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.
Click to Check Out the Celebration Highlights!
Live Music – Tequila Highway
Live Music – Tequila HighwayFeel the rhythm as Tequila Highway takes the stage with a high-energy fusion of Latin music, rock, blues, and funk. Learn more!
Nico’s Ice Cream
Cool off with a locally loved treat from Nico’s Ice Cream, serving up joy in every scoop. Learn more!
Tamale Boy
Savor bold flavors with Tamale Boy’s beloved tamales, guaranteed to spice up the celebration! Learn More!
DIY Flower Bouquet Station
Get creative and 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!
Scavenger Hunt Bingo
Pick up a bingo card and explore the event with a nature-themed scavenger hunt!
Photo Booth
Capture the moment and your conservation spirit with fun props and a themed photo booth.
Special Visitor – Garry the Oak!
Special Visitor – Garry the Oak!Meet Garry the Oak, the beloved visiting mascot from Friends of Trees, and snap a selfie while learning why native trees matter for our environment! Learn More!
….and of course, SWAG!
Take home a piece of the celebration with swag 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.
For 75 years, the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District has partnered with residents, farmers, and community organizations to steward our shared natural resources. In 2025, we’re honoring that legacy through a season of events 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. This is your land, your water, and your story. Let’s write the next chapter together.
