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Sellwood Gap on Springwater shrinking after Metro investments

By Nick Christensen

April 28, 2016 2:11 p.m.

Metro's Parks and Nature Department acquired easements from the Oregon Pacific Railroad in 2010 to enable trail completion from Umatilla Street to 13th Avenue in Portland's Sellwood neighborhood. Money from the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program, Regional Flexible Funds and Portland development fees paid for construction.

Hall Creek restoration brings together Beaverton community, nature

By Brandi Boyett

April 28, 2016 12:06 p.m.

The improvements made to Hall Creek will restore the stream’s health, reduce flooding and increase safety for community members using the bordering trail.

Metro Council approves public access plan for North Tualatin Mountains

By Yuxing Zheng

April 25, 2016 7 a.m.

The plan preserves about three-quarters of the 1,300 total acres as habitat. Out of the four separate sites, two will see future trails and another two will be preserved as core habitat.

Restoring rivers

By Yuxing Zheng

April 20, 2016 1:26 p.m.

Clean water and healthy habitats are the hallmarks of parks and nature in the Portland metro region. Look no further than nearby creeks and rivers, where residents can enjoy scenic summer floats, wildlife viewing and unrivaled winter fishing.

Family fun at Blue Lake Natural Discovery Garden

April 20, 2016 9 a.m.

Girl playing in the discovery garden at Blue Lake Park

The Natural Discovery Garden at Metro's Blue Lake Regional Park is a place where kids can turn over rocks to search for pill bugs, study a honeybee gathering pollen, dig for worms in a compost bin or step into an open slice of the "pizza garden." Natural gardening expert Carl Grimm took viewers on a garden tour over the weekend on KATU's annual Go Green show.

Want to restore and care for nature in your community?

April 15, 2016 4:08 p.m.

photo of Comcast Cares volunteers at a work party

If you have a vision for improving water quality, creating fish and wildlife habitat, getting rid of weeds, or restoring nature in the Portland metropolitan area, a Metro Nature in Neighborhoods restoration grant can help get your idea off the ground. Applications are due May 16 for habitat restoration grants up to $50,000.

Metro Council approves Newell Creek Canyon access plan, Willamette Falls agreement

By Yuxing Zheng

April 8, 2016 8 a.m.

Metro's lead natural resources technician Adam Stellmacher standing among tall fir trees and ferns in Newell Creek Canyon

If all goes smoothly, the site could open in early 2018 with four miles of hiking and off-road cycling trails, picnic areas, restrooms, parking, scenic overlooks and more.

Got ants? Safer ways to prevent and eliminate this common home pest

March 29, 2016 12:22 p.m.

Ants are good for the garden – they till the soil, eat pests and provide food for birds. But ants can also come inside searching for food. These strategies can help keep them out.

4 questions with Drake Butsch

By George Winborn

March 23, 2016 3:24 p.m.

When voters in the region approved a $227 million bond measure for natural areas in 2006, it came with an independent oversight committee to review how Metro invests taxpayer money. Meet Drake Butsch, the builder services manager at First American Title and the chairman of the oversight committee

Metro’s dog policy protects native habitat, wildlife

By Dan Moeller

March 23, 2016 1:24 p.m.

photo of Dan Moeller and dog at Mount Hood

At the core of all of Metro’s voter-approved investments is our region’s priority to protect clean water, fish and wildlife habitat, and to create opportunities for people to connect with nature close to home.

Metro plants record-setting 594,000 native plants to restore parks, natural areas

By Yuxing Zheng

March 17, 2016 11:33 a.m.

Native plants serve a crucial role in Metro’s efforts to restore wetlands, oak woodlands and other habitats. The plants provide shelter for fish and wildlife as well as an important food source.

Jeff Merkley visits Willamette Falls Legacy Project site

By Lisa Shishido Konkola

March 7, 2016 10 a.m.

photo of elected officials at Willamette Falls

Merkley's visit coincides with an important milestone for the project as the design collective of Snøhetta, Mayer/Reed and Dialog enters the design phase for a public riverwalk. A series of community engagement events starts later this month to find out what people would like to do and experience at the riverwalk.

Oregon Legislature passes bill to spur cleanup, redevelopment of contaminated land

By Justin Sherrill

March 4, 2016 11 a.m.

a photo of construction crews removing a fuel tank from underground

The new legislation will give cities, counties and ports a flexible tool for brownfield remediation. After unanimous approval by legislators, it goes to Gov. Kate Brown for her signature.

Honoring the past with high-tech art at Lone Fir Cemetery

Sellwood Gap on Springwater shrinking after Metro investments

Hall Creek restoration brings together Beaverton community, nature

Metro Council approves public access plan for North Tualatin Mountains

Restoring rivers

Family fun at Blue Lake Natural Discovery Garden

Want to restore and care for nature in your community?

Metro Council approves Newell Creek Canyon access plan, Willamette Falls agreement

KGW | Four steps for pesticide-free gardening

Metro awards $500,000 Nature in Neighborhoods grants for trails projects

Got ants? Safer ways to prevent and eliminate this common home pest

4 questions with Drake Butsch

Metro’s dog policy protects native habitat, wildlife

Metro plants record-setting 594,000 native plants to restore parks, natural areas

Jeff Merkley visits Willamette Falls Legacy Project site

Oregon Legislature passes bill to spur cleanup, redevelopment of contaminated land