Native Plant Fair
Learn how to bring beauty, improve our air quality, and create a healthy habitat with native plants. Meet your neighbors, find garden and habitat education, test your items/soil for lead, enjoy art activities and more! And don’t forget to RSVP for our free native plant giveaway.
Sunday, October 4 @ 10am-1pm
Kenton Firehouse, 8105 N Brandon Ave
Free
Free Native Plant Giveaway
Kenton residents receive priority.
Supplies are limited — reserving plants ahead of time is required.
Each household may request up to 3 plants (either 1 tree, 1 shrub, or up to 3 herbaceous/grass plants).
If you have already reserved your plants, you can make a new reservation to add a tree.
You MUST be able to pick your plants at the event — any plants not collected by 1pm will be donated.
Free Lead Testing
Multnomah County Health Department is providing free lead testing, plus information and resources.
Why Test for Lead
Exposure to lead can be harmful to people, especially children. Testing for lead can help you understand risks so you can better protect the health of your family.
What Can Be Tested
Soil, toys, pottery, and paint chips (limit three items per household).
Bringing Items for Testing
Make sure all items are dry. Place paint chips in a sealable container or bag.
Bringing Garden Soil for Testing
Collect 1/2 cup of soil from about six inches below the surface. Let the soil dry completely, then place it in a small, labeled ziplock bag.
Visit Resource Booths for Fun Activities and Helpful Resources
East Multnomah County Soil & Water District
Native plant information and planting tips.
Columbia Slough Watershed Council
Learn about Columbia Slough watershed ecology and animals.
OSU Extension Metro area Master Gardener™️ Program
Make a pollinator antennae headband and get planting advice from master gardeners.
Learn about monarch butterflies and pollinator gardens.
Find out which native plants are good for attracting beneficial insects.
Kenton Neighborhood Association
Pick up free PNW wildflower seed packets and enjoy craft activities. Plus purchase cool Kenton merch — all sales support our efforts to benefit the neighborhood.
Sponsored by:
This event is sponsored by the Kenton Neighborhood Association. Thanks to support from local partners, Sparrowhawk Native Plants, and the Portland Parks Foundation, in partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation. Funds are provided by major event promoters who produce large spectator events at Portland International Raceway.
