Events

As Earth Day approaches, let’s explore the Arboretum with a focus on how we can care for our forests, registration required.

Join Portland Parks & Recreation in the Cloud Forest in Washington Park!

Join community herbalist Missy Rohs for a stroll around the Arboretum to explore the medicinal trees, weeds, and native plants we encounter. Registration required.

Join us for an ikebana presentation by Nana Bellerud from the Sogetsu School of Ikebana, included with garden admission.

In this series of very beginner-friendly classes, students will learn the basics of mixing and painting with watercolor paints in popular colors for nature drawings. Registration required.

Join instructor Ruth Williams on the trails to learn the features and botanical names of our native flora. Registration required.

Carolyn Alter, Head Teacher of the Ohara School of Ikebana’s Oregon Chapter, will bring the beauty of kado (the way of flowers) to Portland Japanese Garden by teaching an introductory workshop.

This intimate tour for members focuses not on meditation, but instead on learning to bring mindful awareness to oneself, and the world around us, through intentional observation and connections. Please check the venue's website for current details. Some events sell out, and pre-registration may be required.

This class will cover the basics of mushroom identification for beginners, registration required.

Explore one of Hoyt Arboretum’s three nationally-accredited collections with a knowledgeable guide. Sign up for free in the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center.

Discover the fascinating and fun world of spring mushrooms in the Pacific Northwest! Registration required.

Enjoy a free koto performance by Oregon Koto-Kai, included with garden admission.