A few moths ago, The Center for a Sustainable Today, convinced the City of Oregon City to designate Atkinson Park and official pesticide free park.   This means that the spraying of chemical herbicides and pesticides harmful to people, pets and wildlife in the park will no longer be done.

So how do we control the invasive underbrush that needs to be removed to maintain a healthy and attractive ecosystem within the park?  It must be done manually.  The City does not have the money nor resources to maintain the park in this manner so, until now, they sprayed the underbrush with herbicide.  To prevent this, we are organizing volunteers to help clear the brush.

The project involves cutting holly and ivy (both invasive species) and hauling the debris to the edge of the park where the city will chip it up and use it as mulch.  Please come and help keep the park beautiful, and environmentally friendly.     Be prepared with gloves and sturdy shoes for working on steep slippery slopes.  We supply the tools, you supply the people power and together as a community we will succeed where the chemicals have failed. 

JUST SHOW UP, rain or shine, SEE YOU THERE!! 
Jackson & 16th Street,  Oregon City.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 14
FROM 11 AM to 1 PM
Click here to read the Oregonian Article 
Published January 3, 2008

Trails Crossing will be the first project of it's kind to be received by the city of Oregon City and Clackamas County.  Trails Crossing truly  represents the place where not just the city of Oregon City but the entire Clackamas County will be crossing the paths of livability, sustainability, and development.

Trails Crossing will be a example how community can be created, and the people can take ownership of their neighborhood.   We want to empower the neighborhood to make those social connections that are so vital to a healthy community. 

Volunteers will receive a raw vegan meal fresh water and many blessings.   We want to offer a sanctuary to come and enjoy permaculture, rain catchment, bio-dynamic agriculture, and of course VBC.

Design and construction is a collaborative effort between the Center for a Sustainable Today, The Village Building Convergence and Christ the Healer.

Sponsors: 
Ky-Ro Steel          The Rainbarrel Man 
Heritage Rock     Clackamas Landscaping Supply

Our daily work schedule for village building week will start at 8AM to 12PM, and 1PM to 5PM.  It all starts on May 23rd and goes to June 3rd.  Be there for this community building event.

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772 Divison St.  Oregon City, Oregon   97045
For more information call 503 734 5375