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.
Come stroll Portland Japanese Garden with our Chief Curator, Sadafumi (Sada) Uchiyama. Uchiyama is a fourth-generation Japanese gardener and landscape architect who has been at the Garden for over 15 years, playing a key role in the construction of the Cultural Village, Entry Garden, and establishment of the International Japanese Garden Training Center and Japan Institute.
Connect with nature from the comfort of your home. Join watercolor artist, Elizabeth Higgins, each week to learn new techniques that can bring your nature sketches to life with color. She will guide you in layering colors, practicing brush strokes, matching details, and more. No previous nature drawing necessary; just bring your love of learning and creativity.
Join one of our volunteer guides on a Garden tour for members and their guests only, during member hours. Our knowledgeable tour guides, some of whom have been patrons of Portland Japanese Garden for decades, will provide members with interesting and informative cultural, historical, and horticultural information about the Garden.
Volunteer to care for Hoyt Arboretum’s trees and trails at the first Saturday Crew of the season! 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.
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.
In this workshop we will be discussing basic mason bee biology, their habitat needs, maintenance requirements, and how to avoid misinformation and gimmicky products that could throw a wrench in your venture. We’ll also demonstrate setting up a mason bee habitat at the Arboretum.
Hina Matsuri, also called Doll’s Day or Girl’s Day, is a special time to pray for the growth and happiness of girls. It is also called Momo no Sekku, or “Peach Blossom Festival. Visitors can appreciate a traditional display of dolls representing the Emperor and Empress with members of the Imperial Court. The event will also feature storytelling, songs, and an ikebana workshop for young Garden guests.
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.
Come stroll Portland Japanese Garden with our Chief Curator, Sadafumi (Sada) Uchiyama. Uchiyama is a fourth-generation Japanese gardener and landscape architect who has been at the Garden for over 15 years, playing a key role in the construction of the Cultural Village, Entry Garden, and establishment of the International Japanese Garden Training Center and Japan Institute.
arolyn 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 this spring by teaching a workshop series consisting of four sessions. Students will receive a creative outlet, a respite from the fast speed of life, as well as the chance to connect with nature, nurture their spirit, and learn about an aspect of Japanese culture.
Connect with nature from the comfort of your home. Join watercolor artist, Elizabeth Higgins, each week to learn new techniques that can bring your nature sketches to life with color. She will guide you in layering colors, practicing brush strokes, matching details, and more. No previous nature drawing necessary; just bring your love of learning and creativity.
