Leach Botanical Garden Stewardship Event

Project Details

Get involved with Johnson Creek Watershed Council to care for this urban greenspace. Leach Botanical Garden is a hidden gem in outer SE Portland. Beyond the manicured paths of the garden are several acres of forests and fields which have become overrun by Himalayan blackberry, English ivy, and other plants that discourage diversity. The garden needs your help to become a healthy ecosystem again. No experience necessary.

Registration is required

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Location

Parking and Public Transit

Located on SE Claybourne Street and SE 122nd Ave. Park at the upper parking lot at the main entrance (if you find yourself going down a steep hill you have gone too far). Meet at the main entrance near the admissions kiosk. Bus route #73 or #10 will drop riders off at SE Foster & 122nd. From there is is a 0.2 mile walk south on SE 122nd Ave to the main entrance. More information can be found with Plan your trip | TriMet for public transit.

Children are welcome

Any child under 12 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult.

Accessibility

This event will require bending over and walking on uneven surfaces.

Helpful information for participants

Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event. 

• Registration is required for all stewardship events.
• All tools, gloves and training to do the task is provided.
• Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness or have had recent contact with someone exhibiting symptoms of any illness.
• In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty!
• While groups are welcome to join many of our regularly scheduled stewardship events, please contact the event coordinator listed in the description before arriving with a large group. This will ensure that there are enough gloves and tools for everyone to work.

Service Hours

Court-ordered community service

If you are looking for community service to fulfill court requirements, please call 503-823-5121. You must be registered with our program before undertaking any community service.

Other Community Service Hours

To verify participation for school or other service hour requirements, please bring your own method of tracking and check in with the Stewardship Coordinator or event leader during the event to get a signature or other verification. Please follow registration guidelines for the event you would like to participate in for service. 

Questions? 

For more information please contact Sara Volk at sara@jcwc.org