Nature

Share Your input When: Wed Nov 05, 2014 6-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall (Second Floor) 1333 NE Eastman Pkwy Greaham OR Get Map!

The Tree Code Update Project aims to clarify existing rules for trees and address outdated tree provisions throughout the Development Code. The draft tree code amendments are ready for your review, and staff would like your input at the upcoming Open House

What are some of the changes under the new Tree Code?

• Clarified code language and definitions
• Consolidated code sections and tree-related standards
• Reorganized the tree code so information is easily accessible
• Added illustrations to assist in understanding how the rules apply

Celebrate Our Newest Wetlands Where: Sun Sep 14, 2014 2:30-4:30PM Where: Cascade Athletic Club 19201 SE Division St Get Map!

An Invitaion from Metro Commissioner Shirley Craddick
Thanks to the community’s support and a partnership between the City of Gresham, the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District and Metro, a unique 33-acre natural area near Grant Butte in Gresham has been protected for future generations.

I hope you will be able to join us in celebrating the Grant Butte Wetlands on Sunday, September 14th. Enjoy a quick presentation about the history of the site, share your values and dreams for its future, connect with neighbors and have a piece of pie on us!

Nadaka Nature Park meadow, Gresham OR

Nakada Cleanup Event
Its happening Saturday, Sept. 27th. The Fourth Annual Nadaka Community Festival & Cleanup. Nadaka is a beautiful 10 acre forest where we will be removing invasives and litter in the morning from 9:00am to Noon.

Nakada Community Festival
The Nadaka Community Festival will be held after the cleanup from Noon to 3:00pm where volunteers will be treated to hot dogs, music and activities for the family. The Audubon Society of Portland will have their live birds and you will be entertained by Aztec dancers from Ollin Yolliztli as well as NW PanMan Terry Baber on his steel drum.<.p>

See ya at park!

Opening Weekend! Every Saturday 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.

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.

No Experience Required! When: Thu Mar 06, 2014 9AM-5PM Where: Multipor Ski Area Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

This three-mile out-and-back trail starts at the Mazama Lodge Sno-Park and goes down a gentle grade to the Multipor ski area and back. We'll stop in Government Camp for those who need to rent snowshoes. Pack a lunch, and bring a snack to eat on the trail.

The group will stop in Government Camp for those who need to rent snowshoes. In addition to lunch, bring water and snacks to eat along the trail.

• Round-trip travel: 82 miles
• Suggested donation per rider: $8
• Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
• Elevation gain: 150 feet

Bring a camera because if the weather is clear there will be many views of Mt. Hood.

Creekside Restoration When: Sat Feb 08, 2014 10AM-1PM Where: Fairview Creek Meet at: 431 SE 205th Av Gresham, OR Get Map!

Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council for Plantapalooza 2014! This is one in a series of community focused native planting events. Help restore an acre of stream-side habitat along Fairview Creek in Gresham! This project helps to stabilize the sensitive habitat around the creek and improves water quality in the creek and in our groundwater supply. Plantapalooza 2014 offers volunteers a unique opportunity to participate in a large scale restoration project.

Volunteers will assist in planting hundreds of bare-root native plants. No previous planting experience is necessary. Plantapalooza is a great, hands-on learning opportunity appropriate for families, groups and individuals. Register today!