A local group that advocates for marijuana consumers will host a cannabis seed giveaway at midnight July 1, the day marijuana possession and cultivation become legal in Oregon.

The event, organized by the Portland chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, will take place on the west side of the Burnside Bridge.

The group also plans to give away small amounts of marijuana to people 21 and older. Organizer Russ Belville said the giveaway will take place out of public view. The group will meet about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.

On Saturday, Portland NORML will host an event where people can learn more about growing marijuana at home. The meeting will take place at noon at the Tony Starlight Showroom, 1120 S.E. Madison St., and will feature Dru West, a cannabis grower and author of "Secrets of the West Coast Masters."

-- Noelle Crombie