Youth Programs

Honeybee Hike

Honeybee Hike is currently on pause through June due to covid-19. Please check back for updates.

Every Wednesday, 10:00—11:00am (March through November) for children ages 2-5 years, $3.00 per child. Leaders take small groups along garden trails encouraging children to smell flowers, touch leaves, look for insects, and to investigate nature through their senses. They also make a craft project and listen to a story. We can do special Honeybee Hikes by request, subject to availability.

Reservations required for groups of 10+ children and adults. Please submit a completed Reservation Form – located below.

Nature Fair

*CHILDREN’S NATURE FAIR WILL RETURN IN 2021 AFTER COMPLETION OF THE UPPER GARDEN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

Leach Garden Friends and partners such as Portland Audubon, Johnson Creek Watershed Council, Friends of Outdoor School, and Portland Parks & Recreation provide a variety of family friendly informational booths, arts/crafts activities, music, games, and other hands-on activities during this fun and free, annual nature-themed event. Great for families and children ages preschool through 5th grade.

Nature Fair is held in mid-May. Please check our calendar or sign-up for e-mail updates for more information about this event.

Children’s Discovery Garden

*CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY GARDEN WILL RE-OPEN IN 2021 AFTER COMPLETION OF THE UPPER GARDEN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

This garden is currently closed due to the Upper Garden Development Project. Please check back for updates on the new development of our new Children’s Garden.

In the meantime, the playhouse had been moved to the Far Meadow, which can be accessed by walking up along the eastern fence behind the Manor House.

Remember garden safety rules:
The playhouse is fun to climb in and climb out of but no climbing on the roof and be respectful of other children visiting.

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