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
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
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
On a quintessential Portland fall day (warm and with a torrential downpour), a group of 10 volunteers forwent their cozy cafe Saturday to pull English ivy at Hoyt Arboretum. This late October Crew marked Portland Parks & Recreation’s 21st annual No Ivy Day, and our final Saturday Crew of the season. English ivy is one … Read more
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