The Oregon Zoo has long been a source of pride for the greater Portland region, advancing animal welfare, conservation education, and species recovery locally as well as around the globe. They have just completed a 15-year renovation, bringing transformational upgrades across roughly 40 percent of the zoo campus. As they now enter phase II of that campus plan, they would like to share with you what they have accomplished and what new projects lie ahead to advance the Oregon Zoo’s mission of connecting our community to the wonder of wildlife and of working to create a better future for all.

Attend the Next Association Meeting! Wednesday May 8 @ 7:00 – 8:00 PM   The East Columbia Neighborhood Association is calling all neighbors to attend the next meeting in May. Agenda:  Presentation from the Oregon Zoo on upcoming projects and events Update on ECNA Bylaw Changes Zenith Energy Proposal  Summer Arboretum Picnic Planning – Can you join the planning committee?  Columbia Community Bible Church Nov 15 @ 7:00 pm or via Zoom:  Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84781925656?pwd=WVorQmFCQW4vb2E0S0I0TVU3SzFhQT09 Meeting ID: 847 8192 5656 Passcode: 803731

Our neighborhood has permission from the Portland Bureau of Transportation to maintain the Traffic Circle on Gertz Road, lovingly call the Truck Trap. In Portland it is a one of kind traffic control element, designed to keep large vehicles from using 13th Avenue between Gertz Roadand Marine Drive. Every two weeks, throughout the growing season, volunteers meet there toclean, mow, and area. Currently we are meeting at 9:00 on May 4, 18, and June 2. Watch for announcements on the ECNA webpage, or posted signs, and join us some Saturday morning. Or support the work crew by bringing snacks.

Save the Date! Summer Picnic in the Columbia Children’s Arboretum Saturday August 24 We are in the early stages of planning a neighborhood picnic in the Columbia Children’s Arboretum for Saturday 24 August. Martha Johnston is leading the effort and will be asking for volunteers to assist her. Please reply to this email if you’d like to help organize it.  Watch the ECNA website and newsletter for developing details.

Truck Trap Mowing & Clean Up – Every Other Saturday 9:00 AM ECNA Meetings May 8th & Aug 14th May 11 12:00pm – 59th Annual St. John’s Parade  Neighborhood Clean Up: June 1st and July 13th  Arboretum Picnic – August 24

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