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Welcome
The Berry Buzz: Exciting News about the Garden!
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Public Radio, The
Oregonian, the
CBS evening news, and OPB's Oregon
Field Guide - the Garden was in
the news in 2007! Hear about our Seed Bank - an internationally
recognized plant conservation program!
The BBG 2008 Wildflower of the Year is the lovely MacFarlane's four-o'clock (Mirabilis macfarlanei) pictured at the left. This beautiful illustration by Catherine Watters is now available on notecards and magnets at the garden's giftshop. This species is part of the Center for Plant Conservation's National Collection of Endangered Plants, with the BBG serving as the primary custodian. Learn more about the biology of this Federally-listed endangered species at the CPC's website. |
Visit us when you're in Portland,
Oregon
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garden began as the personal collection of a remarkable plantswoman,
Rae Selling Berry (1881-1976). We maintain and expand this extraordinary
landscape in the service of education, conservation and horticulture.
HOURS AND
DIRECTIONS
MISSION
HISTORY
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A living plant museum
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from around the world mingle with those of the Pacific Northwest.
Stroll the native plant trail and learn about gardening for wildlife.
The largest public rock garden on the West coast is a beautiful
place to view flowers of the mountains. See uncommon trees, primulas,
rhododendrons and more.
THE GARDEN
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Saving plants from
extinction
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are partners with agencies and organizations, local and world-wide,
in all aspects of plant conservation, including field studies, seed
storage and, when appropriate, the re-introduction of plants nearing
extinction.
CONSERVATION
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Teaching about plants
and gardening
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classes and hikes to volunteer opportunities and guided tours, the
education program is here to help you learn about plants and gardening
in the Pacific Northwest.
EDUCATION
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Support us!
We depend on support from Members, donors and volunteers
in our goals of continuing the legacy of Rae Selling Berry, plant
conservation, and connecting people with plants.
SUPPORT US
GET INVOLVED!
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Virtual Tour
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News & Event Calendar
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Duckridge Farm Summer Evening Garden Tour
A unique opportunity to tour a garden rarely open to the public. Hosted by The BBG Board and Jeff & Betsy Miller. June 21.
Music & Art in the Garden
The Berry Botanic Garden is pleased to host the exhibition and sale of work by Oregon artists. Saturday, July 19th.
Summer Youth Internship a week-long program to give students (ages 13-15) the opportunity to learn and work side-by-side with the staff of BBG. July 14-18th.
The 2008 Wildflower of the Year is the lovely MacFarlane's four-o'clock (Mirabilis macfarlanei) pictured at the upper left. Learn more about this species at the CPC's website.
Native
Plant Flashcards are available now, and will improve your knowledge for the coming spring!
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