Cloud Forest Volunteers
2025-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Washington Park, 4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Help improve and care for the Cloud Forest in Washington Park! We will spend the morning caring for a special collection of rhododendrons which includes, hand-weeding, pruning, and other gardening tasks. Volunteers of all skills and abilities are welcome. No previous experience is required, Portland Parks & Recreation will provide training, tools, gloves, and parking passes. These events run rain or shine, and additional information will be sent out two days before the event date. Registration is required. Meeting Location: Near the Oregon Holocaust Memorial restroom building and the project site is located right across from here.

ZooNights
2025-07-11 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-18 17:00 - 21:00 | Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Celebrate summer at the zoo Fridays* through August 22 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 than the zoo’s beautifully forested grounds. Take a stroll 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!

Family Forest Day: Trees Are Homes
2025-07-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
In our first FREE Family Forest Day of the 2025 season, we will be gathering under the Stevens Pavilion to celebrate the many ways that trees are homes! 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! 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. Activities and nature walks will be led in both English and Spanish.

Tree Time! Preschool Walk
2025-07-12 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-07-14 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-07-21 10:00 - 11:15 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
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. This event is coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum, and registration is required through their website.

Hike with Hoyt
2025-07-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
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.

Cultural Demonstration: Ikebana
2025-07-12 13:15 - 14:15 | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
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 Nana Bellerud from the Sogetsu School of Ikebana in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center.

In A Landscape
2025-07-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-07-13 18:00 - 19:30 | International Rose Test Garden, 400 SW Kingston Avenue, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
For the 10th season, IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild tours the American West. Mountain tops, old-growth forests, and sunny meadows replace the traditional concert hall in the series featuring pianist Hunter Noack on a 9-foot Steinway concert grand piano. Listen through wireless headphones and wander afield with the music as a soundtrack to your experience in the wild. Join us at Washington Park Rose Garden Amphitheater where you can wander through the fragrant International Rose Test Garden boasting 610 varieties and 10,000 rose bushes, or sit on the grass of the terraced amphitheater shaded by mature Douglas Firs. This event takes place on the traditional territory of the Multnomah, Clackamas, Cowlitz, Kathlamet, Wasco, Bands of Chinook, Tualatin, Molalla, Kalapuya and other tribes who lived on this land for over 11,000 years.

Early Member Mornings
2025-07-13 08:00 - 08:45 | Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the animal kingdom before the zoo opens to the public! This members-only experience is available on select Sundays through August. Early entry ends promptly at 8:45 a.m. so the zoo can prepare to open to the public at 9 a.m. If you arrive after 8:45 a.m., please wait until 9 a.m. to enter the zoo.

Public Tour: Conifer Collection
2025-07-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Explore one of Hoyt Arboretum’s three nationally-accredited collections with a knowledgeable guide. Public Tours will follow routes to highlight the Magnolia Collection in the spring, the Conifer Collection in the summer, and the Maple Collection in the fall. Public Tours are volunteer-led and run every Sunday at 11am through October. This event is coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum, and registration is required at the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center.

Cultural Performance: Oregon Koto-Kai
2025-07-13 13:15 - 14:15 | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
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.

MAC Trail Volunteers
2025-07-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Washington Park, 4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Washington Park offers recreation opportunities for all visitors, with the MAC Trail running through it to provide access to the park’s many amenities and activities. This event will focus on managing invasive plants along the trail. We will spend the morning removing disruptive plants, hand-weeding, and performing other basic land care tasks. Volunteers of all skill levels and abilities are welcome; no previous experience is necessary. Portland Parks & Recreation will provide training, tools, gloves, and parking passes for all participants. These events run rain or shine, and additional information will be sent out before the event date. Registration is required. Meeting Location: Grass area near the Oregon Holocaust Memorial restroom building. Follow the arrows to the work site.

Tai Chi: Introduction to Better Balance
2025-07-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
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.

Qigong
2025-07-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-07-23 09:30 - 10:30 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
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.

Midday Movement: All Levels Hatha Yoga
2025-07-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Take a midweek pause to ground, breathe, and move with intention among the trees. This all levels Hatha yoga class invites you to reconnect with your body, your breath, and the beauty of the natural world. Through mindful movement, breath awareness, and strength building postures, you will cultivate inner calm and balance no matter where you are starting from. This event is coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum, and registration is required through their website.

Cultural Demonstration: Kumihimo - The Craft and Art of Japanese Silk Braiding
2025-07-16 13:15 - 14:15 | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Join us from 1:15-2:15pm for a cultural demonstration of kumihimo, the Japanese art of silk braiding, led by Pete McDonnell in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. This introduction and discussion of kumihimo will include its origins and history, traditional and contemporary applications, equipment and materials, and a demonstration of basic braiding techniques on the marudai (round stand). Completed braids will also be on display.

Basic Principles: Tai Chi & Qigong
2025-07-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Join Jim Dalton Wednesday afternoons to continue your practice and advance your movements as you build the foundations of mind and body. Learn weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing stances, correct body alignment and posture, and follow coordinated movements. Slow, continuous, circular and flowing positions have been proven to improve mental well-being, balance, self-confidence, independence and overall health. This event is coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum, and registration is required through their website.

Pop- Up Nature! Bird Nests
2025-07-17 09:00 - 2025-07-19 12:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Join us for our thrice weekly Pop-Up Nature Stations in the Visitor Center Courtyard. We’ll be sharing and discussing topics like pollinators, berries, bird nests, seeds, 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!

Savor Japan: A Food Pop-Up at Portland Japanese Garden
2025-07-17 11:00 - 2025-07-19 14:00 | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
This July, experience the delicious side of Japanese culture at Portland Japanese Garden’s first-ever Japanese Food Pop-Up! From July 17-19, explore a curated selection of ready-to-enjoy Japanese and Japan-inspired dishes, offered by a group of acclaimed local and regional culinary partners. Whether you are craving the comforting flavors of street food or are eager to try something new, this three-day event celebrates the rich diversity of Japanese cuisine and offers something for every taste. Enjoy your food surrounded by the Garden’s natural beauty and immerse yourself in the seasonal spirit of summer.

White Pines, Redwoods, and Yews
2025-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
Oh those conifers are a unique bunch! From trees that mimic berries to giants that live for millennia, conifers have been around for a long time and developed some amazing life strategies. This walk will take a stroll through the diverse conifer collection at Hoyt Arboretum and discuss how these unique trees have adapted and changed over evolutionary time, and we’ll see all the clever ways they’ve learned to thrive today. This event is coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum and registration is required through their website.

Photographer Member Hours
2025-07-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Photographer Members are invited to experience the Garden during special seasonal extended hours. Take advantage of the earlier mornings and longer evenings to enjoy the Garden, without the crowds. Member reservations are not required in advance, but a ticket is required during Member Hours. Members are also welcome to enter during regular Garden hours and stay for extended hours.
