by Staff Blogger | May 4, 2024 | Community, Featured, News, Partners, Restoration
[Portland, OR 4/30/2024] – Leach Botanical Garden, Wisdom of the Elders, Inc, African Youth Community Organization, The Blueprint Foundation, David Douglas High School, Johnson Creek Watershed Council, along with experts from Portland Parks and Recreation, and... 
by Staff Blogger | Nov 20, 2023 | Education, Featured, Plants, Projects
In the heart of Leach Back 5, a transformative project is taking root, bringing forth a burst of life and biodiversity that promises to reshape the landscape. In October, a dedicated group of volunteers planted 120 native plants, a diverse mix that includes Black... 
by Staff Blogger | Oct 17, 2023 | Education, Featured, Projects
Leach Botanical Garden, nestled in the heart of Portland, Oregon, has been an oasis for many individuals and families, offering a unique blend of nature, tranquility, and opportunities to learn. We recently had the privilege of talking to a group of young nature... 
by Staff Blogger | Sep 18, 2023 | Articles, Featured
When I began my new position as program director two months ago, one of the projects I was most excited for was the Back 5 Community Habitat Enhancement Project. Habitat restoration has been an interest of mine, and I delight in seeing ways communities come together... 
by Staff Blogger | Mar 9, 2023 | Articles, Community, Featured, Projects
Please take a moment to view this video from Keynote speaker: Dr. Derron Coles, Executive Director, The Blueprint Foundation excerpt from the 2021 Annual Virtual... 
by Staff Blogger | Mar 5, 2023 | Articles, Education, Featured
On a cool day in November, the sun shines through the golden changing leaves of fall. Participants and staff from The Blueprint Foundation (TBF) meet staff from Leach Garden Friends (LGF) and JCWC to learn about and search for amphibians. JCWC staff had the... 