Pollinator Gardens in Oregon - Ask Extension
I am co-planning a class for high school students focused on pollinator gardens. We've started one at our school and will be working on signage and o...
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Asked January 17, 2025, 5:40 PM EST
I am co-planning a class for high school students focused on pollinator gardens. We've started one at our school and will be working on signage and other projects for further developing our garden during our course. We'd like to take the students on a field trip to a well-established pollinator garden in Oregon so that the can see the role these can play in the community and environment. What recommendations do you have for great pollinator gardens in Oregon? We are open to a range of travel distances so please tell us which ones you think are best regardless of our school's location. Thank you!
Washington County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi Maureen,
What a great idea. Where about in Oregon are you located? I know of some fantastic examples with excellent educational content; I would love to help you make introductions.
I will say, that if you are in the Portland area, the best example is the Master Gardener learning garden at PCC Rock Creek. It is run by some of the most knowledgeable pollinator people in the state:
https://washingtoncountymastergardeners.org/wcmga-education-garden-at-portland-community-college-rock-creek/
Also, if you have not seen it previously, we have produced activity books that are written at grade 4 level and align with a number of learning outcomes at the state level:
https://foodhero.org/bees
They also have signs.
Finally, we are working on some signage based on information on the Bees of Oregon. If you are interested, shoot me an email: <personal data hidden>.
What a great idea. Where about in Oregon are you located? I know of some fantastic examples with excellent educational content; I would love to help you make introductions.
I will say, that if you are in the Portland area, the best example is the Master Gardener learning garden at PCC Rock Creek. It is run by some of the most knowledgeable pollinator people in the state:
https://washingtoncountymastergardeners.org/wcmga-education-garden-at-portland-community-college-rock-creek/
Also, if you have not seen it previously, we have produced activity books that are written at grade 4 level and align with a number of learning outcomes at the state level:
https://foodhero.org/bees
They also have signs.
Finally, we are working on some signage based on information on the Bees of Oregon. If you are interested, shoot me an email: <personal data hidden>.
