Learning Gardens

 

The Eastside Learning Garden at OFB's northeast Portland facility includes more than 17,000 square feet of growing space, a container garden, four laying hens, 24 fruit trees, blueberry, currant and raspberry bushes and a compost demonstration area. Beginning and experienced volunteers work together to grow nutritious produce, enjoy physical activity, increase gardening skills and support Oregon Food Bank.

The Westside Learning Garden is located down the street from the new OFB West facility. Located on the grounds of Five Oaks Middle School, the Learning Garden is a collaborative effort between OFB volunteers and students of Rachel Carson Environmental Middle School. 

Weekly shifts are:

• Wednesdays 9 a.m. to Noon, June through September.
• Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. mid-May through September.

Register to volunteer for a Dig In! shift.

Questions? See our volunteer FAQ.

Seed to Supper is a comprehensive, five-week beginning gardening course that gives novice, adult gardeners the tools they need to successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget.
 
Seed to Supper Garden Educator volunteers teach classes that are held at agencies that serve low-income adults throughout Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas and Clark Counties.  Seed to Supper is a joint effort of Oregon Food Bank and the Oregon State University Extension Service Master Gardener™ Program.
 
Classes are taught with a PowerPoint presentation and participant manual.  Garden Educator volunteers should have a working knowledge of the topic and be able to answer participants’ questions. 
 
For more information about becoming a Seed to Supper Garden Educator Volunteer, please read our Volunteer Information Packet. 

After reading through the packet, here are the steps to become a volunteer: