Nadaka Nature Park
It’s easier to find Gresham’s Nadaka Nature Park these days, thanks to a two-acre expansion supported by a $220,000 Nature in Neighborhoods grant. The park, which was tucked away in the East Wilkes Neighborhood, can now be reached from Northeast Glisan Street. More about this project >
Read MoreHumboldt Conservation Corner
A historic property in North Portland’s Humboldt neighborhood has been transformed into an outdoor classroom and living laboratory. The demonstration garden, housed at the East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District office, gives visitors ideas to try at home.  More about this project >
Read MoreGreening Interstate 205
Unlikely partners – Friends of Trees and the Oregon Department of Transportation – teamed up to plant native trees and shrubs along the I-205 pathway. While greening the 16-mile trail, they engage volunteers, establish a model for future roadside landscaping and generate jobs for diverse communities.  More about this project >
Read MoreGateway Green
Gateway Green is a long-fallow, neglected piece of public right-of-way in East Portland located between I-205 and I-84. The project will turn 24-acres of undulating and partially forested land into a regional recreational destination and green space that includes habitat restoration, multi-use trails, a stormwater treatment demonstration feature, a children’s nature play area, interpretive signage,…
Read MoreCully Park
Once a closed and gated former landfill, Cully Park is being transformed with walking trails, play and picnic areas and a native gathering garden. The nonprofit Verde is taking the lead in the transformation, engaging diverse community groups and neighbors to reclaim this 25-acre site in Northeast Portland.  More about this project >
Read MoreCrystal Springs
Crystal Springs is realizing its potential as an excellent salmon stream, thanks to the restoration of floodplain and riparian habitat and the removal of a culvert that blocked juvenile fish passage.  More about this project >
Read MoreWork-Live Spaces
Genesee County Habitat For Humanity is building innovative Work/Live spaces to encourage redevelopment. New builds like the one pictured here offer commercial spaces on the street level and residential spaces above where business owners live.  More about this project >
Read MoreStationSoccer
StationSoccer has evolved into a community project whereby youth and adults are able to connect through safe spaces in and around transit promoting social equity, inclusion, life skills and more, at the same time promoting the beautiful game of soccer. More about this project >
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