Other Events

Latest News

Stay informed by subscribing to our newsletter
06Dec

The Railroad Mistake that led to Terwilliger Parkway and OHSU: A History Lesson


(view from Terwilliger Parkway to the east)

There is an often told story that an out-of-town railroad company bought land for a rail yard “sight unseen” in Portland in 1880. They looked at a map and decided that a chunk of land south of downtown Portland would be a good location. What they ended up buying was Marquam Hill, surrounded by steep slopes and inaccessible to trains.


Read More
09Oct

Full Moon Viewing: What a Night!

Labyrinth and Full Moon
Labyrinth and Full Moon by Dan Murawski

Thanks to all the folks who arrived at the Walpole Garden and the labyrinth to take in the full moon viewing Sunday night. We weren’t disappointed! And thanks to Ben Gilliam for capturing this intro photo of the moon and Mt Hood along with our aerial utility wires. aka: the wild and not so wild?

Read More

RECENT Project

Friends of Terwilliger advocates for positive change
  • Westside Watershed Resource
  • Multnomah County ACS
  • West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District
  • West Willammette Restoration Partnership
  • Portland Parks and Recreation

The Best time to help is now

Donate to support our work or lend a hand.
Volunteer

Subcribe to our Newsletter