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Volunteer Voices: Finding Animals and Connection at Hoyt Arboretum
My daughter Vivian’s summer camp canceled their entire week of programming on the first day of camp. Summer Scramble Vivian had just graduated kindergarten, and even if she wasn’t super excited about getting carsick in the camp’s big school bus, she was excited that it was finally summer. Then she found herself stuck in the … Read more
Wellness Wednesdays
Connect with nature through movement and physical expression. Every Wednesday beginning June 21, 2023, Hoyt Arboretum Friends and community partners are coming together to offer Wellness Experiences among the trees of the Arboretum. Breathe deep and feed the trees with your exhalations as you move through guided programs like yoga, qigong, stretch and strolling, hiking, … Read more
Learning is Fun with Eric Mitchell
Eric’s Hoyt Arboretum Story There are many ways to connect with Hoyt Arboretum. From taking a walk to pulling weeds in the rain, every person in our community has a different Hoyt Arboretum story. For Eric Mitchell, his Hoyt Arboretum story started as a visitor, turned to Tuesday Crew-member, turned to Nature Educator, turned to … Read more
Volunteer Voices: Familiar Feathers, or 4 Bird Species You Didn’t Know You Knew
Spring has arrived in Portland, when new blooms seem to be appearing daily. Not to be left behind, winged creatures have been quick to follow. Leaving a window propped open while typing the day away in productive bliss may reward the patient with cheery chirps, trills, and melodic whistles — a comfortable springtime soundtrack to … Read more