Plant Fair
Get free plants for your yard or garden, find gardening resources and information, enjoy art activities, meet your neighbors, test your soil for lead, and more. These events are made possible by support from Portland Parks Foundation.
Next Event: Spring 2027 — Date TBA
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Fall 2026 Plant Fair
The Native Plant Fair on October 4th was a lot of fun! Over 500 Kenton and North Portland residents came to the Kenton Firehouse for learn about native plants and ways to support healthy habitat, get their soil and other items tested for lead, and take home free plants. By the end of the day, volunteers gave away 700+ native plants to 291 households, Peninsula Elementary, and the Kenton Women's Village.
Here’s what people said about it…
“THANK YOU! I put my plants in the ground immediately after pick-up. They were perfect. Larger than expected and sooooo healthy.”
“Thanks so much for the plants, the seeds, and the community information! This was really a nice treat.”
“It was really rad to have all those resources in one place.”
“Great to have free seeds and lead testing too. Thank you!”
Photos by Alicia Gallo
Sponsors & Partners
Plant fair events are hosted by the Kenton Neighborhood Association. Thanks to financial support from 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.
Additional support provided by local businesses and partners, including Sparrowhawk Native Plants, Multnomah County Health Department, Columbia Slough Watershed Council, East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, Portland Monarchs, Xerces Society, and OSU Extension Metro area Master Gardener™️ Program.