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Free admission to Metro parks, boat ramps Nov. 27 as part of Opt Outside

Nov. 23, 2015 11 a.m.

"It seems right for us to encourage people to be outside and enjoy themselves on a day like that," said Justin Patterson, visitor services director at Metro Parks and Nature.

Metro recommends hiking, off-road cycling trails for two sites in North Tualatin Mountains

By Yuxing Zheng

Nov. 17, 2015 11:40 a.m.

photo of view from McCarthy Creek Natural Area

The recommendation comes after more than a year of engaging the community. The recommendation will be shared at the fourth and final open house at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17, with information also available at oregonmetro.gov/tualatinmountains.

Staff propose dropping downtown Tualatin from Southwest Corridor transit study

By Craig Beebe

Nov. 16, 2015 12:17 p.m.

Should high capacity transit reach downtown Tualatin as part of the Southwest Corridor Plan? In a pair of reports released Friday, planners for the project recommend saying “no.”

Grants help restore nature across greater Portland

By Brandi Boyett

Nov. 13, 2015 3:26 p.m.

From connecting Portland’s urban forest to enhancing habitat for amphibian life, Metro Council voted to support efforts toward restoring natural spaces. The council voted unanimously Thursday to award $600,000 in grants to 15 organizations working on projects around the region.

Mill closure prompts Metro Council to change wood waste recycling rules

By Nick Christensen

Nov. 13, 2015 1:38 p.m.

Treated wood in the back of a pickup truck.

The move to suspend part of the Metro Code came after the closure of a paper mill in Newberg. That mill burned about 350 tons of the Portland region's wood waste every day, keeping that wood from being buried in a landfill.

Powell-Division leaders seek to thread needle with bus rapid transit speed, access to stations

By Craig Beebe

Nov. 10, 2015 4:59 p.m.

Shirley Craddick addresses the committee

Exploring proposed station locations and routes, the bus rapid transit project's steering committee raised more questions than it answered Monday in Gresham.

Self Enhancement, Inc., Metro win statewide award for nature partnership

By Laura Oppenheimer Odom

Nov. 9, 2015 9:12 a.m.

photo of Self Enhancement, Inc. students at North Abbey Creek Natural Area

After teaming up to open the doors to nature for children of color, Self Enhancement, Inc. and Metro also teamed up to win the 2015 Distinguished Service Award at the Oregon Recreation & Park Association annual conference.

Meridian Gardens offers new beginnings in Southeast Portland

January decisions in the Southwest Corridor: an overview

Free admission to Metro parks, boat ramps Nov. 27 as part of Opt Outside

Opinions vary at second public hearing on urban, rural reserves plan

Seeking broader diversity, Metro extends deadline for engagement committee

Metro recommends hiking, off-road cycling trails for two sites in North Tualatin Mountains

Staff propose dropping downtown Tualatin from Southwest Corridor transit study

Shape the future of Blue Lake Regional Park at online open house

Grants help restore nature across greater Portland

Nov. 18 'Mapathon' will help global relief efforts

Mill closure prompts Metro Council to change wood waste recycling rules

Metro recognized with Tree for All award from Clean Water Services

Metro Council ends urban growth boundary review, says region has what it needs for growth

Ceremony honors veterans, Native American Heritage Month

Powell-Division leaders seek to thread needle with bus rapid transit speed, access to stations

Self Enhancement, Inc., Metro win statewide award for nature partnership