Volunteer and Educational Tours
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Discover fun and meaningful ways to be part of Gresham’s
environment. From watching birds and building habitats for critters, to protecting
water resources – and visiting City facilities that preserve them.
Volunteer contacts
Volunteer
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Volunteer documenting Gresham’s bird life in natural areas
and urban sites around the city. No experience necessary.
- Bird ID training provided.
- Surveys take an average of two hours.
Learn more about Bird Survey opportunities.
Dump No Waste – Drains to Stream
Volunteer marking storm drains with stickers in
neighborhoods and commercial areas around town.
- The markers remind people not to dump household
waste, mop water, paint, etc. down storm drains.
- Pollutants that enter storm drains are harmful
to streams.
Contact:
Keri Handaly, 503-618-2657 | WaterResources@GreshamOregon.gov
Volunteer building
and installing habitat structures for Gresham’s birds, bees and bats.
- Experience with
power tools is preferred.
- Work days can be
arranged to fit your schedule.
Donate materials: Nearly
all parts of the habitat structures come from donated materials.
Read habitat construction volunteer details and
sign up information
Vance Park, 1400 SE 182nd Avenue
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Volunteer to help us weed, plant flowers and create a safe habitat for pollinators. The Water Resources Division is preparing a Pollinator Peace garden for spring education talks on pollinators.
If you are interested in volunteering our would like additional information, please contact Keri.Handaly@GreshamOregon.gov.
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Gresham Wastewater Treatment Plant
Ever wonder where the water goes after you do dishes or
flush the toilet? Public and school
group tours are available.
- Take a 45-minute guided tour through each step
of the treatment process.
- Learn how the solar array and biogas generation
allow the plant to be energy net-zero.
- Tour booklets are available for students in 2nd
– 5th grades.
Educational resources
Schedule a tour
Call the Wastewater Treatment Plant office, 503-618-3450.
The facility is located at 20015 NE Sandy Blvd.
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Wastewater Treatment Plant
Columbia Slough Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility
Green and beautiful - with an important purpose - this 14-acre wetland was constructed to treat
polluted water and provide a home to native plants and wildlife.
- Take a 45-minute self-guided tour through this
restored parcel of land.
- School groups can check out a backpack of
educational materials full of activities such as a scavenger hunt.
- Materials were developed by a teacher to meet
Oregon benchmarks.
Educational resources
Schedule a tour
The wetland is
located next to the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant; tours of the facility
are self-guided.
- To schedule an
appointment to pick up the gate key and educational materials, call the plant’s
main office, 503-618-3450.
- To schedule an educator to accompany your visit,
call the Columbia Slough Watershed Council, 503-281-1132.
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