Community Orchard and Apiary -Portland State University

About the Orchard:
Stroll through 30+ species of fruit trees, visit the beehives, or study at the cob bench in our Orchard. This space utilizes permaculture principles to mimic the processes of natural systems. Each year, the Orchard is one of many placemaking sites activated during the city-wide Village Building Convergence. This spring placemaking festival combines community building, art and ecological design. The Orchard is maintained through a partnership with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Check out our tree inventory map (PDF).

About the apiary:
The PSU Student Sustainability Center manages an apiary with two beehives and one mason bee nest box at PSU's Community Orchard. Through a partnership with Bridgetown Bees and the Institute for Sustainable Solutions’ Living Lab program, PSU is becoming a more pollinator friendly environment while promoting hands-on learning opportunities for the campus community.