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Portland Parks and Recreation just released its Winter 2010 schedule of free classes and work parties for Portland community gardeners. Dig in...
Gardening may be on hold this time of year, but Portland Parks & Recreation's Community Gardens has announced its schedule of Winter 2010 classes and work parties. The schedule includes beginning gardening classes, as well as work parties for garden clean-ups and fruit tree pruning.
A construction work party will be held January 23 for volunteers who want to help build the newest community garden at Madison High School.
Saturday, January 9, 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Gardening 101 class
Fix-it Fair at David Douglas High School
1001 SE 135th Ave.
Saturday, January 23, 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Garden Construction Work Party
Madison Community Garden
2735 NE 82nd Ave.
Saturday, January 30, 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Gardening 101 class
Fix-it Fair at Parkrose High School
12003 NE Shaver
Saturday, February 6, 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Work Party Garden Clean-up
Beach Community Garden
N. Campbell and Going Court
Saturday, February 13, 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Fruit tree pruning class/work party
Gabriel Orchard
SW 41st and Canby
Saturday, February 20, 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Work Party Garden Clean-up
Berrydale Community Garden
SE 90th and Taylor
Saturday, February 27, 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Fruit tree pruning class/work party
Adams Community Garden
4300 NW Cornell Rd.
For more information or to sign up for classes or work parties, call 503.823.1612 or email comgardens@ci.portland.or.us.
Portland Community Gardens
The Community Garden program has provided gardening opportunities for the physical and social benefit of the people and neighborhoods of Portland since 1975. There are currently 32 community gardens located throughout the city, developed and operated by volunteers and Portland Parks & Recreation staff, offering a variety of activities.
