Spring Plant Swap- Intercambio de Plantas! Saturday 3/10 from 10 AM to 12 PM!

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Join friends and neighbors to swap seeds or plants for your garden TOMORROW from 10 AM- 12 PM! Receive a free native plant while supplies last. Bring labeled plants or seeds to swap. Gardening experts will be available to help!

Unase a amigos y vecinos para compartir plantas gratis para agregar a su jardin mañana 10 AM hasta 12 PM! Recibe una planta gratis que ayuda a polinizadores. Trae plantas o semillas con identificación para intercambiar. Expertos en jardinería estarán disponibles para ayudar!

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Location: St. Aidan’s Church Parking Lot/ Nadaka Nature Park

Time: 10 AM to 12 PM

With: EMSWCD, Audubon Society of Portland, Backyard Habitat Certification Program, City of Gresham, and St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church!

Welcome Back Vulture Day Festival with Audubon Society of Portland at Nadaka/St. Aidan’s Church!

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Join us for a free day of fun for the whole family as we celebrate the Turkey Vulture’s return to Oregon this spring. Learn about vultures in our community, meet a real Turkey Vulture, and enjoy vulture-themed activities. Snacks & drinks provided. This event is free and family-friendly.

Cost: Free
When: March 17, 2018 from 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm
Location: Nadaka Nature Park and St. Aidan’s Church 17405 NE Glisan St Portland, OR 97230

Did you notice you only see Turkey Vultures in Portland-Metro in the spring and summer? That’s because they migrate to warmer climates in the winter. Now it’s time to welcome them back! Around the world, vultures are facing hazards in the wild and their numbers are dwindling. It’s up to us to help save and protect them!

Welcome Back Vulture Day is filled with fun and educational activities:

Vulture crafts and masks
Vulture-themed games
Storytelling
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Snacks and drinks
Meet Ruby, Portland Audubon’s Turkey Vulture, up close (along with our other education birds)
Compare your “wingspan” to a California Condor
Come and help us celebrate the beauty of vultures!

For more information, contact: akinnard@audubonportland.org.

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Evento a Plantar Con La Comunidad en Nadaka- 10 de Febrero

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Estás buscando para una manera para disfrutar en la naturaleza y hacer una diferencia en su comunidad? Únete a Friends of Nadaka para nuestro Evento a Plantar Con La Comunidad para restaurar un hábitat saludable en el Parque Nadaka. Los voluntarios plantarán arbustos nativos como Oregon Grape, y Thimbleberry. Las plantas nativas ayudan a filtrar los contaminantes, proporcionan sombra y mejoran el hábitat de peces y vida silvestre.

Se proveerán herramientas, plantas, guantes, y refrescos. Vestirse para trabajar en áreas naturales: pantalones largos, ropa caliente, y zapatos con los dedos de los pies cerrados. Por favor traiga una botella de agua y un amigo!

Registrar Aqui: https://www.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0C1I000005PrHBUA0  o llama a 503-956-8558.

Cuando: Sábado, 10 de Febrero, 9 AM hasta 12 PM

Dónde: 17615 NE Glisan Street Portland, OR 97230

Reunirte al refugio de picnic situado en el frente parte del parque a lado de NE Glisan St.

Hay dos locaciones para estacionando tu coche.

  • En la área de grava entre Nadaka y St. Aidan’s Episcopal Iglesia a 17405 NE Glisan Street Gresham, OR 97230.
  • Al entrada norte de Nadaka Parque a NE Pacific St. y 176th. Puedes estacionar tu coche dentro el barrio y seguir el camino de grava a través del bosque para llegar al refugio de picnic.

Nadaka Community Planting Event- February 10th 

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Nadaka Community Planting Event- February 10th 

Looking for a way to get outside and make a difference in your community? Join Friends of Nadaka for our Community Planting Event to restore a healthy habitat at Nadaka Nature Park. Volunteers will be planting native shrubs like Oregon Grape and Thimbleberry! Native plantings help filter pollutants, provide shade, and improve fish and wildlife habitat. This is a great way to meet other community members dedicated to improving local green spaces and nature!

Tools, plants, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided. Dress to work in natural areas: long pants, warm cloths, and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Please bring a water bottle and a friend!

Register Here: https://www.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0C1I000005PrHBUA0 or call at 503-956-8558.

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Date & Time: Saturday, February 10th 9 AM – 12 PM

Location: 17615 NE Glisan Street Portland, OR 97230

Meet at the picnic structure on the NE Glisan Street side of the park.

There are two locations for parking.

1) St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church parking lot next to Nadaka Nature Park located at 17405

NE Glisan Street Gresham, OR 97230.

2) Nadaka Nature Park’s north entrance is at NE Pacific Street and 176th. You may park in the neighborhood and follow the path through the forest to get to the picnic structure.

Siembra la Cena- Curso de Jardinería Gratis!

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!Creciendo verduras en un presupuesto. Aprenda maneras de bajo costo para construir un suelo saludable, planificar su zona de jardín, elegir los cultivos, cuidar de su jardín, y cosechar su recompensa!

Inscribirse Aquí: https://siembralacenanadaka2018.eventbrite.com

Cuando: Los JUEVES a las 6:00 hasta 8:00 PM; 15 de Febrero hasta 22 de Marzo

Dónde: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 17405 NE Glisan St, Portland, 97230. Se imparte en un salón con visitas al Jardín Comunitario de Nadaka.

Quién: Las clases están abiertas a los participantes adultos interesados en aprender como practicar la horticultura en un presupuesto

Es necesario para inscribirse. Comuníquese con Monica a monica@friendsofnadaka.org o 503-956-8558.

Detalles: Por favor, comprométase a asistir a las seis clases. Los participantes recibirán un libro, semillas, y más gratis.

Esta clase es una colaboración con Oregon Food Bank, Friends of Nadaka, y St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church.

Annual Seed to Supper FREE Gardening Workshop Series! – Starts February 15th!

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Join Friends of Nadaka, St. Aidan’s Church & Oregon Food Bank for our Seed to Supper Gardening Workshop Series starting February 15th! This is a FREE 6-week beginning gardening course that gives adult gardeners the tools they need to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget.
 
 
Participants will be given a free gardening book, seeds, plant starts, trowels, a certificate of completion and more.
 
When: Thursdays, February 15th through March 22nd from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
 
Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church 17405 NE Glisan St, Portland, 97230. Taught indoors with possible visits to Nadaka Community Garden
 
Who: Open to adult participants interested in learning how to garden on a budget.
 
Details: Please plan to attend all 6 classes. Participants get a free gardening book, seeds, and other goodies as available.
 
Registration is required. Contact Monica McAllister- monica@friendsofnadaka.org or 503-956-8558.
 
Growing Veggies on a Budget. Learn low-cost ways to build healthy soil, plan your growing space, choose your crops, care for your growing garden, and harvest your bounty!
 
This class is hosted in partnership by Friends of Nadaka, Oregon Food Bank, and St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church.

MLK Day of Service at Nadaka!~ Monday, January 15th

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Join Friends of Nadaka this MLK Day of Service to restore a healthy habitat at Nadaka Nature Park and give back to the community. We will be planting natives, removing invasive species, removing litter, and tidying up the garden.

Tools, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided. Dress to work in natural areas: long pants, warm cloths, and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Please bring a water bottle and a friend!

Register Here: https://nadakamlkday2018.eventbrite.com

When: Where: Nadaka Nature Park – 17615 NE Glisan Street Portland, OR 97230.
Where to Meet: Meet at the picnic structure on the Glisan Street side of the park.

There are two locations for parking:

  1. St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church parking lot next to Nadaka Nature Park located at 17405 NE Glisan Street Gresham, OR 97230.
  2. Nadaka Nature Park north entrance at NE Pacific Street and 176th. You may park in the neighborhood and follow the path through the forest to get to the picnic structure.

FREE Beneficial Insect Workshop with EMSWCD at Nadaka!

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Beneficial Insect Workshop
Saturday, November 4th
9 AM-11:30 AM
St. Aidan’s Church – Murdock Hall, 17405 NE Glisan St.
Join us for a free workshop on beneficial insects and  learn how they work around the clock to protect your garden from pests. Meet the diverse cast of predators that provide free pest control, discover plant types and management practices that provide food, water, and shelter to attract and sustain beneficial insects that help your garden thrive.

This event is presented by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District and hosted bySt. Aidan’s Episcopal Church and Friends of Nadaka.

For more information about this event contact Monica McAllister at 503-956-8558 or monica@friendsofnadaka.org.

A Red Admiral (Vanessa Atalanta) butterfly on some Douglas aster flowers. Native plants are very important for native and migratory pollinators. – Photo Courtesy of EMSWCD.