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The Four T Trail Inaugration
August 27, 2009 - 11:57am — Ginny StromerJoin us as we celebrate the inauguration of 4T (tram-trolley-train-trail), Portland’s most spectacular loop. After refreshments and some brief speeches, you will have an opportunity to head out with the group and explore the trail loop.
Vermont Creek Watershed Walk
August 19, 2009 - 10:11am — Watershed Resou...Join the Friends of Vermont Creek as we get to know our watershed! Learn more about the roles of stormwater runoff, groundwater, and native vs. invasive plants in watershed function. Tour is expected to take 2.5 hours one way (about 2-2.5 miles, some trail hiking). There will be limited shuttle space available to take people back to Multnomah Village at the end of the tour, if needed.
Bridlemile NA History Walk
June 26, 2009 - 3:55pm — Ginny StromerJoin your neighbors for a refreshing walk in the neighborhood and learn more about our history.
Multnomah Village Raindrop Walk Green Street Open House
June 4, 2009 - 10:39am — Ginny StromerEnvironmental Services Worked with the community to develop a management plan for the Fanno Creek and Tryon Creek watersheds. The plan recommended project sites to improve water quality, address public interests, enhance fish and wildlife habitat, improve infrastructure, and restore watershed functions. The Multnomah Village Raindrop Walk green street is a showcase for green street improvements.
Pedestrian Rights Clinic
March 23, 2009 - 4:05pm — Ginny StromerPeople on Foot Have Legal Rights
Do you enjoy walking but would like to know more about your rights as a pedestrian? Did you know that pedestrians have the right-of-way in all crosswalks, marked and unmarked? Have you almost been hit crossing the street when walking or running?
The SWTrails Committee and Elders in Action will be hosting a Pedestrian Rights Clinic on Thursday, April 23, 6:30-8 pm, Multnomah Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy.
Urban Trails Walk
March 23, 2009 - 3:33pm — Ginny Stromerwalk
Pedestrian Rights Clinic
March 23, 2009 - 3:30pm — Ginny StromerPeople on Foot Have Legal Rights
Do you enjoy walking but would like to know more about your rights as a pedestrian? Did you know that pedestrians have the right-of-way in all crosswalks, marked and unmarked? Have you almost been hit crossing the street when walking or running?
Trails Walk
January 26, 2009 - 4:22pm — Ginny StromerLocation
Description:
Lee Buehler will lead our Valentine’s Day/Oregon’s 150th Birthday hike along Terwilliger Blvd, up the Marquam trail to OHSU and then ride the tram down to the Greenway trail and then back up the hill to Hillsdale.
We can’t take dogs this time because we will be going on the tram.
Meet behind bleachers at Wilson High School (Sunset Blvd and Capitol Hwy) at 9 am.
Marshall Park Walk
July 7, 2008 - 3:06pm — Ginny StromerLocation
Description:
Meet by the picnic tables. Walk the trails and discuss the habitat management of the site, the location of the play area, and a potential trail layout.
free
Urban Trails Walk
July 7, 2008 - 2:55pm — Ginny StromerLocation
Description:
Don Baack will take us from Hillsdale to parts of Marshall and Tryon parks and we will be discussing ideas for trail improvements in those parks. The hike will be about 6 miles.
Meet at the Oak tree near the intersection of Sunset Blvd and Capitol Hwy at 9 am.
For more information, contact Phyllis Towne at 503-223-3723.
free
Bridlemile Creek Stewards - Hamilton Park - Watershed Interpretative Tour & Invasive Removal Community Service Event
March 4, 2008 - 2:41pm — BNA WebmasterLocation
Description:
Come on an interpretative tour and learn about how native plants are being used to maintain healthy streams and habitat along Bridlemile Creek. Habitat that supports trillium, red-tail hawks, frogs, towering firs and hemlocks, and which helps support cutthroat trout and clean water further down in Fanno Creek too.
After the tour please join with Bridlemile Creek Stewards, students, parents, and neighbors to help maintain this stream restoration project by removing blackberry, clematis, ivy and other invasive plants. See how this successful restoration project is progressing.
Wilcox Walking Tour
September 10, 2007 - 4:53pm — BNA WebmasterLocation
Description:
In conjunction with the Wilcox Manor Open House. Ginger is working on getting permission for a walking tour to view (from the outside at least) the Wilcox Carriage House, and another nearby related out building. The tour will go by some other points of interest and some fall color should be visible too. More details coming here soon.
SW Bridlemile Notable Homes Walking Tour
June 15, 2007 - 11:55pm — BNA WebmasterLocation
Description:
Ginger Danzer our neighborhood History Chair has put together an informative walk of homes of historic and architectural interest in the southwest section of Bridlemile. Come learn and share what you know about the homes, the Heritage Elm, how walking along SW Hamilton could be made safer, and many other things you’ll see along the route.
SW Bridlemile Notable Homes Walking Tour
Bridlemile has many notable homes, homes of historical and architectural interest. This walking tour includes notable homes located in the southwest section of Bridlemile.
History and descriptions by Ginger Danzer. Photographs, walking instructions and map by Victor von Salza.
Spring Color Walk
Spring color which runs from late February thru June is more spread out in time than Fall color which starts in late September and is over by the end of November. So while you won't see as much color in every block that you walk there is still much too see and enjoy.
A Browse through Bridlemile
by Ginger Danzer
Download BNAWBtB2.pdf,327KB 327KB - a keyed map and numbered description of the "A Browse thru Bridlemile" walk.
Fall Color Walk
Although we're not Vermont there's still plenty of great Fall color in Bridlemile which peaks during the month from about mid-October to mid-November... with some color visible earlier and hanging on later.
Hamilton Park Foot Patrol
The Bridlemile Hamilton Park Foot Patrol is dedicated to making Hamilton Park a safer, quieter, more litter free park for all to enjoy. Active members of the foot patrol are neighborhood volunteers who've received training through the City. The Hamilton Park Foot Patrol began in 2004. Volunteers patrol the park on weekends and selected weekdays. Your participation on one or more patrol walks is all it takes to keep the foot patrol effective.
Minutes for SW Trails Monthly meetings
February 19, 2007 - 7:23pm — Roger AldrichLocation
This will contain the minutes from each meeting of the SW Trails group.
Walking Tours
Walking Tours
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There's a lot to see in Bridlemile, trees, creeks, parks, historic buildings, hidden pedestrian only connections, many different architectural styles of homes, great gardens, and more.
SW Bridlemile Notable Homes, Spring Color Walk, A Browse thru Bridlemile, Fall Color Walk
