Save the Date! Free Community Block Party to Celebrate Our 75th
Saturday, September 20 from 1 to 4 PM
EMSWCD Office
5211 N Williams Avenue
Portland, OR 97217
Saturday, September 20 from 1 to 4 PM
Swing by the EMSWCD Office for a free, family-friendly neighborhood open house, celebrating our 75th Anniversary!
Live music, hands-on activities, food & treats, and MORE! We have a lot of special surprises in store, so we cannot wait to see you there.
Celebration Highlights
Live Music – Tequila Highway
Feel the rhythm as Tequila Highway takes the stage with a high-energy fusion of Latin music, rock, blues, and funk.
Nico’s Ice Cream
Cool off with a locally loved treat from Nico’s Ice Cream, serving up joy in every scoop.
Tamale Boy
Savor bold flavors with Tamale Boy’s delicious tamales, guaranteed to spice up the celebration!
Smoothie Samples & Smoothie Bike
Have you ever had a smoothie made with pedal power? Enjoy watching the amazing smoothie bike blend up a refreshing smoothie! Play Grow Learn brings this fun activity where you can sample healthy flavors while learning about the energy of movement and sustainable choices.
DIY Flower Bouquet Station
Join Whale Walking Flower Farm and get creative! Take home a hand-tied bouquet of fresh, local flowers from the make-your-own bouquet station.
Interactive Fish Game
Match healthy fish with clean water and “toxic” fish with polluted water to understand why clean up is important, participants get a bag of goldfish for participating! Hosted by Columbia Riverkeeper.
Scavenger Hunt Bingo
Visit the Backyard Habitat Certification Program booth to pick up a bingo card and explore the event with a nature-themed scavenger hunt!
Beaded Keychains
Join the Portland All Nations Canoe Family to create your very own custom keychain!
Special Visitor - Garry the Oak!
Meet Garry the Oak, the beloved visiting mascot from Friends of Trees; snap a selfie while learning why native trees matter for our environment!
...and of Course, SWAG!
Take home a piece of the celebration with swag - including custom EMSWCD temporary tattoos - and surprises to help you grow your love for the land!
In honor of our 75th anniversary, we’re taking time to celebrate what makes our efforts worthwhile: the land, the water, and the people who care for them.
We’re honoring that legacy through a season of events and highlights designed to bring neighbors together, uplift stories of conservation in action, and inspire hope for the future. Whether you’ve joined a workshop, grown a native garden, farmed with care, or simply love the outdoors, we invite you to celebrate with us.
