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Johnson Creek restoration work to begin at Ambleside Natural Area

By Yuxing Zheng

June 28, 2018 11:46 a.m.

photo of Stout-Schacht house inundated with Johnson Creek floodwaters

Starting in July, crews will remove the concrete walls along the creek, a dam, a private road and an undersized bridge. The project will protect water quality and restore vital habitat for fish, amphibians and wildlife.

Grant to Depave transforms parking lot at M&M Marketplace into greener, urban plaza

By Rebecca Koffman

June 27, 2018 4:14 p.m.

The work was largely paid for by $30,000 from Metro’s 2016 Nature in Neighborhoods grant program. The grants support a range of projects that connect people to nature, improve water quality and protect wildlife habitat.

Una subvención a Depave transforma el estacionamiento del M&M Marketplace en una plaza urbana más verde

By Rebecca Koffman

June 27, 2018 4:13 p.m.

El trabajo se pagó en gran parte con $30,000 dólares del programa de subvención Nature in Neighborhoods 2016 de Metro. Las subvenciones apoyan muchos proyectos que conectan a las personas con la naturaleza, mejoran la calidad del agua y protegen el hábitat natural.

Trail Blazers, Widmer, SOLVE volunteers help Metro clean up Broughton Beach

By Pierce Girkin

June 15, 2018 4:40 p.m.

Three volunteers help to pick up trash on Broughton Beach

Metro partnered with SOLVE Oregon, Widmer Brothers Brewing and the Portland Trail Blazers for an afternoon of "Service, Sports & Suds." Employees from each organization and their families volunteered to help clean up different areas of the beachfront.

Metro to acquire 280 acres at Smith and Bybee Wetlands through land exchange with Port of Portland

By Elayna Yussen

June 14, 2018 5 p.m.

The Metro council signed off on a proposal to acquire 280 acres of land at Smith and Bybee Wetlands through a land exchange with the Port of Portland.

At Howell Territorial Park, visiting cattle ‘mow the lawn’ in pilot grazing project

By Elayna Yussen

June 12, 2018 1:20 p.m.

Cattle grazing at Howell Territorial Park

A herd of seven cattle are temporarily grazing eight acres of oak savanna at Howell Territorial Park in a pilot project to advance preservation efforts at the park.

East Council Creek recommendations shaped by inclusive planning process

By Elayna Yussen

June 4, 2018 11 a.m.

Cornelius residents discuss plans for public access to East Council Creek at an open house

Trails, parking, restrooms, picnic facilities and other visitor amenities could be coming to East Council Creek Natural Area in Cornelius. Community members learned about the proposed design at the third and final open house hosted by Metro.

Metro honors veterans, local history on Memorial Day at Lone Fir Cemetery

By Elayna Yussen

May 30, 2018 1:15 p.m.

Woman at Lone Fir Cemetery on Memorial Day

Metro honored veterans over Memorial Day weekend, with staff and volunteers placing 1,600 flags on graves across all 14 of its historic cemeteries in Multnomah County. At Lone Fir, the largest of Metro’s cemeteries, Monday’s activities featured a flag-raising ceremony, guided historical and veterans tours led by the nonprofit Friends of Lone Fir Cemetery and more.

Removal of 4 Brigman Creek dams improves Johnson Creek water quality, habitat

By Kate Holleran

May 22, 2018 2:38 p.m.

photo of removal of second Brigman Creek dam

Decades ago a former owner used chunks of concrete and asphalt, rocks, logs and plastic lining to construct four small dams along 300 feet of the creek. The fix for improving Brigman Creek was obvious: remove the dams, let the stream reclaim its path to Johnson Creek, and of course, plant native trees.

15 gorgeous wildflowers, butterflies and more to see right now in greater Portland

By Yuxing Zheng

May 10, 2018 3:47 p.m.

As the days get longer, head outside and visit the colorful forests, prairies and woodlands throughout greater Portland. When you’re out on your next adventure, see if you can spot these native wildflowers, butterflies, bees and dragonflies.

Enter Our Big Backyard nature photography contest

May 3, 2018 3:01 p.m.

photo of cedar hairstreak butterfly. spring 2018 Our Big Backyard photo contest winner

Win an annual parks pass, an overnight camping trip at Oxbow Regional Park, a tennis court session, or a round of golf for four people including cart at Glendoveer Golf and Tennis Center.

Beaverton opens its first year-round homeless shelter

Have fun, be safe on regional trails

Johnson Creek restoration work to begin at Ambleside Natural Area

Grant to Depave transforms parking lot at M&M Marketplace into greener, urban plaza

Una subvención a Depave transforma el estacionamiento del M&M Marketplace en una plaza urbana más verde

5 lugares ideales para ir de pícnic

5 places for great picnics

Apply to help shape Metro’s next parks and nature bond measure

Trail Blazers, Widmer, SOLVE volunteers help Metro clean up Broughton Beach

Metro to acquire 280 acres at Smith and Bybee Wetlands through land exchange with Port of Portland

At Howell Territorial Park, visiting cattle ‘mow the lawn’ in pilot grazing project

East Council Creek recommendations shaped by inclusive planning process

Metro honors veterans, local history on Memorial Day at Lone Fir Cemetery

Removal of 4 Brigman Creek dams improves Johnson Creek water quality, habitat

15 gorgeous wildflowers, butterflies and more to see right now in greater Portland

Enter Our Big Backyard nature photography contest