BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.5//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2947@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T120000 DTSTAMP:20260930T205435Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tuesday-crew-10-20-26/ SUMMARY:Tuesday Crew 10/20/26 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:2891@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T120000 DTSTAMP:20260827T170255Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/hike-with-hoyt-8/ 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:2827@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T120000 DTSTAMP:20260930T205116Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/saturday-crew-no-ivy-day-10-24-26 / SUMMARY:Saturday Crew: No Ivy Day! 10/24/26 DESCRIPTION:\n\nVolunteer to care for Hoyt Arboretum’s trees and trails b y removing invasive English ivy during this citywide annual event! With 18 9-acres and more than 6\,000 trees along 12 miles of trails\, volunteers a re incredibly important to maintaining Hoyt Arboretum’s tree collection and trail system\, and it’s a unique opportunity for volunteers to learn about and care for rare and unusual trees and plants from around the worl d.\n\nStewardship crews occur rain or shine\; volunteers should come dress ed for the weather including long pants and sturdy\, closed-toe shoes.\n\n Volunteers should plan to bring water\, snacks\, and any other personal it ems they need onsite.\n\nNo previous stewardship crew experience is requir ed\; training\, tools\, gloves\, and volunteer parking passes are provided . Registration is required.\n\nVolunteer Age Requirement\n\nVolunteers mus t 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 sig n their youth waiver form.\n\nQuestions? Please contact volunteer@hoytarb oretum.org. Thank you for supporting Portland’s living museum of trees!\ n CATEGORIES:Stewardship Crews,Volunteer Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2925@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T111500 DTSTAMP:20261019T190312Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tree-time-preschool-walk-76/ 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:2898@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T120000 DTSTAMP:20261015T181117Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/grief-focused-forest-bathing/ SUMMARY:Grief-focused Forest Bathing DESCRIPTION:\n\nNote: This special session of Forest Bathing is specificall y for people who are grieving. No matter what you're grieving for\, you ar e welcome. There will be opportunities to speak your grief out loud\, or n ot - in the forest\, you decide what your heart\, body\, and spirit need.\ n\nExperience a two-hour guided forest bathing walk through Hoyt Arboretum ’s unique tree collection and forested areas. Forest Bathing (also known as Forest Therapy) offers many health benefits from stress relief to immu ne system and mood support.\n\nForest therapy is a research-based framewor k for supporting healing and wellness through immersion in forests and oth er natural environments. Forest therapy is inspired by the Japanese practi ce of Shinrin-Yoku\, which translates to “forest bathing.” Studies hav e demonstrated a wide array of health benefits\, especially in the cardiov ascular and immune systems\, and for stabilizing and improving mood and co gnition. We build on those benefits and look beyond\, to what happens when people remember that we are a part of nature\, not separate from it\, and are related to all other beings in fundamental ways.\n\n\n Class size is limited\, please register in advance \n Registration closes Friday\, Octo ber 23rd at 4:00pm\n Additional details will be emailed closer to the prog ram date\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Heather Dorfman\, LMSW (she/her) is a Certified Forest Therapy Guide and founder of Rose and Cedar Forest Thera py. After many years of working with children\, youth\, and adults who are grieving or in crisis\, Heather now partners with the natural world to of fer gentle\, accessible\, and trauma-sensitive care\, especially for those most marginalized. Heather believes that every person has the right to de velop and deepen relationships with the other-than-human world\, and loves to support people in this ever-evolving process.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friend s Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf yo u qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please 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 click HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2896@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T120000 DTSTAMP:20260827T170440Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/hike-with-hoyt-13/ 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.\n\n \; 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:2909@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T123000 DTSTAMP:20261015T181117Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/more-trees-please-increase-canopy -in-your-yard-2/ SUMMARY:More Trees Please: Increase canopy in your yard DESCRIPTION:\n\nWanting to increase canopy in your yard and unsure where t o start?  Join Hoyt Arboretum's Nursery and Planting Specialist\, Brett Rousseau\, to discover the next steps.  Brett will walk you through selec ting the right tree for your site-specific needs\, different types of plan ting stock\, proper planting techniques (demo included!)\, and best young tree care practices to ensure your tree has the best chance of living a lo ng and healthy life. Embrace your inner Lorax! \n\n\n Space is limited\; please register online\n Registration closes Friday\, October 23rd at 4:0 0pm\n Class details will be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Brett is an arborist\, artist\, and a native plant enthu siast. She works at Hoyt Arboretum raising the next generation of young tr ees in the collection. She is a freelance arborist\, pruning trees in the Portland area\, and a landscape designer with a passion to increase the am ount of tree canopy and native plant habitat in our yards.\n\nHoyt Arboret um 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 interested 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:2918@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T150000 DTSTAMP:20261015T181117Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/drag-me-outside/ SUMMARY:FULL - Drag Me Outside DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.  WE HOPE TO SCHEDULE A NOTHER WALK AT HOYT SOON!\n\n\n\nCome join Portland's favorite environment al drag performers and educators\, Thespis D. Light and Efemmera Gendera\, for a Drag Me Outside nature walk in collaboration with the Hoyt Arboretu m Friends! Thespis and Efemmera will tap into their environmental backgrou nds to lead a guided nature walk around Hoyt Arboretum in a way that will mix environmental education\, entertainment\, and community building. Come appreciate the beauty of Autumn in the Arboretum while learning about you r non-human neighbors here in Portland. \n\n\n Program is free!\n Spots a re limited\, so pre-registration is required with name and email. \n Regi stration closes 1 hour before the program begins.\n Additional details wil l be emailed closer to the program date.\n\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Educa tion Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you quali fy for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytar boretum.org for details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf y ou are interested 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:2809@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T133000 DTSTAMP:20261015T181118Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tending-grief-full-seasonal-serie s/ SUMMARY:Tending Grief: Full Seasonal Series DESCRIPTION:Seasonal gatherings at Hoyt Arboretum with Clara-Julia Peru inv ite participants to explore grief through nature\, creativity\, and commun ity. Rather than trying to fix\, resolve\, or move beyond loss\, these ret reats create space to slow down\, notice\, and gently accompany grief. As the seasons shift between growth and dormancy\, abundance and release\, gr ief may feel different from one day\, month\, or year to the next. Nature reminds us that decay and renewal belong to the same cycle.\n\n\n\nEach ga thering includes mindful forest walking\, creative expression\, sensory an d somatic practices inspired by NeuroArts research\, and a guided grief circle. All forms of grief are welcome\, including bereavement\, anticipat ory grief\, life transitions\, ecological grief\, identity shifts\, and ot her experiences of loss. \n\n \n\nTogether\, these four seasonal gatheri ngs invite us to move with grief rather than through it\, returning each s eason to discover what has changed\, what remains\, what is quietly emergi ng\, and how life continues its unfolding journey alongside loss.\n\nParti cipants may register for individual\, seasonal sessions at the links below \, or for all 4 sessions at a discounted rate by clicking the sign up butt on at the bottom of this page.\n\nTending Grief: The Legacy  October 25\, 2026 at 10:30 am - 1:30 pm\n\nTending Grief: The Refuge  January 17\, 20 27 at 10:30 am - 1:30 pm\n\nTending Grief: The Emergence  April 11\, 2027 at 10:30 am - 1:30 pm\n\nTending Grief: The Radiance  June 13\, 2027 at 10:30 am - 1:30 pm\n\n \n\nAbout the Instructor: Clara-Julia Peru is a poet\, photographer\, eco-collagist\, and nature-based grief-informed faci litator and educator from Marseille\, France\, now based in Oregon. She is the founder of CIJIPI\, where she creates seasonal experiences at the int ersection of art\, nature\, and creative expression to foster well-being\, resilience\, and meaningful human connection.\n\nDrawing on her backgroun d in literature and art history from Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris 3)\, Clara-J ulia designs immersive workshops inspired by the rhythms of the natural wo rld\, weaving together expressive arts\, contemplative practices\, and sea sonal traditions to help participants reconnect with themselves\, one anot her\, and the living landscape.\n\nHer interdisciplinary approach is infor med by training in grief-informed care through The Dougy Center\, Emotiona lly Focused Therapy (EFT)\, Psychological First Aid (PFA)\, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)\, and wilderness medicine as a Wilderness First Responder (WFR). Through this unique combination of artistic practice\, environment al education\, and grief-informed facilitation\, she creates welcoming spa ces where creativity becomes a pathway for reflection\, restoration\, and growth.\n\nClara-Julia's work has also been featured by the NeuroArts Reso urce Center (NRC) for its innovative contributions to the growing field of arts\, health\, and nature-based well-being.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Ed ucation Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qu alify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email programs@hoy tarboretum.org for details about further discounted program rates. \n\nI f you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Frie nds member for discounted program rates\, please click HERE.\n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2781@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T133000 DTSTAMP:20261015T181118Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/fall-equinox-tending-grief-the-le gacy/ SUMMARY:Tending Grief: The Legacy DESCRIPTION:Seasonal gatherings at Hoyt Arboretum with Clara-Julia Peru inv ite participants to explore grief through nature\, creativity\, and commun ity. Rather than trying to fix\, resolve\, or move beyond loss\, these ret reats create space to slow down\, notice\, and gently accompany grief. As the seasons shift between growth and dormancy\, abundance and release\, gr ief may feel different from one day\, month\, or year to the next. Nature reminds us that decay and renewal belong to the same cycle.\n\nEach gather ing includes mindful forest walking\, creative expression\, sensory and so matic practices inspired by NeuroArts research\, and a guided grief circ le.\n\nAll forms of grief are welcome\, including bereavement\, anticipato ry grief\, life transitions\, ecological grief\, identity shifts\, and oth er experiences of loss. \n\n\n\nFALL EQUINOX:  Memory • Lineage • W hat Remains  \n\n\n Storytelling through photographs and personal object s\n Creative writing and collage\n Reflections on ancestry\, lineage\, and belonging\n\n\nAutumn invites us to notice what we carry forward. As the leaves return to the forest floor\, we explore the traces left by people\, places\, and experiences that continue to shape us. \n\nYou are invited to consider:\n\n- What remains? \n\n- What stories continue to live with us? \n\n- What have we inherited\, chosen\, released\, or transformed? \ n\n\n Space is limited\; please register online\n Registration closes Satu rday\, October 25th at 4:00pm\n Class details will be emailed closer to t he program date\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Clara-Julia Peru is a poet\, photographer\, eco-collagist\, and nature-based grief-informed facilitator and educator from Marseille\, France\, now based in Oregon. She is the fo under of CIJIPI\, where she creates seasonal experiences at the intersecti on of art\, nature\, and creative expression to foster well-being\, resili ence\, and meaningful human connection.\n\nDrawing on her background in li terature and art history from Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris 3)\, Clara-Julia de signs immersive workshops inspired by the rhythms of the natural world\, w eaving together expressive arts\, contemplative practices\, and seasonal t raditions to help participants reconnect with themselves\, one another\, a nd the living landscape.\n\nHer interdisciplinary approach is informed by training in grief-informed care through The Dougy Center\, Emotionally Foc used Therapy (EFT)\, Psychological First Aid (PFA)\, Mental Health First A id (MHFA)\, and wilderness medicine as a Wilderness First Responder (WFR). Through this unique combination of artistic practice\, environmental educ ation\, and grief-informed facilitation\, she creates welcoming spaces whe re creativity becomes a pathway for reflection\, restoration\, and growth. \n\nClara-Julia's work has also been featured by the NeuroArts Resource Ce nter (NRC) for its innovative contributions to the growing field of arts\, health\, and nature-based well-being.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify f or an Oregon income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarbore tum.org for details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you a re interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends mem ber for discounted program rates\, please click HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2888@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T120000 DTSTAMP:20260827T165949Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/fall-public-tour-10-25/ SUMMARY:Fall 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:2926@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261026T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261026T111500 DTSTAMP:20260928T184459Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tree-time-preschool-walk-77/ 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:2892@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T120000 DTSTAMP:20260827T170308Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/hike-with-hoyt-9/ 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:2913@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T160000 DTSTAMP:20260925T171830Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/painting-natures-11-20-26/ SUMMARY:WAITLIST - Painting Nature’s Palette DESCRIPTION:This program is full.  Please email programs@hoytarboretum.org to be added to the waitlist.  \n\nDiscover the art of mixing the colors you see in nature. Over four indoor sessions\, we’ll slow down and real ly look — at bark\, moss\, sky\, and season-changing foliage — then tr anslate what we observe into watercolor through hands-on color-mixing exer cises and guided painting and drawing practice.\n\nEach week builds your e ye and your palette: understanding warm and cool colors\, capturing the su btle grays of Pacific Northwest winter light\, and finding the unexpected colors hiding in “brown” and “green.” Rooted in mindful observatio n\, this series is designed for beginners and experienced painters alike w ho want to deepen their connection to the Arboretum’s living landscape t hrough drawing and painting its beauty. No prior painting experience requi red.\n\nMaterials list:  Watercolor paints\, especially the primary color s of red\, yellow and blue.  Bring what you have or purchase a few tubes of the primary colors.  A palette or mixing tray for paints. Watercolor t ablet or sketchbook.  Pencil\, eraser\, Micron or Faber Castle Pitt pen w ith waterproof ink\, a size 8 round paintbrush.  See the instructor’s l ist of recommendations.\n\n\n Registration includes October 30 and Novembe r 6\, 13\, 20\n Registration closes Thursday October 29th at 4:00pm\n Clas s details will be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\nAbout the Instr uctor: Elizabeth Higgins is a watercolor artist and arts instructor who d evelops and facilitates classes and workshops connecting people to nature\ , mindfulness and creativity. She is known for her calm\, supportive teach ing style\, and her approach is centered on the beliefs that both nature a nd creative expression are necessary components of human well-being. Learn more about Elizabeth on her website www.elizabethmhiggins.com.\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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2944@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T160000 DTSTAMP:20261015T181118Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/painting-natures-palette-a-four-w eek-watercolor-indoor-11-20-26/ SUMMARY:WAITLIST - Painting Nature’s Palette DESCRIPTION:This program is full.  Please email programs@hoytarboretum.org to be added to the waitlist.  \n\nDiscover the art of mixing the colors you see in nature. Over four indoor sessions\, we’ll slow down and real ly look — at bark\, moss\, sky\, and season-changing foliage — then tr anslate what we observe into watercolor through hands-on color-mixing exer cises and guided painting and drawing practice.\n\nEach week builds your e ye and your palette: understanding warm and cool colors\, capturing the su btle grays of Pacific Northwest winter light\, and finding the unexpected colors hiding in “brown” and “green.” Rooted in mindful observatio n\, this series is designed for beginners and experienced painters alike w ho want to deepen their connection to the Arboretum’s living landscape t hrough drawing and painting its beauty. No prior painting experience requi red.\n\nMaterials list:  Watercolor paints\, especially the primary color s of red\, yellow and blue.  Bring what you have or purchase a few tubes of the primary colors.  A palette or mixing tray for paints. Watercolor t ablet or sketchbook.  Pencil\, eraser\, Micron or Faber Castle Pitt pen w ith waterproof ink\, a size 8 round paintbrush.  See the instructor’s l ist of recommendations.\n\n\n Registration includes October 30 and Novembe r 6\, 13\, 20\n Registration closes Thursday October 29th at 4:00pm\n Clas s details will be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\nAbout the Instr uctor: Elizabeth Higgins is a watercolor artist and arts instructor who d evelops and facilitates classes and workshops connecting people to nature\ , mindfulness and creativity. She is known for her calm\, supportive teach ing style\, and her approach is centered on the beliefs that both nature a nd creative expression are necessary components of human well-being. Learn more about Elizabeth on her website www.elizabethmhiggins.com.\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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2897@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261031T120000 DTSTAMP:20260827T170453Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/hike-with-hoyt-14/ 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.\n\n \; 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:2912@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261031T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261031T123000 DTSTAMP:20261015T181118Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/orange-you-glad-its-halloween-bot anical-illustration-with-colored-pencils/ SUMMARY:Orange You Glad It’s Halloween? - Botanical Illustration with Col ored Pencils DESCRIPTION:\n\nCelebrate Halloween—and the golden colors of fall—at Ho yt Arboretum! In this colorful nature-inspired workshop\, we’ll explore the many shades of orange found in autumn leaves\, from golden ochre and p umpkin to rust\, copper\, and deep orangey-reds.\n\nUsing colored pencils\ , you’ll learn simple techniques for layering\, blending\, shading\, and building rich color. We’ll work from a hand-illustrated worksheet of a Bigleaf Maple leaf (Acer macrophyllum)\, one of the Pacific Northwest’s most spectacular fall trees.\n\nAlong the way\, we’ll add a little Hallo ween spirit\, looking at how shadows\, dramatic color combinations\, and u nexpected details can give botanical art a slightly mysterious—or even s pooky—feeling. Weather permitting\, we’ll spend part of the class in the Hoyt Arboretum classroom and the other half out among the trees\, wher e you’ll choose a fall leaf and practice illustrating it on your own.\n\ nNo drawing experience necessary. Beginners welcome! A hand-illustrated te mplate will be provided.\n\nSupplies to bring:\n\n\n Sketchbook - unlined \, for pencil sketching\n Colored pencils - yellow\, red\, orange\, brown. Recommended brands: Prismacolor\, Artist’s Loft\, Faber-Castell\, or Bl ick Essentials set of 24.\n Eraser\n\n\nAddition information:\n\n\n Class size is limited and pre-registration is required\n Registration closes Fri day\, October 30th at 4:00pm\n Details will be emailed closer to the progr am date\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Molly Chidsey is an artist\, ill ustrator\, and educator based in Portland\, OR.  She specializes in water color\, illustration\, drawing\, hand-lettered calligraphy\, and digital s kills that combine all of these mediums.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Educati on Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarbo retum.org for details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends m ember for discounted program rates\, please click HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2954@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261102T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261102T113000 DTSTAMP:20261019T190312Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/members-chinese-trees-tour-with-h oyt-arboretum-plant-taxonomist/ SUMMARY:Members Chinese Trees Tour with Hoyt Arboretum Plant Taxonomist DESCRIPTION:Join Hoyt Arboretum Plant Taxonomist Mandy Tu for a tour of Chi nese origin trees here in the Arboretum. We'll learn the stories behind t hese trees and appreciate seasonal color as the leaves change and fall fruits emerge. \n\nWe'll gather at the Visitor Center before walking toge ther towards the Vietnam Veterans Memorial\, where the tour will begin. \ n\nPlease dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes for walking on trails. The route is about 1 mile long and will include some inclines al ong the way. Most of the tour route will travel on well-graded packed dirt or gravel trails.\n\nThis event is free\, but space is limited. Membershi p to Hoyt Arboretum Friends for registration is required. Become a member here. \n\n \n\nDr. Mandy Tu is the Plant Taxonomist & Herbarium Curator at the Hoyt Arboretum.  She is responsible for vouchering and verifying t he identity of the trees within the arboretum\, and is often asked to iden tify plants by natural area managers in the Portland region. She has a B.S . in Botany from the University of Washington and a Ph.D. in Plant Biology from the University of California at Davis. Dr. Tu has taught many plant identification courses and workshops for botanical professionals and plant enthusiasts.\n CATEGORIES:Member Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2948@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261103T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261103T120000 DTSTAMP:20260930T205454Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tuesday-crew-11-03-26/ SUMMARY:Tuesday Crew 11/03/26 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:2844@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T160000 DTSTAMP:20260813T223950Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/painting-natures-palette-a-four-w eek-watercolor-indoor-11-06-26/ SUMMARY:Painting Nature’s Palette: A Four-Week Watercolor Indoor Series DESCRIPTION:Discover the art of mixing the colors you see in nature. Over f our indoor sessions\, we’ll slow down and really look — at bark\, moss \, sky\, and season-changing foliage — then translate what we observe in to watercolor through hands-on color-mixing exercises and guided painting and drawing practice.\n\nEach week builds your eye and your palette: under standing warm and cool colors\, capturing the subtle grays of Pacific Nort hwest winter light\, and finding the unexpected colors hiding in “brown ” and “green.” Rooted in mindful observation\, this series is design ed for beginners and experienced painters alike who want to deepen their c onnection to the Arboretum’s living landscape through drawing and painti ng its beauty. No prior painting experience required.\n\nMaterials list:  Watercolor paints\, especially the primary colors of red\, yellow and bl ue.  Bring what you have or purchase a few tubes of the primary colors.  A palette or mixing tray for paints. Watercolor tablet or sketchbook.   Pencil\, eraser\, Micron or Faber Castle Pitt pen with waterproof ink\, a size 8 round paintbrush.  See the instructor’s list of recommendations. \n\n Registration includes October 30 and November 6\, 13\, 20\n Visit t he October 30th 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:2934@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T123000 DTSTAMP:20261015T181118Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/resin-jewelry-4/ SUMMARY:Resin Jewelry DESCRIPTION:\n\nThis hands-on art class introduces you to the creative proc ess of making resin jewelry using UV resin\, pigments\, polymer clay\, and pressed natural elements. The workshop will begin with a casual nature wa lk to gather inspiration and learn about some PNW native plants before mov ing into the studio portion.\n\nBack inside you will explore fundamental r esin techniques\, experiment with color blending\, try out clay sculpting to incorporate into the resin pieces\, and practice embedding natural mate rials. The workshop emphasizes creativity\, craftsmanship\, and the joy of working with both natural and handmade elements.\n\nEach student will lea ve with at least three finished pieces of jewelry—such as a pendant\, ea rrings\, or keychain—that they have designed and crafted themselves.\n\n Instructor will provide:\nUV resin\, UV lamps\, jewelry molds and bezels\ , pressed flowers and plant materials\, pigments and mica powders\, mixing cups\, stir sticks\, gloves\, and jewelry hardware (chains\, hooks\, jump rings\, keychain attachments).\n\n\n Space is limited\; please register o nline\n Registration closes Friday\, November 6th at 4:00pm\n Price inclu des $15 materials cost\n Class details will be emailed closer to the prog ram date\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Bri Rain Graw is an artist and educat or who grew up between Colorado and Oregon\, where she developed a lifelon g love for the outdoors. She holds a degree in Art and Literature from Por tland State University and has traveled widely\, participating in artist r esidencies. Today\, Bri teaches art at Portland Forest School\, where she guides students in hands-on projects rooted in the natural world. Beyond t he classroom\, she offers community art workshops through her business Old Growth Studio. She believes that everyone is an artist at heart.\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 p rogram rates. \n\nIf you are interested 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:2935@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T151500 DTSTAMP:20261015T181118Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/what-are-trees-thinking/ SUMMARY:What Are Trees Thinking? DESCRIPTION:\n\nA Forest Workshop in Tree Intelligence and Connection\nTree s communicate\, respond\, make decisions\, and even cooperate with one ano ther. Recent research confirms what many of us intuitively feel—trees ar e aware and alive in astonishing ways.\n\nIn this unique workshop\, we’l l explore the intelligence of trees not only through science\, but through direct experience. After choosing a Tree Transformation Card to guide you r focus\, you will practice qigong\, helping you shift into the quiet\, co nnected state where communication with nature becomes possible.\n\nAs we w alk among the trees\, we’ll explore what it means to sense the forest’ s perspective. What do trees know? How do they respond to you? What might they want to share? You will have hands on instruction to experience this directly from the trees.\n\nJoin us for a deep dive into the presence and wisdom of trees—and come away with a renewed sense of belonging.\n\n\n C lass size is limited\; online registration is required\n Registration will close Satruday\, November 7th at 10:00am\n Additional details will be ema iled one week prior to the program\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Flora Rudol ph is an artist and spiritual explorer who discovered the wisdom of trees after a life-changing encounter with a Douglas-fir in 2007. A traumatic br ain injury soon after altered her path\, but healing came through the tree s\, leading to the creation of the Tree Cards—messages of guidance from different species. Flora now leads Forest Bathing + Meeting Trees workshop s\, self-guided experiences\, tree readings\, online and in-person courses \, and a membership community. Explore her offerings at www.meetingtrees.c om.\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\n\n\nHoyt Arboretum Frien ds Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf y ou qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email program s@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 click HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2936@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261108T153000 DTSTAMP:20261015T181118Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/healing-herbs-of-the-arboretum-8/ 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 Sunday\, November 8th at 10:00am\n Det ails will be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\nAbout the Instructor:  Missy Rohs is a community herbalist who grows\, scavenges\, and wildcraf ts her own herbs with a focus on sustainable herbal remedies. She has been teaching classes on medicinal plants\, health\, and ecology since 2006. Y ou can find her speaking at conferences\, volunteering with grassroots org anizations\, and leading classes with the Arctos School of Herbal and Bota nical Studies.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our a dult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assi stance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for details abo ut further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learnin g more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted progr am rates\, please click HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2949@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T120000 DTSTAMP:20261002T213355Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tuesday-crew-11-10-26/ SUMMARY:Tuesday Crew 11/10/26 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!\n CATEGORIES:Stewardship Crews,Volunteer Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2818@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T150000 DTSTAMP:20261015T181120Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/forest-field-day-dirt-day-2/ SUMMARY:Forest Field Day: Dirt Day DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nWhat wiggles\, wriggles\, and lives beneath our feet? Is dirt really such a big deal? In this program\, we will be exploring th e world of soil! Prepare to get dirty\, and leave with a new appreciation of the fantastic world just out of sight. \n\n\n Program designed for and fees apply to children 5-14 years old\n Non-participating children are fr ee of charge\n One adult per family is required to attend (free of charge) \n The walks are held rain or shine so dress for the weather!\n Registrati on closes Wednesday\, November 12th 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@hoytarboretum.org for details about discounted program rate s.\n\nRead our education program policies.\n\nIf you are interested in le arning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, please click HERE.\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Homeschool Program,Youth & Family Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2845@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261113T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261113T160000 DTSTAMP:20260813T224043Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/painting-natures-palette-a-four-w eek-watercolor-indoor-11-13-26/ SUMMARY:Painting Nature’s Palette: A Four-Week Watercolor Indoor Series DESCRIPTION:Discover the art of mixing the colors you see in nature. Over f our indoor sessions\, we’ll slow down and really look — at bark\, moss \, sky\, and season-changing foliage — then translate what we observe in to watercolor through hands-on color-mixing exercises and guided painting and drawing practice.\n\nEach week builds your eye and your palette: under standing warm and cool colors\, capturing the subtle grays of Pacific Nort hwest winter light\, and finding the unexpected colors hiding in “brown ” and “green.” Rooted in mindful observation\, this series is design ed for beginners and experienced painters alike who want to deepen their c onnection to the Arboretum’s living landscape through drawing and painti ng its beauty. No prior painting experience required.\n\nMaterials list:  Watercolor paints\, especially the primary colors of red\, yellow and bl ue.  Bring what you have or purchase a few tubes of the primary colors.  A palette or mixing tray for paints. Watercolor tablet or sketchbook.   Pencil\, eraser\, Micron or Faber Castle Pitt pen with waterproof ink\, a size 8 round paintbrush.  See the instructor’s list of recommendations. \n\n Registration includes October 30 and November 6\, 13\, 20\n Visit t he October 30th 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:2911@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T120000 DTSTAMP:20261015T181118Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/moss-lichen-science-and-stroll/ SUMMARY:Moss & Lichen: Science and Stroll DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin instructor Ruth Williams\, as she guides you through a n exploration of the tiny world of lichens and moss. Discover the lifeycl es and ecological niches that are unique to these organisms as you get acq uanited with five common moss and lichen you will find in the Portland are a. The program will start with a discussion indoors before heading out on the trails for a walk on paved paths that will total less than one mile.  \n\n\n Class size is limited and pre-registration is required\n Registra tion closes Friday\, November 13th at 4:00pm\n Additional details will be emailed one week prior to the program\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Ruth Wil liams is a consulting arborist and plant enthusiast with degrees in Hortic ulture and Landscape Architecture from UC Davis. Working as a local consul ting arborist\, she helps preserve trees for future generations. She teach es and guides interpretive hikes on a wide variety of ecological subjects. \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 dis counted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about b ecoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, ple ase click HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2945@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T150000 DTSTAMP:20261015T181118Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/aging-with-wonder-a-nature-art-wo rkshop-for-elders-and-their-caregivers-3/ SUMMARY:Aging with Wonder: A Nature & Art Workshop for Elders and Their Car egivers DESCRIPTION:\n\nNature can be a space of connection\, peace\, and inspirati on.  It has been proven that time in nature brings pleasure\, relaxation\ , and community to those who are experiencing memory loss and other forms of dementia.  Join local artist and poet\, Susan Slocum Dyer\, as she fac ilitates a new art and nature-based program\, Aging with Wonder\, created for elders living with dementia and their chosen companion. \n\nPairs wil l participate in a gentle\, guided nature walk along the paved pathway aro und the Visitor Center building.  This time together will give everyone a chance to closely observe and engage with the plants they find along the way.  Following the walk\, time will be spent indoors creating a multi-la yered collage art project inspired by their new nature discoveries. \n\nE ach session is intentionally limited to five pairs\, creating a small\, co mfortable community where everyone has space to participate at their own p ace. Registration will include a few questions about participants’ needs and comfort levels\, including mobility considerations and experience wit h different art materials\, so we can help make the program as welcoming a nd supportive as possible.\n\nWe hope you will join us for a dementia-frie ndly\, community-building opportunity surrounded by trees and an appreciat ion for creativity. \n\n\n Space is limited to 5 pairs\; please register online\n Registration closes Friday\, November 13th at 4:00pm\n Class det ails will be emailed closer to the program date\n This program has package s of 2 tickets (one elder and their companion)\n\n\nAbout the Instructor:  Susan Slocum Dyer is a nationally published watercolor painter.  For t he past several years\, while working as an elementary teacher\, she carri ed both her pen and paintbrush across the Alaska coastal tundra and throug hout its boreal forest. She very recently relocated to Portland\, OR.  Y ou can learn more by visiting her blog.\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:2937@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T121500 DTSTAMP:20261015T181119Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/fall-mushroom-discovery-hike/ SUMMARY:Fall Mushroom Discovery Hike DESCRIPTION:\n\nDiscover the fascinating and weird world of mushrooms! Join local mushroom guide Leah Bendlin on a hike through Hoyt Arboretum. You w ill begin with an outdoor talk to learn about the ecological roles of fun gi\, their forms\, how they eat\, how they reproduce\, and the basics of identification. Then Leah will guide a walk among the trees to carefully observe and explore the species together!\n\n\n Class size is limited an d pre-registration is required\n Registration closes Saturday\, November 1 4th at 4:00pm\n Additional details will be emailed one week prior to the p rogram\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Leah Bendlin is a Portland based mushro om and community science enthusiast. She caught the mycology bug after her first outing hunting chanterelles with a friend. She was amazed at the di versity of mushrooms and set out to learn the science of identification. T hat curiosity proved insatiable\, and now\, 10 years later\, she is an exp ert taxonomist and delights in teaching others. She regularly leads mushr oom ID classes and walks through various Pacific Northwest organizations a nd has volunteered as a teacher\, identifier and board member of the Orego n Mycological Society. You can find her Instagram page\, focused primarily on teaching mushroom species of the Pacific Northwest.\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:2946@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T123000 DTSTAMP:20261015T181119Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/woodland-moss-holiday-wreath/ SUMMARY:Woodland Moss Holiday Wreath DESCRIPTION:\n\nLet's relax\, embrace the holiday season\, and connect with nature by creating your own one-of-a-kind wreath! Embroidery hoops are a perfect base for wreath-making.  They look cool and it's a great way to r epurpose! Create a unique holiday wreath with living moss\, preserved moss \, branches\, native/non-native greeneries\, ribbons/strings\, and a decor ative cardinal for good luck. \n\nThese wreaths are perfect for outdoor d isplay on your front door or in your backyard\, as they are weather-resist ant to the cold. Additionally\, you'll receive tips and resources about t he importance of native plants.  You will leave feeling inspired to beco me the stewards for our habitat in the city.\n\n\n Class size is limited a nd pre-registration is required\n Registration closes Saturday\, November 14th at 4:00pm\n Details will be emailed one week before the program date \n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Weina Dinata began her career in graphic desi gn and found her passion for native plants through volunteer work. Since t hen she has combined her artistic skills with a passion for native plants and launched her own company Poppy & Finch. Through various collaborations \, products\, and educational programs\, Weina has connected with the Port land community to promote native plant awareness and habitat stewardship. You can find her around the city at local artist markets with her mini-tra iler\, teaching educational hands-on workshops at her studios and various venues\, or tending to her native habitat-haven garden. Visit her brick-an d-mortar shop at 8012 SE 13th Ave. Portland\, OR 97212 (nestled in the bac k of Plural Collective's outdoor corridor). Open Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pm and by appointment only.\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.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2938@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T153000 DTSTAMP:20261015T181119Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/common-fall-mushrooms-of-the-pnw- and-lookalikes/ SUMMARY:Common Fall Mushrooms of the PNW and Lookalikes DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin Leah Bendlin to learn some of the most common and memo rable mushrooms found in fall in the Pacific Northwest. Information will f ocus especially on common edibles and how to tell them apart from poisonou s or just otherwise tricky potential lookalikes\, noting particular physic al features and habitats that will help you to identify them on your own.\ n\n\n Class size is limited and pre-registration is required\n Registratio n closes Saturday\, November 14th at 4:00pm\n Additional details will be e mailed one week prior to the program\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Leah Bend lin is a Portland based mushroom and community science enthusiast. She cau ght the mycology bug after her first outing hunting chanterelles with a fr iend. She was amazed at the diversity of mushrooms and set out to learn th e science of identification. That curiosity proved insatiable\, and now\, 10 years later\, she is an expert taxonomist and delights in teaching othe rs. She regularly leads mushroom ID classes and walks through various Pac ific Northwest organizations and has volunteered as a teacher\, identifier and board member of the Oregon Mycological Society. You can find her Inst agram page\, focused primarily on teaching mushroom species of the Pacific Northwest.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adul t education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assista nce program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning m ore 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:2939@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T123000 DTSTAMP:20261015T181119Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/brainy-birds-fall-3/ 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:2940@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T153000 DTSTAMP:20261015T181119Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/the-art-and-science-of-tree-care- pruning-2/ SUMMARY:The Art and Science of Tree Care: Pruning DESCRIPTION:\n\nThinking about pruning your trees but unsure where to begin ?  Join Hoyt's Nursery and Planting Specialist Brett Rousseau to discover the next steps.  Brett will walk you through why we prune\, what to prun e\, and how to adjust your pruning technique depending on the type of tree and season. We'll look at tree structure\, types of growth patterns\, an d how to make good pruning cuts. She'll discuss proactive vs reactive tre e care and how to ensure your trees are living their best life.\n\n\n Clas s size is limited and pre-registration is required\n Registration closes S aturday\, November 21st at 10:00am\n Additional details will be emailed on e week prior to the program\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Brett is an arbori st\, artist\, and a native plant enthusiast. She works at Hoyt Arboretum r aising the next generation of young trees in the collection. She is a free lance arborist\, pruning trees in the Portland area\, and a landscape desi gner with a passion to increase the amount of tree canopy and native plant habitat in our yards.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRe ad our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon inc ome assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for det ails about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discount ed program rates\, please click HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2941@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261123T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261125T123000 DTSTAMP:20260924T221100Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/fall-into-science-2026/ SUMMARY:Fall Into Science DESCRIPTION:Looking for educational (and free!) activities for the kids dur ing Fall Break? Join Hoyt Arboretum's Nature Educators to perform nature-b ased science experiments!\n\nScience experiments are designed for ages  5 and up to be able to perform on their own after demonstration\, but all a re welcome. Participants will gain hands-on experience using the scientifi c method to explore the inner workings of the natural world!\n\nThese drop -in educational events will be held indoors at the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center during the week of Thanksgiving Break at PPS. No need to register\, just stop by for some hands-on science!\nDifferent experiments will be fe atured each day\, and participants are encouraged to attend multiple days. \n \;\n\n\n\nHoyt Arboretum Visitor Center\n4000 SW Fairview Blvd\n503 .865.8733\n\nFor more information about getting to Hoyt Arboretum and the Visitor Center amenities\, see our Plan Your Visit. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads /2024/10/Blog-Banner-Size-96.jpg CATEGORIES:Pop-Up Nature!,Youth & Family Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2914@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T150000 DTSTAMP:20261015T181119Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/conifer-identification-science-an d-stroll/ SUMMARY:Conifer Identification: Science and Stroll DESCRIPTION:Evergreen doesn't mean identical!  Hoyt Arbroetum's renowned c onifer collection makes it the perfect classroom for learning to tell our Northwest conifers apart - by needle\, cone\, bark\, and habit - with stor ies of the redwoods\, cedars\, and true firs along the way.  This program will be outdoors rain or shine.  Plan for a moderate walk on maintained \, dirt trails.  \n\n\n Class size is limited and pre-registration is re quired\n Registration closes Saturday\, December 5th at 4:00pm\n Additiona l details will be emailed one week prior to the program\n\n\nAbout the Ins tructor: Ruth Williams is a consulting arborist and plant enthusiast with degrees in Horticulture and Landscape Architecture from UC Davis. Working as a local consulting arborist\, she helps preserve trees for future gene rations. She teaches and guides interpretive hikes on a wide variety of ec ological subjects.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead o ur 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 interested in lea rning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted p rogram rates\, please click HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2942@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T123000 DTSTAMP:20260924T221506Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/crafty-natureland-2026/ SUMMARY:Crafty Natureland DESCRIPTION:Get inspired by the forest treasures found at Hoyt Arboretum to create your own personal crafts!\n\nJoin our Nature Educators to create s imple\, nature crafts using leaves\, cones\, acorns\, sticks\, lichens\, a nd more! All materials will be provided with crafting suggestions and inst ructions available. Crafts are great for ages 5+\, but all are welcome!\nT his is a FREE program at the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center.  Drop in betw een 10am and 1pm (no need to register).\n \;\n\n\n\nHoyt Arboretum Vis itor Center\n4000 SW Fairview Blvd\n503.865.8733\n\nFor more information a bout getting to Hoyt Arboretum and the Visitor Center amenities\, see our Plan Your Visit. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads /2025/09/Blog-Banner-Size-2025-09-23T150608.786.jpg CATEGORIES:Pop-Up Nature!,Youth & Family Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2782@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270117T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270117T133000 DTSTAMP:20261015T181119Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/winter-equinox-tending-grief-the- refuge/ SUMMARY:Tending Grief: The Refuge DESCRIPTION:Seasonal gatherings at Hoyt Arboretum with Clara-Julia Peru inv ite participants to explore grief through nature\, creativity\, and commun ity. Rather than trying to fix\, resolve\, or move beyond loss\, these ret reats create space to slow down\, notice\, and gently accompany grief. As the seasons shift between growth and dormancy\, abundance and release\, gr ief may feel different from one day\, month\, or year to the next. Nature reminds us that decay and renewal belong to the same cycle.\n\nEach gather ing includes mindful forest walking\, creative expression\, sensory and so matic practices inspired by NeuroArts research\, and a guided grief circ le.\n\nAll forms of grief are welcome\, including bereavement\, anticipato ry grief\, life transitions\, ecological grief\, identity shifts\, and oth er experiences of loss. \n\nWINTER SOLSTICE:  Stillness • Sensation • Sanctuary   \n\n\n Watercolor\n Aromatherapy and sensory exploration \n Guided reflection and witnessing circle\n\n\nWinter invites us inward. In a culture that often encourages productivity and movement\, this retrea t explores the value of pause\, rest\, and sensory awareness. Participants are invited to listen to the quieter landscapes of grief and notice what emerges when nothing needs to be fixed. \n\nConsider questions such as:  \n\n- What is asking for refuge? \n\n- What happens when we stop pushing against our experience? \n\n\n Space is limited\; please register online\ n Registration closes Saturday\, January 16th at 4:00pm\n Class details w ill be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Clar a-Julia Peru is a poet\, photographer\, eco-collagist\, and nature-based g rief-informed facilitator and educator from Marseille\, France\, now based in Oregon. She is the founder of CIJIPI\, where she creates seasonal expe riences at the intersection of art\, nature\, and creative expression to f oster well-being\, resilience\, and meaningful human connection.\n\nDrawin g on her background in literature and art history from Sorbonne Nouvelle ( Paris 3)\, Clara-Julia designs immersive workshops inspired by the rhythms of the natural world\, weaving together expressive arts\, contemplative p ractices\, and seasonal traditions to help participants reconnect with the mselves\, one another\, and the living landscape.\n\nHer interdisciplinary approach is informed by training in grief-informed care through The Dougy Center\, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)\, Psychological First Aid (PFA )\, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)\, and wilderness medicine as a Wilderne ss First Responder (WFR). Through this unique combination of artistic prac tice\, environmental education\, and grief-informed facilitation\, she cre ates welcoming spaces where creativity becomes a pathway for reflection\, restoration\, and growth.\n\nClara-Julia's work has also been featured by the NeuroArts Resource Center (NRC) for its innovative contributions to th e growing field of arts\, health\, and nature-based well-being.\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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2915@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270124T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270124T150000 DTSTAMP:20261015T181120Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/winter-plant-identification-scien ce-and-stroll/ SUMMARY:Winter Plant Identification: Science and Stroll DESCRIPTION:Winters in Portland are fotunately very green due to evergreen trees\, ferns\, and moss. Other plants\, however\, are bare and make ident ification more of a mystery. Join Ruth this month\, to learn the clues to search for that make plant identification more manageable in the colder m onths. Class will start in the library with a brief presentation along wit h samples of key features to search for when identifying deciduous plants in the winter. Then bundle-up and walk outside during the remainder of tim e to practice identification on the trails with your instructor. Plan for walking on maintained\, dirt trails. \n\n\n Class size is limited and pre -registration is required\n Registration closes Saturday\, January 23rd at 4:00pm\n Additional details will be emailed one week prior to the program \n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Ruth Williams is a consulting arborist and pl ant enthusiast with degrees in Horticulture and Landscape Architecture fro m UC Davis. Working as a local consulting arborist\, she helps preserve tr ees for future generations. She teaches and guides interpretive hikes on a wide variety of ecological subjects.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify fo r an Oregon income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboret um.org for details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you ar e interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends memb er for discounted program rates\, please click HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2783@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270411T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270411T133000 DTSTAMP:20261015T181119Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/spring-equinox-tending-grief-emer gence/ SUMMARY:Tending Grief: The Emergence DESCRIPTION:Seasonal gatherings at Hoyt Arboretum with Clara-Julia Peru inv ite participants to explore grief through nature\, creativity\, and commun ity. Rather than trying to fix\, resolve\, or move beyond loss\, these ret reats create space to slow down\, notice\, and gently accompany grief. As the seasons shift between growth and dormancy\, abundance and release\, gr ief may feel different from one day\, month\, or year to the next. Nature reminds us that decay and renewal belong to the same cycle.\n\nEach gather ing includes mindful forest walking\, creative expression\, sensory and so matic practices inspired by NeuroArts research\, and a guided grief circ le.\n\nAll forms of grief are welcome\, including bereavement\, anticipato ry grief\, life transitions\, ecological grief\, identity shifts\, and oth er experiences of loss. \n\n\n\nSPRING EQUINOX:  Curiosity • Possibil ity • Becoming   \n\n\n Vision boards and collage\n Reflective writing \n Exploring personal symbols of growth and change\n\n\nSpring invites us to notice what is stirring. After loss\, parts of ourselves may change\, d isappear\, or slowly reappear in unexpected forms. This gathering is not a bout “moving on\,” but becoming curious about what is emerging now. \ n\nQuestions that might arise include:\n\n– What is growing here? \n\n- What new questions\, desires\, identities\, or possibilities are asking f or attention? \n\n\n Space is limited\; please register online\n Registra tion closes Saturday\, April 10th at 4:00pm\n Class details will be emai led closer to the program date\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Clara-Julia Per u is a poet\, photographer\, eco-collagist\, and nature-based grief-inform ed facilitator and educator from Marseille\, France\, now based in Oregon. She is the founder of CIJIPI\, where she creates seasonal experiences at the intersection of art\, nature\, and creative expression to foster well- being\, resilience\, and meaningful human connection.\n\nDrawing on her ba ckground in literature and art history from Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris 3)\, Clara-Julia designs immersive workshops inspired by the rhythms of the nat ural world\, weaving together expressive arts\, contemplative practices\, and seasonal traditions to help participants reconnect with themselves\, o ne another\, and the living landscape.\n\nHer interdisciplinary approach i s informed by training in grief-informed care through The Dougy Center\, E motionally Focused Therapy (EFT)\, Psychological First Aid (PFA)\, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)\, and wilderness medicine as a Wilderness First Re sponder (WFR). Through this unique combination of artistic practice\, envi ronmental education\, and grief-informed facilitation\, she creates welcom ing spaces where creativity becomes a pathway for reflection\, restoration \, and growth.\n\nClara-Julia's work has also been featured by the NeuroAr ts Resource Center (NRC) for its innovative contributions to the growing f ield of arts\, health\, and nature-based well-being.\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.\n\n  \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2784@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270613T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270613T133000 DTSTAMP:20261015T181119Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/summer-equinox-tending-grief-the- exposure/ SUMMARY:Tending Grief: The Radiance DESCRIPTION:Seasonal gatherings at Hoyt Arboretum with Clara-Julia Peru inv ite participants to explore grief through nature\, creativity\, and commun ity. Rather than trying to fix\, resolve\, or move beyond loss\, these ret reats create space to slow down\, notice\, and gently accompany grief. As the seasons shift between growth and dormancy\, abundance and release\, gr ief may feel different from one day\, month\, or year to the next. Nature reminds us that decay and renewal belong to the same cycle.\n\nEach gather ing includes mindful forest walking\, creative expression\, sensory and so matic practices inspired by NeuroArts research\, and a guided grief circ le.\n\nAll forms of grief are welcome\, including bereavement\, anticipato ry grief\, life transitions\, ecological grief\, identity shifts\, and oth er experiences of loss. \n\n\n\nSUMMER SOLSTICE:  Vitality • Presenc e • Connection  \n\n\n Photography and cyanotypes\n Creative reflectio n on pleasure and vitality\n Conversations about joy\, guilt\, gratitude\, and grief \n\n\nSummer invites us to stand in the fullness of life. Grie f does not erase our capacity for beauty\, laughter\, pleasure\, or connec tion.\n\nThis gathering explores the possibility of carrying grief while r emaining open to vitality.\n\nYou might wonder:\n\n- Can grief and joy coe xist? \n\n- What happens when we allow ourselves to experience moments of aliveness without judgment?\n\n\n Space is limited\; please register onli ne\n Registration closes Saturday\, June 12th at 4:00pm\n Class details w ill be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Clar a-Julia Peru is a poet\, photographer\, eco-collagist\, and nature-based g rief-informed facilitator and educator from Marseille\, France\, now based in Oregon. She is the founder of CIJIPI\, where she creates seasonal expe riences at the intersection of art\, nature\, and creative expression to f oster well-being\, resilience\, and meaningful human connection.\n\nDrawin g on her background in literature and art history from Sorbonne Nouvelle ( Paris 3)\, Clara-Julia designs immersive workshops inspired by the rhythms of the natural world\, weaving together expressive arts\, contemplative p ractices\, and seasonal traditions to help participants reconnect with the mselves\, one another\, and the living landscape.\n\nHer interdisciplinary approach is informed by training in grief-informed care through The Dougy Center\, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)\, Psychological First Aid (PFA )\, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)\, and wilderness medicine as a Wilderne ss First Responder (WFR). Through this unique combination of artistic prac tice\, environmental education\, and grief-informed facilitation\, she cre ates welcoming spaces where creativity becomes a pathway for reflection\, restoration\, and growth.\n\nClara-Julia's work has also been featured by the NeuroArts Resource Center (NRC) for its innovative contributions to th e growing field of arts\, health\, and nature-based well-being.\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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2953@hoytarboretum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20300101T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20300101T000000 DTSTAMP:20261001T161900Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/adult-programs-template-2/ SUMMARY:Adult Programs Template DESCRIPTION:\n\nEnter program descrption here\n\n \n\nAbout the Instructor :\n\n \n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult ed ucation policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for details about furt her discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rate s\, please click HERE.\n\n \n CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Movement Classes 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 BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20270314T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20271107T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20280312T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20281105T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20290311T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20291104T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR