Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Centerโs 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.
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5 events,
$10
Step into a world where nature-themed prints meet Portland Japanese Gardenโs springtime vibrance in Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints. Featuring the art of mokuhanga (ๆจ็็ป), Japanese-style woodblock printmaking, this exhibition reveals how a centuries-old tradition is experiencing a contemporary revival among artists around the world, who use the quiet power and unique characteristics of woodblock printmaking to create captivating works of art. Included with garden admission.
$23
Visit Portland Japanese Garden this summer to see an exhibition of stunning photography by one of our members! Included with garden admission.
$23
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Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum, registration required.
$8
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Experience a guided forest bathing walk through Hoyt Arboretumโs unique tree collection and forested areas. Registration required.
$35
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5 events,Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Centerโs 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.
$10
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Enjoying tai chi in the Arboretum allows us to connect deeply to nature! Registration required.
$12
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7 events,
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Portland Japanese Garden is partnering with textile artisan Judilee Fitzhugh to offer a series of four immersive textile workshops.
$170
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Join us in the Discovery Museumโs reading nook for Forest Stories, included with museum admission.
$10
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6 events,
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Photographer-level Members and their guests are exclusively invited to capture Portland Japanese Gardenโs beauty during twilight hours.
Free
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Enjoying tai chi in the Arboretum allows us to connect deeply to nature! Registration required.
$12
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7 events,
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Join community herbalist Missy Rohs for a stroll around the Arboretum to explore the medicinal trees, weeds, and native plants we encounter. Registration required.
$30
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Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chadล, the Way of Tea, included with garden admission.
$23
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10 events,
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Volunteer to care for Hoyt Arboretumโs trees and trails with the Saturday Crew! Registration required.
Free
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Join one of our volunteer guides on a free Garden tour for members and their guests only, during member hours. Reservations recommended.
Free
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Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum, registration required.
$8
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Join this playful, hands-on watercolor workshop where weโll explore the many moods of greenโfrom mossy and muted to bright and electricโright in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Registration required.
$65
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Join us for an ikebana presentation by Nana Bellerud from the Sogetsu School of Ikebana, included with garden admission.
$23
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8 events,
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During this 2-hour sensory photography walk at Hoyt Arboretum, we will follow morning light as the sun slowly rises through the landscape, revealing tiny worlds, glowing leaves, and quiet details that often go unnoticed. Registration required.
$60
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Letโs travel back in time to the roots of the plant family tree to understand the evolution of terrestrial plants! Registration required.
$40
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Explore one of Hoyt Arboretumโs three nationally-accredited collections with a knowledgeable guide. Sign up for free in the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center.
Free
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Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chadล, the Way of Tea, included with garden admission.
$23
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5 events,Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Centerโs 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.
$10
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Enjoying tai chi in the Arboretum allows us to connect deeply to nature! Registration required.
$12
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6 events,
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Discover what fascinating organisms are on the trail and how their adaptations help them stand out, blend in, and survive! Registration required.
$8
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6 events,
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Discover what fascinating organisms are on the trail and how their adaptations help them stand out, blend in, and survive! Registration required.
$8
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Enjoying tai chi in the Arboretum allows us to connect deeply to nature! Registration required.
$12
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6 events,Experience the delicious side of Japanese culture at Portland Japanese Gardenโs second-ever Japanese Food Pop-Up! Garden admission required.
$23
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Join us for a free musical performance featuring shinobue flute, Tsugaru shamisen and a piano performance by Maido Mind, included with garden admission.
$23
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7 events,
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Join us in the Family Studio for a joyful community storytime celebrating Japanese culture and the power of nature to spark curiosity and wonder. Included with garden admission.
$23
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Explore one of Hoyt Arboretumโs three nationally-accredited collections entirely in Spanish. Registration required.
Free
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9 events,
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Enjoy the sights and sounds of the animal kingdom before the zoo opens to the public!
Free
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This intimate member-only tour focuses not on meditation, but instead on learning to bring mindful awareness to oneself, and the world around us, through intentional observation and connections. Reservation required.
Free
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Come celebrate the elegant beauty of irises at the Greater Portland Iris Society Show, included with garden admission.
$23
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Join Brett Rousseau as she leads you through the journey of creating watercolor botanical illustrations based on HoytArboretumโs very own herbarium collection. Registration required.
$55
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Explore one of Hoyt Arboretumโs three nationally-accredited collections with a knowledgeable guide. Sign up for free in the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center.
Free
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4 events,Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Centerโs 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.
$10
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Enjoying tai chi in the Arboretum allows us to connect deeply to nature! Registration required.
$12
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7 events,
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Come join William Sullivan as he shares his newest presentation New Hikes Near Portland to accompany his new publication, 50 Hikes: Portland.
Free
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Enjoy a free koto performance by Oregon Koto-Kai, included with garden admission.
$23
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Join us for a special evening at the zoo, exclusively for our valued members! Reservations are required for this member event.
Free
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6 events,
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The Trees For All Public Tour explores Hoyt Arboretum from accessible paved trails. Registration required.
Free
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Enjoying tai chi in the Arboretum allows us to connect deeply to nature! Registration required.
$12
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Celebrate the summer solstice with an evening of music among the trees.
Free
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4 events, |
7 events,
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Volunteer to care for Hoyt Arboretumโs trees and trails with the Saturday Crew! Registration required.
Free
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Explore Hoyt Arboretumโs trails on a guided hike! Learn the trails, see the Arboretumโs highlights, and meet a new community of outdoor enthusiasts. Register in advance at the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center.
Free
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Using the backdrop of seasonal changes at Hoyt Arboretum, Dr. Kiki Sanford will facilitate discovery of the many ways it is connected to its avian inhabitants. Registration required.
$40
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Portland Japanese Garden will offer a free public demonstration of Chado, the Way of Tea, in the Kashintei Tea House, included with garden admission.
$23
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7 events,
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Explore one of Hoyt Arboretumโs three nationally-accredited collections with a knowledgeable guide. Sign up for free in the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center.
Free
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The Trees For All Public Tour explores Hoyt Arboretum from accessible paved trails. Registration required.
Free
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Looking for a new way to display beauty with your limited table space? Donโt worry! Weina from Poppy & Finch is all about helping you bring beauty into small indoor or outdoor spaces. Registration required.
$60
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Join us for a special Fatherโs Day bonsai presentation by Andrew and Jeffrery Robson, included with garden admission.
$23
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4 events,Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Centerโs 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.
$10
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Enjoying tai chi in the Arboretum allows us to connect deeply to nature! Registration required.
$12
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5 events,
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Explore Hoyt Arboretumโs trails on a guided hike! Learn the trails, see the Arboretumโs highlights, and meet a new community of outdoor enthusiasts. Register in advance at the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center.
Free
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5 events,
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Ever wonder what itโs like to experience the Arboretum as a student? Hereโs your chance to join Hoyt Arboretum Friends Nature Educators on a guided walk, complete with the activities and lessons shared with students on an actual field trip. Registration required.
Free
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Enjoying tai chi in the Arboretum allows us to connect deeply to nature! Registration required.
$12
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4 events, |
7 events,This summer, Portland Japanese Garden is host to a glowing world of light. Woven Light showcases the illuminated washi sculptures of Yuri Kinoshita, a Seattle-based artist who artfully crafts floating landscapes of light through her sculptural lamps that bridge the art and design world. Included with garden admission.
$23
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Did you know fairies roam Hoyt Arboretum? In our first FREE Family Forest Day of the 2026 season, we will be gathering under the Stevens Pavilion to discover what all the buzz (or fairy flutter) is about!
Free
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Explore Hoyt Arboretumโs trails on a guided hike! Learn the trails, see the Arboretumโs highlights, and meet a new community of outdoor enthusiasts. Register in advance at the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center.
Free
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Portland Japanese Garden will offer a free public demonstration of Chado, the Way of Tea, in the Kashintei Tea House, included with garden admission.
$23
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8 events,
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Enjoy the sights and sounds of the animal kingdom before the zoo opens to the public!
Free
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This intimate member-only tour focuses not on meditation, but instead on learning to bring mindful awareness to oneself, and the world around us, through intentional observation and connections.
Free
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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.
$65
Join us once a month and explore your creative nature here at World Forestry Centerโs Discovery Museum with our friend at RAD Creative, included with museum admission.
$10
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5 events,Forest Hope Through Innovation is an interdisciplinary art-forest-science exhibition at World Forestry Centerโs 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.
$10
-
Enjoying tai chi in the Arboretum allows us to connect deeply to nature! Registration required.
$12
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6 events,
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Join us in the Discovery Museumโs reading nook for Forest Stories, included with museum admission.
$10
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Looking to spice up your midweek with a fun night out? Beat the hump day blues and check out Wild Wednesdays this summer at the Oregon Zoo! Tickets are required for this 21+ only event.
$20
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5 events,Join us for our thrice weekly Pop-Up Nature Stations in the Visitor Center Courtyard.
Free
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6 events, |
6 events,
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Join one of our volunteer guides on a free Garden tour for members and their guests only, during member hours. Reservations recommended.
Free
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5 events,
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Enjoy a free koto performance by Oregon Koto-Kai, included with garden admission.
$23
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