Ohara School of Ikebana Oregon Chapter presents Impressions of Autumn – Ornamental Grasses. Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, has been translated as “living flowers” or “giving life to flowers,” and is unique from other approaches to flower arrangement.
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.
When the root is deep, there is no need to fear the wind. 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.
Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chado, the Way of Tea, from 1:15 – 2:15pm.
Cool and wet Portland Novembers are the perfect time to search for and find fall mushrooms. In this class, mushroom enthusiast and avid forager Leah Bendlin will teach the basics about common mushrooms you are likely to see in the Portland area this time of year. She will share how to properly identify them as well as dive into their role in our local ecology. Bring in your own finds for guided practice applying ID processes following the presentation.
Join us for a free musical performance featuring shinobue flute and piano by Maido Mind. This cultural performance will be held from 1:15 to 2:30pm in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center.
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.
The nationally-accredited Maple collection at Hoyt Arboretum glows every autumn with colors of over 90 species, subspecies, and cultivars. Join Tedde McMillen for a walking tour of this collection as she shares fun facts and characteristics about the different species. How does the lion’s head maple get its name and what maple is native to Oregon? You’ll find the answers to these questions and many more as you explore the trails.
Enjoy a free koto harp performance by Mitsuki Dazai at 1:15pm at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center.
Enjoy a free koto harp performance by Mitsuki Dazai at 1:15pm at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center.
Paws and relax with the wildlife that call the Oregon Zoo home!
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.
