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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:A Journey in Moments: Photography by Daniel Ng
DESCRIPTION:Visit Portland Japanese Garden this summer to see an exhibition of stunning photography by one of our members! The sights and scenes one encounters while traveling\, though fleeting\, can nevertheless leave an impression that resonate throughout the course of a life. For its inaugural Garden Gallery exhibition\, Portland Japanese Garden is thrilled to present A Journey in Moments: The Photography of Daniel Ng\, on display from May 28 through August 10. Ng is a Photographer Member whose work was selected through a Call for Photography issued in early 2026. Travelogue-inspired and vibrant in color and composition\, Ng’s work was taken over the course of a 2024 trip to Japan as well as during visits to the Garden during Photographer Hours. Ng’s photography invites contemplation of the subtle beauty encountered in the everyday\, and the impact of thoughtful exchange across cultures. From the serene lines of Japanese temple architecture and the gentle clouds of sakura blossoms in a clear sky\, to the natural patterns of street traffic in bustling Tokyo\, Ng captures scenes across a spectrum of peace and excitement familiar to visitors to Japan\, inviting the viewer to dream of returning again and again. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/a-journey-in-moments-photography-by-daniel-ng/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Woven Light: Washi Sculptures by Yuri Kinoshita
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, Portland Japanese Garden is host to a glowing world of light.  Woven Light showcases the illuminated washi sculptures of Yuri Kinoshita\, a Seattle-based artist who artfully crafts floating landscapes of light through her sculptural lamps that bridge the art and design world. Guests who visit the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Gallery will see that through carefully hand-woven and sculpted washi (Japanese handmade paper made from plant fibers)\, soft light and shadow inspire a magical sense of place\, evoking the unique environment of the Pacific Northwest. More than artwork\, Kinoshita’s works are experiences that transport the viewer into a warm world of light through both works that evoke natural forms and abstracted shapes that inspire contemplation. Washi has been made in Japan for centuries. Its uses range from decoration for religious rites and ceremonies\, to art and design purposes including calligraphy\, woodblock printing\, and origami. Kinoshita’s washi is sourced from artisans in Echizen in Fukui Prefecture\, Japan\, a region known for its long tradition of paper-making. The texture and shape of the paper is transformed depending on the type of washi used: the rough weave of bamboo fiber contrast with the soft\, fine glow of kozo\, washi created using mulberry bark. Kinoshita’s light-filled sculptures are paired with bases that often are formed from richly colored walnut wood of the Pacific Northwest\, crafted by master woodworker Craig Yamamoto\, nephew to iconic woodworker George Nakashima.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/woven-light-washi-sculptures-by-yuri-kinoshita/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153512
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T221627Z
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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-24/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T221739Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Nature!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our thrice weekly Pop-Up Nature Stations in the Visitor Center Courtyard. We’ll be sharing and discussing topics like cones\, ferns\, seeds\, berries\, leaves\, bark\, and more! Participants will receive Pop-Up Nature! Passports to collect stamps and to take notes about featured topics week after week. Collect 5 stamps and earn a prize!
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/pop-up-nature-37/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T093000
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Nature: Owls
DESCRIPTION:This week’s Pop-Up Nature theme is OWLS! Join us July 2\, 3\, & 4 to learn more about the owls we see in the Pacific Northwest and their incredible adaptations through hands-on activities and exploration! These are free\, drop-in events. No need to register.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/pop-up-nature-owls/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T140000
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Better Balance
DESCRIPTION:Many tai chi moves use images from nature—stable as a pine\, flowing like a river\, hands moving as clouds. Enjoying tai chi in the Arboretum allows us to connect deeply to that imagery. Each week we will explore movements which are relaxing\, help improve focus and balance\, and nurture rooted in the moment. This event is coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum and registration is required through their website.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/tai-chi-for-better-balance-10/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260703T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260703T143000
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SUMMARY:Cultural Performance: Koto by Mitsuki Dazai
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a free koto performance by Mitsuki Dazai at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. The Koto is a thirteen-string plucked zither introduced to Japan in the 7th century. It has been part of the Gagaku court ensemble for over a thousand years and was popularized in the Edo period (1600-1868). It is now one of Japan’s most prominent musical instruments\, with a wide range of techniques and sound textures. This performance is included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-performance-koto-by-mitsuki-dazai-25/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260703T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153512
CREATED:20260527T221740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T204337Z
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SUMMARY:ZooNights
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate summer at the zoo Fridays through August at ZooNights! Each evening is filled with live music\, food carts\, keeper chats and activities for all ages. Plus\, animal encounters offer the chance to get to know wildlife up close. Experience the zoo after hours\, with plenty of tasty treats like the zoo’s ever-popular elephant ears\, as well as local beer and wine for adults. There’s no better place to enjoy a summer night in Portland. Take a stroll through the beautifully forested grounds or spread out a blanket in the amphitheater and enjoy live music. Every ticket purchased helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered species at home and around the world. Gather friends\, bring the family or take a date and come together for wildlife this summer at ZooNights!
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/zoonights-11/
LOCATION:Oregon Zoo\, 4001 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260704T100000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153512
CREATED:20260527T221740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T204337Z
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SUMMARY:Member Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join one of our volunteer guides on a free Garden tour for members and their guests only\, during member hours. Our knowledgeable tour guides\, some of whom have been patrons of Portland Japanese Garden for decades\, will provide members with interesting and informative cultural\, historical\, and horticultural information about the Garden. Whether you just joined as a member for the first time\, or have been a long-time supporter\, guided tours can provide new insights into the vision of the Garden and its place in the community. Tours will begin in the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation Courtyard starting at 9:00am\, and typically last about 45 minutes. Reservations recommended.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/member-garden-tour-37/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260705T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260705T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153512
CREATED:20260617T204337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T204337Z
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SUMMARY:Summer 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. Reserve your spot in-person the day of the tour by checking-in with the front desk inside the Visitor Center.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/summer-public-tour/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260705T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260705T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153512
CREATED:20260527T221741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T204337Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Performance: Oregon Koto-Kai
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a free koto performance by Oregon Koto-Kai at 1:15pm at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. Oregon Koto-Kai is a group passionate about the Japanese koto\, a 13-stringed zither with over 1000 years of history. Founded by Mitsuki Dazai in February 2012\, the ensemble performed its first concert in Portland\, Oregon. Since then\, they have performed throughout the state at venues like the Portland Japanese Garden\, Portland Rose Festival\, and Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland. Their mission is to introduce Japanese koto music to the broader community by providing concerts and lessons. They collaborate with local musicians\, improve players’ skills\, and contribute to the cultural enrichment.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-performance-oregon-koto-kai-29/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153512
CREATED:20260318T215104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T221741Z
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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-20/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153512
CREATED:20260617T204338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T204338Z
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Better Balance
DESCRIPTION:Many tai chi moves use images from nature—stable as a pine\, flowing like a river\, hands moving as clouds. Enjoying tai chi in the Arboretum allows us to connect deeply to that imagery. Each week we will explore movements which are relaxing\, help improve focus and balance\, and nurture rooted in the moment. This event is coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum and registration is required through their website.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/tai-chi-for-better-balance-11/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T103000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153512
CREATED:20260617T204338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T204338Z
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SUMMARY:Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Looking to slow down\, breathe deeper\, and move with intention? Join instructor Steven for a calming Qigong session beneath the canopy of the Hoyt Arboretum. Qigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) is an ancient practice from Chinese medicine that combines gentle movements\, breathwork\, and mindful posture to cultivate a deep sense of inner peace. The low-impact meditative nature makes it great for all levels whether you’re looking to reduce stress\, improve balance\, or feel a little more grounded. Come move with the rhythm of nature and leave feeling refreshed—body and mind. This event is coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum and registration is required through their website.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/qigong-52/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153512
CREATED:20260617T204338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T204338Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Performance: Japanese Folk Songs by Ikoi no Kai Singers and The Hirugohan Group
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a free concert of Japanese folk songs by the Ikoi no Kai Singers and The Hirugohan Group at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center at 1:15 pm. This family-friendly performance will include a collection of children’s songs in Japanese including the beloved Kira Boshi\, Twinkle\, Twinkle Little Star. As part of our extended celebration of the Tanabata Festival\, the performance will also feature a song about Tanabata\, 七夕様 (Tanabatasama). Ikoi No Kai\, the Japanese Ancestral Society of Portland\, was founded on February 14\, 1979 by a group of Issei to provide nutritious meals to older members of our community. The name was selected because of its meaning: “a place of rest.” Ikoi no Kai also provides an opportunity for people to get together to sing\, play cards\, and move with lessons in tai chi and chair hula. The Ikoi no Kai Singers are accompanied by The Hirugohan Group. In Japanese\, the word for lunch is hirugohan. The singers and musicians perform a repertoire of half American and half Japanese songs. This performance is included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-performance-japanese-folk-songs-by-ikoi-no-kai-singers-and-the-hirugohan-group/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153512
CREATED:20260527T221741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T221741Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Nature!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our thrice weekly Pop-Up Nature Stations in the Visitor Center Courtyard. We’ll be sharing and discussing topics like cones\, ferns\, seeds\, berries\, leaves\, bark\, and more! Participants will receive Pop-Up Nature! Passports to collect stamps and to take notes about featured topics week after week. Collect 5 stamps and earn a prize!
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/pop-up-nature-38/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153512
CREATED:20260617T204338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T204338Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Nature: Lichen
DESCRIPTION:This week’s Pop-Up Nature theme is LICHENS! Join us July 9\, 10\, & 11 to learn all about the symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae\, the different types of lichen\, where they grow and so much more! These are free\, drop-in events. No need to register.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/pop-up-nature-lichen/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153512
CREATED:20260617T204338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T204338Z
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Better Balance
DESCRIPTION:Many tai chi moves use images from nature—stable as a pine\, flowing like a river\, hands moving as clouds. Enjoying tai chi in the Arboretum allows us to connect deeply to that imagery. Each week we will explore movements which are relaxing\, help improve focus and balance\, and nurture rooted in the moment. This event is coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum and registration is required through their website.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/tai-chi-for-better-balance-12/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153512
CREATED:20260527T221742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T204440Z
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SUMMARY:Member Extended Hours
DESCRIPTION:As the sun begins to set and the daily crowds depart\, we invite our members and their guests to experience the Garden in one of its most tranquil states. During these exclusive extended hours\, you can enjoy a peaceful stroll through the winding paths\, taking in the shifting light and evening serenity that few get to witness. Reservations recommeded.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/member-extended-hours-2/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T141500
DTSTAMP:20260617T153512
CREATED:20260617T204440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T204440Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Ikebana by Diane Dixon
DESCRIPTION:Ikebana\, the Japanese art of flower arranging\, has been translated as “living flowers” or “giving life to flowers.” Join us for an ikebana presentation by Diane Dixon from the Ohara School of Ikebana in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. The Ohara School of Ikebana is noted for developing the moribana style. This broke with the more traditional and formal vertical styles\, creating new horizontal arrangements\, with flowers “heaped” (moru) in lower plate-like containers. Ohara School emphasizes seasonal qualities\, natural growth processes\, and the beauty of natural environments. The selection and arrangement of seasonal materials genuinely allows the ikebana devotee to connect with and reflect nature’s beauty. This demonstration is included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-ikebana-by-diane-dixon-3/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153512
CREATED:20260527T221742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T204440Z
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SUMMARY:ZooNights
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate summer at the zoo Fridays through August at ZooNights! Each evening is filled with live music\, food carts\, keeper chats and activities for all ages. Plus\, animal encounters offer the chance to get to know wildlife up close. Experience the zoo after hours\, with plenty of tasty treats like the zoo’s ever-popular elephant ears\, as well as local beer and wine for adults. There’s no better place to enjoy a summer night in Portland. Take a stroll through the beautifully forested grounds or spread out a blanket in the amphitheater and enjoy live music. Every ticket purchased helps the Oregon Zoo protect endangered species at home and around the world. Gather friends\, bring the family or take a date and come together for wildlife this summer at ZooNights!
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/zoonights-12/
LOCATION:Oregon Zoo\, 4001 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153512
CREATED:20260527T221743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T204440Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime in the Family Studio - Tanabata
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Family Studio for a joyful community storytime celebrating Japanese culture and the power of nature to spark curiosity and wonder. Perfect for families and young readers\, this event features a selection of stories especially chosen for children aged 3 to 8\, but all ages are welcome to enjoy the fun! One Saturday each month\, come share in the joy of storytelling through a new theme inspired by Portland Japanese Garden’s cultural festivals and community programs. In celebration of Tanabata\, the Star Festival\, July’s theme is all about wishes\, dreams\, and connecting with one another.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/storytime-in-the-family-studio-tanabata/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T084500
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SUMMARY:Early Member Morning
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the sights and sounds of the animal kingdom before the zoo opens to the public! Grab a coffee or breakfast from the Cascade Cafe and stroll through the grounds at your own pace as the zoo wakes up around you. This members-only experience is available on select weekend dates from May 17 through August 29. Early entry ends promptly at 8:45 a.m. Guests arriving later must wait until the zoo opens at 9 a.m.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/early-member-morning-5/
LOCATION:Oregon Zoo\, 4001 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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SUMMARY:Member 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. Each tour will be slightly unique to focus on the current season\, weather (occurs rain or shine)\, and garden spaces. However\, these tours are designed and intended to help members continue to enhance future Garden visits through independent mindful practice through all seasons. Tours will begin in the Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation Courtyard starting at 9:00am\, and typically last about 45-60 minutes. Reservations required.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/member-mindfulness-tour-5/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Family Forest Day: Fairy Fest!
DESCRIPTION:Did you know fairies roam Hoyt Arboretum? In our first FREE Family Forest Day of the 2026 season\, we will be gathering under the Stevens Pavilion to discover what all the buzz (or fairy flutter) is about! Enjoy face painting\, movement classes\, and crafts to become your inner forest creature. Participants of all ages are invited to learn about and connect with nature through playing games\, hands-on activities\, nature crafts\, book readings\, poet-tree\, guided nature walks on the trails\, and so much more! Activities and nature walks will be led in both English and Spanish. Hoyt Arboretum educators will lead interactive stations focused on forest habitats and hands-on crafts including nature painting and a maraca bar with natural materials.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/family-forest-day-fairy-fest-2/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tanabata\, The Star Festival
DESCRIPTION:Tanabata\, the Star Festival\, is one of five seasonal festivals that has been celebrated in Japan since the eighth century. Each summer in Japan\, people prepare for the festival by writing their wishes on narrow strips of paper called tanzaku and hanging them with other origami paper ornaments on bamboo branches displayed at the entrance to their homes and public places. Guests attending Portland Japanese Garden’s Tanabata celebration will be invited to the Yanai Family Classroom to write their own wishes on tanzaku. Volunteers will be present to assist guests with hanging their tanzaku on the bamboo in the Crumpacker Bamboo Allee\, adding to the colorful display. The festival will also feature music from Takohachi and storytelling of the Tanabata story. Warm weather is expected! Be sure to bring water bottles\, sun protection\, and items to stay cool.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/tanabata-the-star-festival-5/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T120000
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SUMMARY:Summer 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. Reserve your spot in-person the day of the tour by checking-in with the front desk inside the Visitor Center.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/summer-public-tour-2/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T160000
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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-25/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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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-21/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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