Volunteer Spotlight: William Spry

This spring, we were lucky to have William Spry, a high school senior from Catlin Gabel, complete his senior project at Hoyt Arboretum. An active member of the Robotics Team and Cornell-bound in the fall to study Engineering, William is multi-faceted and also has a great love for the outdoors- especially since taking up trail … Read more

Volunteering with Your Crew at Hoyt Arboretum

During Earth Week in April, Hoyt Arboretum hosted a series of volunteer stewardship events that brought nearly 150 participants into the park to help care for its trees and trails. Many volunteers joined as part of their workday, teaming up with their co-workers to give back to the community in a meaningful, hands-on way. Volunteer … Read more

Celebrating 40 Years of Tuesday Crew!

2024 marked an important milestone in stewardship at Hoyt Arboretum as we celebrated the 40th anniversary of Tuesday Crew! Hoyt Arboretum is supported by an amazing community of volunteers, including the dedicated members of the Tuesday Crew. This stewardship group was established in 1984, and in the 40 years since, they’ve worked side-by-side with Hoyt … Read more

Volunteer Stories: Sharing Joy in Nature

At Hoyt Arboretum, the vibrant tapestry of our community is woven by the hands of passionate volunteers, like Sarah Tsai. Sarah’s story is one of personal connection, environmental stewardship, and a deep-rooted commitment to sharing the joy of nature with others. Finding a Place to Grow For Sarah, plants are more than just a hobby—they’re … Read more

Arborists Collect Hard-to-Reach Specimens for the Herbarium

Hoyt Arboretum Friends hosted our 37th annual Arborists in the Arboretum event last month where 125 arborists from more than 35 companies in the Portland area volunteered to care for our global tree collection. Every year, Curator Martin Nicholson creates a work list with priority jobs that only professional arborists can complete, including removing deadwood, … Read more

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