In a return to the popular tradition of live touring, The Fir Grove Garden Club invites the public to experience the Raleigh Park Garden Tour, Saturday, June 7th, 10am-3pm.
This year’s self-guided Tour will kick off at Raleigh Park School, located at 3670 SW 78th Ave, Portland, OR, 97225, with proceeds from the Tour benefiting Raleigh Park Elementary School’s learning garden, along with additional programs supporting the community.
TOUR BENEFITS RALEIGH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEARNING GARDEN & MORE
The Raleigh Park Garden Tour’s mission is to promote youth engagement with gardening and food production, education, and community. Presale tickets are available now in limited quantities at $25 per person and $30 day of event.
Tour Packets with route and other information will be available from volunteers at Raleigh Park School the day of the event.
“With Raleigh Park Garden Tour support, a garden exists where children can develop a love of nature,” said Becky Pio, volunteer garden coordinator. “Proceeds from this year’s tour will continue to support horticultural education in the community and by connecting STEM education in the garden to the classroom, highlight the importance of gardens as a place of beauty, reflection and a source for nutritious food.”
TOUR EIGHT PRIVATE GARDENS AND RALEIGH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GARDEN
Guests will have the opportunity to explore six of Portland’s private gardens and two public spaces, one being the Raleigh Park Elementary School’s Learning Garden. The personalized, self-guided tour will showcase both professionally-designed gardens and green spaces created by homeowners’ personal vision.
TOUR ACCESS
The gardens are located throughout the neighborhood, making this event enjoyable for hearty walkers and guests visiting by car. Either way, bring comfortable footwear so you can enjoy leisurely strolling through the Tour gardens.
Guests can join the tour anytime throughout the event and volunteers will be on hand at the school to provide packets, answer questions and sell tickets.
EXPERTS, ARTISTS, AUTHORS AND MORE
Participants will be treated to a number of surprises during the tour, ranging from a local author, art exhibits, Master Gardeners, and opportunity to learn about the unique local history of the RP neighborhood. Vern Nelson, former Oregonian ”The Hungry Gardener” columnist will be on hand to share garden tips, local lore and more. Gifts, plants, and refreshments will be available for sale.
PRESALE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Tickets are available now at the early bird ticket price of $25 through June 6th, 6 p.m., or until sold out. Day of event tickets available at Raleigh Park Elementary School for $30.
For more information visit www.raleighparkgardentour.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: [email protected].
Media ContactCompany Name: The Fir Grove Garden ClubContact Person: Mary ShermanEmail: Send EmailPhone: 503.805.7747City: PortlandState: ORCountry: United StatesWebsite: https://www.raleighparkgardentour.com/
