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SUMMARY:Tree Time! Preschool Walk
DESCRIPTION:Tree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get outside with your little one. Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants\, trees\, insects\, mushrooms\, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/tree-time-preschool-walk-226/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T141500
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SUMMARY:Cultural Performance: Shinobue Flute & Piano Performance by Maido Mind
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free musical performance featuring shinobue flute and a piano performance by Maido Mind. This cultural performance will be held from 1:15 to 2:15pm in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-performance-shinobue-flute-piano-performance-by-maido-mind-14/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Following Fire and Fire Maps
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Discovery Museum’s art gallery for a behind the scenes conversation with the creators of World Forestry Center’s featured temporary exhibitions. Following Fire\, A Resilient Forest / An Uncertain Future by photographer David Paul Bayles and disturbance ecologist Frederick Swanson\, studies the recovery of 173\,000 acres of forests and towns that burned along the McKenzie River during the Holiday Farm Fire in Oregon in 2020. Photographs weave a complex story of forest and community resilience in the face of growing challenges and uncertainties. Fire Maps is an installation created by artist Kate Simmons and is inspired by her personal experience with wildfire evacuation during the Riverside Fire of Oregon that affected 138\,054 acres of land along the Clackamas River and Mt. Hood National Forest in 2020. The forms are molded from clay with immediacy to reflect the sudden and abrupt demand for people to evacuate their homes in response to the wildfire threat. The surface decoration of the figures is informed by satellite maps that tracked the progression of the fire and roadside evacuation markings left by authorities.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/artist-talk-following-fire-and-fire-maps/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250127T111500
DTSTAMP:20260428T073235
CREATED:20250102T180608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T214256Z
UID:10002152-1737972000-1737976500@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:Tree Time! Preschool Walk
DESCRIPTION:Tree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get outside with your little one. Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants\, trees\, insects\, mushrooms\, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/tree-time-preschool-walk-225/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250126T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250126T141500
DTSTAMP:20260428T073235
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T214256Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chadō\, the Way of Tea\, at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center from 1:15 – 2:15pm. The Way of Tea is intrinsically linked to Japanese gardens and understanding the kokoro (heart) of Japanese gardening.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-tea-ceremony-110/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T073235
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SUMMARY:Forest Crafts: Paper Snails
DESCRIPTION:This January\, come make paper snails with us! These curious\, compact\, and clever crafts are sure to keep you and your houseplants company on these dreary winter days! This event is family-friendly and geared toward children aged 2 & up (though younger are allowed). 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-paper-snails/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T141500
DTSTAMP:20260428T073235
CREATED:20250108T214254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T214254Z
UID:10002157-1737810900-1737814500@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Ikebana
DESCRIPTION:Ikebana\, the Japanese art of flower arranging\, has been translated as “living flowers” or “giving life to flowers.” Join us from 1:15-2:15pm for an Ikebana presentation by Jeffrey Robson from the Ikenobo School of Ikebana in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-ikebana-22/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T151500
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SUMMARY:Winter Tree Energy
DESCRIPTION:Winter is the time for evergreens. It is when their energy is most potent and clear. Join our instructor Flora to be warmed by the presence of trees on a cold January day. In this class\, you will have the opportunity to connect with this rich and resonant energy through warming Qigong movements and walking through the forest. Class will conclude with hot tea in the Visitor Center library. Bundle-up and welcome the warming embrace of spruce\, redwood\, cedar and Douglas-fir. Each participant will draw a Tree Transformation Card for a personal and group tune-in.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/winter-tree-energy-2/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T111500
DTSTAMP:20260428T073235
CREATED:20250102T180605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T214248Z
UID:10002150-1737799200-1737803700@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:Tree Time! Preschool Walk
DESCRIPTION:Tree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get outside with your little one. Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants\, trees\, insects\, mushrooms\, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/tree-time-preschool-walk-224/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250124T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250124T141500
DTSTAMP:20260428T073235
CREATED:20250108T214248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T214248Z
UID:10002156-1737724500-1737728100@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Bonsai
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a bonsai presentation by Andrew Robson at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center from 1:15 – 2:15pm. Bonsai\, literal translation tree-in-a-tray\, is the art and science of miniature trees.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-bonsai-22/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250120T111500
DTSTAMP:20260428T073235
CREATED:20250102T180604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T214247Z
UID:10002149-1737367200-1737371700@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:Tree Time! Preschool Walk
DESCRIPTION:Tree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get outside with your little one. Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants\, trees\, insects\, mushrooms\, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/tree-time-preschool-walk-223/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T073235
CREATED:20241218T205522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T214246Z
UID:10002138-1737214200-1737219600@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:Living Traditions 2025: The Future of Social Resiliency and Natural Environment
DESCRIPTION:Join Japan Institute of Portland Japanese Garden at the World Forestry Center in our shared home of Washington Park for the second in-person installment of Living Traditions\, a series of conversations and talks that explore some of the most iconic facets of Japanese culture.  \n“The Future of Social Resiliency and Natural Environment” will explore new frontiers in the cultural fusion of American ingenuity\, technology\, and craftsmanship with Japanese aesthetics. Keynote speaker Hitoshi Abe is a leader in diverse architectural projects bridging Japan and the U.S. and will be among those who speak to how multi-culturalism can foster resiliency in the international community.  Joining Abe in this forum will be a panel discussion featuring luminary speakers including Sadafumi Uchiyama\, landscape architect and Curator Emeritus of Portland Japanese Garden. Frank Feltens (Curator of Japanese Art at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art) will moderate this dialogue on how social infrastructure such as art\, gardens\, and other public spaces can create a safer environment and creative civic discourse.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/living-traditions-2025-the-future-of-social-resiliency-and-natural-environment/
LOCATION:World Forestry Center\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd.\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T111500
DTSTAMP:20260428T073235
CREATED:20250102T180505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T214144Z
UID:10002148-1737194400-1737198900@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:Tree Time! Preschool Walk
DESCRIPTION:Tree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get outside with your little one. Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants\, trees\, insects\, mushrooms\, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/tree-time-preschool-walk-222/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250117T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250117T141500
DTSTAMP:20260428T073235
CREATED:20250102T180504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T214143Z
UID:10002147-1737119700-1737123300@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Performance: Koto by Mitsuki Dazai
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a free koto performance by Mitsuki Dazai at 1:15pm at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-performance-koto-by-mitsuki-dazai-12/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T100000
DTSTAMP:20260428T073235
CREATED:20241218T205520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T214142Z
UID:10002137-1737018000-1737021600@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY: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/mindfulness-tour-34/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T141500
DTSTAMP:20260428T073235
CREATED:20250108T214141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T214141Z
UID:10002155-1736946900-1736950500@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chadō\, the Way of Tea\, at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center from 1:15 – 2:15pm. The Way of Tea is intrinsically linked to Japanese gardens and understanding the kokoro (heart) of Japanese gardening.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-tea-ceremony-109/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250113T111500
DTSTAMP:20260428T073235
CREATED:20250102T180500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T214141Z
UID:10002146-1736762400-1736766900@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:Tree Time! Preschool Walk
DESCRIPTION:Tree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get outside with your little one. Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants\, trees\, insects\, mushrooms\, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/tree-time-preschool-walk-221/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T073235
CREATED:20241218T205518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T180255Z
UID:10002136-1736686800-1736697600@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:Rentals Open House
DESCRIPTION:Interested in hosting an event at World Forestry Center? Tour our venue\, meet local caterers\, and learn how you can turn your next event into one people remember. Whether you are planning a wedding\, Bar/Bat mitzvah\, corporate retreat\, or an organization fundraiser — we have the space for you! Come see why our venue is known as the hidden gem in Portland’s Washington Park.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/rentals-open-house/
LOCATION:World Forestry Center\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd.\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indoor/ Outdoor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T143000
DTSTAMP:20260428T073235
CREATED:20241218T205516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T214045Z
UID:10002135-1736676000-1736692200@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:O-Shogatsu Festival\, Japanese New Year
DESCRIPTION:O-Shogatsu is a time of celebration for the start of a new year and hopes of happiness and prosperity to come. At Portland Japanese Garden\, we honor the most important holiday in Japan twice: once in appreciation for our members only on New Year’s Day and then again on January 12 with traditional decorations and activities. The Garden will celebrate the beginning of 2025\, the Year of the Snake\, or hebi in Japanese\, from 10:00am to 2:30pm with family-friendly activities and performances. Guests can also admire kadomatsu\, or traditional arrangements of pine\, bamboo\, and plum branches\, made by our gardeners.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/o-shogatsu-festival-japanese-new-year-3/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indoor/ Outdoor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T141500
DTSTAMP:20260428T073235
CREATED:20250108T214044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T214044Z
UID:10002154-1736601300-1736604900@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chadō\, the Way of Tea\, at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center from 1:15 – 2:15pm. The Way of Tea is intrinsically linked to Japanese gardens and understanding the kokoro (heart) of Japanese gardening.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-tea-ceremony-108/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indoors
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T111500
DTSTAMP:20260428T073235
CREATED:20250102T180252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T214044Z
UID:10002145-1736589600-1736594100@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:Tree Time! Preschool Walk
DESCRIPTION:Tree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get outside with your little one. Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants\, trees\, insects\, mushrooms\, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/tree-time-preschool-walk-220/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T141500
DTSTAMP:20260428T073235
CREATED:20250108T214042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T214042Z
UID:10002153-1736514900-1736518500@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Engi no li Mono (Auspicious Items) in Ikebana for the New Year
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the harmony of nature and Japanese tradition through the art of ikebana. Ikebana\, the Japanese art of flower arranging\, has been translated as “living flowers” or “the way of flowers.” Join us from 1:15-2:15pm for a New Year’s focused ikebana presentation on auspicious items in ikebana by Rumiko Fadden and David Komeiji of the Saga Goryu Ikebana North American Branch in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. In Japanese culture\, the concept of “engi no ii mono” (縁起のいいもの) refers to items or symbols believed to bring good fortune\, happiness\, or positive outcomes. These items have deep cultural and spiritual significance and are often incorporated into seasonal traditions\, festivals\, and artistic expressions like ikebana. By incorporating these auspicious elements into an ikebana arrangement\, we connect with traditional values and invite blessings into our lives.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-engi-no-li-mono-auspicious-items-in-ikebana-for-the-new-year/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indoors
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T141500
DTSTAMP:20260428T073235
CREATED:20250102T180251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T180251Z
UID:10002144-1736514900-1736518500@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Kadomatsu (Gate Pines)
DESCRIPTION:All across Japan\, during the New Year celebration of O-Shogatsu\, you will find kadomatsu or “gate pines” at residential doorways and the entrances to shrines\, public buildings\, and commercial facilities. Join us from 1:15-2:15pm for a presentation on kadomatsu by Caleb Hendrickson of Saga Goryu in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-kadomatsu-gate-pines/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indoors
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250106T111500
DTSTAMP:20260428T073235
CREATED:20250102T180249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T214041Z
UID:10002143-1736157600-1736162100@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:Tree Time! Preschool Walk
DESCRIPTION:Tree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get outside with your little one. Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants\, trees\, insects\, mushrooms\, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/tree-time-preschool-walk-219/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250105T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T073235
CREATED:20241218T205514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T213943Z
UID:10002134-1736094600-1736109000@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:ZooLights
DESCRIPTION:This year promises to be the brightest ZooLights yet\, with a brand-new magical meadow light show\, dozens of life-size animal lanterns along the train route\, and more interactive displays than ever. Walk through the famous tunnels of sparkling lights\, pose next to colorful animals and make holiday memories to last all year.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/zoolights-108/
LOCATION:Oregon Zoo\, 4001 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250105T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250105T141500
DTSTAMP:20260428T073235
CREATED:20250102T180153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T213944Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Performance: Koto and Storytelling by 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. In this family-friendly performance\, performers will tell a traditional New Year’s themed Japanese story (Kasa Jizō) accompanied by koto music.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-performance-koto-and-storytelling-by-oregon-koto-kai/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indoors
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250104T203000
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SUMMARY:ZooLights
DESCRIPTION:This year promises to be the brightest ZooLights yet\, with a brand-new magical meadow light show\, dozens of life-size animal lanterns along the train route\, and more interactive displays than ever. Walk through the famous tunnels of sparkling lights\, pose next to colorful animals and make holiday memories to last all year.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/zoolights-107/
LOCATION:Oregon Zoo\, 4001 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250104T141500
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SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Hatsugama Tea Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chadō\, the Way of Tea\, at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center from 1:15 – 2:15pm. In honor of the New Year\, Jan Waldmann will present a special Japanese tea ceremony known as Hatsugama (初釜). The kanji\, or Japanese characters\, for Hatsugama mean “first/new” and “kettle.” For tea teachers and students\, the first kettle (or tea ceremony) of the new year happens in a festive event between January 1 and 11th when the tea master reverses roles and serves tea to all their students. The Way of Tea is intrinsically linked to Japanese gardens and understanding the kokoro (heart) of Japanese gardening.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-hatsugama-tea-ceremony/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indoors
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250104T120000
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SUMMARY:Forest Storytime
DESCRIPTION:On the first Saturday of the month\, join us in the Discovery Museum’s reading nook for Forest Storytime. A storytime dedicated to forests and forest-themed books that connect adults and children and engage the imagination. Coloring pages are also available.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/forest-storytime-4/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250104T111500
DTSTAMP:20260428T073235
CREATED:20250102T180139Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Time! Preschool Walk
DESCRIPTION:Tree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get outside with your little one. Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants\, trees\, insects\, mushrooms\, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/tree-time-preschool-walk-218/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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