Join PP&R horticulture staff to help keep up the natural garden at Irving Park.
Created in 2021, this two-acre pollinator garden is PP&R's largest nature patch and boasts a dizzying diversity of native plants that support insects and wildlife.
Work parties - weeding, mulching, pruning - are usually held every third Thursday of the month to keep this beautiful garden healthy.
This natural-themed garden is one of many offerings at Irving Park. The nature patch is spread all around the west half of the park - you can't miss this gorgeous garden. It features numerous stormwater facilities, woodland shade beds, sunny native wildflower beds, and (our favorite) the stumpery.
Learn more about the Nature Patch program and gardens.
Please register ahead of time using the Respond button above. Or, click here to register without an account.
Volunteers are welcome to attend without registering, but will not be notified of event details, such as cancellations or postponements.
Meeting location: At the top of the hill next to the restrooms. Here's the map link.
Parking and public transit: On-street parking is available on NE Fremont Street. The park is accessible by Trimet bus.
Children are welcome. Any child under 14 years of age needs to be accompanied by an attentive adult.
Location Description/Accessibility: The garden is located a short distance from paved paths. Most work is within soft-surface garden beds, and includes sloped and steep areas.
Thank you for helping to keep Portland parks healthy and beautiful! Here are a few tips to get you ready for your stewardship event.
In order to ensure your comfort and safety, please remember to dress for the weather, wear close-toed shoes, long pants, a coat, sun hat, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty!
Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of any contagious illness.
All tools, gloves, and training to do the task are provided.
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. We are also available to schedule special service events at your group's convenience during the week.
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.
