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Humboldt Conservation Corner

Oregon Metro
North Portland, Oregon

A historic property in North Portland’s Humboldt neighborhood has been transformed into an outdoor classroom and living laboratory. The demonstration garden, housed at the East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District office, gives visitors ideas to try at home.  More about this project >

Use Goal: Climate adaptation
Use Type: Living Laboratory
Year Established: 2006-2013
Year Ended: Ongoing
Duration: Permanent
Size (acres): 10+ Acres
Initial Cost: $25,000+
Site Control: Other
Lead Organization Type: Government
Implementation Partners: Nonprofit, Private

Last updated: April 2023 – Do you have additional information about this project? Please use the share your project form » to share that information.

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