011 - 3:00pm
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 1874 Zimmerman House, Gresham Oregon Click to enlarge |
Come See The Flowers
When: Sat May 21, 2011 10AM-3PM |
A lasting vestige of East Multnomah County's agricultural roots
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.
Open house and tours are available the third Saturday of each month 10AM-3PM.
Free event. Audubon Society of Portland Morning Bird Walk at Nadaka Nature Park: May 27, 2011 7:30AM-8:30AM
By admin - Posted on May 1st, 2011
05/27/2011 - 7:30am
05/27/2011 - 8:30am
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When: Friday, May 27, 2011 7:30AM-8:30AM Cost: Free |
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Greet the Morning
Join Jim Labbe with the Audubon Society of Portland and Lee Dayfield with Wilkes East Neighborhood Association for a morning stroll through Nakada Nature Park in West Gresham on Friday, May 27th 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.
Guide to the Spring Sky; MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater: Apr 4, 2011 7PM & 8PM
By admin - Posted on April 1st, 2011
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 MHCC Planetarium website |
An inspiring stellar presentation
Guide to the Spring Sky |
When: Monday April 4, 2011. Show Times: 7:00PM and 8:15PM
Where: Mt Hood Community College
Planetarium Sky Theater
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR
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Admission $2.MHCC students are admitted free.
The Sky Theater is wheelchair accessible.
Guide to the Spring Sky
Take a guided tour the of the night Spring Sky with Pat Hanrahan, an expert in celestial bodies such as planets, stars and galaxies.
“Springtime is galaxy time,” notes Pat Hanrahan, MHCC Planetarium Director. “Learn about marvels of the spring sky that are visible to the naked eye or through ordinary binoculars and find where they reside. Included in this tour are Saturn, constellations, galaxies, star clusters and a massive black hole.”
All shows are presented under a realistic representation of the night sky, featuring the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images
Ever Wonder What Kind of Bird That Is? Free Bird Workshop: Apr 5, 2011 7PM-9:30PM
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When: Tue, Apr 5, 2011 7PM-9:30PM |
Free Workshop
A free Songbird Identification class April 5 at City Hall will teach participants how to identify the most common songbirds found during peak birding months. James Davis, birding expert from Metro, will lead the class. Slides, sounds and specimens will be used to prepare birders for the bird-filled spring and summer months
Songbirds found in Oregon are not only beautiful to look at and listen to, but they can also tell us about the health of our environment. They are often travelers, coming from sometimes thousands of miles away to take advantage of our rich local environment.
Healthy Eating, Active Living Open House: Apr 6, 2011 5:30PM-7:30PM
By admin - Posted on April 1st, 2011
04/06/2011 - 5:30pm
04/06/2011 - 7:30pm
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 Healthy Eating Active Living website |
Promoting healthier food options and physical activity
Open House
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When: Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 5:30PM-7:30PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
Conference Room 2A & 2B
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Gresham, OR
Get map!
Share Your Experience
Join us as the City hosts a Healthy Eating Active Living Open House for you to share your thoughts on how the built environment helps and/or hinders the ability to have access to healthy foods and active living opportunities
What is Healthy Eating Active Living?
Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) promotes equitable access and opportunities to healthy, affordable food and to active living. It examines how health may be affected by the built environment by promoting healthier food options and physical activity through daily routines.
Gresham’s Arbor Day Celebration 2011; Gradin Arboretum: Apr 9, 2011 9AM-12PM
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04/09/2011 - 9:00am
04/09/2011 - 12:00pm
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 Gradin Sports Park Arboretum, Gresham OR |
Join the Arbor Day Celebration!
Gradin Sports Park Arboretum
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When: Saturday, Apr 9, 2011 9AM-12PM
Where: Gradin Sports Park
2303 SE Palmquist Road
(Between Hogan Road and Hwy 26)
Gresham, OR
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Celebrate Arbor Day
Join us for a ceremony to celebrate Gresham’s annual Arbor Day Tree City USA award and a dedication of the first phase of planting at the Arboretum at Gradin Sports Park. This arboretum has been planned for four seasons so that in any season there will be foliage, flowers and forms that stand out. This first phase planting included 150 trees and over 350 shrubs along the north and south sides of the Gradin Sports Park. The first phase planting includes a Street Tree Demonstration feature and Native Conifer and Deciduous Buffer feature.
Events will include:
- Dedication Ceremony
- Tree City USA Ceremony
- Guided Tours of the trees along the Palmquist Road sidewalk, Gradin Sports Park pathway, Native Trees and historic Significant Trees on-site
- Informational handouts on the newly planted Street Trees and Buffer Trees and Shrubs
- Street tree pruning demonstrations
Birds, Bees and Butterflies Free Workshop: Apr 10, 2011 2-3PM
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When: Sunday, Apr 10, 2011 2:00PM |
Learn About These Gentle Giants
Eager to see beneficial birds, butterflies and gentle native bees? Discover how beautiful native plants can bring these allies to your yard, helping fight pests and improving garden productivity. Learn which natives might be right for your yard and how to plant and care for them without harmful garden chemicals. Plus, find out where to get native plants in your area.
SOLV IT Earth Day 2011 Nadaka Nature Park Cleanup: Apr 16, 2011 9AM-1PM
By admin - Posted on April 1st, 2011
04/16/2011 - 9:00am
04/16/2011 - 1:00pm
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 Nadaka Nature Park |
Join Us For Earth Day 2011
When: Sat, Apr 16, 2011 9AM-1PM |
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Wilkes East Neighborhood has received a Metro Nature in Neighborhood grant for improvements in Nadaka Nature Park which requires matching volunteer hours so your support is needed and greatly appreciated. See you at the park! Click here for a list of Metro Nature in Neighborhoods capital grants projects. |
Directions
From I-84: Take the 181st exit, travel south, turn right on NE Pacific St.
From Glisan (eastbound): Turn left on NE 172nd Av, turn right on NE Pacific St.
Earth Day at Nadaka
Join other volunteers as we clear invasive plants & beautify Nadaka Nature Park, a 10-acre natural area with a dense forest and inviting meadow.
Be prepared to get a little dirty and have fun by supporting and volunteering with SOLV, Friends of Nadaka and the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association in their efforts to restore this natural area.
Rain or Shine! Come dressed for weather. Bring working gloves & a water bottle if you have them. Volunteer as long as you can.
Coffee, juice, water & refreshments provided by Wilkes East Neighborhood.
Click here to register with SOLV for this event!
For more information contact Brett Lyon, SOLV Coordinator 503-844-9571 x332, or email brett@solv.org.
Zimmerman Heritage Farm Tours Apr 16, 2011 10AM-3PM
By admin - Posted on April 1st, 2011
04/16/2011 - 10:00am
04/16/2011 - 3:00pm
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1874 Zimmerman House, Gresham Oregon. Click to enlarge |
Hello Spring!
Zimmerman House Tours
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When: Saturday Apr 16, 2011 10AM-3PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham, OR
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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.
Open house and tours are available the third Saturday of each month 10AM-3PM.
Adult Group Bike Ride Between Gresham, Troutdale and Sandy River: Apr 17, 2011 10AM-1PM
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When: Sun, Apr 17, 2011 10AM-1PM |
Join the Fun
This series of free, moderately-paced adult group bicycle rides will explore the area between Gresham, Troutdale and the Sandy River as well as East Portland. Bike rides range from 15 to 25 miles. The group will travel along at around 13/15 mph and stop for coffee, bakery sweets, or ice cream somewhere along the route.
Riders are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes early, the group leaves at 10 a.m. sharp from Gresham’s Main City Park at the corner of Powell Boulevard and Main Avenue in historic downtown.
