Monday, April 23, 2007

Kelly Creek Natural Area IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Spring Fling Volunteer Project at Kelly Creek

Description: Come out to Kelly Creek Natural Area for an invigorating morning of trail restoration, blackberry removal and native plant installation. The efforts of neighborhood residents will continue Parks & Recreation’s goal to improve and add to the natural distinctiveness of this area. On these Saturday mornings, community volunteers will remove Blackberry bushes, restore the trail and install native vegetation. Volunteers will work along side other dedicated volunteers, be invigorated by nature and enjoy light refreshments.

Date: April 28 & May 5, 2007

Time: 9:00AM - 1:00PM

Where: Kelly Creek Natural Area-meet by the retention pond in the natural area

Location: Entrance #1-SE15th and SE Condor Ave
Entrance #2-SE Eagle Lane & SE Woodland Drive

Bring: Come prepared for changing weather conditions; bring gloves or other appropriate hand covering; wear enclosed shoes

What’s Involved: Remove Invasive Blackberry Bushes and Ivy Vines
Install Native Plant Vegetation
Impact Area: Environment/Natural Area

Interests: Parks, Natural Areas, Plants, Environment
Skills: Gardening, Restoration Work, Enthusiastic

Please R.S.V.P.
Project Leader(s): Adela Genoves & Terri Fackrell
Contact: 503-618-2789 or
adela.genoves@ci.gresham.or.us
Gresham Parks & Recreation Division
Cultivating Community Through People, Parks and Programs

1 comment:

Columbia Springs Volunteers ! said...

adela,
wish i could make it to one of the two dates, but i have events going on for those two days as well.
perhaps next time! hope you are enjoying the sun,
-eric