Informational Gathering during First Thursday in the Pearl
The Open House will overlap with the bustling First Thursday in the Pearl, with the option of exploring the many galleries and shops before or after.
Come learn more about the vision and plan to establish a botanical garden at the McCormick & Baxter superfund site, including information on site industrial and natural history as well as studies and renderings of possible garden spaces and amenities.
DATE AND TIME
Thursday, September 04, 2025
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
LOCATION
Portland Botanical Gardens’ office in the Graphic Arts Building
120 NW 9th Avenue
Suite #201
Portland, OR 97209

DETAILS
- We will greet you at the ground floor entrance foyer (120 NW 9th Ave., one door down from Waterstone Gallery.
- The Portland Botanical Gardens office is on the 2nd floor and accessable by steps or elevator.
- You are welcome to arrive anytime between 5:00 and 6:45PM, and the event will end at 7PM
- Many public transportation options; only two blocks from the downtown Powells.
- Parking is on the street (Parking Kitty) or nearby lots/garages.
- Event is free and light refreshments will be provided.
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