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SUMMARY:Forest Hope Through Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum that explores how creativity\, research\, and community action can shape a sustainable future for the forests we rely on. Featuring work by more than twelve innovators\, the exhibition highlights the aesthetics of emerging forest-based research—from technology and engineering to design and artist-scientist collaborations.  Featuring work by more than twelve innovators\, the exhibition highlights the aesthetics of emerging forest-based research—from technology and engineering to design and artist-scientist collaborations. In this moment of climate uncertainty\, World Forestry Center is leveraging creativity\, art\, and storytelling to spotlight forest-based solutions as an optimistic path forward. Forest Hope Through Innovation is designed to spark climate hope and inspire community-based approaches that support resilient forests for generations to come. Included with museum admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/forest-hope-through-innovation/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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SUMMARY:Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints
DESCRIPTION:This March\, step into a world where nature-themed prints meet Portland Japanese Garden’s springtime vibrance in Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints. Featuring the art of mokuhanga (木版画)\, Japanese-style woodblock printmaking\, this exhibition reveals how a centuries-old tradition is experiencing a contemporary revival among artists around the world\, who use the quiet power and unique characteristics of woodblock printmaking to create captivating works of art. Mokuhanga has been embraced by artists as an environmentally friendly art form that uses wood\, water-based pigments\, and paper made from plant fibers. The exhibition’s featured artists are among the growing international movement where meticulously crafted art prints incorporating these traditional tools and techniques are complemented by alternative printmaking technologies and strategies for contemporary expression. This exhibition marks the Garden’s first collaboration with the Honolulu Museum of Art and is co-curated by Stephen Salel\, the Museum’s Curator of Japanese Art. Across the galleries at Portland Japanese Garden\, Enduring Impressions presents an eclectic range of contemporary prints\, custom-made for the show\,  alongside a behind-the-scenes look at the process\, history and future of this iconic art form.  Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/enduring-impressions-contemporary-woodblock-prints/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Earth Week
DESCRIPTION:This Earth Week\, celebrate where it matters most: in nature! Celebrate Earth Week by exploring boldly\, traveling thoughtfully\, and reconnecting with the natural spaces that make Portland special. For one week\, Washington Park will transform into a park-wide adventure.  From wildlife encounters and world-class gardens to museums\, forest trails\, and playgrounds\, Earth Week is your invitation to explore Portland’s premier park in a new way. Look for special Earth Week signage and let it guide you to hands-on activities\, conservation moments\, and pop-up experiences designed to connect you with the culture\, diversity\, and wonder of nature.  Make your visit green: Earth Week is also about how you get here. Ride TriMet and enjoy a car-free trip to Washington Park. It’s one of the simplest\, most impactful ways to reduce your footprint while spending time outdoors.  At the zoo join us in entry plaza for a free\, educational activity on how to create safe environments for birds\, with a special chance to win eco-friendly prizes when you purchase admission. Bird safety window decals will also be available for purchase at the Oregon Zoo gift store.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/earth-week/
LOCATION:Oregon Zoo\, 4001 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T173000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Week in Washington Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Portland Japanese Garden and Washington Park for Earth Week\, a week-long and park-wide celebration inviting visitors to discover the joy of nature here in Portland! From wildlife encounters and world-class gardens to museums\, forest trails\, and playgrounds\, Earth Week is your opportunity to experience Portland’s premier park as one interconnected destination. Throughout Washington Park\, look for special Earth Week signage designed by beloved local cartoonist and public joy creator Mike Bennett\, guiding you to hands-on activities\, conservation moments\, and pop-up experiences that highlight the culture\, diversity\, and wonder of the natural world. As part of this exciting event\, visit the Garden to experience the beauty of spring in bloom\, the return of our beloved bonsai\, and family-friendly activities in the Family Studio. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/celebrate-earth-week-in-washington-park-2/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T160000
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SUMMARY:Forest Hope Through Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum that explores how creativity\, research\, and community action can shape a sustainable future for the forests we rely on. Featuring work by more than twelve innovators\, the exhibition highlights the aesthetics of emerging forest-based research—from technology and engineering to design and artist-scientist collaborations.  Featuring work by more than twelve innovators\, the exhibition highlights the aesthetics of emerging forest-based research—from technology and engineering to design and artist-scientist collaborations. In this moment of climate uncertainty\, World Forestry Center is leveraging creativity\, art\, and storytelling to spotlight forest-based solutions as an optimistic path forward. Forest Hope Through Innovation is designed to spark climate hope and inspire community-based approaches that support resilient forests for generations to come. Included with museum admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/forest-hope-through-innovation-10/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Week in Washington Park
DESCRIPTION:Join World Forestry Center and Washington Park for Earth Week\, a week-long and park-wide celebration inviting visitors to discover the joy of nature here in Portland! From wildlife encounters and world-class gardens to museums\, forest trails\, and playgrounds\, Earth Week is your opportunity to experience Portland’s premier park as one interconnected destination. Throughout Washington Park\, look for special Earth Week signage designed by beloved local cartoonist and public joy creator Mike Bennett\, guiding you to hands-on activities\, conservation moments\, and pop-up experiences that highlight the culture\, diversity\, and wonder of the natural world.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/celebrate-earth-week-in-washington-park-3/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bonsai Week
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Bonsai Week at Portland Japanese Garden as we celebrate the return of our beloved bonsai collection and explore the artistry\, history\, and cultural significance of these extraordinary living sculptures. Throughout the week\, visitors are invited to discover the beauty and craftsmanship of bonsai and learn more about this timeless art form at the Garden. As these tiny trees return to our Ellie M. Hill Bonsai Terrace and Jubitz Oregon Terrace\, come celebrate their beauty through special activities in the Family Studio\, bonsai-themed items in the Gift Shop\, and more! We’ll also have a delightful opportunity to learn more about bonsai in our new Experience Center (formerly the Membership Center)\, nestled within our Historic Garden spaces. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/bonsai-week/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Member Only Mindfulness Tour
DESCRIPTION:This intimate tour focuses not on meditation\, but instead on learning to bring mindful awareness to oneself\, and the world around us\, through intentional observation and connections. An experienced guide will provide a foundation for the art of contemplative exploration throughout various Garden spaces\, and gently guide awareness away from the busyness of everyday life\, back toward the connection to nature and experience of peace.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/member-only-mindfulness-tour-18/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T160000
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SUMMARY:Bonsai Society of Portland Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Portland Japanese Garden welcomes the Bonsai Society of Portland (BSOP) for a bonsai exhibition in the both the Yanai Family Classroom\, located in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center\, and the Lemelson Studio. Bonsai\, which literally translates to “tree-in-a-tray\,” is the art and science of miniature trees. Literal translation aside\, “bonsai” has evolved to mean an artistically shaped woody plant that is intended to suggest the image of a mature tree in nature. The creation of a miniaturized landscape fulfills the human yearning for a connection to nature in the smallest of spaces. This exhibition will include dozens of bonsai from BSOP members’ private collections\, including several world-class examples of this ancient Japanese art form. Guests will see coniferous\, deciduous\, fruiting\, and flowering species\, ranging in size from three-foot-tall specimens to tiny shohin trees small enough to hold in the palm of your hand. Shohin will be on display in the Lemelson Studio. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/bonsai-society-of-portland-exhibition-4/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Bonsai by Andrew Robson
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a bonsai presentation by Andrew Robson at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. Bonsai\, literal translation tree-in-a-tray\, is the art and science of miniature trees. Andrew Robson is a deciduous artist in the American bonsai community. He completed a 3-year apprenticeship with Michael Hagedorn\, after graduating from Yale University. Andrew is the President of the Bonsai Society of Portland\, the largest bonsai club in the United States. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-bonsai-by-andrew-robson-10/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T103847
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SUMMARY:More Trees Please: Increase Canopy in Your Yard
DESCRIPTION:Wanting to increase canopy in your yard and unsure where to start?  Join Hoyt Arboretum’s Nursery and Planting Specialist\, Brett Rousseau\, to discover the next steps.  Brett will walk you through selecting the right tree for your site-specific needs\, different types of planting stock\, proper planting techniques (demo included!)\, and best young tree care practices to ensure your tree has the best chance of living a long and healthy life. Embrace your inner Lorax!  This event is coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum and registration is required through their website.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/more-trees-please-increase-canopy-in-your-yard/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T120000
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SUMMARY:Public Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore one of Hoyt Arboretum’s three nationally-accredited collections with a knowledgeable guide. Public Tours will follow seasonal routes to highlight the flowering trees and the Magnolia Collection in the spring\, the Conifer Collection in the summer\, and fall color and the Maple Collection in the fall. Public tours are free and coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum Friends. There is no fee to attend\, but donations are appreciated and support education programs at Hoyt Arboretum. Sign up in person at the Visitor Center on the day of the tour.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/public-tour-45/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T103847
CREATED:20260127T223610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T210750Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Crafts with Rad Creative Space
DESCRIPTION:Join us once a month and explore your creative nature here at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum with our friend at RAD Creative. From Forests in a Bottle to paper snails\, seed shares\, and fairy houses – tap into your creative side and make something memorable. This event is family-friendly\, and crafts are geared toward kids who can independently use scissors\, glue sticks\, and basic school supplies or with parental assistance. All crafts vary in presentation. Adult supervision at all times is required. Craft supplies\, tools\, and guidance are included with museum admission and do not require pre-registration.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/forest-crafts-with-rad-creative-space/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T160000
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SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Bonsai Pots by Nao Tokutake
DESCRIPTION:As part of our Bonsai Society of Portland Exhibition\, join Portland Japanese Garden for a special bonsai pot demonstration by potter Nao Tokutake at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. Bonsai\, literal translation tree-in-a-tray\, is the art and science of miniature trees. Portland Japanese Garden usually focuses on the tree\, not the container\, when we showcase bonsai. However\, a tree or shrub doesn’t become a bonsai until it is combined with the right container in which to live and grow. Tokutate’s demonstration will focus on the creation of the tray\, or pots\, used in bonsai. At last year’s Bonsai Society of Portland Show\, guests watched Nao create  a pot over the course of three hours.   Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-bonsai-pots-by-nao-tokutake/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T143000
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SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Bonsai by Andrew Robson
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a bonsai presentation by Andrew Robson at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. Bonsai\, literal translation tree-in-a-tray\, is the art and science of miniature trees. Andrew Robson is a deciduous artist in the American bonsai community. He completed a 3-year apprenticeship with Michael Hagedorn\, after graduating from Yale University. Andrew is the President of the Bonsai Society of Portland\, the largest bonsai club in the United States. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-bonsai-by-andrew-robson-9/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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