Leach Botanical Garden, Saturday November 23rd and December 14th - Habitat enhancement on the back 5 acres of the Garden
10:00 am- 1:00 pm
WHAT: Critical blackberry removal project! The Leach Garden Friends, Wisdom of the Elders, the Blueprint Foundation, and JCWC are teaming up with students from David Douglas High School and community volunteers over the next several years to begin native restoration on this “Back 5” acres of the property. This event supports the work that needs to be done to the area. Check out this article for more details!
WHAT TO BRING: Our events are rain or shine! Please dress for the weather: warm and rain layers, sturdy shoes, and feel free to bring a water bottle or coffee mug to fill up. We will provide snacks, beverages, tools and training.
WHO: Everyone is welcome-if you are under 18 and are planning to attend without a parent or guardian, your parent will need to sign a waiver which you will bring with you to the event. Contact courtney@jcwc.org to get this waiver!
Not all volunteer positions are non-native plant removal jobs! We have jobs for multiple abilities. Typical jobs include: Helping people sign in at the registration table, photography/videography, and litter pick-up are typically other options.
WHERE: Leach Botanical Garden
6704 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR 97236
Register Here!
Public Transit
Click here Trimet to map your route. Leach Botanical Garden is located 1.5 miles east of the Lents/SE Foster Rd. Green Line MAX Station. If you take public transit to the event we can give you HOP passes in reimbursement!
By Car
Use Creekside parking lot only. **
Parking will be limited due to Upper Garden development.
Use Manor House driveway for Disabled Permit Parking only.
The Claybourne parking lot is closed due to Upper Garden development.
**Creekside Parking Lot: Follow SE 122nd Avenue across the NEW SE 122nd Avenue Bridge to Creekside parking lot on the right, just after the bridge.
Bike Routes
Conveniently located just south of the Springwater Corridor Bike Route (East/West) on 122nd Ave. A main North/South arterial is the I-205 Multi-Use Path.
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Big thank you to our partners The Blueprint Foundation, Wisdom of The Elders and The Leach Garden Friends. We also want to recognize The Mintkeski Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, and Portland General Electric for their generous funding of the volunteer program.
Register Here! Tools, gear, and snacks will be provided.