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

3 weeks ago

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

4 weeks ago

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

1 month ago

Implementing the Regional Transportation Plan: an update on ongoing projects

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Parks and Nature 2017: Restoration and maintenance

Nov. 1, 2017 6:08 a.m.

photo of Amelia Reed gathering camas seeds at Willamette Narrows

Nearly half the money from the 2013 levy is dedicated to protecting water quality and habitat. Restoration and maintenance work includes controlling invasive weeds, planting native trees and shrubs, removing unnecessary culverts and roads -- and more.

Parks and Nature 2017: Access to nature

Nov. 1, 2017 6:07 a.m.

Projects focus on safety and low-impact improvements at parks, trails and natural areas that provide new ways for visitors to hike, view wildlife, learn about the landscape, unwind from a stressful day, or enjoy a picnic with family or friends.

Parks and Nature 2017: Community investments

Nov. 1, 2017 6:04 a.m.

photo of George Middle School students paddling in Columbia Slough

Altogether over the last 25 years, the public – through Metro – has invested more than $90 million to support a broad range of community nature projects across the region, helping to preserve land, restore habitat, build visitor amenities and more.

Parks and Nature 2017: Diversity, equity and inclusion

Nov. 1, 2017 6:03 a.m.

photo of children flying a kite at Oxbow Regional Park

Thanks in particular to money from the 2013 levy, Metro is providing more nature programs to underrepresented communities, planning more inclusive parks, working to support more minority-owned, women-owned and emerging small businesses – and more.

Read the fall 2017 issue of Our Big Backyard

Oct. 27, 2017 1:41 p.m.

Enjoy nature photos taken by young people who live in outer southeast Portland, find tips to turn your yard into winter habitat for native wildlife -- and more. Read the fall issue of Our Big Backyard, Metro's quarterly parks and nature magazine.

Metro departments get community feedback on equity action plans

By Cristina Rojas

Oct. 25, 2017 11:59 a.m.

The agency-wide Strategic Plan to Advance Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion calls for each department and venue to develop its own five-year action plan

Metro Council approves plan for future Chehalem Ridge Nature Park

By Yuxing Zheng

Oct. 20, 2017 1:27 p.m.

man in red jacket speaks to two women on a rainy day at the future Chehalem Ridge Nature Park

The 1,230-acre future park 15 minutes south of Forest Grove and Cornelius will provide visitors with opportunities to enjoy picnics, take in views from the Coast Range to the Cascade Mountains, and hike, bike and ride horses on about nine miles of trails.

Metro's community partnerships making progress, but still 'work to be done'

By Cristina Rojas

Oct. 19, 2017 3:34 p.m.

Photo of Metro staff and councilors sitting with community members

Metro Council's Oct. 17 work session highlighted the agency's ongoing partnerships with nonprofit organizations that serve marginalized populations

Nadaka: a nature park in the neighborhood

By Rebecca Koffman

Oct. 17, 2017 10:11 p.m.

bronze sculpture of an otter and children playing at Nadaka Nature Park

For years, the property that became Nadaka Nature Park was hidden from the public. Tucked behind other properties, it was a piece of nature in Gresham's Rockwood neighborhood, but few knew it was there. When two acres of streetside property went up for sale, the neighborhood jumped to create a park.

Turn your yard into winter habitat for native wildlife

By Elaine Stewart

Oct. 13, 2017 4:24 p.m.

Native evergreen plants in home landscaping

With a few tweaks to your fall clean-up routine, you can provide good habitat in your backyard for the many native animals that live here year-round and the birds that move from mountain nesting areas to spend winter in more moderate conditions.

Free parking days at Metro sites in 2025