Online Auction!
Bid on a selection of experiences, art, food, wine and much more that showcases our beautiful valley and beyond!
Every dollar raised will directly benefit Thrive and enable us to carry out our mission.
H is for Harvest!
Thrive Hood River would like to invite you to join us in person to get the latest scoop on our programs and projects at our annual H is for Harvest celebration on Sunday, September 29th from 3-6pm.
Check out our once in a lifetime raffle experience at Silcox Hut! Raffle tickets available online and in-person.
Hike and Bike Series: Parkdale-Cooper Spur Bike and Orchard Tour
Parkdale to Cooper Spur Inn Bike and Orchard Tour Get Fit and Thrive this Summer! Whether you’re walking, biking, skating, or scooting, one thing’s for sure – active transportation is the way to go in Hood River. So grab your helmet, hit the road, and let’s make some memories together! Join Thrive for hike and bike adventures this summer during July, August and September! We will have two events each month with a celebration and awards for top finishers at Thrive’s annual fundraiser on Sunday September 29, 3 pm outdoors at The Ruins, Hood River. Meet up at 10 at Hutson Museum lawn in Parkdale. This is an out and back ride to the Cooper Spur Inn (Twisted Tree) on a low traffic road. The ride is led by Eric Hass with a special stop along the way to visit with orchardist Mike McCarthy and see his farm during fall harvest.17…
Hood River County Fair Booth
Come visit our booth in the Summit Building at the Hood River County Fair this year! Sign up to join us behind the booth and be a land use resource for our community.
H is for Harvest Online Auction
Bid on a selection of experiences, art, food, wine and much more that showcases our beautiful valley and beyond! Every dollar raised will directly benefit Thrive and enable us to carry out our mission. We look forward to continuing helping farmers with their land use permits, protecting the north side of the mountain for wildlife habitat, watershed health and sustainable backcountry recreation, working to connect our neighbors to fire mitigation education, and advocating for our much-needed missing middle housing and active transportation initiatives. Following the auction, item pickups will be scheduled in Hood River, Portland and individually with those who are farther away. See the Auction Website below to Bid!
H is for Harvest
When: Sunday September 29th from 3-6pm Where: Outside at The Ruins: 13 Railroad Street, Hood River, OR 97031 (weather permitting) Featuring guest speakers: Jesse Buss, Mt. Hood Land Trade Attorney Eric Walker, Hood River County Planning Director Andrew Spaeth, The Forest Collaborative Paul Blackburn, Hood River Mayor Tara & Brittney Mills, Thrive Co-Executive Directors Get the latest scoop on our programs and projects. There will be a brief Q&A session after each speaker. There will also be a silent auction, raffle, light hors d'oeuvres, live music, good people and fun times. We look forward to seeing you soon! More information and Ticket Purchases here
Movie Showing of “An Oregon Story: Saving our Beaches, Farmland & more”
Join us and Jim Gilbert in a special showing of his new documentary about the origins of Oregon's unique Land Use System. Where: The Ruins - 13 Railroad Street, Hood River, OR 97031 When: Doors open at 6:00pm. Movie showing starts at 6:30pm. (Movie run time is 83minutes) Register Here If you would like to check out the trailer for this documentary, it can be found here
Farm Succession & Viability: Planning for Future of your Farm
Join Oregon Agricultural Trust in collaboration with Thrive Hood River with sponsorship from Bridge Produce and Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers to help prepare for the future of the family and the farm. Where: Pine Grove Grange - 2835 Van Horn Dr. Hood River, OR 97031 When: 9:00am-noon (Check-in starts at 8:30am) Register Here
Impact Report 2023
Thrive Hood River has been busy this year working to protect Hood River’s farmland, forests, wild places and the livability of its cities and rural communities. Check out some of our major accomplishments this year.