BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Explore Washington Park - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Explore Washington Park X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Explore Washington Park REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T055900 CREATED:20260209T191513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T005048Z UID:10003056-1772359200-1785513600@explorewashingtonpark.org SUMMARY:Forest Hope Through Innovation DESCRIPTION: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. Featuring work by more than twelve innovators\, the exhibition highlights the aesthetics of emerging forest-based research—from technology and engineering to design and artist-scientist collaborations. Featuring work by more than twelve innovators\, the exhibition highlights the aesthetics of emerging forest-based research—from technology and engineering to design and artist-scientist collaborations. In this moment of climate uncertainty\, World Forestry Center is leveraging creativity\, art\, and storytelling to spotlight forest-based solutions as an optimistic path forward. Forest Hope Through Innovation is designed to spark climate hope and inspire community-based approaches that support resilient forests for generations to come. Included with museum admission. URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/forest-hope-through-innovation/ LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260615T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T055900 CREATED:20260127T223907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T232621Z UID:10003039-1772877600-1781539200@explorewashingtonpark.org SUMMARY:Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints DESCRIPTION:This March\, step into a world where nature-themed prints meet Portland Japanese Garden’s springtime vibrance in Enduring Impressions: Contemporary Woodblock Prints. Featuring the art of mokuhanga (木版画)\, 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. Mokuhanga has been embraced by artists as an environmentally friendly art form that uses wood\, water-based pigments\, and paper made from plant fibers. The exhibition’s featured artists are among the growing international movement where meticulously crafted art prints incorporating these traditional tools and techniques are complemented by alternative printmaking technologies and strategies for contemporary expression. This exhibition marks the Garden’s first collaboration with the Honolulu Museum of Art and is co-curated by Stephen Salel\, the Museum’s Curator of Japanese Art. Across the galleries at Portland Japanese Garden\, Enduring Impressions presents an eclectic range of contemporary prints\, custom-made for the show\, alongside a behind-the-scenes look at the process\, history and future of this iconic art form. Included with garden admission. URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/enduring-impressions-contemporary-woodblock-prints/ LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260525T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260525T111500 DTSTAMP:20260525T055900 CREATED:20260515T002704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T002704Z UID:10003292-1779703200-1779707700@explorewashingtonpark.org SUMMARY:Tree Time! Preschool Walk DESCRIPTION: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. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants\, trees\, insects\, mushrooms\, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum. This event is coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum and registration is required through their website. URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/tree-time-preschool-walk-352/ LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260525T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260525T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T055900 CREATED:20260415T213448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T002604Z UID:10003246-1779703200-1779710400@explorewashingtonpark.org SUMMARY:Queer & Trans Community Forest Bathing DESCRIPTION:Experience a 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. Forest therapy is a research-based framework for supporting healing and wellness through immersion in forests and other natural environments. Forest therapy is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku\, which translates to “forest bathing.” Studies have demonstrated a wide array of health benefits\, especially in the cardiovascular and immune systems\, and for stabilizing and improving mood and cognition. We build on those benefits and look beyond\, to what happens when people remember that we are a part of nature\, not separate from it\, and are related to all other beings in fundamental ways. Note: Please only register for this workshop if you identify as queer or trans. This event is coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum and registration is required through their website. URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/queer-trans-community-forest-bathing-4/ LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260526T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T055900 CREATED:20260318T213810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T002705Z UID:10003177-1779789600-1780243200@explorewashingtonpark.org SUMMARY:Forest Hope Through Innovation DESCRIPTION: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. Featuring work by more than twelve innovators\, the exhibition highlights the aesthetics of emerging forest-based research—from technology and engineering to design and artist-scientist collaborations. Featuring work by more than twelve innovators\, the exhibition highlights the aesthetics of emerging forest-based research—from technology and engineering to design and artist-scientist collaborations. In this moment of climate uncertainty\, World Forestry Center is leveraging creativity\, art\, and storytelling to spotlight forest-based solutions as an optimistic path forward. Forest Hope Through Innovation is designed to spark climate hope and inspire community-based approaches that support resilient forests for generations to come. Included with museum admission. URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/forest-hope-through-innovation-15/ LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T055900 CREATED:20260515T002705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T002705Z UID:10003293-1780048800-1780056000@explorewashingtonpark.org SUMMARY:Cloud Forest Fridays in Washington Park DESCRIPTION:Join Portland Parks & Recreation in the Cloud Forest in Washington Park most Fridays\, rain or shine. Spend a couple of hours with us\, weeding\, mulching\, planting\, and learning about invasive plant management. We will meet near the restroom building at the Oregon Holocaust Memorial and the project site is located right across from here. Registration required. URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cloud-forest-fridays-in-washington-park-4/ LOCATION:Washington Park\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T143000 DTSTAMP:20260525T055900 CREATED:20260305T011544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T002705Z UID:10003142-1780060500-1780065000@explorewashingtonpark.org SUMMARY:Cultural Demonstration: Tea Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Portland Japanese Garden will offer free public demonstrations of Chadō\, the Way of Tea\, at the Cathy Rudd Cultural Corner in the Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center from 1:15 – 2:15pm. The Way of Tea is intrinsically linked to Japanese gardens and understanding the kokoro (heart) of Japanese gardening. The traditional Japanese tea ceremony is a manner of preparing and drinking a bowl of tea. More than just making tea\, it reflects the Japanese sense of omotenashi\, or wholehearted hospitality. It involves choreographed movements where both the host and guest escape the fast pace of life and experience calm. Included with garden admission. URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/cultural-demonstration-tea-ceremony-147/ LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T055900 CREATED:20260515T002705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T002705Z UID:10003294-1780077600-1780084800@explorewashingtonpark.org SUMMARY:Social DESCRIPTION:Private Event URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/social-3/ LOCATION:World Forestry Center\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd.\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T111500 DTSTAMP:20260525T055900 CREATED:20260515T002905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T002905Z UID:10003295-1780135200-1780139700@explorewashingtonpark.org SUMMARY:Tree Time! Preschool Walk DESCRIPTION: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. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants\, trees\, insects\, mushrooms\, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum. This event is coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum and registration is required through their website. URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/tree-time-preschool-walk-353/ LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T084500 DTSTAMP:20260525T055900 CREATED:20260401T215350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T002906Z UID:10003224-1780214400-1780217100@explorewashingtonpark.org SUMMARY:Early Member Morning DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the sights and sounds of the animal kingdom before the zoo opens to the public! Grab a coffee or breakfast from the Cascade Cafe and stroll through the grounds at your own pace as the zoo wakes up around you. This members-only experience is available on select weekend dates from May 17 through August 29. Early entry ends promptly at 8:45 a.m. Guests arriving later must wait until the zoo opens at 9 a.m. URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/early-member-morning-2/ LOCATION:Oregon Zoo\, 4001 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T055900 CREATED:20260318T213910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T002905Z UID:10003178-1780225200-1780228800@explorewashingtonpark.org SUMMARY:Public Tour DESCRIPTION:Explore one of Hoyt Arboretum’s three nationally-accredited collections with a knowledgeable guide. Public Tours will follow seasonal routes to highlight the flowering trees and the Magnolia Collection in the spring\, the Conifer Collection in the summer\, and fall color and the Maple Collection in the fall. Public tours are free and coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum Friends. There is no fee to attend\, but donations are appreciated and support education programs at Hoyt Arboretum. Sign up in person at the Visitor Center on the day of the tour. URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/public-tour-50/ LOCATION:Hoyt Arboretum\, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T055900 CREATED:20260212T231604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T002905Z UID:10003095-1780225200-1780232400@explorewashingtonpark.org SUMMARY:Forest Crafts w/ Rad Creative Space DESCRIPTION:Join us once a month and explore your creative nature here at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum with our friend at RAD Creative. From Forests in a Bottle to paper snails\, seed shares\, and fairy houses – tap into your creative side and make something memorable. This event is family-friendly\, and crafts are geared toward kids who can independently use scissors\, glue sticks\, and basic school supplies or with parental assistance. All crafts vary in presentation. Adult supervision at all times is required. Craft supplies\, tools\, and guidance are included with museum admission and do not require pre-registration. URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/forest-crafts-w-rad-creative-space-4/ LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 4033 SW Canyon Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97221\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T163000 DTSTAMP:20260525T055900 CREATED:20260415T213650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T002906Z UID:10003247-1780239600-1780245000@explorewashingtonpark.org SUMMARY:Bunraku Uncovered: The Art of Storytelling in Japanese Puppet Theater DESCRIPTION:Learn about a centuries-old Japanese art form in a rare U.S. appearance from one its most acclaimed masters! Portland Japanese Garden invites you to step behind the curtain of bunraku\, Japan’s acclaimed puppet theater\, through a firsthand conversation and live vocal demonstration. Takemoto Oritayu\, a leading tayu (jōruri narrator/chanter) based in Osaka\, joins Professor Larry Kominz (Portland State University) to explore how bunraku blends intricate puppetry\, dramatic storytelling\, and music into an art form recognized as a Japanese Intangible Cultural Heritage. This is a ticketed event\, and must be reserved in advance. URL:https://explorewashingtonpark.org/event/bunraku-uncovered-the-art-of-storytelling-in-japanese-puppet-theater/ LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR