Earth Month Events

Food Waste Prevention Week

April 1 - April 7

Hi, I’m a bad apple, and I can cost you real money. Spoiled food like me costs each household here in Oregon over $1,600 a year on average.

Be a Food Waste Hero. Don’t Let Good Food Go Bad.

Learn more at: DontLetGoodFoodGoBad.org and foodwastepreventionweek.com

Caminata por el Bosque

Martes, 2 de Abril | 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Únase a la facilitadora Ceci Orozco de Temenos Rising, ciudad de Wood Village, y Columbia Slough Watershed Council para una conexión gratuita con la naturaleza y una caminata de exploración de atención plena en el parque Donald L Robertson en Wood Village. Esta oferta se recomienda para mayores de 16 años; todo el evento será en español. Require registro https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/35scqa7

Paseo de Observación de Aves

Domingo, 14 de Abril | 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Únase a una caminata con Columbia Slough Watershed Council y Wood Village para ver aves en el parque Donald L Robertson. Este evento es gratuito y abierto para todas las edades. Será guiado por observadores locales de aves: Ryan Gilpin y Melissa Orozco; todo el evento será en español. Require registro https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hgay5mv

Forest Bathing

Friday, April 19 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Join Irene Bailey, Program Director of Temenos Rising, City of Wood Village, and Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a free guided 2-hour forest bathing walk at Donald L Robertson City Park in Wood Village. This event is open to all community members, although recommended for those 16 and older. Registration required https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/afdk8w6

Free Shred & Recycling Event

Saturday, April 20 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

A free recycling collection event for Gresham and Wood Village community members. See the full details and accepted material list on the event page.

No Ivy Day

Saturday, April 27 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Help remove invasive ivy and blackberry vines along the trail system at Donald L Robertson Park. Registration encouraged

https://volunteer.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0CVL00000JUukA2AT/earth-week-ivy-removal-project

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Saturday, May 4 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

There is no charge to bring your hazardous household garbage to Metro's neighborhood collection event at Mt. Hood Community College. See the full details and accepted material list on the event page.

Bird Walk

Saturday, May 11 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Join local bird expert, Ryan Gilpin, the City of Wood Village, and Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a bird walk at Donald L Robertson City Park in Wood Village! This free event is open to all ages. Registration required https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mdpzqh2