RePot - a plastic pot recycling project

Attention Gardeners! Want to know what to do with those stacks of plastic pots? Weed them out of your garage, plant the seeds of recycling, and transplant them at the drop-off site nearest you.

CLICK HERE for more information about the Re-Pot recycling project.

CLICK HERE to download the PDF flyer.

Atkinson School Courtyard

Cracked Pots artist Mark Fountain created a whole world of diversity for Atkinson Elementary School in Southeast Portland. Atkinson is one of the most ethnically diverse schools in the Portland metropolitan area with cultures from around the world. The sculpture titled One Big
Family sits in a courtyard where all the students can see.

click here to see a larger image.

Tossed & found

"Inside the Portland Metro Central Transfer Station in Northwest Portland, the stench is overwhelming. Piles upon piles of discarded materials bake inside a metal building scorched by the sun. Dust clouds rise from the rubbish, and tire tracks crisscross the litter-strewn cement floor. Squawking pigeons swoop down to retrieve bits of refuse only birds could find palatable."

Read the rest of the article in the Portland Tribune.

Our Gardens

Located in NE Portland at NE Garfield and Failing, this education garden project has been around for 8 years. Volunteers teach" the nature of life through nature" working with local families and youth teaching nutrition, history, self esteem, and nurturing by providing hands-on gardening opportunities.Our Gardens is currently under a capital campaign to buy their garden space and would welcome any donations to help. Contact Jeanie Walker at ourgarden@netzero.net.