Learning Gardens Laboratory (LGL)
The Learning Garden Laboratory is an 11-acre garden education site located in Southeast Portland that provides K-12, undergraduate, and graduate students hands on experience and education in sustainable gardening and healthy nutrition. At the Learning Gardens Laboratory, students will tend the garden and develop materials or conduct research to assist in the promotion, understanding, and management of the garden. Students may also work with the diverse stakeholders and local neighborhood associated with Learning Gardens. Not only does the student work benefit the surrounding communities, but their work will contribute to the written policies and procedures of the Learning Gardens Lab.
Learning Gardens Laboratory Garden Manager
To schedule an appointment regarding LGL onsite operations, email Luke Maurer: lmaurer@pdx.edu
LGL Volunteer Coordinator
To schedule an appointment or ask a question regarding volunteering at LGL, email lglvolunter@gmail.com
Donantions
All donations to LGL contribute directly to supporting our program. Examples of supplies purchased with your donation include gardening and educational supplies for low-income students and community members, and other operating expenses including graduate student staffing to run LGL programs.
The LGL operates under the umbrella of the PSU Foundation, an independent tax-exempt organization. Donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law.
Online donations (preferred)
By mail - please make your check payable to: PSU Foundation with Fund Name and Number noted in the memo section.
PSU Foundation, PO Box 243, Portland, OR 97207
Consider becoming a sustaining donor and make a small monthly contribution to our work every month. To find out more about these options, contact our development department.
Wishlist:
If you would like to donate new or good quality used items to the LGL, we can use the following:
Good quality new or used garden tools
Good quality new or used wheelbarrows
Organic vegetable and flower seeds
Good quality new or used hammock
Watering cans
New (large) plastic tubs with lids for storage
Art supplies including crayons, markers, glue, tape, etc.
Please contact LGL Lab Manager, Luke Maurer, at lmaurer@pdx.edu to arrange drop off of any donations.