West Gresham
Friends of Trees to add new trees at Nadaka & Columbia View parks: Jan 9, 2010
By admin - Posted on October 13th, 2009
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Growing Healthy Communities...
Friends of Trees planting events
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Growing Communities
Friends of Trees has been planting trees in communities for 20 years, helping to reduce air pollution and stormwater runoff, as well as beautifying our neighborhoods.
New Trees for Neighborhoods!
This winter, Friends of Trees is coming to Gresham and conducting a tree planting in the Wilkes East and Kelly Creek neighborhoods. Get neighborhoods map!
In the Wilkes East Neighborhood 4 new trees will be planted in Nadaka Nature Park, and additional trees will be planted at the south end of Columbia View Park. The trees for Nadaka Nature Park will be purchased thru a Metro Nature in Neighborhood grant obtained by Wilkes East Neighborhood Association and Friends of Nadaka. Volunteers will be needed at both Nadaka and Columbia View for these plantings.
UPDATE. Nadaka Nature Park cleanup special event with Columbia Slough Watershed Council: Nov 14, 2009 9AM
By admin - Posted on October 13th, 2009
11/14/2009 - 9:00am
11/14/2009 - 2:00pm
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Get your Green on.
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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! |
When: Saturday Nov 14, 2009 9AM - 2PM
A special event with Columbia Slough Watershed Council
Where: Nadaka Nature Park
NE 175th Ave and NE Pacific St
Gresham, OR
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Event Info
Be prepared to get a little dirty and to have fun by supporting and volunteering with Friends of Nadaka and Wilkes East Neighborhood Association in their efforts to restore this natural area by removing invasive underbrush and ivy. We will also be planting 12 new small trees, 65 shrubs and 150 herbs.
| UPDATE (11-11-2009) : Join us, the Concordia University Basketball Team, H.B. Lee Middle School Leadership students, and your fellow neighbors for this special event with the Columbia Slough Watershed Council. Refreshments needed: Persons interested in donating baked goods or refreshments for this event are urged to contact leedayfield@wilkeseastna.org |
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.
Coffee, juice, water & refreshments provided by Wilkes East Neighborhood.
No pre-registration required. Volunteers younger than 18 will need a signed waiver (available at the event).
See website calendar for more Nadaka Nature Park events and activities!
Take part in a lively discussion on the future of Nadaka Nature Park: Sep 24, 2009 7PM
By admin - Posted on August 26th, 2009
09/24/2009 - 7:00pm
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Share your ideas with us on the future of Nadaka Nature Park
Thur Sep 24, 2009 7PM
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You're Invited
Friends of Nadaka and Wilkes East Neighborhood invite you to attend a lively discussion on the future of Nadaka Nature Park.
When: Thursday Sep 24, 2009 7:00PM
Where: St Aidan's Episcopal Church
17405 NE Glisan St
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Share you ideas
Share your ideas and comments for this beautiful natural place. This is an opportunity for you to participate in improving our neighborhood and to make a difference in the quality-of-life in Wilkes East and the City of Gresham.
WENA Annual Meeting: Aug 24, 2009 7PM
By admin - Posted on July 8th, 2009
08/24/2009 - 7:00pm
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Join Your Neighbors... Get involved. Make a difference!
When: Monday, August 24, 2009 7:00PM
Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
17405 NE Glisan St
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Click here for the agenda!
Save the date!
Be sure to save Monday, August 24th at 7:00 PM for WENA’s Annual Meeting. This years meeting will be held at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 17405 NE Glisan St, Portland, Oregon. Get map!
Highlights include: election of officers, Nadaka Nature Park improvements, and special guest speakers: John McClellan of Owens Corning discussing the new Gresham Foam Insulation Facility opening July 2009; Jonathan David, Gresham Transportation Dept talking about the NE Halsey St, & 181st Ave improvements, and; Jerry Gerspach, Noise Abatement Specialist, Port of Portland discussing the PDX airport runway construction and the increased noise over the Wilkes East neighborhood.
Who should attend?
This meeting is open to all residents and businesses in the Wilkes East Neighborhood!
Reynolds Learning Academy Annual Rummage Sale: Mar 14-15, 200
By admin - Posted on February 6th, 2009
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03/15/2009 - 9:00am
03/15/2009 - 2:00pm
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Come Join Us for Bargins Galore!
Reynolds Learning Academy
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When: Sat March 14, 2009 10AM-4PM
Sun March 15, 2009 10AM-2PM
Where: Reynolds Learning Academy
20234 NE Halsey
Fairview, OR 97024
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Graduation fund raiser
Reynolds Learning Academy will be holding it's annual Rummage Sale to raise funds for our graduation ceremony and other school activities, Saturday March 14th from 10AM to 4PM, and Sunday March 15th from 10AM to 2PM.
If you haven't been to an RLA Rummage Sale -- you've got to go!
Nadaka Park Needs Storm Cleanup Volunteers: Feb 15, 2009
By admin - Posted on January 30th, 2009
02/15/2009 - 9:00am
02/15/2009 - 12:00pm
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Bring Your Gloves -- Lend A Hand!
Nadaka Park 'Storm Debris' Cleanup
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When: Sunday Feb 15, 2009 9AM to Noon
Where: Nadaka Park
NE 176th Ave and NE Pacific St
(Click here for a map)
Gresham, OR
Winter storms have left a mess!
On Sunday, February 15th from 9:00AM to 12:00PM the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association and Friends of Nadaka will be holding a Storm Debris Cleanup at Nadaka Park. Come on by and give us a hand! Dress warmly. Bring your gloves, clippers, and yard tools.
Improvements Galore
If you haven't stopped by Nadaka Park lately you owe it to yourself to see the many improvements made over the past several months!
Zimmerman House tours: Mar 21, 2009
By admin - Posted on January 11th, 2009
03/21/2009 - 10:00am
03/21/2009 - 3:00pm
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Welcome Spring
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When: Saturday Mar 21, 2009 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham OR
Take a step back into history at the Zimmermann 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 every third Saturday. Don't miss this unique opportunity to step back in time!
Zimmerman House tours: Jan 17, 2009
By admin - Posted on December 28th, 2008
01/17/2009 - 10:00am
01/17/2009 - 3:00pm
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Open House
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When: Saturday Jan 17, 2009 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Where: Zimmerman Park
17111 NE Sandy Blvd
Gresham OR
Journey Back In Time
Take a step back into history at the Zimmermann 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 every third Saturday. Don't miss this unique opportunity to step back in time!
Wilkes East Neighborhood Newsletters
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Spring 2025 NewsletterInside This Issue:
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Newsletters are a regular publication of the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association. They are hand-delivered to over 1,500 residences and businesses in our area 3 times per year, timed to correspond with our general meetings.
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Wilkes East residents are encouraged to submit articles and tips for the newsletter. Articles should be limited to 300 words and may be subject to editing. Send by email to chair@wilkeseastna.org, or by postal mail to: 17104 NE Oregon St • Portland OR 97230. Deadline for submission is three weeks prior to publication.
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Nadaka Park Winter Cleanup #2 Sunday Jan 4, 2009
By admin - Posted on December 3rd, 2008
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Let's Celebrate New Year Outdoors!Bring your clippers and gloves to Nadaka Park, Sunday Jan 4th!
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When: Sunday Jan 4, 2009 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Where: Nadaka Park
NE 176th Ave and NE Pacific St
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Gresham, OR
Nadaka Winter Cleanup #2
On Sunday, January 4th from 9:00AM to 3:00PM the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association will be holding the second of three Winter cleanup's at Nadaka Park. Come on by and give us a hand! Dress warmly. Bring your gloves, clippers, and yard tools.
If you haven't stopped by Nadaka Park lately you owe it to yourself to see the many improvements made over the past several months!
