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Freshwater mussel

Volunteer Opportunity Last year the Johnson Creek Watershed Council partnered with the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation to conduct surveys for native freshwater mussels in Johnson Creek — with your help, we want to continue this work.

Spots are filling up quickly so RSVP today! All ages welcome. Saturday, July 16* — Gresham Woods Saturday, August 6th — Ambleside Saturday, September 24 — Bundy Reserve Time: 10:00am-1:30pm

Searching for freshwater mussels

Volunteers will learn about the biology and ecology of native freshwater mussels, and the many ways in which these animals benefit water quality and fish habitat. Native mussels are sensitive to pollution and disturbance, so exploring mussel distribution and the age structure of mussel beds provides insight on the biological conditions of Johnson Creek. Native Western pearlshell mussels were found in both stream reaches surveyed in the upper watershed, and native floaters were present in the lower watershed.

The event represents a unique opportunity for the general public to assist with field research

Homes needed for 3 girls and 1 boy, ages 12-15 When: Jul 22-Aug 5, 2011 Where: Your Home! Gresham, OR Download Host Family Application (below)

Sharing Our Cultures

Thank you for your interest in hosting a high school exchange student from our Sister City of SokCho, South Korea. This is one of our two active student exchange student programs, with SokCho sending students to the Gresham area every other year opposite of the years students from Gresham travel to SokCho. The students come during the summer break approximately July 22rd through August 5th

Neighborhood Connections is a publication from the City of Gresham
Communications & Community Outreach offering City of Gresham news, Public Safety information, Community Activities & Events, Training & Workshops, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.

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• Are You Ready? Workshop - Jun 18
• Crime Reports
• Music Mondays Return to the Center for the Arts Plaza
• Trees in the Summer = Lower Energy Costs
• Multnomah County RSVP
• Cellphones for Soldiers
• Project Linkage
• Summer Programs Available Through SUN
• Do Your Surroundings Promote Healthy Eating and Active Living - Jun 28
• Hollybrook Park Summer Festival - Jul 22
• Dcip-5: Institutional Master Plans - Jun 22
• Experience is the Best Teacher, and You Have a Lifetime’s Worth
• Downtown Plan Review - Jun 30
• Calling All East County Residents
• Springwater Trail Spur Project
• Neighbors Benefit from Mediation Tips
• Free Summer Activities at the Library
• Little Change Can Make a Big Difference
• Low Cost Summer Activities Through the PAL Youth Center
• Rockwood Standard Community Forum - Jul 7
• Block Party Time
• Transportation System Plan Update Community Forum - Jul 26
• Last Chance to Order your FREE SmartTrips Travel Tools!

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Neighborhood Connections is a publication from the City of Gresham
Communications & Community Outreach offering City of Gresham news, Public Safety information, Community Activities & Events, Training & Workshops, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.

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• Crime Reports
• Are You Ready? Workshop - June 18
• Multnomah County RSVP, a Program of Metropolitan Family Service (MFS)
• East Gresham Community Information Fair - May 25
• Project Linkage
• Join Girl Scouting and Make a Difference in a Girls’ Life
• Music Mondays Return to the Center for the Arts Plaza
• Healthy Soil for Healthy Plants May 22
• Building Healthy Soil and Compost Class June 4
• Home Stuffy in Summer? Drafty in Winter? City Helps You Make the Fix
• SmartTrips Continues Through Summer
• Leaky Toilet? Wasting Water? Free City Service Provides Answers
• Experience is the Best Teacher, and You Have a Lifetime’s Worth

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Jordan Beehler, Eagle Scout Click to enlarge

What began as a bird house project quickly turned into a passion Making A Difference Wilkes East resident Jordan Beehler is a young man with a warm smile who's interested in making the world around him a better place -- not only for himself, but for others in his community too. Jordan, an Eagle Scout with Boy Scouts of America Troop 606 is a senior at Central Catholic High School in Portland and plans to attend Oregon State University this fall.

In August 2010 Jordan began work on his Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project. This project is the opportunity for an Eagle Scout to demonstrate leadership of others while performing a project for the benefit of the community. This is the culmination of the Eagle Scout candidate's leadership training and requires significant effort on their part.

For his project Jordan choose to improve Nadaka Nature Park

Become a SOLV Project Coordinator

When: Fri May 13, 2011 9:30AM-3:30PM Where: Mt Hood Community College Room AC1253 (use door to right of the bookstore) 26000 SE Stark St Gresham, OR Get Map!

Training Workshop
SOLV is pleased to announce a new training opportunity at Mt. Hood Community College on Friday May 13th. Learn how volunteers can help improve the environment and your community. This workshop is designed to help community members organize a SOLV project focused around litter and illegal dumpsite cleanup, invasive plant removal, native tree and shrub planting, or maintenance and monitoring of watershed restoration sites. Topics covered include:

• Watershed basics
• Envisioning and defining your project
• Managing and recruiting volunteers
• Educate volunteers on the impact of their work
• Add new energy to volunteer projects
• Finding sponsors, fundraising, and working with the media
• Project logistics for the day of your event

To Register or find out more:
Go to http://www.solv.org/programs/volunteer_action_training.asp, call Sara Ryan at 503.844.9571 x 320 or email sara@solv.org.

This workshop is designed to help community members coordinate a high quality SOLV project. The workshop provides training, resources, and ongoing project support.

Neighborhood Connections is a publication from the City of Gresham
Communications & Community Outreach offering City of Gresham news, Public Safety information, Community Activities & Events, Training & Workshops, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.

Inside this Issue

• Crime Reports
• Gresham Newsletter Online
• Spring Neighborhood Safety Forum - May 14
• Multnomah County RSVP, a Program of Metropolitan Family Service (MFS)
• East County's Got Talent - Auditions Apr 30
• Project Linkage
• East Gresham Community Information Fair - May 25
• Experience is the Best Teacher, and You Have a Lifetime’s Worth
• Rockwood Design Standards Community Forum - April 18
• Urban Forestry Management Plan Open House – April 19
• The Chamber Expo
• New Mediators Join East Metro Mediation
• Are You a Gresham Homeowner? Clean Energy Works Gresham is Here!
• Public Comment Sought on Draft Stormwater Monitoring Plan - Deadline Apr 25 Noon
• City’s Earth Day Recycling Collection Event is April 23
• Volunteer Bird Survey Orientation is April 23
• Drug Take-Back Day is April 30
• Gresham Celebrates National Bike Month in May
• Learn to Naturescape in Your Garden Workshop May 7
• Internal Sustainability Plan Brings Multiple Benefits to City Operations
• City’s New Program Offers Free Water Audit and Home Energy Review
• Resident Web Panel: Your Opinion Matters

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The City invites you to share your thoughts via a series of short e-mail surveys

Make Your Opinions Count

The Department of Environmental Services is looking for residents to share opinions via a series of short e-mail surveys over the next few years. Participation in the periodic surveys will help staff design and deliver cost-effective programs that enhance the health of local streams and the community

Please share your opinions with us!

Your participation will help us design and deliver cost-effective programs that enhance our community and the health of our local streams. Participation is voluntary and you may opt out at any time. The surveys will be short, 10-15 minutes in length

Neighborhood Connections is a publication from the City of Gresham
Communications & Community Outreach offering City of Gresham news, Public Safety information, Community Activities & Events, Training & Workshops, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.

Inside this Issue

• Crime Reports
• Earthquake Preparedness (Read)
• Multnomah County RSVP, a Program of Metropolitan Family Service (MFS)
• "10 Ways to Engage Your Audience & Extend Your Reach" Class
• Project Linkage
• Experience is the Best Teacher, and You Have a Lifetime’s Worth
• Earth Day Recycling Collection Event, Save the Date: Apr 23
• City Looks at Relationship Between Built Environment And Health
• Residents’ Views Needed on Institutional Master Plans: Apr 4
• Rain Garden Grants Available: Deadline Apr 15
• Event Recycling Volunteers Needed: Mar 26
• Birds, Bees and Butterflies Workshop: Apr 10
• Make Your Opinions Count for the Community, E-mail surveys
• Street Sweeping Schedule
• Transportation Fair for Downtown Employees: Apr 7
• Bike Rides for Adults and Families Start in April
• Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day: Apr 30
• Bike Commute Workshops: May 4 & 11
• Free Bird Workshop: Apr 5
• City’s Natural Resources and Sustainability Committee Looking for Members
• Get Ready to Travel Smart

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Gresham Neighborhoods listing

For more information, visit the Neighborhood Associations page at GreshamOregon.gov or contact Cathy Harrington at 503-618-2482, or email Cathy.Harrington@GreshamOregon.gov.

Neighborhood Connections is a publication from the City of Gresham
Communications & Community Outreach offering City of Gresham news, Public Safety information, Community Activities & Events, Training & Workshops, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.

Inside this Issue

• Crime Reports
• Drawing Out Conflict – Workshop to Explore Conflict Resolution
• Basic Mediation Training: Apply by February 28
• Community Forum on Existing Tree Regulations – February 22
• Multnomah County RSVP, a Program of Metropolitan Family Service (MFS)
• "10 Ways to Engage Your Audience & Extend Your Reach" Class
• Healthy Streams Program
• Think Before You Flush
• Project Linkage
• Experience is the Best Teacher, and You Have a Lifetime’s Worth
• Free Bird Workshop in April
• Earth Day Recycling Collection Event, Save the Date
• City’s Natural Resources and Sustainability Committee Looking for Members
• Free Rain Garden Workshop March 5
• Get Ready to Travel Smart!

Keep up with what’s Happening in your City!

Facebook - Read more
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Subscribe to City media releases - Read more

Gresham Neighborhoods listing

For more information, visit the Neighborhood Associations page at GreshamOregon.gov or contact Cathy Harrington at 503-618-2482, or email Cathy.Harrington@GreshamOregon.gov.