Celebrate Nature

What's Next for Leach Botanical Garden?

A Message from Eric Vines, Interim Executive Director

On a walk last week with former Executive Director David Porter, he pointed out an unusual Leach garden feature that I had previously overlooked, a cedar tree and a douglas fir tree merged at their base, growing together, forming a single trunk. This union has been noted . . .

Sip & Picnic

Sip & Picnic

July 12, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Gather family and friends for a fun and relaxing summer evening in the Garden. Bring a pack-it-in, pack-it-out picnic, and enjoy lawn games and scavenger hunts. Visit the historic Stone Cabin from 5-7pm. Beverages and ice cream bars will be available for purchase.

Pictures of the Garden

Impact Report

We are proud of the accomplishments we've made over the past year and we hope you are too! Your continued support and dedication made it all possible!

A gardener's hands

$25,000 Matching Challenge

With your support we are hiring a part-time Gardener this July.
Ten generous donors have stepped up to collectively pledge $25,000 to support this position. Now we need your help to unlock that match and raise an additional $25,000.
Youths working in the Back 5

BIPOC Land Tending in the East 5

Third Sundays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Gather with us in the East 5: Community Habitat Enhancement Project at Leach Botanical Garden for a morning of land tending and appreciation!

Open House Q & A

Friday, July 17th, 1 to 3 p.m.

Are you interested in learning more about the Garden's plans for the future? Interim Executive Director Eric Vines will be onsite to answer your questions.

Thank you to our partners

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AYCO logo
Blueprint Foundation logo
David Douglas High School logo
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Mailing Address:
6704 SE 122nd Ave.
Portland, OR 97236
Main Entrance & Parking:
12323 SE Claybourne St.
info@leachgarden.org
503-208-6030

EIN: 93-0807685
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