Gateway Green Blog

PP&R Preparing for Construction at Gateway Green

OFFICIAL STATEMENT BY PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION Starting Monday, September 19, 2016, Portland Park Rangers and area social service providers began outreach efforts to people are living on the property at Gateway Green.  It is heartbreaking, but Portland is faced with a crisis around housing and people experiencing homelessness. Camping in parks and on park properties has always been, and continues to be, prohibited. Our parks and natural areas are simply not designed for people to live…

Saturday, October 8, Noon to 6 pm, "Bikes and Beer in Gateway"

The Outer Rim Bike Shop and Gateway Brewing have teamed up to hold a “Bikes and Beer in Gateway” event the second Saturday of each month, with a portion of the proceeds from beer sales going to a community organization. The October event will be Saturday, October 8, Noon to 6:00 pm at the Outer Rim Bike Shop, with proceeds going to support the Gateway Green capital campaign. There will snacks and non-alcoholic drinks available, too—so bring the family. Enjoy a brew and good  company while…

Meet Meghan and Barbara, our AmeriCorps Fellows

Meghan and Barbara joined the Gateway Green team in early September. The are participating in the AmeriCorps Fellows program, in partnership with the Confluence Environmental Center.

Meghan will serve as Outreach Coordinator, and Barb as Event Coordinator.

POSITIONS FILLED Positions available with Gateway Green through Confluence Fellows program

THESE POSITIONS HAVE BEEN FILLED Interested in equity, diversity, and inclusion? Looking for direct experience with environmental organizations in Oregon? Confluence Environmental Center advances environmental and social justice through innovative partnerships, while promoting individual leadership. These life changing service opportunities address critical, environmental needs in low-income communities and communities of color.  Friends of Gateway Green is excited to be collaborating with…

Sunday, May 27 7:30 - 9:00 AM Morning Birdwalk at Gateway Green

Join Jim Labbe (Friends of Gateway Green Board member) for a morning bird walk at Gateway Green to explore what species inhabit Gateway Green’s open meadows and forests. We’ll also talk about the status of the Gateway Green project including plans to enhance bird habitat on site. Wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars if you have them.

If you plan to attend email Jim at jlabbe@urbanfauna.org to get directions to the meeting location.

Sunday, April 17 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm - Spring Clean-Up

Please help us clean the park on a spring morning in good company! We’ll be picking up litter and removing invasive species. Please bring gloves and a bottle of water. 

From the Gateway Transit Center, cross all three MAX tracks, then walk north on the I-205 path—toward Rocky Butte. Look for event signs, and a blue canopy with Gateway Green banner and signs near the path.

More information available at SolveOregon.

FoGG gets $40,000 grant from Oregon Community Foundation

FoGG board members have received notification that the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) has awarded them a $40,000 grant. In addition, three other donor-advised family funds at OCF have contributed another $37,000 to the project. Many thanks to all of them.

Friends of Gateway Green selected by WW Give!Guide

For the first time ever, Friends of Gateway Green was selected as one of the nonprofits to participate in the Willamette Week’s Give!Guide.