Oregon Walks is excited to announce the naming of Zachary Lauritzen as our Interim Executive Director. For the previous two years, Oregon Walks was skillfully led by Metro Councillor-elect Ashton Simpson. As he transitions into this role, we want to thank him for his service to our organization. While we are sad to see Ashton […]
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Hey everyone! As you may have already heard, I’m leaving my position as Executive Director here at Oregon Walks, and my last day is coming up at the end of this year. I wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I’ve enjoyed my time here—and you’ve played a part in that.
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On July 13th, Oregon Walks and its core partners–Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO), Unite Oregon, and Verde–hosted the first 82nd Ave Coalition meeting since the official transfer of 82nd Ave from the State of Oregon to the City of Portland. The group of 30 people shared stories of their experiences on/around 82nd Ave,
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In 2018, Portland Black community members across the diaspora (Immigrant, Afro-Indigenous, ADOS) came together to develop a framework that bridges the gap between our community and mainstream environmental justice efforts. This walking series will highlight important aspects of what became the Afro-Ecology Framework, including community, spirituality, and justice while connecting us back to our spaces
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Get your tickets today! Celebrate with us Thursday, May 26th as we highlight and elevate stories on walking and mobility in Oregon. We are proud to present our 12th annual celebration on Thursday, May 26th. This year our event will highlight and celebrate our 30+ years of work and advocacy. We will also be sharing stories from
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This We Walk route is two walks in one! You can walk or bike the Springwater Corridor to Leach Botanical Garden and then walk the beautiful grounds of this Portland gem. First a little back story, courtesy of LeachGarden.org Leach Botanical Garden Story: “In their wills, John and Lilla had specifically stated that their home
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Steptember is back! Our fall classic is a month of walking fun. Our calendar is live and you can start posting you walks here. What is Steptember? Steptember was created to help people find new places to walk and people to enjoy walking with. It’s a great opportunity to explore new neighborhoods, connect with friends,
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Thank you all who joined us for a wonderful evening of storytelling. We were honored to be able to capture and share the stories of three local walking stories. This was a great opportunity to connect and highlight some local individuals on their walking stories. If you were not able to join us you can
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UPDATE 6/29/21 When our community comes together we can achieve great things! On June 24 state leaders announced $80 million in funding for 82nd ave. This funding in addition to the $70 million pledged from ODOT and $35 million from PBOT will bring together $185 million for upgraded signals, lighting, ADA ramps, pavement, and other
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Calling all baseball fans! ⚾️ April is the beginning of baseball season and what better way to celebrate than with a walk that shares the rich history of Portland baseball. It’s a short 1.5-mile walk, one way. Check out the former site Vaughn Street Park where the Portland Rosebuds and Portland Beavers called home, learn
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