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New inclusive nature play areas at Oxbow Regional Park to open May 18

By Megan Zabel Holmes

May 9, 2019 10:57 a.m.

A boy plays on logs sunk in sand at the nature play area at Oxbow Regional Park

Over the last decade, Metro has invested in nature-based play areas across the region, with the goal of giving kids opportunities to connect on a deeper level with the natural world around them. Two nature play areas at Oxbow could open as early as mid-May.

Where has the money from Metro’s 2006 natural areas bond measure gone?

May 9, 2019 10:37 a.m.

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In 2006, voters across greater Portland approved a $227 million bond measure for Metro natural areas. More than a dozen years later, spending from the bond measure is nearly finished. So where did the money go?

Share your thoughts on Metro’s potential parks and nature bond measure for November ballot

By Yuxing Zheng

April 15, 2019 10:50 a.m.

photo of tour at Chehalem Ridge led by Centro Cultural

Community members are invited to help shape a potential parks and nature bond measure the Metro Council is considering placing on the November ballot. An online survey available April 15 to 30 allows community members to weigh in on their top priorities for potential investment.

Parks and Nature puts Equity Action Plan into action

By Grady Wheeler

April 4, 2019 3:40 p.m.

Attendees representing environmental, community-based and culturally specific organizations gathered in the Metro Council Chambers for an all-day equity training.

With the help of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team and the Center for Diversity and the Environment, the Parks and Nature Department hosted an all-day equity training for more than 60 people from around the region on March 11.

Metro Council considers potential parks and nature bond measure for November ballot

By Yuxing Zheng

April 2, 2019 11:33 a.m.

The view from Wapato Lake viewpoint at Chehalem Ridge

The Metro Council has asked staff to develop a package of proposed investments with an initial framework focusing on racial equity and climate resiliency across six areas: protecting and restoring land, taking care of Metro parks, awarding community grants, supporting local projects, creating trails for walking and biking, and delivering on large-scale community visions.

Read the spring 2019 issue of Our Big Backyard

April 1, 2019 4:10 p.m.

photo of Camp ELSO students learning to fish at Blue Lake

Sprinavasa Brown and Dr. Kellianne Richardson – two women of color – founded Camp ELSO in 2015 to provide Black and Brown children in greater Portland with opportunities to explore nature and environmental professions. Brown shares her journey and offers advice to White environmentalists and nature educators in the spring 2019 issue of Our Big Backyard.

Reclaiming spaces: Camp ELSO inspires children of color to explore the outdoors, science careers

By Sprinavasa Brown

April 1, 2019 10:01 a.m.

photo of two Camp ELSO guides and one student at Oxbow Regional Park's ancient forest

The story of Camp ELSO (Experience Life Science Outdoors) started with our vision. We want Black and Brown children to access more and better experiences than we did, experiences that help them see their potential in science, that prepare them for the potentially steep learning curve that comes with declaring a science major.

Advice for White environmentalists and nature educators

By Sprinavasa Brown

April 1, 2019 10 a.m.

photo of Camp ELSO students and guides at Oxbow Regional Park

I often hear White educators ask “What should I do?” expressing an earnest desire to move beyond talking about equity and inclusion to wanting action steps toward meaningful change. I will offer you my advice as a fellow educator. It is both a command and a powerful tool for individual and organizational change for those willing to shift their mindset to understand it, invest the time to practice it and hold fast to witness its potential.

Partners combine efforts to tackle invasive weeds along Clackamas River

By Cristina Rojas

March 26, 2019 2:03 p.m.

Crews in February installing native plants at Metro’s Richardson Creek Natural Area in the Clackamas River Basin

An initiative now in its third year aims to coordinate efforts between federal, state, regional, and local partners and private landowners in managing invasive species and preventing the introduction or spread of new species across the 600,700-acre Clackamas River Basin.

Metro buys 80-acre floodplain to protect wetland habitat, improve water, support wildlife

By Cristle Jose

March 18, 2019 11:14 a.m.

The Tualatin River runs through the Atfalati Prairie just south of Cornelius.

Metro and Columbia Land Trust are in the early stages of planning restoration for both sites, but they anticipate a wet prairie – a rare habitat type in the region – combined with oak savanna or oak woodland.

Community invited to weigh in on Glendoveer trail, Oregon City parks for potential Metro bond measure

By Cristle Jose

March 14, 2019 5:10 p.m.

People walking on trail at Glendoveer Nature Park.

Greater Portland residents have the opportunity to help shape future investments in the popular nature trail at Glendoveer Golf & Tennis in northeast Portland and several outdoor destinations in Oregon City.

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.

Meridian Gardens offers new beginnings in Southeast Portland

New inclusive nature play areas at Oxbow Regional Park to open May 18

Where has the money from Metro’s 2006 natural areas bond measure gone?

Share your thoughts on Metro’s potential parks and nature bond measure for November ballot

Parks and Nature puts Equity Action Plan into action

Metro Council considers potential parks and nature bond measure for November ballot

Read the spring 2019 issue of Our Big Backyard

Reclaiming spaces: Camp ELSO inspires children of color to explore the outdoors, science careers

Advice for White environmentalists and nature educators

Partners combine efforts to tackle invasive weeds along Clackamas River

Metro buys 80-acre floodplain to protect wetland habitat, improve water, support wildlife

Community invited to weigh in on Glendoveer trail, Oregon City parks for potential Metro bond measure

Who’s visiting your feeder?

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