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A flower bed in front of a house.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Wayne & Patricia’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / July 26, 2021

Site Information: Wayne and Patricia’s habitat in Woodstock has full sun to full shade and dry soil conditions

A pond in a backyard with rocks and a gazebo.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Mitch & Carol’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / June 25, 2021

Site Information: Located in South Beaverton, Mitch & Carol’s habitat has part sun conditions and includes a pond and water gardens.

A garden with bushes and trees.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring the City of Hillsboro’s Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / June 15, 2021

Site Information: The City of Hillsboro’s Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve and demonstration garden is an amazing habitat for wildlife in Hillsboro. The demonstration garden site conditions range from part sun to shade and are dry.

A gray house on a hillside.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Paolo’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / May 24, 2021

Site Information: Paolo’s sloped habitat in the Buckman neighborhood has part sun to shady conditions.

A grassy area with a tree and bushes.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Gloria’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / May 20, 2021

Site Information: Gloria’s habitat in Tigard has full sun, part sun, and shade conditions, with soil conditions ranging from dry to moist

An aerial view of a backyard with trees and potted plants.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Peter’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / May 11, 2021

Site Information: Peter’s habitat in the Beaumont Wilshire neighborhood of Northeast Portland has part sun to shade conditions and dry soil conditions

A japanese garden with rocks and ferns.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Susanna’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / May 11, 2021

Site Information: Susanna’s habitat is located in Lake Oswego on a slope and is mostly shady.

An aerial view of a backyard with a table and chairs.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Helen’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / May 4, 2021

Site Information: Helen’s habitat in Vancouver has part sun to shade and moist soil conditions. Located in a condominium, Helen has transformed the 2×20 foot raised bed (her plantable area) next to her condo’s patio into a backyard habitat, highlighting how small spaces can still support habitat!

The entrance to a zoo with a sign for a zoo.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring the Blue Lake Park Discovery Garden Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / May 4, 2021

Site Information: The Blue Lake Park Discovery Garden is a Backyard Habitat community site demonstration garden located in Fairview. The site conditions range from sun to shade and dry to moist.

A rock sits in the middle of a garden.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring GT’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / May 4, 2021

Site Information: GT’s habitat in West Portland Park has part sun and shady conditions

A garden with a stone path and ferns.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Bob and Sue’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / May 4, 2021

Site Information: Located in Ash Creek Woods in SW Portland, Sue and Bob’s habitat has part sun to shade conditions, with soil conditions ranging from dry to wet, and the presence of a slope.

An aerial view of a stream in a forest.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Karl’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / April 29, 2021

Site Information: Karl’s habitat in SW Portland, in the Bridlemile neighborhood, has conditions that include full sun, part sun, and shade light conditions; dry, moist, and wet soil conditions; as well as a slope and riparian area.

A sign in a garden.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Karli’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / April 29, 2021

Karli’s habitat in Milwaukie has site conditions that include full sun, part sun, shade, dry, moist, wet, and the presence of a slope.

A bird sitting on a rock in front of a house.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Ginnie’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / April 23, 2021

Site Information: Ginnie’s habitat in Vancouver ranges from having full sun to part sun, with dry as well as wet conditions. Both a slope and bioswale are present.

A birdbath in the middle of a garden.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Melissa’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / April 21, 2021

Site Information: Melissa’s site in St. Johns has full sun, part shade, and dry to moist soil conditions

A small backyard with trees and bushes.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Vonda’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / April 19, 2021

Site information: Vonda’s habitat is located in Tigard, in the Cook Park area

A pond with rocks and plants in the background.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Cindy’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / April 12, 2021

Site Information: Located in West Linn, Cindy’s habitat has a pond that drains into the Willamette River.

A white flower with a bee on it.

Upcoming events: Spring 2021

By Megan Van de Mark / April 10, 2021

If you’re looking to deepen your knowledge on an assortment of backyard habitat-related topics, check out these upcoming events and learning opportunities offered by partners and local community groups.

A small backyard with a tree and a birdbath.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Ric’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / April 7, 2021

Site Information: Located in the Concordia neighborhood of NE Portland, Ric’s site conditions range from full sun to shade, dry to moist.

A red flowering tree in a yard.

Open Gardens Project – Featuring Caroline’s Habitat

By Megan Van de Mark / April 7, 2021

Site Information: Located in the St. John’s neighborhood of North Portland, Caroline’s site conditions are part sun.