Category Archives: Environmental

Concordia Street Tree Inventory needs volunteers

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Bob

Saturday, August 21, 2010 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. McMenamin’s Kennedy School Corcordia Community Room 5736 Northeast 33rd Ave. Portland, OR 97211 Citizens interested in the quality of Portland’s urban forest are invited to attend Concordia’s first street tree inventory … Continue reading →

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Concordia Tree Inventory Meeting, Tuesday, July 20 at Kennedy School

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Bob

Tuesday, July 20 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Concordia Community Room, Kennedy School Walking through the neighborhood, do you see too few trees and too many empty planting spaces? Lack of maintenance? Poor quality trees? Your opinions on the state … Continue reading →

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ECOPALOOZA Saturday August 7th in Fernhill Park

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Bob

Join us for ECOPALOOZA www.econw.org

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Columbia Slough Regatta Sunday, July 25

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Bob

Columbia Slough Regatta, Sunday, July 25 The Columbia Slough Small Craft Regatta, the largest one-day paddle in Oregon, returns for its 16th anniversary on Sunday, July 25th from 9 am to 1 pm. This annual celebration of the Columbia Slough … Continue reading →

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Columbia Crossing: What Does It Mean?

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Bob

The Columbia River Crossing. Can this $4 billion project over the 2nd biggest watershed in the US be turned into a GOOD financial, infrastructure and social investment? On March 25th, a panel of VIP experts gathered in Portland, Oregon for … Continue reading →

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Major Runway Improvements Resume May 17 at PDX

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Bob

Major Runway Improvements Resume May 17 at PDX Portland International Airport neighbors should expect some changes as the second year of a three year runway rehabilitation program resumes May 17. The major improvements to the airport’s two primary runways will … Continue reading →

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Arbor Week Photography Show, Friday, April 9th, 6 pm to 8:30 pm

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Bob

I love trees because… “Of their determination to live, grow, produce and harbor life” – Matthew Scoggins “They make me feel peaceful and happy” -Betsy Valle “Like people, they feel, grow, change with the seasons, develop their own roots, and … Continue reading →

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Concordia Neighborhood Clean-Up, Saturday May 1st

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Bob

Saturday, May 1st PCC Workforce Training Center 5600 NE 42nd Ave corner of Killingsworth Cost will be $5/car, $10/truck, $15/large truck, and $20+/oversized load. All proceeds help your Concordia Neighborhood Association. We cannot take hazardous waste, batteries, tires, yard debris, … Continue reading →

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Nuts About Nature! Outdoor Preschool Program

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Bob

A new preschool program is being offered by Portland Parks and Recreation. Nuts About Nature will take place at Whitaker Ponds a gem of a place to work with young children: there’s birds galore, owls, raccoons, nutria, beavers, ponds, forests, … Continue reading →

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