You know the drill for a classic summer day: towel, sunscreen, head to the beach. At the Arboretum, we do things a little differently — swap the sand for shade and spend your day at the beech instead. No waves, but plenty of cool, leafy canopy and a breeze rustling through the branches. Meet the … Read more
Follow the birdsong far enough down a trail at Hoyt Arboretum and you might stumble onto something unexpected: a musician at a picnic table, headphones on, surrounded by a small synthesizer, a tangle of colorful cables, a tree guide, and a book of Buddhist teachings. He isn’t performing. He’s listening—to the wind, the light, the … Read more
Summer, especially for children, is a season of making new friends — and at Hoyt, those friends can be tree friends too. It’s the perfect time to slow down, look closely, and learn to recognize your new green companions by the shapes and textures of their leaves. Focusing tree identification around leaf morphology helps young … Read more
If you’ve strolled through Hoyt Arboretum lately, you might have spotted something odd hanging from a few of the trees: clusters of green buckets stacked like a tower, or strange purple boxes suspended from branches. These aren’t art installations. They’re traps, quietly watching for an unwelcome guest. Portland Parks & Recreation, working with universities and … Read more
Spring in Portland is beautiful chaos. One minute, you’re dodging hail; the next, you’re squinting into blinding sunshine. But as spring yields to summer, the forecast trends towards warm days and blue skies. It’s the perfect invitation to pack a basket and head to your favorite greenspace. Arbor-eat-um Hoyt Arboretum is a shared public space, … Read more