Field Trips

Field Trips

Hoyt Arboretum is dedicated to environmental education, and students are central to our mission. 


ATTENTION: We are fully booked for spring 2024. 

We expect to open bookings for the fall 2024 season in August.

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ABOUT FIELD TRIPS AT HOYT ARBORETUM

Field trips focus on key tree structures and their functions. Roots, leaves, bark, and seeds each perform a special task for the tree. Learn how these tree structures have adapted to survive in different environments all over the world. Our living museum hosts a global diversity of trees, making Hoyt Arboretum an ideal location for exploring in the Portland Metro area.

Our experiential and inquiry-based field trips are designed for students in grades k-5. The curriculum is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards. Please reserve at least three weeks in advance so we can prepare for your group.

Scholarships covering fees and transportation are available for Title I schools. 

GUIDED FIELD TRIPS

  • Guided field trips are 90 minutes
  • Cost is $7/student
  • 1 adults per 10 students is required
  • We can accommodate a maximum of 2 adults for every 10 students
  • Maximum capacity is 70 students
  • All tours are led by trained Hoyt Arboretum staff and volunteers
  • The Stevens Pavilion may be available for lunch

TEACHER RESOURCES


Questions about field trips at Hoyt Arboretum?
Contact:
Elena Amaya
Youth Programs Manager, Hoyt Arboretum Friends
elena@hoytarboretum.org
503.218.3674

REQUEST AN AMONG THE TREES FIELD TRIP (Grades K-1)

This inquiry-based curriculum introduces Kindergarten and first graders to key tree structures and their functions. Students will use movement and all their senses to explore trees and nature at the Arboretum.

Schedule Appointment


REQUEST A BEST TREE FOREVER FIELD TRIP (Grades 2-5)

This inquiry-based curriculum introduces students to tree identification, natural history, ecological value, and cultural importance. Students will leave Hoyt Arboretum with a deep understanding of a native tree species or Best Tree Forever (BTF) that can be recognized all over the greater Portland area.

Schedule Appointment


Questions about field trips at Hoyt Arboretum?
Contact:
Elena Amaya
Youth Programs Manager, Hoyt Arboretum Friends
elena@hoytarboretum.org
503.218.3674

 

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