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 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.
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.
Join us for a live bonsai presentation at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner by Andrew Robson, President of the Bonsai Society of Portland, at the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center from 1:15 – 2:15pm.
Join us for a free musical performance featuring shinobue flute and a piano performance by Maido Mind. This cultural performance will be held from 1:15 to 2:30pm in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center.
Photographer Members are given special, after-hours access where they can come capture their favorite views of the Garden during fall colors without the crowds.
Volunteer at Hoyt Arboretum to care for our trees and trails with a variety of hands-on stewardship projects.
Projects vary for each crew depending on the needs of the season, but often include invasive species removal, weeding and mulching, trail maintenance, and more. 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. Registartion is Required.
Explore the wonders of trees with an outdoor nature-inspired art class! This class will explore the autumn color palettes of trees through various art mediums, like paint and collage. We will look closely at trees in the Arboretum for inspiration and create unique works of art to bring home. This class is for children ages 5-8 (optional drop-off).
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.
Experience a two-hour guided forest bathing walk through Hoyt Arboretum’s unique tree collection and forested areas. Forest Bathing (also known as Forest Therapy) offers many health benefits from stress relief to immune system and mood support. Registration Required
Portland Japanese Garden will offer a public demonstration of Chado, the Way of Tea, from 1:15 – 2:15pm.
Enjoy a free koto and cello performance by Masumi Timson and Dr. Joseph Harchanko at 1:15 pm at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center. The performance will feature guest drummer Philip Thoennes.
