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Metro Council approves $10 million to remove Kellogg Dam and benefit fish, wildlife and community in Milwaukie

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Public notice: Opportunity to comment on pending amendment to the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan

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Metro and partners awarded over $1 million in federal grant funding for safe routes to school in North Portland

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Implementing the Regional Transportation Plan: an update on ongoing projects

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Boardman Wetlands restoration provides many benefits to park-deficient neighborhood

By Cristle Jose

Feb. 25, 2019 11 a.m.

Boardman Creek runs through the middle of the wetland.

With the help of a $362,012 Nature in Neighborhoods grant from Metro in 2015, Oak Lodge Water Services acquired the 5.8-acre site to restore habitat and wetland structure and function, improve water quality and provide visitor amenities.

Connect with Nature brings authentic community engagement to parks planning

By Cristina Rojas

Feb. 4, 2019 4:30 p.m.

photo of Connect with Nature participants

When planning for two new parks, Metro tried a different approach in an effort to encourage the participation of new and culturally diverse voices.

Enter Our Big Backyard nature photography contest

Jan. 30, 2019 1:28 p.m.

Two boys on a trail through an open field at Canemah Bluff.

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.

Free parking days at Metro parks 2019

Jan. 7, 2019 2:24 p.m.

photo of Sandy River at Oxbow Regional Park

Enjoy free parking at Oxbow and Blue Lake regional parks, Broughton Beach, M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp and Chinook Landing Marine Park on 17 days in 2019. Parking at all other Metro parks and boat ramps is free year-round.

Read the winter 2019 issue of Our Big Backyard

Jan. 7, 2019 1:55 p.m.

The winter 2019 issue of Our Big Backyard, Metro's quarterly parks and nature magazine, features a North Portland theme. See how the former St. Johns Landfill is getting restored into a prairie that will soon include a public trail to a scenic overlook offering views of four mountains. Then learn about the group empowering community members to shape the future of the contaminated Willamette Cove site.

Group empowering community members to help shape future of contaminated Willamette Cove property

By Cristina Rojas

Jan. 7, 2019 10:48 a.m.

The Portland Harbor Community Coalition is gearing up again to steer a public involvement process as the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, the Port of Portland and Metro work to finalize a cleanup plan for the Willamette Cove property – one of the most complicated sites in Metro’s portfolio of parks, trails and natural areas.

From trash to treasure – seeding change at St. Johns Prairie

By Elayna Yussen

Dec. 31, 2018 2:10 p.m.

hands reaching out to touch plants in a prairie

Metro is transforming the landscape at St. Johns Landfill through a multi-year habitat restoration effort. Atop the closed landfill, a beautiful prairie is emerging – alive with native plants and wildflowers, rare birds and other wildlife.

Nature in Neighborhoods restoration and community stewardship grants available

Dec. 21, 2018 10:55 a.m.

photo of children planting trees at M&M Marketplace

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. Apply by Jan. 29 to be considered for the next round of funding

Gabbert Butte Nature Park plan moves forward, shaped by inclusive process

By Megan Zabel Holmes

Dec. 19, 2018 4:57 p.m.

Woman reading display board at Gabbert Butte Nature Park open house in Gresham

Gabbert Butte Nature Park is one step closer to becoming a reality. Rising to the south of downtown Gresham, the future park will feature more welcoming entryways and trailheads, an improved trail system and enhanced connections with nearby trails.

Grant Butte Wetlands restoration benefits native turtles

By Kate Holleran

Dec. 13, 2018 10:45 a.m.

Oregon has two native turtle species: western painted and western pond turtles. Both are declining in numbers due to habitat loss and degradation. Fortunately, several Metro parks and natural areas have native turtles, and Grant Butte Wetlands is one of them.

Metro Council, community members shape potential 2019 parks and nature bond measure

By Yuxing Zheng

Nov. 20, 2018 2 p.m.

At a Nov. 13 work session, councilors supported further studying four areas a potential bond could support: regional land acquisition, improving public access to nature for people, “local share” money for local park providers and capital grants for community nature projects.

Enter Our Big Backyard nature photography contest

Nov. 14, 2018 10 a.m.

photo of cormorant and blue heron at Kelly Creek Pond

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.

Free parking days at Metro sites in 2025

Boardman Wetlands restoration provides many benefits to park-deficient neighborhood

What’s that rustling in the yard? Fallen leaves and dead wood help wildlife

Connect with Nature brings authentic community engagement to parks planning

Enter Our Big Backyard nature photography contest

5 cool things you’ll find at the new Oxbow Welcome Center

Saying welcome to Metro’s parks

Free parking days at Metro parks 2019

Read the winter 2019 issue of Our Big Backyard

Group empowering community members to help shape future of contaminated Willamette Cove property

From trash to treasure – seeding change at St. Johns Prairie

Nature in Neighborhoods restoration and community stewardship grants available

Gabbert Butte Nature Park plan moves forward, shaped by inclusive process

Grant Butte Wetlands restoration benefits native turtles

Metro Council, community members shape potential 2019 parks and nature bond measure

Enter Our Big Backyard nature photography contest