Nadaka Nature Park

What's In Your Backyard! When: Sat Aug 22, 2015 9AM-10AM Where: Nadaka Nature Park 176th & NE Glisan St Gresham OR Get map!

Become A Bird Watcher!
Interpretive Nature Walk through Nadaka Nature Park. Family friendly event. Fun for all ages! Bring your own binoculars if possible!

More Info
Contact Monica McAllister, Nadaka Nature Park Coordinator 503-956-8558 or email monica@friendsofnadaka.org

Story & Guided Hike! When: Sat Aug 26, 2015 10AM-11AM Where: Nadaka Nature Park Meet at the Picnic Shelter 176th & NE Glisan St Gresham OR Get map!

We invite parents and children ages 3-5 to enjoy a short story and a guided nature hike. Watch birds fly overhead, search for hidden animal homes, and learn about local trees and flowers. The event runs rain or shine so pull on those boots and join us! There is a $3 suggested donation per child, no charge for adults. Meet us at the picnic structure. To register visit http://columbiaslough.org/index.php/activities_events/tadpole_tales/ or call 503-281-1132.

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Wilkes East Neighborhood 2015 Summer Newsletter IN THIS ISSUE 64-Unit Waterside Apartment Project Friends of the Children Opening 2015 Investing in Oregon Families Nadaka Happenings Summer Edition Clean Energy Works: Summer Movies Nadaka Community Festival Aug 22nd WENA Summer Meeting Aug 24th

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Our story of 64-Unit, 4-story Waterside Apartment Homes Complex Proposed for 165th & NE Halsey incorrectly reported the property location. It is the heavily treed property with a 1930's farmhouse on the north side of Halsey, directly east of the Moose Lodge. The north 1/4 of the site will be left as open space. Download the corrected newsletter here.

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Come, Lend A Hand... Join Friends of Nadaka to restore a healthy habitat at Nadaka Nature Park. We will be removing invasive species such as English Ivy from the 10 acre forested portion of the park, watering plants, and removing litter. 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!

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. Visit friendsofnadaka.org.

Come Join Us! When: Sat Jun 06, 2015 8AM-9AM Where: Nadaka Nature Park 176th & NE Glisan St Gresham OR Get map!

Join us for a guided bird walk through Nadaka Nature Park. This is a family-friendly event for beginner and advance bird watchers. Bring your own binoculars and field guides if possible. Binoculars will be provided for those who do not own binoculars and Nadaka Bird Brochures will be available.

Nadaka Nature Park, Gresham OR New Picnic Shelter. Click to enlarge

Join the Festivities! When: Sat Apr 04, 2015 10AM-12PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park 17600 NE Glisan Gresham, OR Get Map! Rain or Shine Event

Let's Celebrate!
Join us for the official opening of Gresham's newest natural play area and community garden on the south two acres of Nadaka Nature Park. The Audubon Society of Portland’s Education Birds will be present and teaming up with Slough School to provide environmental education. Nature play expert from ONPLAY will be demonstrating the possibilities the nature play area can provide. Public officials and project partners will be there to say a few words about Nadaka.

The event will feature free information, demonstrations and refreshments.

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Nadaka /SOLV Earth Day Clean-up

Earth Day, Every Day When: Sat, Apr 18, 2015 9AM-12PM Where: Nadaka Nature Park 176th & NE Pacific St Gresham OR Get Map!

Event info
Come out and meet your neighbors and make new friends. Join SOLV® and Friends of Nadaka to help improve the park this Earth Day. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Mulching Trails, Trash Removal and possibly work in Community Garden. Be prepared to get a little dirty and to have fun by supporting and volunteering with Friends of Nadaka and Wilkes East Neighborhood Association. Refreshments will be provided for volunteers.

Click here to register yourself, your group or to learn more about this event.

Rain or Shine!
Come dressed for weather and help improve Nadaka Nature Park. Bring working gloves & a water bottle if you have them. Volunteer as long as you can. Drinks and snacks will be provided for volunteers.

10-acre Nature Preserve When: Sat Apr 25, 2015 9AM-11:30AM Where: Nadaka Nature Park 17600 NE Pacific St Gresham OR Get Map!

Get to know Nadaka Nature Park! This 10-acre forest in northwest Gresham was saved from development for many decades because it served as a day camp for the Camp Fire Organization. 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. Learn the park’s story, restoration challenges and successes, how to identify common native plants and spot spring time invaders, and the top 10 scary weeds to watch out for.

This event is free and suitable for all ages. Read more about the City's Natural Resources program.