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Leach Botanical Garden

6704 SE 122nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97236

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Plant explorers John and Lilla Leach donated their 1930s estate on Johnson Creek as a public garden. Enjoy their elegant home, charming stone cabin, and historic botanical collections featuring plants of the Cascades and Siskiyou mountain ranges. Paths along the creek, woodland slopes, and upland meadows invite wandering. An Aerial Tree Walk, colorful new gardens, and other features are coming soon. Check leachgarden.org for updates. 

Date Established: 1983

How Many Acres: 16+

Must See Highlights:
• Walk out into the forest mid-story on the Aerial Tree Walk for amazing views into the Garden. (Now open! Check leachgarden.org for updates).

• Stroll meandering paths alongside Johnson Creek, home to NW salmon and lush native vegetation, stopping at the iconic stone cabin along the way.

• Enjoy an around the campfire feeling on the Fireside Arbor & Terrace nestled among magnificent fir and cedars (Coming soon. Check leachgarden.org for updates).

• Delight in the everchanging waves of color and texture in the Pollinator and Habitat Garden (Coming soon. Check leachgarden.org for updates), enjoy the beautiful architecture of the Leach Manor House, and discover the peaceful setting of Contemplative Place, a sculptural and botanical sanctuary by Michihiro Kosuge.

Admission Details: No admission as of June 2020.  Some activities require fees. Coming soon—the Upper Gardens will be ADA accessible.

Garden Types:
• Botanical (anchored by the historic Leach collection)
• Riparian, Creekside, Open Meadow, NW Woodland habitats

Activities and Interests: 
• Art & Sculpture
• Birding
• Classes, Camps, Lectures
• Beautiful and Peaceful Walks
• Habitat Enhancement & Research
• Heritage Trees
• History Garden Displays
• Weddings & Events


Social Media Handles:
Website: LeachGarden.org
Facebook: @LeachBotanicalGarden
Twitter: @LeachGarden
Instagram: @LeachBotanicalGarden

 
 
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