Native Plant Fair on October 4th
Meet your neighbors, find gardening resources and information, get your soil tested for lead, take home free native plants, and enjoy fall activities at the Native Plant Fair!
When: Sunday, October 4th
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Historic Kenton Firehouse, 8105 N Brandon Ave
Cost: All activities are free and open to all ages. Plants must be reserved in advance.
Native Plant Giveaway
Bring beauty and healthy habitat to your yard and improve our neighborhood air quality with native plants.
Photo by KNA
Who can get plants: Kenton residents receive priority — each household may request up to 3 plants (either 1 tree, 1 shrub, or up to 3 herbaceous/grass plants).
How to reserve plants: Reserving plants ahead of time is required — supplies are limited.
When to get plants: You must be able to pick your plants at the event — any plants not collected by 1 p.m. will be donated.
Free Lead Testing
Multnomah County Health Department is providing free lead testing, plus information and resources.
Photo by Gabriel Jimenez/Unsplash
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).
Fun Activities & Helpful Resources
Photo by Alicia Gallo
Make sure to visit resource booths for fun activities and helpful information:
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.
Portland Monarchs — Learn about monarch butterflies and pollinator gardens.
Xerces Society — 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 the Kenton Neighborhood Association. Thanks to 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.
