Join us for an early spring bird walk at Leach Botanical Garden and help support one of East Portland’s most cherished green spaces. Leach Botanical Garden is a beloved community resource currently navigating financial challenges, and your visit makes a real difference. Tickets are $8 per adult and mandatory for entry, and purchasing a ticket directly supports the Garden’s continued care and programming. Additional donations and yearly memberships are warmly encouraged for those who are able.

We’ll look out for various species such as; Song Sparrow, Golden-crowned Sparrow, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, and other songbirds moving through the shrubs. Black-capped Chickadee, Varied Thrush, Anna’s Hummingbird, and Downy Woodpecker are often found here as well!

This walk will be led by Seymore Gulls (Eric), with a garden introduction by Horticulture staff member Sam Mularz. We’ll explore mature trees, early-blooming native plants, and the peaceful Johnson Creek corridor at a relaxed pace for approximately 1–1.5 miles on paved and compacted gravel paths, with frequent stops for observation, questions, and beginner-friendly bird identification.

This walk is open to birders of all experience levels and is especially welcoming to beginners. We’ll move at a relaxed pace with plenty of time for observation, discussion, and questions. Trails are mostly flat, as packed gravel or paved with some boardwalk sections. There are some uneven areas and stairs in parts of the garden. Bring binoculars if you have them, dress for the conditions, and be prepared for a leisurely winter birding stroll close to home.