Events

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

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. Included with museum admission.

Join us for Bonsai Week at Portland Japanese Garden as we celebrate the return of our beloved bonsai collection and explore the artistry, history, and cultural significance of these extraordinary living sculptures. Included with garden admission.

Experience a guided members-only forest bathing walk through Hoyt Arboretum’s unique tree collection and forested areas.

Volunteer to care for Hoyt Arboretum’s trees and celebrate Earth Day with us! Registration required.

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

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.

Portland Japanese Garden welcomes the Bonsai Society of Portland (BSOP) for a bonsai exhibition, included with garden admission.

This hands-on art class introduces you to the creative process of making resin jewelry using UV resin, pigments, polymer clay, and pressed natural elements. Registration required.

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.

Portland Japanese Garden welcomes the Bonsai Society of Portland (BSOP) for a bonsai exhibition, included with garden admission.

Join Hoyt Arboretum’s Nursery and Planting Specialist, Brett Rousseau, to discover the next steps in increasing your yard's tree canopy. Registration required.