Events

Climate-Adapted Container Planting

Join Bob Hyland, Portland-based garden designer and president of Leach Garden Friends, to learn about a range of container styles and planting combinations suited to our changing climate, summer-dry period, and wild weather extremes.

Saturday may 17th, 12 PM to 1:30 PM

All Upcoming Events

Honeybee Hikes

Wednesdays April 23rd - October 1st

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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Garden Plants & History

May 7th & June 4th

Join Scott Hoelscher, Head Gardener, for an informative tour exploring the fascinating plants and rich history of Leach Botanical Garden.

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Science Saturdays

May 31st, June 28th, July 12th, & August 30th

Join us to learn about your local watershed! We will provide activities and learning materials appropriate for all different ages.

Free with Garden Admission.

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Printmaking in the Garden: Linocut & Rubber Stamp Workshop

May 31st from 10 AM to 12:30 PM

Learn to make linocuts for printing on cards, seed packets, and more!

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Drawing Through Nature

June 2nd & August 11th

Choose a subject and render it as realistically as possible. Class will address how to make shapes, add values and how shadows can be used to define objects. If desired add pen and ink, colored pencil, watercolor, pastel or a medium of your choice to colorize your drawing. Suitable for all skill levels.

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What's Blooming in the Garden (American Sign Language)

June 8th & August 10th

Join Max Meyers, program coordinator at Leach Botanical Garden for a guided garden tour in ASL. See our fantastic botanical collection, learn about the Garden’s unique history, and find out what’s blooming for each season!

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After Hours Yoga

Tuesdays June 10 to September 23

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

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Landscaping for Wildlife

June 14th

East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District is excited to partner with Leach Botanical Garden to present a Landscaping for Wildlife workshop!

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Bird Songs of Opera

June 14th at 1 PM & 3 PM; June 15th at 1 & 3 PM

Bird Songs of Opera is an outdoor recital that re-imagines iconic opera arias as the songs of Oregon birds!

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Exploring Watercolor

June 16th, July 21st & August 18th

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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Juneteenth Free Admission Day

June 19th

In celebration of Juneteenth, admission to the garden will be free for all visitors. We invite visitors to use our contemplative, restful space to celebrate Black freedom, honor the ongoing struggle for racial justice, and imagine liberatory futures.

Juneteenth celebrates freedom, emphasizes African American/Black heritage and achievements, and serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial equality and justice. On June 17th, 2021, Juneteenth officially became a federal holiday.

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Summer Solstice Silent Reading Party

Friday, June 20th

Never been to a Silent Reading Party before? Here’s the vibe: show up with a book (or grab one from the exchange table), find a cozy spot in the garden, and simply… read. No pressure. No small talk. Just a bunch of book lovers enjoying the same quiet moment under the summer sky.

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Pride Picnic

June 22nd

Celebrate Pride weekend with a picnic at the Garden! All LGBTQ+ families, friends, and allies are invited to this family-friendly event.

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Summer Solstice Soundbath

July 5th

Sink into the transformative frequencies of the Sun Gong, allowing its warm, radiant vibrations to wash over you.

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Forest Bathing for the Queer & Trans Community with Heather Dorfman

July 13th

Forest bathing is a nature connection experience inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku. These immersive experiences offer the chance to break away from the stress of daily life and to find healing and nourishment through intimate engagement with the beings with whom we share our place.

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Trillium 101

July 19th

Join Horticultural Director Adam Hart for an in-depth exploration of one of Oregon’s most beloved native plants: the trillium.

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Car Free Week & PETALpalooza

Free entrance days: July 15th-20th; Ride - July 20th

To encourage environmentally friendly transportation options, we’ll be giving free admission to anyone who arrives at the Garden without a car during the week of July 15-20th. Consider biking, scootering, taking public transit, skateboarding, rollerblading, or walking! Check out the City of Portland’s bike maps to plan your trip. This ride will be led by staff from Leach Botanical Garden and Johnson Creek Watershed Council, along with some rad volunteers. Thank you to NW Natural for funding our ride (and snacks)!

PETALpalooza: Join our team as we celebrate the summer sunshine, flowers, and bicycles! To wrap up a week of free admission for those who get around without a car, we’ll be bringing a group of PEDALpalooza bike riders to the Garden for free. FIND OUT MORE →

Gongstravagansa

August 2nd

Quadruple gongs create a deeply restorative experience that cuts through mental chatter and stress.

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Back 5 Bio Blitz

September 12th

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

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

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What's New in the Garden Tour

Third Friday of each month from 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