AfroNature

09/16/2024

Hey Nature Steppers! We are taking the month of September off. Our adventure planner Raina Akua is recovering from a hand injury & needs a break to reset. We'll see you all in October!

08/30/2024

Lace up and walk it out!

08/08/2024

Issa kickback! Let's Geaux!!

07/17/2024

Hi all! Join the ACHIEVE Coalition on the first Wednesday of August to send off the summer. We’ll be at Oxbow Park from 11am-5pm with vegetable bags from Black Futures Farms, household products & decor from IRCO/Africa House, & a Reclaiming Mint art competition hosted by the To***co Free Coalition of Oregon/Upstream.

Our hikes will be lead by our very own Raina Akua ! Let us know if you need a shuttle or parking pass on the form.

This event serves as a time for us to not only connect with our green spaces & each other but to also get up to date on the state of Black health in Multnomah County.

Get more information on emergency preparedness, the fentanyl crisis, to***co prevention & quitting resources, policies for us by us, food security and more! Can’t wait to see you all there!

REGISTER BY JULY 25th

Want to join one of the largest coalitions of Black serving organizations & individuals?
DM or email me at haoua.dogo@upstreampublichealth.org

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07/15/2024

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07/13/2024

It was a kickback and we just kicked back! Yesterday was a vibe! We chilled so mf hard. The energy was on point, smiles, hugs and good vibes! We love this!

07/04/2024

Water demands respect! Be safe first and foremost. No matter how strong of a swimmer you are.

Portland Parks & Recreation has several parks and recreation facilities that have direct access to the river and water. This page offers guidance for Portland residents on swimming in Portland rivers. This page is developed in partnership with the Human Access Project.

06/14/2024

Geaux shoot your shot then!

Tap into your inner hunter-gatherer and learn the skills of basic archery in a beautiful outdoor setting.

06/14/2024

YES YOU CAN!

Join Black Men’s Wellness and Columbia Slough Watershed Council for a paddle at Kelley Point Park in N Portland! This event is part of their annual Wellness Week, a series of events hosted in honor of Juneteenth.

06/14/2024

06/13/2024

This place is GORGEOUS!

In celebration of Juneteenth, Leach Botanical Garden is offering free admission. View the details of this event.

06/13/2024

Angels Rest Trail and Trailheads are closed for public safety in coordination with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - U.S. Forest Service. The closure is effective immediately until further notice due to a mountain lion interaction on the trail. We will work with our partners to reopen the trail in a safe and timely manner and provide updates on the park page when they become available.

https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=219

⚠️⚠️On 06/11/24 we received reports of a trail-runner having been stalked by a mountain lion on Angel's Rest Trail. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Wildlife Services, and Oregon State Police responded immediately. The mountain lion has not been sighted again; however it is best to be aware of the encounter and follow the safety tips presented in the attached graphic. ⚠️⚠️