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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-3/
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-3/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Botanical Illustration: Hoyt's Herbarium Collection Comes To Life
DESCRIPTION:Join Brett Rousseau as she leads you through the journey of creating watercolor botanical illustrations based on HoytArboretum’s very own herbarium collection. We will use herbarium “vouchers” (plant samples that are pressed\, dried\, and mounted for cataloging Hoyt’s collection) as our muse. We will capture their leaves\, stems\, flowers\, and fruits with our imagination and paint brush. This is a great stepping stone to painting plants from life.  This event is coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum and registration is required through their website.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/botanical-illustration-hoyts-herbarium-collection-comes-to-life/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T221027Z
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SUMMARY:Greater Portland Iris Society Show
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the elegant beauty of irises on June 14\, 2026. The Greater Portland Iris Society will present a show of two varieties of late season irises: iris ensata (Japanese iris) and spuria. Native to Japan\, Iris ensata is commonly known as “Japanese iris” outside of Japan. In Japan\, 花菖蒲 (hanashobu) have been cultivated for over 500 years. Oregon and Washington are home to three of the nine specialty nurseries specializing in Japanese irises in the United States. Spuria\, according to the American Iris Society’s encyclopedia\, “are tall (2 to 5 feet in height) and elegant\, and have very attractive foliage.” As the Garden transforms into a picturesque greenscape\, the Japanese iris provide a pop of color as the harbinger of summer. The buds open in late June to reveal flowers nearly six inches across in shades of purple and white. Symbolizing purity and innocence\, the narrow iris leaf resembles the shape of a samurai sword blade. This event is included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/greater-portland-iris-society-show/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T120000
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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-52/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T160000
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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-18/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T140000
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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-5/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T103000
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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-49/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T221127Z
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SUMMARY:New Hikes Near Portland
DESCRIPTION:Are you someone who likes to explore the outdoors on hiking trails in and around the Portland area?  Come join William Sullivan as he shares his newest presentation New Hikes Near Portland to accompany his new publication\, 50 Hikes: Portland.  This one-hour slideshow will offer details and inspiration for hikes in Portland\, Mount Hood\, the Columbia Gorge\, and the Oregon Coast. Space is limited\, and admission is on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/new-hikes-near-portland/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T143000
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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. The standard 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\, becoming popular among the merchant classes in the Edo period (1600-1868). An important member of the traditional Sankyoku ensemble\, along with the three-string Shamisen and Shakuhachi (bamboo flute)\, the Koto developed further in a solo capacity\, eventually becoming one of Japan’s most prominent musical instruments. Today\, its varied repertoire and wide range of playing techniques provide a rich palette of sound textures\, making the Koto appealing to audiences worldwide. Learn more about Koto. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-performance-oregon-koto-kai-28/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T030857
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SUMMARY:Member Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening at the zoo\, exclusively for our valued members! Stroll the grounds after hours\, connect with the membership team\, enjoy half-price train and carousel rides\, and take part in lawn games\, family-friendly activities\, food carts\, and animal encounters. It’s our way of saying thank you for being part of the zoo family. Reservations are required for this member event. All attendees must reserve tickets in advance and show both a reservation confirmation and a photo ID at entry.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/member-night-2/
LOCATION:Oregon Zoo\, 4001 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T030857
CREATED:20260423T201157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T221127Z
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SUMMARY:Trees For All: Paved Trail Public Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Trees For All Public Tour explores Hoyt Arboretum from accessible paved trails. The tour loops around the Visitor Center and parking lot and then continutes onto the Overlook Trail. A gentle incline leads to an optional lookout point with a (weather-permitting) view of Mt. Saint Helens and Mt. Rainier. Tour highlights include oaks\, beeches\, native shrubs and conifers\, and an overview of the conservation and community science work conducted by the Arboretum. This tour is reserved for people who are disabled\, chronically ill\, neurodivergent\, and/or have lived experience of any disability\, broadly defined. Supportive family\, friends\, and caregivers are also welcome. This tour is coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum and registration is required through their website.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/trees-for-all-paved-trail-public-tour/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T030857
CREATED:20260423T201157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T221127Z
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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-6/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T030857
CREATED:20260527T221227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T221227Z
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SUMMARY:Music in the Arboretum with Julian Saporiti
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the summer solstice with an evening of music among the trees. Set at the Overlook Viewpoint\, Julian Saporiti will perform original songs rooted in the lives\, histories\, and ecological stories of the trees that surround you. Bring a blanket or something to sit on\, and plan to arrive a little early to settle into the space. This concert is part of the Music in the Arboretum summer series\, featuring site-specific performances by Julian Saporiti with vocal accompanist Emilia Halvorsen Saporiti at locations throughout Hoyt Arboretum.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/music-in-the-arboretum-with-julian-saporiti/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260619T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T030857
CREATED:20260423T201157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T221227Z
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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-9/
LOCATION:Oregon Zoo\, 4001 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T030857
CREATED:20260318T214350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T221227Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Crew
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to care for Hoyt Arboretum’s trees and trails with the Saturday Crew! With 189-acres and more than 6\,000 trees along 12 miles of trails\, volunteers are incredibly important to maintaining Hoyt Arboretum’s tree collection and trail system\, and it’s a unique opportunity for volunteers to learn about and care for rare and unusual trees and plants from around the world. No previous stewardship crew experience is required; training\, tools\, gloves\, and volunteer parking passes are provided. Registration is required through the Hoyt Arboretum website.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/saturday-crew-39/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T030857
CREATED:20260527T221227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T221227Z
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SUMMARY:Hike with Hoyt
DESCRIPTION:Explore Hoyt Arboretum’s trails on a guided hike! Learn the trails\, see the Arboretum’s highlights\, and meet a new community of outdoor enthusiasts. Reserve your spot in-person the day of the hike at the front desk inside the Visitor Center. Each hike is limited to 15 participants. Hikers should expect to cover up to 4 miles on a mix of packed dirt\, gravel\, and paved trails. The hiking pace will be approximately 2 miles per hour. Hoyt Arboretum’s trails are well-graded but there is some elevation change (and occasionally stairs). Hikes will last 90 minutes to 2 hours and take place rain or shine. Please come dressed for the weather\, including appropriate footwear and rain gear if needed. Hikers should also bring water\, snacks\, and any other personal items they note. Please note that we do have bees in the park\, and stings can happen. Please bring whatever you need to be safe. No dogs on guided hikes due to the size of the group. Service dogs who are task-trained are welcome.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/hike-with-hoyt-92/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T123000
DTSTAMP:20260610T030857
CREATED:20260527T221228Z
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SUMMARY:Brainy Birds: Summer
DESCRIPTION:Birds are incredible and have adapted to survive in dynamic & changing environments. Every species has unique traits and sometimes quite specialized strategies. Using the backdrop of seasonal changes at Hoyt Arboretum\, Dr. Kiki Sanford will facilitate discovery of the many ways it is connected to its avian inhabitants. Winter classes will center on adaptations for surviving intense seasonal conditions. Spring brings the frenzy of breeding season. Summer includes juvenile development and the onset of the next annual cycle. And\, Autumn classes will focus on the fall migration. Each seasonal class will highlight the various birds present in the Arboretum\, and include observation & discussion of specific aspects of how their brains & bodies lead to certain behaviors useful in the Hoyt habitats. Short informal lectures and group discussions will be followed by exploratory bird-watching hikes to observe these processes in action. This event is coordinated byt Hoyt Arboretum and registration is required through their website.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/brainy-birds-summer/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T143000
DTSTAMP:20260610T030857
CREATED:20260318T214350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T214350Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Kashintei Tea Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Portland Japanese Garden will offer a free public demonstration of Chado\, the Way of Tea\, in the Kashintei Tea House (in the Tea Garden) from 1:15 – 2:15pm. The Way of Tea is intrinsically linked to Japanese gardens and understanding the kokoro (heart) of Japanese gardening. Kashintei (literally “Flower-Heart Room”) is the name of the authentic Tea House that sits in the heart of our Tea Garden. The structure was made in Japan\, shipped in pieces\, and reassembled in the Garden. Tea houses are composed of several strictly defined spaces: the anteroom [mizuya]\, where the utensils for the ceremony are readied beforehand; the sitting room [zashiki]\, where the tea ceremony is performed; the alcove [tokonoma] where flowers and a calligraphy scroll are displayed.  Four-and-a-half tatami mats\, which are the standard dimensions of a traditional tea house\, cover the floor. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-kashintei-tea-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T030857
CREATED:20260423T201158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T201158Z
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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-53/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T030857
CREATED:20260527T221327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T221327Z
UID:10003308-1782039600-1782043200@explorewashingtonpark.org
SUMMARY:Trees For All: Paved Trail Public Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Trees For All Public Tour explores Hoyt Arboretum from accessible paved trails. The tour loops around the Visitor Center and parking lot and then continutes onto the Overlook Trail. A gentle incline leads to an optional lookout point with a (weather-permitting) view of Mt. Saint Helens and Mt. Rainier. Tour highlights include oaks\, beeches\, native shrubs and conifers\, and an overview of the conservation and community science work conducted by the Arboretum.  This tour is reserved for people who are disabled\, chronically ill\, neurodivergent\, and/or have lived experience of any disability\, broadly defined. Supportive family\, friends\, and caregivers are also welcome. Online pre-registration is required through the Hoyt Arboretum website.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/trees-for-all-paved-trail-public-tour-4/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T143000
DTSTAMP:20260610T030857
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SUMMARY:Wall-Mounted Arrangement: Featuring PNW Western Redcedar
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a new way to display beauty with your limited table space? Don’t worry! Weina from Poppy & Finch is all about helping you bring beauty into small indoor or outdoor spaces. Join her to create wall-mounted arrangements featuring dried flowers\, seed pods\, branches\, and native foliage Western Redcedar trees using repurposed embroidery hoops and coffee burlap bags! You’ll learn about gardening ecologically and which native foliage\, flowers\, or seedpods you can use for drying. At the end of the workshop\, you’ll walk away with your own unique wall-mounted dried botanical arrangement for your sweet home. Registration is required through their Hoyt Arboretum website.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/wall-mounted-arrangement-featuring-pnw-western-redcedar/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T141500
DTSTAMP:20260610T030857
CREATED:20260527T221327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T221327Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Bonsai by Andrew and Jeffrey Robson
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Father’s Day bonsai presentation by Andrew and Jeffrery 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 and Jeffrery Robson are a father and son team who run the Milwaukie\, Oregon-based Rakuyo-en\, a bonsai garden and living classroom where they teach the fundamentals such as repotting\, growth management\, and working with deciduous trees\, Andrew’s specialty. Included with garden admission.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-bonsai-by-andrew-and-jeffrey-robson/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T160000
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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-19/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T030857
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UID:10003273-1782219600-1782223200@explorewashingtonpark.org
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-7/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T103000
DTSTAMP:20260610T030857
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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-50/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T030857
CREATED:20260527T221427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T221427Z
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SUMMARY:Hike with Hoyt
DESCRIPTION:Explore Hoyt Arboretum’s trails on a guided hike! Learn the trails\, see the Arboretum’s highlights\, and meet a new community of outdoor enthusiasts. Reserve your spot in-person the day of the hike at the front desk inside the Visitor Center. Each hike is limited to 15 participants. Hikers should expect to cover up to 4 miles on a mix of packed dirt\, gravel\, and paved trails. The hiking pace will be approximately 2 miles per hour. Hoyt Arboretum’s trails are well-graded but there is some elevation change (and occasionally stairs). Hikes will last 90 minutes to 2 hours and take place rain or shine. Please come dressed for the weather\, including appropriate footwear and rain gear if needed. Hikers should also bring water\, snacks\, and any other personal items they note. Please note that we do have bees in the park\, and stings can happen. Please bring whatever you need to be safe. No dogs on guided hikes due to the size of the group. Service dogs who are task-trained are welcome.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/hike-with-hoyt-93/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T233000
DTSTAMP:20260610T030857
CREATED:20260527T221427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T221427Z
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SUMMARY:Experience an Arboretum Field Trip for Members
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder what it’s like to experience the Arboretum as a student? Here’s your chance to join Hoyt Arboretum Friends Nature Educators on a guided walk\, complete with the activities and lessons we share with students on an actual field trip. Learn something new and tap into a little wonder out on the trails with us. We’ll meet in the Visitor Center classroom for coffee and pastries before heading out into the Arboretum. Expect about an hourlong guided walk\, less than one mile long. For the full experience\, consider bringing a sack lunch to eat in the Stevens Pavilion afterward! Registration on the Hoyt Arboretum website is required.
URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/experience-an-arboretum-field-trip-for-members/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T030857
CREATED:20260423T201359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T221427Z
UID:10003275-1782392400-1782396000@explorewashingtonpark.org
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-8/
LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T030857
CREATED:20260423T201359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T221427Z
UID:10003276-1782493200-1782507600@explorewashingtonpark.org
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-10/
LOCATION:Oregon Zoo\, 4001 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States
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