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Outdoor Family Fun at Nature Fair!

Hee Haw! We can’t wait for Nature Fair! On August 2nd from 10 AM to 2 PM we invite you to learn, seek, craft, and picnic. Bring the whole family - we’ll have miniature donkeys, a gnome scavenger hunt, and nature-based crafts.

Learn about our local ecosystem and wildlife, and how to keep it thriving. Partners include - World Salmon Council, Bartlett Tree Service, Kindness Farm, Bird Alliance of Oregon, Waste Free Advocates, and Johnson Creek Watershed Council.

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Honeybee Hikes

Wednesdays through October 1st
10 AM to 11:30 AM

Come explore Leach Botanical Garden at the gentle pace of a toddler! We are inviting little ones (aged 2-5) and their grown-ups to join us for our Honeybee Hikes every Wednesday this summer, from 10:00am-11:30am.

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After Hours Yoga

Tuesdays June 10 to September 23
6 PM to 7:15 PM, Doors open at 5:30 PM

Breathe, move, and unwind in the serene beauty of Leach Botanical Garden. Led by Lighthouse Yoga PDX.

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Demystifying Native Plants

August 16th
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Join our Horticulture Intern Hilliary for a discussion about native plants, where no question is too simple. Together we’ll define what it means to be a native plant, learn to decipher nursery labels, use the Portland Plant List to take the guesswork out of plant selection, and more!

Whether you’re completing a Backyard Habitat Certification or just want to add more biodiversity, this workshop aims to give you the confidence to select the right plants for your space.

This tour will follow steep slopes and stairs on a variety of surfaces. Please contact us with any questions regarding accessibility.

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Exploring Watercolor

August 18th
9:30 AM to 12 PM

Learn to paint what you see and create beautiful watercolors. This class will concentrate on watercolor washes and mixing colors. We will also talk about composition. Suitable for all skill levels, material list sent upon registration.

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Silent Reading Party After-Hours

August 21st
6 PM to 8 PM

Shhh… it’s the social event for people who’d rather be reading. Join us for a Silent Reading Party in the garden.

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Garden Exploration

August 23rd
10:30 AM

Learn more about the garden while exploring the Aerial Tree Walk, woodsy pathways, and creekside habitat.

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The Social Life of Trees

August 24th
11 AM

Do trees share nutrients? Do they warn each other of pest invasions? Do some species help other species seasonally, and get paid back in other seasons? We'll discuss how science has shown these new discoveries, and along the way we’ll visit the Johnson Creek Riparian Area habitat and the historic Stone Cabin.

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Back 5 Bio Blitz

September 12th
10 AM to 12 PM

Come help us catalog the Back 5 plant communities! We’ll be documenting what plants exist in the Back 5 to get a better understanding of what plants we’ll need to prioritize for future planting. 

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Easy Equinox Soundbath

September 19th
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Through sound instruments, medicine songs (Ikaros), and guided breathwork, Isa weaves together sacred vibrations that harmonize body, mind, and spirit.

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Returning Fire to the Landscape

October 4th, 2025
11 AM to 12:30 PM

Come learn about the importance of fire within ecosystems from Cuauhtemoc Villa, biochar and composting expert!

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What's New in the Garden Tour

Third Friday of each month from 10:30 AM to 12 PM
10:30 AM to 12 PM

Join the garden’s Horticulture Director, Adam Hart, for a casual stroll around the garden on the 3rd Friday of each month. He’ll show off what’s blooming, discuss upcoming garden projects, share the garden’s ecological philosophy, and all other garden questions you might have.

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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