BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.3.5//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2833@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T111500 DTSTAMP:20260904T184432Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tree-time-preschool-walk-62/ SUMMARY:Tree Time! Preschool Walk DESCRIPTION:\n\n \n\nTree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get outside with your little one.  Come join us for a story and guided wa lk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum.\n\nWe will use all of our senses to ex plore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff a nd trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants\, trees\, insects\, mushrooms\, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum.\n \n\n Tree Time! walks are for children ages 2-6 years old\n All children m ust be accompanied by a guardian (adults do not need to register)\n The wa lks are held rain or shine so dress for the weather\n Online registration closes 15 minutes prior to the start of program\n\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.o rg for details about further discounted program rates.\n\nFor information about cancellations\, refunds\, dogs at programs\, and more\, please revi ew our Education Program Policies.\n\nIf you are interested in learning mo re about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program r ates\, please click HERE.\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Preschool Walks,Youth & Family Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2877@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T120000 DTSTAMP:20260825T221426Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/hike-with-hoyt-09-05-26/ SUMMARY:Hike with Hoyt DESCRIPTION:Explore Hoyt Arboretum’s trails on a guided hike! Learn the t rails\, see the Arboretum’s highlights\, and meet a new community of out door enthusiasts.\n\nReserve your spot in-person the day of the hike at the front desk inside the Visitor Center. Each hike is limited to 15 part icipants.\n\nHikers should expect to cover up to 4 miles on a mix of pac ked dirt\, gravel\, and paved trails. The hiking pace will be approximatel y 2 miles per hour. Hoyt Arboretum’s trails are well-graded but there is some elevation change (and occasionally stairs). Hikes will last 90 minu tes to 2 hours and take place rain or shine.\n\nPlease come dressed for th e weather\, including appropriate footwear and rain gear if needed. Hike rs should also bring water\, snacks\, and any other personal items they no te. Please note that we do have bees in the park\, and stings can happen. Please bring whatever you need to be safe. No dogs on guided hikes due to the size of the group. Service dogs who are task-trained are welcome.\n \nHikes are led on Wednesdays and Saturdays\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJune 20 – October 31\n\nPublic tours are free and coordinated by Hoyt Arbore tum Friends. There is no fee to attend\, but donations are appreciated a nd support education programs at Hoyt Arboretum.\nMeet your hike leader!\n \n\nChad Kirkpatrick (he\, him\, his) has been volunteering at Hoyt Arbore tum since 2025 but has been enjoying the park as his local retreat for dec ades. He has joined the volunteer community as a Trail Rover\, Community S cientist\, and Hike Leader. His favorite spot in the Arboretum is the mead ow above the Holly Loop before mowing in the spring\,when the tall grasses reach human height and sway in the wind. He also loves the Beech Trail in fall when the colors “light up like a cathedral”. Chad has worked in sustainability\, architecture\, and product design and manufacturing for 3 decades\, all while hiking all over the PNW in his personal time. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads /2024/06/Blog-Banner-Size-80.jpg CATEGORIES:Guided Tours & Hikes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2823@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T120000 DTSTAMP:20260804T204556Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/summer-public-tour-09_06_26/ SUMMARY:Summer Public Tour DESCRIPTION:Explore one of Hoyt Arboretum's three nationally-accredited col lections with a knowledgeable guide. Public Tours will follow seasonal rou tes to highlight the flowering trees and the Magnolia Collection in the sp ring\, the Conifer Collection in the summer\, and fall color and the Maple Collection in the fall.\n\nPublic Tours are volunteer-led and run every S unday at 11am\, April through October.\nDetails:\n\n Reserve your spot in -person the day of the tour by checking-in with the front desk inside the Visitor Center (4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, open 10am-4pm daily).\n Please ar rive early\, these tours are free and fill-up quickly!\n Each tour is 60 minutes with up to 15 participants per tour.\n Walking distance will vary and can be up to 1 mile.\n We ask that participants follow our dog polic y outlined in the Education Program Policies.\n\nPublic tours are held rai n or shine. Participants should dress for the weather\, and wear comfortab le shoes for walking on trails.  Hoyt Arboretum's trails are generally we ll-graded packed dirt or gravel\, but includes some ups and downs and stai rs along the way.\nSupport Hoyt Arboretum Friends\nPublic tours are free a nd coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum Friends. There is no fee to attend\, but donations are appreciated and support education programs at Hoyt Arboretum . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads /2025/01/Blog-Banner-Size-2025-01-27T132532.052.jpg CATEGORIES:Guided Tours & Hikes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2834@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260907T111500 DTSTAMP:20260831T222526Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tree-time-preschool-walk-63/ SUMMARY:Tree Time! Preschool Walk DESCRIPTION:\n\n \n\nTree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get outside with your little one.  Come join us for a story and guided wa lk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum.\n\nWe will use all of our senses to ex plore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff a nd trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants\, trees\, insects\, mushrooms\, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum.\n \n\n Tree Time! walks are for children ages 2-6 years old\n All children m ust be accompanied by a guardian (adults do not need to register)\n The wa lks are held rain or shine so dress for the weather\n Online registration closes 15 minutes prior to the start of program\n\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.o rg for details about further discounted program rates.\n\nFor information about cancellations\, refunds\, dogs at programs\, and more\, please revi ew our Education Program Policies.\n\nIf you are interested in learning mo re about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program r ates\, please click HERE.\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Preschool Walks,Youth & Family Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2899@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T212446Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tuesday-crew/ SUMMARY:Tuesday Crew 09/08/26 DESCRIPTION:\n\nVolunteer to care for Hoyt Arboretum’s trees and trails w ith our weekly Tuesday Crew! With 189-acres and more than 6\,000 trees alo ng 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 t rees and plants from around the world.\n\nStewardship crews occur rain or shine\; volunteers should come dressed for the weather including long pant s and sturdy\, closed-toe shoes.\n\nVolunteers should plan to bring water\ , snacks\, and any other personal items they need onsite.\n\nNo previous s tewardship crew experience is required\; training\, tools\, gloves\, and v olunteer parking passes are provided. Registration is required.\n\nVolunte er Age Requirement\n\nVolunteers must be at least 16-years-old. Volunteers between the ages of 16 and 17-years-old are welcome to volunteer without an adult\, but an adult needs to sign their youth waiver form.\n\nQuestion s? Please contact volunteer@hoytarboretum.org. Thank you for supporting P ortland’s living museum of trees! CATEGORIES:Stewardship Crews,Volunteer Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2855@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T140000 DTSTAMP:20260902T231201Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tai-chi-for-better-balance-28/ SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Better Balance DESCRIPTION:\n\nWhen the root is deep\, there is no need to fear the wind.\ n\nMany 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 a llows us to connect deeply to that imagery. Each week we will explore move ments which are relaxing\, help improve focus and balance\, and nurture ro oted in the moment.\n\n\n Class size is limited\, please register in advan ce \n Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of class\n Additi onal details will be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Jim Dalton has been teaching Tai Chi for Better Balance for more than 15 years. He has worked in senior centers and recreational venue s teaching QiGong and Mindful Movement workshops all over the city.\n\nHoy t Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult education polici es HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, plea se email programs@hoytarboretum.org for details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, please cli ck HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Movement Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2850@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T103000 DTSTAMP:20260819T195738Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/qigong-15/ SUMMARY:Qigong DESCRIPTION:\n\nLooking to slow down\, breathe deeper\, and move with inten tion? Join instructor Steven for a calming Qigong session beneath the cano py of the Hoyt Arboretum.\n\nQigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) is an anc ient practice from Chinese medicine that combines gentle movements\, breat hwork\, and mindful posture to cultivate a deep sense of inner peace. The low-impact meditative nature makes it great for all levels whether you’r e looking to reduce stress\, improve balance\, or feel a little more groun ded.\n\nCome move with the rhythm of nature and leave feeling refreshed— body and mind.\n\n\n No experience is necessary\n Class size is limited\; online registration is requested\n Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of class\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Steven Gosvener is a Q i Gong Instructor\, Musician and Hair Stylist. He cultivates community thr ough music and meditation. The journey of Qi Gong led him to find inspirat ion in the subtle moments of life. This curiosity led him to the Ling Gui Institute where he studies with Master Liu He and Dr. Liu Dong. He support s his students to build confidence in their practice through feeling and e xperiencing the flow of Qi.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\ n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Orego n income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org fo r details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interest ed in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for dis counted program rates\, please click HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Movement Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2878@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T120000 DTSTAMP:20260825T221611Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/hike-with-hoyt-09-09-26/ SUMMARY:Hike with Hoyt DESCRIPTION:Explore Hoyt Arboretum’s trails on a guided hike! Learn the t rails\, see the Arboretum’s highlights\, and meet a new community of out door enthusiasts.\n\nReserve your spot in-person the day of the hike at the front desk inside the Visitor Center. Each hike is limited to 15 part icipants.\n\nHikers should expect to cover up to 4 miles on a mix of pac ked dirt\, gravel\, and paved trails. The hiking pace will be approximatel y 2 miles per hour. Hoyt Arboretum’s trails are well-graded but there is some elevation change (and occasionally stairs). Hikes will last 90 minu tes to 2 hours and take place rain or shine.\n\nPlease come dressed for th e weather\, including appropriate footwear and rain gear if needed. Hike rs should also bring water\, snacks\, and any other personal items they no te. Please note that we do have bees in the park\, and stings can happen. Please bring whatever you need to be safe. No dogs on guided hikes due to the size of the group. Service dogs who are task-trained are welcome.\n \nHikes are led on Wednesdays and Saturdays\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJune 20 – October 31\n\nPublic tours are free and coordinated by Hoyt Arbore tum Friends. There is no fee to attend\, but donations are appreciated a nd support education programs at Hoyt Arboretum.\nMeet your hike leader!\n \n\nChris Ling (she/her) has been volunteering at Hoyt Arboretum since 201 9. Her volunteer roles have included being a Hike Leader\, Public Tour Gui de\, and Trail Rover. Her favorite spot in the Arboretum is the Winter Gar den\, and when not at the Arboretum she prefers to be outdoors\, in natura l settings. She is an avid gardener and hiker. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads /2024/06/Blog-Banner-Size-80.jpg CATEGORIES:Guided Tours & Hikes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2870@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T150000 DTSTAMP:20260831T184423Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/forest-bathing-11/ SUMMARY:Forest Bathing DESCRIPTION:\n\nExperience a guided forest bathing walk through Hoyt Arbore tum’s unique tree collection and forested areas. Forest Bathing offers m any health benefits from stress relief to immune system and mood support.\ n\nForest therapy is a research-based framework for supporting healing and wellness through immersion in forests and other natural environments. For est therapy is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku\, which t ranslates 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 b enefits 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 be ings in fundamental ways.\n\n\n Class size is limited\, please register in advance \n Registration closes Wednesday\, September 9th at 10:00am\n Ad ditional details will be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Ellen Weeks is a native Oregonian with a deep love for t he forests of the Pacific Northwest. She holds an M.S. degree in Education from Portland State University\, and is a certified Forest Therapy Guide by the Associate of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT). The practice of fore st bathing expands how ​she encounter​s​ the natural world\, resulti ng in even deeper relations to not just the wilderness and its inhabitants \, but to ​f​ellow humans.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policie s:\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Or egon income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org  for details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are inte rested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, please click HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2731@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T150000 DTSTAMP:20260727T191123Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/forest-field-day-amphibians/ SUMMARY:Forest Field Day: Amphibians DESCRIPTION:\n\nDid you know Oregon is home to a host of incredible amphibi ans? Like the Giant Pacific Salamander\, who grows up to 13 inches and is North America's largest terrestrial salamander! What about the Pacific Cho rus Frog\, the only frog in the world who makes the iconic "ribbit" sound! Join us for the Amphibians Forest Field Day to learn and explore the wond erful world of amphibians. \n\n\n Program designed for and fees apply to children 5-14 years old\n Non-participating children are free of charge\n One adult per family is required to attend (free of charge)\n The walks ar e held rain or shine so dress for the weather!\n Registration closes Wedne sday\, March 11th at 10:00am\n See our FAQ page to learn more\n\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email hello@hoyt arboretum.org for details about discounted program rates.\n\nRead our ed ucation program policies.\n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, pl ease click HERE.\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Homeschool Program,Youth & Family Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2733@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T150000 DTSTAMP:20260727T191123Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/forest-field-day-amphibians-copy/ SUMMARY:Forest Field Day: Amphibians DESCRIPTION:\n\nDid you know Oregon is home to a host of incredible amphibi ans? Like the Giant Pacific Salamander\, who grows up to 13 inches and is North America's largest terrestrial salamander! What about the Pacific Cho rus Frog\, the only frog in the world who makes the iconic "ribbit" sound! Join us for the Amphibians Forest Field Day to learn and explore the wond erful world of amphibians. \n\n\n Program designed for and fees apply to children 5-14 years old\n Non-participating children are free of charge\n One adult per family is required to attend (free of charge)\n The walks ar e held rain or shine so dress for the weather!\n Registration closes Wedne sday\, March 11th at 10:00am\n See our FAQ page to learn more\n\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email hello@hoyt arboretum.org for details about discounted program rates.\n\nRead our ed ucation program policies.\n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, pl ease click HERE.\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Homeschool Program,Youth & Family Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2860@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T140000 DTSTAMP:20260902T231230Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tai-chi-for-better-balance-33/ SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Tai Chi for Better Balance DESCRIPTION:This class is CANCELLED. Apologies for any inconvenience.\n\nWh en the root is deep\, there is no need to fear the wind.\n\nMany tai chi m oves use images from nature—stable as a pine\, flowing like a river\, ha nds moving as clouds. Enjoying tai chi in the Arboretum allows us to conne ct deeply to that imagery. Each week we will explore movements which are r elaxing\, help improve focus and balance\, and nurture rooted in the momen t.\n\n Class size is limited\, please register in advance \n Registrati on closes 30 minutes prior to the start of class\n Additional details wil l be emailed closer to the program date\n\n \;\n\nAbout the Instructor : Jim Dalton has been teaching Tai Chi for Better Balance for more than 1 5 years. He has worked in senior centers and recreational venues teaching QiGong and Mindful Movement workshops all over the city.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n \nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email p rograms@hoytarboretum.org for details about further discounted program ra tes. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arb oretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, please click HERE. CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Movement Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2841@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T150000 DTSTAMP:20260827T162957Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/sketching-the-trees-of-hoyt-arbor etum-a-four-week-outdoor-nature-journaling-09-11-26/ SUMMARY:Sketching the Trees of Hoyt Arboretum: A Four-Week Outdoor Nature Journaling Series DESCRIPTION:Sketching is\n\nSketching is at the heart of this four-week nat ure journaling series among the various tree collections in the Arboretum.   Each week we’ll settle into a different collection - getting to know individual trees through close observation\, quiet attention and the act of putting pencil or pen to paper.\n\nYou’ll learn to see bark texture\, branch structure\, leaf shape and seasonal change not as challenges to dr aw “correctly\,” but as an invitation into deeper noticing.  We’ll combine field sketching with nature writing\, then layer in color using y our preferred materials - colored pencil\, watercolor or a mix of both.\n\ nNo drawing experience required\, just curiosity and a willingness to sit with a tree for a while.  Come away with a growing journal of trees you ’ll never look at the same way again.\n\nSupplies: A journal or noteboo k with unlined paper\, pencil\, eraser\, Sakura Pigma Micron pens\, option al watercolors and/or colored pencils.\n\nPlease note we will be hiking to various spots within the Arboretum.  Benches and tables will be availab le in most places\, but not all. Bring a lightweight blanket or towel to sit on\, and keep your supplies minimal for easy movement throughout the p ark.\n\n Registration includes September 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25\n Visit th e September 4th listing to register for the 4 week series\n Registration closes Thursday\, September 3rd at 4:00pm\n Class details will be emaile d closer to the program date\n\nAbout the Instructor: Elizabeth Higgins i s a watercolor artist and arts instructor who develops and facilitates cla sses and workshops connecting people to nature\, mindfulness and creativit y. She is known for her calm\, supportive teaching style\, and her approac h is centered on the beliefs that both nature and creative expression are necessary components of human well-being. Learn more about Elizabeth on he r website www.elizabethmhiggins.com.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education P olicies:\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretu m.org for details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends membe r for discounted program rates\, please click HERE. CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2880@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T120000 DTSTAMP:20260825T222028Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/hike-with-hoyt-09-12-26/ SUMMARY:Hike with Hoyt DESCRIPTION:Explore Hoyt Arboretum’s trails on a guided hike! Learn the t rails\, see the Arboretum’s highlights\, and meet a new community of out door enthusiasts.\n\nReserve your spot in-person the day of the hike at the front desk inside the Visitor Center. Each hike is limited to 15 part icipants.\n\nHikers should expect to cover up to 4 miles on a mix of pac ked dirt\, gravel\, and paved trails. The hiking pace will be approximatel y 2 miles per hour. Hoyt Arboretum’s trails are well-graded but there is some elevation change (and occasionally stairs). Hikes will last 90 minu tes to 2 hours and take place rain or shine.\n\nPlease come dressed for th e weather\, including appropriate footwear and rain gear if needed. Hike rs should also bring water\, snacks\, and any other personal items they no te. Please note that we do have bees in the park\, and stings can happen. Please bring whatever you need to be safe. No dogs on guided hikes due to the size of the group. Service dogs who are task-trained are welcome.\n \nHikes are led on Wednesdays and Saturdays\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJune 20 – October 31\n\nPublic tours are free and coordinated by Hoyt Arbore tum Friends. There is no fee to attend\, but donations are appreciated a nd support education programs at Hoyt Arboretum. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads /2024/06/Blog-Banner-Size-80.jpg CATEGORIES:Guided Tours & Hikes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2835@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T111500 DTSTAMP:20260821T221921Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tree-time-preschool-walk-64/ SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Tree Time! Preschool Walk DESCRIPTION:Apologies for any inconvenice\, but this weekend's Tree Time p rogram is cancelled due to an Arboretum-wide event.  Please send any que stions to programs@hoytarboretum.org. \n\nTree 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.\n\nWe will use a ll of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get ou r hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you a nd your family to the plants\, trees\, insects\, mushrooms\, and more foun d at Hoyt Arboretum.\n\n\n Tree Time! walks are for children ages 2-6 year s old\n All children must be accompanied by a guardian (adults do not need to register)\n The walks are held rain or shine so dress for the weather\ n Online registration closes 15 minutes prior to the start of program\n\n\ nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email pr ograms@hoytarboretum.org for details about further discounted program rat es.\n\nFor information about cancellations\, refunds\, dogs at programs\, and more\, please review our Education Program Policies.\n\nIf you are int erested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member fo r discounted program rates\, please click HERE.\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Preschool Walks,Youth & Family Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2715@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T183000 DTSTAMP:20260526T182523Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/music-in-the-arboretum-wedding-me adow/ SUMMARY:Music in the Arboretum with Julian Saporiti DESCRIPTION:Set at the Wedding Meadow\, Julian Saporiti will perform origin al songs rooted in the lives\, histories\, and ecological stories of the t rees that surround you.\nBring a blanket or something to sit on\, and plan to arrive a little early to settle into the space.\nThis concert is part of the Music in the Arboretum summer series\, featuring site-specific perf ormances by Julian Saporiti with vocal accompanist Emilia Halvorsen Sapori ti at locations throughout Hoyt Arboretum.\nAll performances in this seri es are free and open to the public.\nJune 18\, 6:00 PM – Overlook Trail Viewpoint (Summer Solstice)\nJuly 17\, 6:00 PM – Bamboo Slope\nSeptember 12\, 5:30 PM – Wedding Meadow\n \;\n\n\n\nAbout the Artist\nSince 2 023\, Julian Saporiti has been Hoyt Arboretum’s Musician-in-Residence.\n \nA musician and scholar\, his work bridges research\, storytelling\, and performance\, transforming complex cultural and ecological histories into songs. At the Arboretum\, he creates site-specific compositions rooted in botanical research and the lived experience of the landscape\, connecting listeners to the living collections in new and unexpected ways.\n\nLearn m ore about Julian and his work at nonoboyproject.com. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads /2026/05/Blog-Banner-6.jpg CATEGORIES:Culture,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2824@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T120000 DTSTAMP:20260804T205159Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/summer-public-tour-09_13_26/ SUMMARY:Summer Public Tour DESCRIPTION:Explore one of Hoyt Arboretum's three nationally-accredited col lections with a knowledgeable guide. Public Tours will follow seasonal rou tes to highlight the flowering trees and the Magnolia Collection in the sp ring\, the Conifer Collection in the summer\, and fall color and the Maple Collection in the fall.\n\nPublic Tours are volunteer-led and run every S unday at 11am\, April through October.\nDetails:\n\n Reserve your spot in -person the day of the tour by checking-in with the front desk inside the Visitor Center (4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, open 10am-4pm daily).\n Please ar rive early\, these tours are free and fill-up quickly!\n Each tour is 60 minutes with up to 15 participants per tour.\n Walking distance will vary and can be up to 1 mile.\n We ask that participants follow our dog polic y outlined in the Education Program Policies.\n\nPublic tours are held rai n or shine. Participants should dress for the weather\, and wear comfortab le shoes for walking on trails.  Hoyt Arboretum's trails are generally we ll-graded packed dirt or gravel\, but includes some ups and downs and stai rs along the way.\nSupport Hoyt Arboretum Friends\nPublic tours are free a nd coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum Friends. There is no fee to attend\, but donations are appreciated and support education programs at Hoyt Arboretum . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads /2025/01/Blog-Banner-Size-2025-01-27T132532.052.jpg CATEGORIES:Guided Tours & Hikes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2836@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T111500 DTSTAMP:20260813T223254Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tree-time-preschool-walk-65/ SUMMARY:Tree Time! Preschool Walk DESCRIPTION:\n\nTree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get ou tside with your little one.  Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum.\n\nWe will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and tra ined Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants \, trees\, insects\, mushrooms\, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum.\n\n Tr ee Time! walks are for children ages 2-6 years old\n All children must be accompanied by a guardian (adults do not need to register)\n The walks a re held rain or shine so dress for the weather\n Online registration clos es 15 minutes prior to the start of program\n\nIf you qualify for an Orego n income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org fo r details about further discounted program rates.\n\nFor information about cancellations\, refunds\, dogs at programs\, and more\, please review our Education Program Policies.\n\nIf you are interested in learning more abo ut becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, please click HERE.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Preschool Walks,Youth & Family Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2904@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T212455Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tuesday-crew-09-15-26/ SUMMARY:Tuesday Crew 09/15/26 DESCRIPTION:\n\nVolunteer to care for Hoyt Arboretum’s trees and trails w ith our weekly Tuesday Crew! With 189-acres and more than 6\,000 trees alo ng 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 t rees and plants from around the world.\n\nStewardship crews occur rain or shine\; volunteers should come dressed for the weather including long pant s and sturdy\, closed-toe shoes.\n\nVolunteers should plan to bring water\ , snacks\, and any other personal items they need onsite.\n\nNo previous s tewardship crew experience is required\; training\, tools\, gloves\, and v olunteer parking passes are provided. Registration is required.\n\nVolunte er Age Requirement\n\nVolunteers must be at least 16-years-old. Volunteers between the ages of 16 and 17-years-old are welcome to volunteer without an adult\, but an adult needs to sign their youth waiver form.\n\nQuestion s? Please contact volunteer@hoytarboretum.org. Thank you for supporting P ortland’s living museum of trees! CATEGORIES:Stewardship Crews,Volunteer Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2856@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T140000 DTSTAMP:20260819T195738Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tai-chi-for-better-balance-29/ SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Better Balance DESCRIPTION:\n\nWhen the root is deep\, there is no need to fear the wind.\ n\nMany 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 a llows us to connect deeply to that imagery. Each week we will explore move ments which are relaxing\, help improve focus and balance\, and nurture ro oted in the moment.\n\n\n Class size is limited\, please register in advan ce \n Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of class\n Additi onal details will be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Jim Dalton has been teaching Tai Chi for Better Balance for more than 15 years. He has worked in senior centers and recreational venue s teaching QiGong and Mindful Movement workshops all over the city.\n\nHoy t Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult education polici es HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, plea se email programs@hoytarboretum.org for details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, please cli ck HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Movement Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2851@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T103000 DTSTAMP:20260819T195738Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/qigong-16/ SUMMARY:Qigong DESCRIPTION:\n\nLooking to slow down\, breathe deeper\, and move with inten tion? Join instructor Steven for a calming Qigong session beneath the cano py of the Hoyt Arboretum.\n\nQigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) is an anc ient practice from Chinese medicine that combines gentle movements\, breat hwork\, and mindful posture to cultivate a deep sense of inner peace. The low-impact meditative nature makes it great for all levels whether you’r e looking to reduce stress\, improve balance\, or feel a little more groun ded.\n\nCome move with the rhythm of nature and leave feeling refreshed— body and mind.\n\n\n No experience is necessary\n Class size is limited\; online registration is requested\n Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of class\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Steven Gosvener is a Q i Gong Instructor\, Musician and Hair Stylist. He cultivates community thr ough music and meditation. The journey of Qi Gong led him to find inspirat ion in the subtle moments of life. This curiosity led him to the Ling Gui Institute where he studies with Master Liu He and Dr. Liu Dong. He support s his students to build confidence in their practice through feeling and e xperiencing the flow of Qi.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\ n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Orego n income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org fo r details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interest ed in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for dis counted program rates\, please click HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Movement Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2879@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260825T221959Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/hike-with-hoyt-09-16-26/ SUMMARY:Hike with Hoyt DESCRIPTION:Explore Hoyt Arboretum’s trails on a guided hike! Learn the t rails\, see the Arboretum’s highlights\, and meet a new community of out door enthusiasts.\n\nReserve your spot in-person the day of the hike at the front desk inside the Visitor Center. Each hike is limited to 15 part icipants.\n\nHikers should expect to cover up to 4 miles on a mix of pac ked dirt\, gravel\, and paved trails. The hiking pace will be approximatel y 2 miles per hour. Hoyt Arboretum’s trails are well-graded but there is some elevation change (and occasionally stairs). Hikes will last 90 minu tes to 2 hours and take place rain or shine.\n\nPlease come dressed for th e weather\, including appropriate footwear and rain gear if needed. Hike rs should also bring water\, snacks\, and any other personal items they no te. Please note that we do have bees in the park\, and stings can happen. Please bring whatever you need to be safe. No dogs on guided hikes due to the size of the group. Service dogs who are task-trained are welcome.\n \nHikes are led on Wednesdays and Saturdays\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJune 20 – October 31\n\nPublic tours are free and coordinated by Hoyt Arbore tum Friends. There is no fee to attend\, but donations are appreciated a nd support education programs at Hoyt Arboretum.\nMeet your hike leader!\n \n\nTom Hernandez AKA Rover Tom (he\, him) has been helping visitors find their way on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum as a volunteer 2016. His favorit e tree in the Arboretum is the oldest Doug-fir just off White Pine Trail. He’s given that tree several hugs over the years and considers it the “fountain of youth”. He’s also taken a shine to all the birds that l ike to hang out in the Arboretum–starting at the parking lot\, and he sh ared\, “spotted towhees and crows are his favorites\, even if the crows are bullies to the smaller birds.” ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads /2024/06/Blog-Banner-Size-80.jpg CATEGORIES:Guided Tours & Hikes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2669@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T110000 DTSTAMP:20260724T175917Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/trees-for-all-paved-trail-public- tour-8/ SUMMARY:Trees For All: Paved Trail Public Tour DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Trees For All Public Tour explores Hoyt Arboretum from accessible paved trails. The tour loops around the Visitor Center and park ing lot and then continutes onto the Overlook Trail. A gentle incline lead s to an optional lookout point with a (weather-permitting) view of Mt. Sai nt Helens and Mt. Rainier. Tour highlights include oaks\, beeches\, native shrubs and conifers\, and an overview of the conservation and community science work conducted by the Arboretum.\n\nThis tour is reserved for peop le who are disabled\, chronically ill\, neurodivergent\, and/or have lived experience of any disability\, broadly defined. Supportive family\, frien ds\, and caregivers are also welcome.\n\nTrees For All Tours are led by tr ained volunteers every third Thursday and Sunday of the month at 10:00am\, May through October.\nTour Details\nRegistration:\n\n Online pre-registr ation is required. Tour size is limited to 10 participants.\n Registratio n closes 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.\n If you have a priva te group interested in the Trees For All Tour\, you can request a private tour online.\n\nAccessibility Information:\n\n See the Plan Your Visit pa ge for information about parking\, public transit options\, and Washingtor n Park Free Shuttle access.\n For a detailed description of the tour rout e and amenities\, please visit the Trees For All Public Tours page.\n Mee ting point and duration: Tours begin and end in the Visitor Center Courty ard (4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR 97221) and last approximately 6 0 minutes.\n Tour intensity: Gentle. We will move at a pace of the slowes t member of the group and stop frequently to look at trees and plants. Par ticipants can request a break at any time.\n Travel conditions: We will t ravel on paved asphalt approximately 1/2 mile with 60 feet of elevation ch ange. The optional viewpoint requires traversing a flat 350 foot trail seg ment made of well-packed gravel.\n Masks: Participants may anonymously re quest that masks be worn by everyone in the tour group during registration . Hoyt Arboretum will have high-filtration masks available. If you have a disability that prevents wearing a face mask\, you are not required to wea r one.\n\nWhat to Bring:\n\n Please bring whatever you need to comfortabl y spend an hour outside. Mobility devices\, sensory aids\, adaptive/medica l equipment\, and water/snacks are encouraged.\n We ask that participants follow our dog policy outlined in the Education Program Policies. Service animals trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities are welcome.\n Public tours are held rain or shine. Participants should d ress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes if walking. Please note th at the Arboretum is at higher elevation and therefore cooler than much of the surrounding city. Check current conditions at Hoyt Arboretum's Weather Station on Weather Underground.\n\n View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hoyt Arboretum (@hoytarboretum)\n CATEGORIES:Guided Tours & Hikes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2864@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T113000 DTSTAMP:20260831T161929Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/member-breakfast-learn-ivy-basket s/ SUMMARY:Member Breakfast & Learn - Ivy Baskets DESCRIPTION:Join us for coffee and pastries followed by an ivy basket weav ing workshop in the Stevens Pavilion! \n\nUsing invasive English ivy\, we ’ll transform this ubiquitous plant into something unique.  Using a bas ic basket making technique\, we’ll create artistic and useful objects.   You will leave the workshop with your ivy creation\, and the know-how t o make interesting things from one of the Pacific Northwest’s most probl ematic introduced plants.\n\nAll materials will be provided. \n\nAbout th e Instructor: Lise has been a restoration volunteer for over a decade. Af ter pulling ivy for several years\, Lise begrudgingly came to appreciate E nglish ivy’s strength and flexibility\, and enjoys transforming ivy from an annoying tree damager (she is also an arborist) into useful\, sculptu ral objects.\n CATEGORIES:Member Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2861@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T140000 DTSTAMP:20260819T195738Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tai-chi-for-better-balance-34/ SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Better Balance DESCRIPTION:When the root is deep\, there is no need to fear the wind.\n\nM any 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 allow s us to connect deeply to that imagery. Each week we will explore movement s which are relaxing\, help improve focus and balance\, and nurture rooted in the moment.\n\n\n Class size is limited\, please register in advance  \n Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of class\n Additional details will be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Ins tructor: Jim Dalton has been teaching Tai Chi for Better Balance for more than 15 years. He has worked in senior centers and recreational venues te aching QiGong and Mindful Movement workshops all over the city.\n\nHoyt Ar boretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies  HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please e mail programs@hoytarboretum.org for details about further discounted pro gram rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a H oyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, please click  HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Movement Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2842@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T150000 DTSTAMP:20260827T163020Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/sketching-the-trees-of-hoyt-arbor etum-a-four-week-outdoor-nature-journaling-09-18-26/ SUMMARY:Sketching the Trees of Hoyt Arboretum: A Four-Week Outdoor Nature Journaling Series DESCRIPTION:Sketching is\n\nSketching is at the heart of this four-week nat ure journaling series among the various tree collections in the Arboretum.   Each week we’ll settle into a different collection - getting to know individual trees through close observation\, quiet attention and the act of putting pencil or pen to paper.\n\nYou’ll learn to see bark texture\, branch structure\, leaf shape and seasonal change not as challenges to dr aw “correctly\,” but as an invitation into deeper noticing.  We’ll combine field sketching with nature writing\, then layer in color using y our preferred materials - colored pencil\, watercolor or a mix of both.\n\ nNo drawing experience required\, just curiosity and a willingness to sit with a tree for a while.  Come away with a growing journal of trees you ’ll never look at the same way again.\n\nSupplies: A journal or noteboo k with unlined paper\, pencil\, eraser\, Sakura Pigma Micron pens\, option al watercolors and/or colored pencils.\n\nPlease note we will be hiking to various spots within the Arboretum.  Benches and tables will be availab le in most places\, but not all. Bring a lightweight blanket or towel to sit on\, and keep your supplies minimal for easy movement throughout the p ark.\n\n Registration includes September 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25\n Visit th e September 4th listing to register for the 4 week series\n Registration closes Thursday\, September 3rd at 4:00pm\n Class details will be emaile d closer to the program date\n\nAbout the Instructor: Elizabeth Higgins i s a watercolor artist and arts instructor who develops and facilitates cla sses and workshops connecting people to nature\, mindfulness and creativit y. She is known for her calm\, supportive teaching style\, and her approac h is centered on the beliefs that both nature and creative expression are necessary components of human well-being. Learn more about Elizabeth on he r website www.elizabethmhiggins.com.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education P olicies:\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretu m.org for details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends membe r for discounted program rates\, please click HERE. CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2820@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T120000 DTSTAMP:20260731T173642Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/saturday-crew-09-19-26/ SUMMARY:Saturday Crew 09/19/26 DESCRIPTION:\n\nVolunteer to care for Hoyt Arboretum’s trees and trails w ith the Saturday Crew! 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 oppor tunity for volunteers to learn about and care for rare and unusual trees a nd plants from around the world.\n\nStewardship crews occur rain or shine\ ; volunteers should come dressed for the weather including long pants and sturdy\, closed-toe shoes.\n\nVolunteers should plan to bring water\, snac ks\, and any other personal items they need onsite.\n\nNo previous steward ship crew experience is required\; training\, tools\, gloves\, and volunte er parking passes are provided. Registration is required.\n\nVolunteer Age Requirement\n\nVolunteers must be at least 16-years-old. Volunteers betwe en the ages of 16 and 17-years-old are welcome to volunteer without an adu lt\, but an adult needs to sign their youth waiver form.\n\nQuestions? Ple ase contact volunteer@hoytarboretum.org. Thank you for supporting Portlan d’s living museum of trees! CATEGORIES:Stewardship Crews,Volunteer Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2881@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T120000 DTSTAMP:20260825T222205Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/hike-with-hoyt-09-19-26/ SUMMARY:Hike with Hoyt DESCRIPTION:Explore Hoyt Arboretum’s trails on a guided hike! Learn the t rails\, see the Arboretum’s highlights\, and meet a new community of out door enthusiasts.\n\nReserve your spot in-person the day of the hike at the front desk inside the Visitor Center. Each hike is limited to 15 part icipants.\n\nHikers should expect to cover up to 4 miles on a mix of pac ked dirt\, gravel\, and paved trails. The hiking pace will be approximatel y 2 miles per hour. Hoyt Arboretum’s trails are well-graded but there is some elevation change (and occasionally stairs). Hikes will last 90 minu tes to 2 hours and take place rain or shine.\n\nPlease come dressed for th e weather\, including appropriate footwear and rain gear if needed. Hike rs should also bring water\, snacks\, and any other personal items they no te. Please note that we do have bees in the park\, and stings can happen. Please bring whatever you need to be safe. No dogs on guided hikes due to the size of the group. Service dogs who are task-trained are welcome.\n \nHikes are led on Wednesdays and Saturdays\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJune 20 – October 31\n\nPublic tours are free and coordinated by Hoyt Arbore tum Friends. There is no fee to attend\, but donations are appreciated a nd support education programs at Hoyt Arboretum.\nMeet your hike leader!\n \n\nMarie-Noelle Phillips (she\, her) has been volunteering at Hoyt Arbore tum since 2024 as a Public Tour Guide and a Hike Leader. Her favorite plac e in the Arboretum is the Magnolia Collections–especially in springtime! She is an avid vegetable gardener\, and since she now lives near the park has found that her efforts are “providing a self-serve buffet to the wi ldlife around me!” ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads /2024/06/Blog-Banner-Size-80.jpg CATEGORIES:Guided Tours & Hikes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2837@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T111500 DTSTAMP:20260813T223616Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tree-time-preschool-walk-66/ SUMMARY:Tree Time! Preschool Walk DESCRIPTION:\n\nTree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get ou tside with your little one.  Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum.\n\nWe will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and tra ined Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants \, trees\, insects\, mushrooms\, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum.\n\n Tr ee Time! walks are for children ages 2-6 years old\n All children must be accompanied by a guardian (adults do not need to register)\n The walks a re held rain or shine so dress for the weather\n Online registration clos es 15 minutes prior to the start of program\n\nIf you qualify for an Orego n income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org fo r details about further discounted program rates.\n\nFor information about cancellations\, refunds\, dogs at programs\, and more\, please review our Education Program Policies.\n\nIf you are interested in learning more abo ut becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, please click HERE.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Preschool Walks,Youth & Family Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2866@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T123000 DTSTAMP:20260831T184423Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/brainy-birds-fall/ SUMMARY:Brainy Birds: Fall DESCRIPTION:Birds are incredible and have adapted to survive in dynamic & c hanging environments. Every species has unique traits and sometimes quite specialized strategies. Using the backdrop of seasonal changes at Hoyt Arb oretum\, Dr. Kiki Sanford will facilitate discovery of the many ways it is connected to its avian inhabitants. Winter classes will center on adaptat ions for surviving intense seasonal conditions. Spring brings the frenzy o f breeding season. Summer includes juvenile development and the onset of t he next annual cycle. And\, Autumn classes will focus on the fall migratio n. Each seasonal class will highlight the various birds present in the Arb oretum\, and include observation & discussion of specific aspects of how t heir brains & bodies lead to certain behaviors useful in the Hoyt habitats . Short informal lectures and group discussions will be followed by explor atory bird-watching hikes to observe these processes in action.\n\n\n Regi stration closes 2 hours before the start time\n Class starts indoors and e nds outside with a guided walk\n Reminder & details will be emailed one we ek before the program date\n When you attend at least two Brainy Birds cl asses\, you will receive a coupon code for 15% off of future ticket prices \n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Dr. Kiki Sanford is a science communicator\, an informal educator\, public speaker\, community-builder\, non-profit lea der\, strategic thinker and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experi ence talking about science. She’s been interested in birds even longer. Her PhD work at UC Davis investigated learning and memory in birds\, and s he has spent decades enjoying & observing their fascinating behaviors. She founded\, produces\, and hosts the This Week in Science (TWIS) podcast\, the longest-running\, female-owned science podcast\, which live streams we ekly on Facebook\, Twitch\, & YouTube. She is Executive Vice President and co-founder of the Association of Science Communicators (ASC)\, hub for th e professional science communication community\, which has organized the S CIENCE TALK conference here in Portland\, OR for the past 10 years. Additi onally\, her consultancy\, Broader Impacts Productions\, helps scientists & organizations create effective & engaging multi-media science storytelli ng. She’s excited to explore the birds of Hoyt Arboretum and discover th eir many stories with you!\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n \nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are intereste d in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for disc ounted program rates\, please click HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2867@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T150000 DTSTAMP:20260831T184423Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/forest-bathing-10/ SUMMARY:Forest Bathing DESCRIPTION:Experience a guided forest bathing walk through Hoyt Arboretum ’s unique tree collection and forested areas. Forest Bathing offers many health benefits from stress relief to immune system and mood support.\n\n Forest therapy is a research-based framework for supporting healing and we llness through immersion in forests and other natural environments. Forest therapy is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku\, which tran slates to “forest bathing.” Studies have demonstrated a wide array of health benefits\, especially in the cardiovascular and immune systems\, an d for stabilizing and improving mood and cognition. We build on those bene fits 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 being s in fundamental ways.\n\n\n Program size is limited and pre-registration is required\n Registration closes Saturday\, September 19th at 10:00am\n D etails will be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\nAbout the Instructo r: Shawna Hartung (she/her) is a certified Forest Therapy Guide through t he Association of Nature and Forest Therapy with over 20 years of experien ce in environmental education\, leading nature-based experiences for peopl e of all ages. With a background in social work and a deep understanding o f trauma-informed care\, Shawna brings a gentle\, compassionate presence t o her walks—honoring each person’s unique journey and creating a space of psychological and emotional safety.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Educatio n Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarbor etum.org for details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends me mber for discounted program rates\, please click HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2670@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T110000 DTSTAMP:20260724T175934Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/trees-for-all-paved-trail-public- tour-9/ SUMMARY:Trees For All: Paved Trail Public Tour DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Trees For All Public Tour explores Hoyt Arboretum from accessible paved trails. The tour loops around the Visitor Center and park ing lot and then continutes onto the Overlook Trail. A gentle incline lead s to an optional lookout point with a (weather-permitting) view of Mt. Sai nt Helens and Mt. Rainier. Tour highlights include oaks\, beeches\, native shrubs and conifers\, and an overview of the conservation and community science work conducted by the Arboretum.\n\nThis tour is reserved for peop le who are disabled\, chronically ill\, neurodivergent\, and/or have lived experience of any disability\, broadly defined. Supportive family\, frien ds\, and caregivers are also welcome.\n\nTrees For All Tours are led by tr ained volunteers every third Thursday and Sunday of the month at 10:00am\, May through October.\nTour Details\nRegistration:\n\n Online pre-registr ation is required. Tour size is limited to 10 participants.\n Registratio n closes 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.\n If you have a priva te group interested in the Trees For All Tour\, you can request a private tour online.\n\nAccessibility Information:\n\n See the Plan Your Visit pa ge for information about parking\, public transit options\, and Washingtor n Park Free Shuttle access.\n For a detailed description of the tour rout e and amenities\, please visit the Trees For All Public Tours page.\n Mee ting point and duration: Tours begin and end in the Visitor Center Courty ard (4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR 97221) and last approximately 6 0 minutes.\n Tour intensity: Gentle. We will move at a pace of the slowes t member of the group and stop frequently to look at trees and plants. Par ticipants can request a break at any time.\n Travel conditions: We will t ravel on paved asphalt approximately 1/2 mile with 60 feet of elevation ch ange. The optional viewpoint requires traversing a flat 350 foot trail seg ment made of well-packed gravel.\n Masks: Participants may anonymously re quest that masks be worn by everyone in the tour group during registration . Hoyt Arboretum will have high-filtration masks available. If you have a disability that prevents wearing a face mask\, you are not required to wea r one.\n\nWhat to Bring:\n\n Please bring whatever you need to comfortabl y spend an hour outside. Mobility devices\, sensory aids\, adaptive/medica l equipment\, and water/snacks are encouraged.\n We ask that participants follow our dog policy outlined in the Education Program Policies. Service animals trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities are welcome.\n Public tours are held rain or shine. Participants should d ress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes if walking. Please note th at the Arboretum is at higher elevation and therefore cooler than much of the surrounding city. Check current conditions at Hoyt Arboretum's Weather Station on Weather Underground.\n\n View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hoyt Arboretum (@hoytarboretum)\n CATEGORIES:Guided Tours & Hikes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2825@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T120000 DTSTAMP:20260804T205238Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/summer-public-tour-09_20_26/ SUMMARY:Summer Public Tour DESCRIPTION:Explore one of Hoyt Arboretum's three nationally-accredited col lections with a knowledgeable guide. Public Tours will follow seasonal rou tes to highlight the flowering trees and the Magnolia Collection in the sp ring\, the Conifer Collection in the summer\, and fall color and the Maple Collection in the fall.\n\nPublic Tours are volunteer-led and run every S unday at 11am\, April through October.\nDetails:\n\n Reserve your spot in -person the day of the tour by checking-in with the front desk inside the Visitor Center (4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, open 10am-4pm daily).\n Please ar rive early\, these tours are free and fill-up quickly!\n Each tour is 60 minutes with up to 15 participants per tour.\n Walking distance will vary and can be up to 1 mile.\n We ask that participants follow our dog polic y outlined in the Education Program Policies.\n\nPublic tours are held rai n or shine. Participants should dress for the weather\, and wear comfortab le shoes for walking on trails.  Hoyt Arboretum's trails are generally we ll-graded packed dirt or gravel\, but includes some ups and downs and stai rs along the way.\nSupport Hoyt Arboretum Friends\nPublic tours are free a nd coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum Friends. There is no fee to attend\, but donations are appreciated and support education programs at Hoyt Arboretum . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads /2025/01/Blog-Banner-Size-2025-01-27T132532.052.jpg CATEGORIES:Guided Tours & Hikes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2838@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T111500 DTSTAMP:20260813T223752Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tree-time-preschool-walk-67/ SUMMARY:Tree Time! Preschool Walk DESCRIPTION:\n\nTree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get ou tside with your little one.  Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum.\n\nWe will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and tra ined Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants \, trees\, insects\, mushrooms\, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum.\n\n Tr ee Time! walks are for children ages 2-6 years old\n All children must be accompanied by a guardian (adults do not need to register)\n The walks a re held rain or shine so dress for the weather\n Online registration clos es 15 minutes prior to the start of program\n\nIf you qualify for an Orego n income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org fo r details about further discounted program rates.\n\nFor information about cancellations\, refunds\, dogs at programs\, and more\, please review our Education Program Policies.\n\nIf you are interested in learning more abo ut becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, please click HERE.\n\n \; CATEGORIES:Preschool Walks,Youth & Family Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2905@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T212506Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tuesday-crew-09-22-26/ SUMMARY:Tuesday Crew 09/22/26 DESCRIPTION:\n\nVolunteer to care for Hoyt Arboretum’s trees and trails w ith our weekly Tuesday Crew! With 189-acres and more than 6\,000 trees alo ng 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 t rees and plants from around the world.\n\nStewardship crews occur rain or shine\; volunteers should come dressed for the weather including long pant s and sturdy\, closed-toe shoes.\n\nVolunteers should plan to bring water\ , snacks\, and any other personal items they need onsite.\n\nNo previous s tewardship crew experience is required\; training\, tools\, gloves\, and v olunteer parking passes are provided. Registration is required.\n\nVolunte er Age Requirement\n\nVolunteers must be at least 16-years-old. Volunteers between the ages of 16 and 17-years-old are welcome to volunteer without an adult\, but an adult needs to sign their youth waiver form.\n\nQuestion s? Please contact volunteer@hoytarboretum.org. Thank you for supporting P ortland’s living museum of trees! CATEGORIES:Stewardship Crews,Volunteer Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2869@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T130000 DTSTAMP:20260831T184423Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/healing-herbs-of-the-arboretum-6/ SUMMARY:Healing Herbs of the Arboretum DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe plants that surround us are full of healing and nourish ing properties\, if we know where to look! Join community herbalist Missy Rohs for a stroll around the Arboretum to explore the medicinal trees\, we eds\, and native plants we encounter. You will talk about which parts to u se and which plants to avoid. You may even discover a new use for a plant you thought you knew well!\n\n\n Class size is limited and pre-registratio n is required\n Registration closes Monday\, September 21st at 4:00pm\n De tails will be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\nAbout the Instructor : Missy Rohs is a community herbalist who grows\, scavenges\, and wildcra fts her own herbs with a focus on sustainable herbal remedies. She has bee n teaching classes on medicinal plants\, health\, and ecology since 2006. You can find her speaking at conferences\, volunteering with grassroots or ganizations\, and leading classes with the Arctos School of Herbal and Bot anical Studies.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income ass istance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for details ab out further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learni ng more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted prog ram rates\, please click HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2857@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T140000 DTSTAMP:20260819T195738Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tai-chi-for-better-balance-30/ SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Better Balance DESCRIPTION:\n\nWhen the root is deep\, there is no need to fear the wind.\ n\nMany 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 a llows us to connect deeply to that imagery. Each week we will explore move ments which are relaxing\, help improve focus and balance\, and nurture ro oted in the moment.\n\n\n Class size is limited\, please register in advan ce \n Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of class\n Additi onal details will be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Jim Dalton has been teaching Tai Chi for Better Balance for more than 15 years. He has worked in senior centers and recreational venue s teaching QiGong and Mindful Movement workshops all over the city.\n\nHoy t Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult education polici es HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, plea se email programs@hoytarboretum.org for details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, please cli ck HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Movement Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2852@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T103000 DTSTAMP:20260819T195738Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/qigong-17/ SUMMARY:Qigong DESCRIPTION:\n\nLooking to slow down\, breathe deeper\, and move with inten tion? Join instructor Steven for a calming Qigong session beneath the cano py of the Hoyt Arboretum.\n\nQigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) is an anc ient practice from Chinese medicine that combines gentle movements\, breat hwork\, and mindful posture to cultivate a deep sense of inner peace. The low-impact meditative nature makes it great for all levels whether you’r e looking to reduce stress\, improve balance\, or feel a little more groun ded.\n\nCome move with the rhythm of nature and leave feeling refreshed— body and mind.\n\n\n No experience is necessary\n Class size is limited\; online registration is requested\n Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of class\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Steven Gosvener is a Q i Gong Instructor\, Musician and Hair Stylist. He cultivates community thr ough music and meditation. The journey of Qi Gong led him to find inspirat ion in the subtle moments of life. This curiosity led him to the Ling Gui Institute where he studies with Master Liu He and Dr. Liu Dong. He support s his students to build confidence in their practice through feeling and e xperiencing the flow of Qi.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\ n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Orego n income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org fo r details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interest ed in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for dis counted program rates\, please click HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Movement Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2882@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T120000 DTSTAMP:20260825T222338Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/hike-with-hoyt-09-23-26/ SUMMARY:Hike with Hoyt DESCRIPTION:Explore Hoyt Arboretum’s trails on a guided hike! Learn the t rails\, see the Arboretum’s highlights\, and meet a new community of out door enthusiasts.\n\nReserve your spot in-person the day of the hike at the front desk inside the Visitor Center. Each hike is limited to 15 part icipants.\n\nHikers should expect to cover up to 4 miles on a mix of pac ked dirt\, gravel\, and paved trails. The hiking pace will be approximatel y 2 miles per hour. Hoyt Arboretum’s trails are well-graded but there is some elevation change (and occasionally stairs). Hikes will last 90 minu tes to 2 hours and take place rain or shine.\n\nPlease come dressed for th e weather\, including appropriate footwear and rain gear if needed. Hike rs should also bring water\, snacks\, and any other personal items they no te. Please note that we do have bees in the park\, and stings can happen. Please bring whatever you need to be safe. No dogs on guided hikes due to the size of the group. Service dogs who are task-trained are welcome.\n \nHikes are led on Wednesdays and Saturdays\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJune 20 – October 31\n\nPublic tours are free and coordinated by Hoyt Arbore tum Friends. There is no fee to attend\, but donations are appreciated a nd support education programs at Hoyt Arboretum.\nMeet your hike leader!\n \n\nSue Rosenbaum is a Trail Rover\, BudBurst Volunteer\, and Hike Leader who has been volunteering with Hoyt for around five years. She loves to vi sit the Winter Garden on a dreary day. The design is beautiful and the col ors pop just when we need some outdoor happiness.  She is constantly pick ing up seeds\, cones\, rocks\, galls\, bits of wood and bark\, and anythin g I find that is nature related. She has boxes of stuff\, and the collecti on has grown since she started volunteering at Hoyt! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads /2024/06/Blog-Banner-Size-80.jpg CATEGORIES:Guided Tours & Hikes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2862@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T140000 DTSTAMP:20260819T195738Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tai-chi-for-better-balance-35/ SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Better Balance DESCRIPTION:When the root is deep\, there is no need to fear the wind.\n\nM any 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 allow s us to connect deeply to that imagery. Each week we will explore movement s which are relaxing\, help improve focus and balance\, and nurture rooted in the moment.\n\n\n Class size is limited\, please register in advance  \n Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of class\n Additional details will be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Ins tructor: Jim Dalton has been teaching Tai Chi for Better Balance for more than 15 years. He has worked in senior centers and recreational venues te aching QiGong and Mindful Movement workshops all over the city.\n\nHoyt Ar boretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies  HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please e mail programs@hoytarboretum.org for details about further discounted pro gram rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a H oyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, please click  HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Movement Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2839@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T150000 DTSTAMP:20260827T163044Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/sketching-the-trees-of-hoyt-arbor etum-a-four-week-nature-journaling-series/ SUMMARY:Sketching the Trees of Hoyt Arboretum: A Four-Week Outdoor Nature Journaling Series DESCRIPTION:Sketching is\n\nSketching is at the heart of this four-week nat ure journaling series among the various tree collections in the Arboretum.   Each week we’ll settle into a different collection - getting to know individual trees through close observation\, quiet attention and the act of putting pencil or pen to paper.\n\nYou’ll learn to see bark texture\, branch structure\, leaf shape and seasonal change not as challenges to dr aw “correctly\,” but as an invitation into deeper noticing.  We’ll combine field sketching with nature writing\, then layer in color using y our preferred materials - colored pencil\, watercolor or a mix of both.\n\ nNo drawing experience required\, just curiosity and a willingness to sit with a tree for a while.  Come away with a growing journal of trees you ’ll never look at the same way again.\n\nSupplies: A journal or noteboo k with unlined paper\, pencil\, eraser\, Sakura Pigma Micron pens\, option al watercolors and/or colored pencils.\n\nPlease note we will be hiking to various spots within the Arboretum.  Benches and tables will be availab le in most places\, but not all. Bring a lightweight blanket or towel to sit on\, and keep your supplies minimal for easy movement throughout the p ark.\n\n Registration includes September 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25\n Visit th e September 4th listing to register for the 4 week series\n Class detail s will be emailed closer to the program date\n\nAbout the Instructor: Eli zabeth Higgins is a watercolor artist and arts instructor who develops and facilitates classes and workshops connecting people to nature\, mindfulne ss and creativity. She is known for her calm\, supportive teaching style\, and her approach is centered on the beliefs that both nature and creative expression are necessary components of human well-being. Learn more about Elizabeth on her website www.elizabethmhiggins.com.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Fri ends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email progr ams@hoytarboretum.org for details about further discounted program rates.  \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboret um Friends member for discounted program rates\, please click HERE. CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2883@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T120000 DTSTAMP:20260825T222503Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/hike-with-hoyt-09-26-26/ SUMMARY:Hike with Hoyt DESCRIPTION:Explore Hoyt Arboretum’s trails on a guided hike! Learn the t rails\, see the Arboretum’s highlights\, and meet a new community of out door enthusiasts.\n\nReserve your spot in-person the day of the hike at the front desk inside the Visitor Center. Each hike is limited to 15 part icipants.\n\nHikers should expect to cover up to 4 miles on a mix of pac ked dirt\, gravel\, and paved trails. The hiking pace will be approximatel y 2 miles per hour. Hoyt Arboretum’s trails are well-graded but there is some elevation change (and occasionally stairs). Hikes will last 90 minu tes to 2 hours and take place rain or shine.\n\nPlease come dressed for th e weather\, including appropriate footwear and rain gear if needed. Hike rs should also bring water\, snacks\, and any other personal items they no te. Please note that we do have bees in the park\, and stings can happen. Please bring whatever you need to be safe. No dogs on guided hikes due to the size of the group. Service dogs who are task-trained are welcome.\n \nHikes are led on Wednesdays and Saturdays\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJune 20 – October 31\n\nPublic tours are free and coordinated by Hoyt Arbore tum Friends. There is no fee to attend\, but donations are appreciated a nd support education programs at Hoyt Arboretum.\nMeet your hike leader!\n Kathy Pollock has been volunteering at Hoyt Arboretum since 2010 through m any programs. She started as a “weed puller” on stewardship crews and now volunteers in the Herbarium\, participates in community science progra ms\, and leads hikes like these! Her favorite place in the Arboretum is in the Bill DeWeese Library doing Herbarium work with the door open so she c an watch the hustle and bustle in the Visitor Center. One of her favorite nature memories is when she watched two bobcats bounding around a meadow a t Pt. Reyes National Seashore. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads /2024/06/Blog-Banner-Size-80.jpg CATEGORIES:Guided Tours & Hikes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2868@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T123000 DTSTAMP:20260831T184423Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/flower-pressing-workshop-3/ SUMMARY:Flower Pressing Workshop DESCRIPTION:\n\nConnect with nature in a new way through flower pressing! In this beginner workshop\, artist\, Bri Rossi\, will guide you through h er tips and tricks for creating beautiful pressed plants. Each workshop attendee will receive a handmade reusable flower press and we’ll fil l it up with plants! We’ll cover how to use a flower press\, what plan ts press best\, where to find plants and fun ideas for how to use the pl ants you preserve. If the weather permits we’ll take a short walk around the arboretum to identify plants that press well.\n\n\n Class size is lim ited\, please pre-register online\n Registration closes Friday\, September 25th at 4:00pm\n Ticket price includes a flower press to keep and plant m aterial to press\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Bri Rossi is a Portland artis t and maker and has been pressing and preserving plants for over four year s. She created her online shop\, Little Leaf Ink\, to share her botanical watercolor and pressed flower art works. In 2022\, she started teaching workshops to share her knowledge and love of crafting with nature. Her go al is to inspire others to notice the magical little details of plants whi le they spend time outside and incorporate those little joys into their ho mes.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult educa tion policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance pro gram\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more abo ut becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, please click HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2871@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T150000 DTSTAMP:20260831T184423Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/meeting-trees/ SUMMARY:Meeting Trees DESCRIPTION:Experience being called by trees and feel their distinctive ene rgies. Each tree has a different energy\, just like we do and by learning to meet trees—to know the tree as an alive and aware being—you open la tent channels of connection with the living planet and its many life forms . This expands your awareness\, empathy\, intuitive knowing\, well-being a nd capacity for healing.\n\nThis workshop unfolds through four stages of c onnection: the senses\, feeling\, meeting resistance\, and intuition\, all leading to deeper knowing. Through guided exercises\, meditation\, qigong \, and generous use of the Tree Transformation Cards\, you’ll discover n ew ways of connecting with trees\, and with yourself.\n\nPlease bring a sm all cloth or pad to sit on\, along with a journal or your phone to record insights and experiences.\n\nWhether this is your first Meeting Trees expe rience or you are ready to deepen an existing practice\, this workshop wil l help you connect more fully with the wisdom and presence of trees.\n\n\n Class size is limited\; online registration is required\n Registration wi ll close Saturday\, September 26th at 10:00am\n Additional details will be emailed one week prior to the program.\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Flora Rudolph is an artist and spiritual explorer who discovered the wisdom of t rees after a life-changing encounter with a Douglas-fir in 2007. A traumat ic brain injury soon after altered her path\, but healing came through the trees\, leading to the creation of the Tree Cards—messages of guidance from different species. Flora now leads Forest Bathing + Meeting Trees wor kshops\, self-guided experiences\, tree readings\, online and in-person co urses\, and a membership community. Explore her offerings at www.meetingtr ees.com.\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\n\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\ nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email pr ograms@hoytarboretum.org for details about further discounted program rat es. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arbo retum Friends member for discounted program rates\, please click HERE.\n\ n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2826@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T120000 DTSTAMP:20260804T205500Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/public-tour-with-an-asl-interpret er-fall-tour/ SUMMARY:Fall Public Tour with an ASL Interpreter DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This public tour will be joined by an American Sign Langu age interpreter.\nExplore one of Hoyt Arboretum's three nationally-accredi ted collections with a knowledgeable guide. Public Tours will follow seaso nal routes to highlight the flowering trees and the Magnolia Collection in the spring\, the Conifer Collection in the summer\, and fall color and th e Maple Collection in the fall.\n\nPublic Tours are volunteer-led and run every Sunday at 11am\, April through October.\nDetails:\n\n Reserve your spot in-person the day of the tour by checking-in with the front desk insi de the Visitor Center (4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, open 10am-4pm daily).\n Pl ease arrive early\, these tours are free and fill-up quickly!\n Each tour is 60 minutes with up to 15 participants per tour.\n Walking distance wi ll vary and can be up to 1 mile.\n We ask that participants follow our do g policy outlined in the Education Program Policies.\n\nPublic tours are h eld rain or shine. Participants should dress for the weather\, and wear co mfortable shoes for walking on trails.  Hoyt Arboretum's trails are gener ally well-graded packed dirt or gravel\, but includes some ups and downs a nd stairs along the way.\nSupport Hoyt Arboretum Friends\nPublic 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 Ar boretum. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads /2025/01/Blog-Banner-Size-2025-01-27T132532.052.jpg CATEGORIES:Guided Tours & Hikes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2874@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T160000 DTSTAMP:20260831T184423Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/drawing-fundamentals-in-nature/ SUMMARY:Drawing Fundamentals in Nature DESCRIPTION:\n\nIn this workshop\, learn the fundamentals of drawing while discovering the wonders of plant biology. Over the course of three hours a nd about 1 mile\, students will learn fundamental drawing techniques\, app ly them by drawing trees and other plants around Hoyt Arboretum\, and then see how the plant structures they observe have evolved over millennia to suite ecological niches. Whether you are a drawing beginner\, want to stre ngthen your foundations\, or tell people you “can’t even draw a stick figure\,” you are welcome in this class. Leave the class with the confid ence to start a sketchbook\, draw your travels\, or take more art classes with Hoyt Arboretum Friends.\n\n\n Space is limited\; please register onli ne\n Registration closes Sunday\, September 27th at 10:00am\n Class detai ls will be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\nAbout the Instructor:  Meriwether Schroeer-Smith is lifelong visual artist and illustrator living  in Portland\, Oregon. In addition to selling original artwork locally\, Meriwether is passionate about teaching art and using creation as a way to engage with nature and local communities. Using her education in Envir onmental Science and Botany\, she develops curricula around foundational drawing exercises to demonstrate educational topics. She has taught scien tific field sketching at West Yellowstone School\, presented art-integrate d tree ID lessons in schools\, and led art programming for all ages in Mis souri Headwaters and Madison Buffalo Jump State Parks in her home state of Montana. Meriwether believes that art is not an innate talent that some a re born with\, but rather a skill that can be cultivated through practice . \n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult educat ion policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance prog ram\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more abou t becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, please click HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2906@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T212523Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tuesday-crew-09-29-26/ SUMMARY:Tuesday Crew 09/29/26 DESCRIPTION:\n\nVolunteer to care for Hoyt Arboretum’s trees and trails w ith our weekly Tuesday Crew! With 189-acres and more than 6\,000 trees alo ng 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 t rees and plants from around the world.\n\nStewardship crews occur rain or shine\; volunteers should come dressed for the weather including long pant s and sturdy\, closed-toe shoes.\n\nVolunteers should plan to bring water\ , snacks\, and any other personal items they need onsite.\n\nNo previous s tewardship crew experience is required\; training\, tools\, gloves\, and v olunteer parking passes are provided. Registration is required.\n\nVolunte er Age Requirement\n\nVolunteers must be at least 16-years-old. Volunteers between the ages of 16 and 17-years-old are welcome to volunteer without an adult\, but an adult needs to sign their youth waiver form.\n\nQuestion s? Please contact volunteer@hoytarboretum.org. Thank you for supporting P ortland’s living museum of trees! CATEGORIES:Stewardship Crews,Volunteer Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2858@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T140000 DTSTAMP:20260819T195738Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tai-chi-for-better-balance-31/ SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Better Balance DESCRIPTION:\n\nWhen the root is deep\, there is no need to fear the wind.\ n\nMany 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 a llows us to connect deeply to that imagery. Each week we will explore move ments which are relaxing\, help improve focus and balance\, and nurture ro oted in the moment.\n\n\n Class size is limited\, please register in advan ce \n Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of class\n Additi onal details will be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Jim Dalton has been teaching Tai Chi for Better Balance for more than 15 years. He has worked in senior centers and recreational venue s teaching QiGong and Mindful Movement workshops all over the city.\n\nHoy t Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult education polici es HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, plea se email programs@hoytarboretum.org for details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, please cli ck HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Movement Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2853@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T103000 DTSTAMP:20260819T195738Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/qigong-18/ SUMMARY:Qigong DESCRIPTION:\n\nLooking to slow down\, breathe deeper\, and move with inten tion? Join instructor Steven for a calming Qigong session beneath the cano py of the Hoyt Arboretum.\n\nQigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) is an anc ient practice from Chinese medicine that combines gentle movements\, breat hwork\, and mindful posture to cultivate a deep sense of inner peace. The low-impact meditative nature makes it great for all levels whether you’r e looking to reduce stress\, improve balance\, or feel a little more groun ded.\n\nCome move with the rhythm of nature and leave feeling refreshed— body and mind.\n\n\n No experience is necessary\n Class size is limited\; online registration is requested\n Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of class\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Steven Gosvener is a Q i Gong Instructor\, Musician and Hair Stylist. He cultivates community thr ough music and meditation. The journey of Qi Gong led him to find inspirat ion in the subtle moments of life. This curiosity led him to the Ling Gui Institute where he studies with Master Liu He and Dr. Liu Dong. He support s his students to build confidence in their practice through feeling and e xperiencing the flow of Qi.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\ n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Orego n income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org fo r details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interest ed in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for dis counted program rates\, please click HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Movement Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2884@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T120000 DTSTAMP:20260825T222732Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/hike-with-hoyt-09-30-26/ SUMMARY:Hike with Hoyt DESCRIPTION:Explore Hoyt Arboretum’s trails on a guided hike! Learn the t rails\, see the Arboretum’s highlights\, and meet a new community of out door enthusiasts.\n\nReserve your spot in-person the day of the hike at the front desk inside the Visitor Center. Each hike is limited to 15 part icipants.\n\nHikers should expect to cover up to 4 miles on a mix of pac ked dirt\, gravel\, and paved trails. The hiking pace will be approximatel y 2 miles per hour. Hoyt Arboretum’s trails are well-graded but there is some elevation change (and occasionally stairs). Hikes will last 90 minu tes to 2 hours and take place rain or shine.\n\nPlease come dressed for th e weather\, including appropriate footwear and rain gear if needed. Hike rs should also bring water\, snacks\, and any other personal items they no te. Please note that we do have bees in the park\, and stings can happen. Please bring whatever you need to be safe. No dogs on guided hikes due to the size of the group. Service dogs who are task-trained are welcome.\n \nHikes are led on Wednesdays and Saturdays\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJune 20 – October 31\n\nPublic tours are free and coordinated by Hoyt Arbore tum Friends. There is no fee to attend\, but donations are appreciated a nd support education programs at Hoyt Arboretum.\nMeet your hike leader!\n \n\nTom Hernandez AKA Rover Tom (he\, him) has been helping visitors find their way on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum as a volunteer 2016. His favorit e tree in the Arboretum is the oldest Doug-fir just off White Pine Trail. He’s given that tree several hugs over the years and considers it the “fountain of youth”. He’s also taken a shine to all the birds that l ike to hang out in the Arboretum–starting at the parking lot\, and he sh ared\, “spotted towhees and crows are his favorites\, even if the crows are bullies to the smaller birds.” ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads /2024/06/Blog-Banner-Size-80.jpg CATEGORIES:Guided Tours & Hikes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR