OpenStreetMap Hiking Party June 21, 2009

Mapping parties are events where anyone can come and participate in the OpenStreetMap project.
OpenStreetMap is a free, open source map that can be contributed, edited and used by anyone anywhere!! Improve the hiking trails, locate the bike paths or create the best Pub crawl map ever!!
Mapping parties are social events where experienced and new mappers can meet to share and learn more about the project. The events are generally held in a public place, and allow time for discussion, mapping and editing. The event is open to all. Come for the whole event or stay for 30 minutes, it's up to you.
They are relaxed events and you're supposed to have fun. Often we grab a beer or glass of wine after the event, and this is no exception!

We'll be mapping and hiking famous Forest Park in the morning.
Perfect timing to take dad to Father's Day brunch afterwards! :)

When: Sunday June 21st, 9am- 2pm
Where: Hiking Forest Park Portland, OR http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/finder/index.cfm?PropertyID=127&action=ViewPark
Contact: User:Hurricane Email: Hurricane@cloudmade.com cell number: 303 589 9133
Event schedule:
Sunday: 9am- 2pm We'll be hiking in the beautiful Forest Park just north of Downtown Portland! Come get some fresh air, meet new people and put the trails of Forest Park on the Map.
9am: Meet at Trailhead-- NW 29th Ave & Upshur St to Newberry Rd and a short Introduction to OpenStreetMap
9:30am- 12:30pm: Mapping time (walking/biking/driving)
12:30- 1pm meet back up at trailhead!!
1pm-2pm: Upload and Edit Map Data
If you own a GPS or laptop computer, please bring it along. If not, we will have GPS units to loan.