Stewardship

With 189 acres of trees, shrubs, gardens, and trails to maintain, stewardship of Hoyt Arboretum is a year-round job.

It’s also a lot of fun to get your hands dirty and make new friends in the outdoors. Volunteers might clear brush, remove invasive species, dig trails, plant trees, prune, or weed gardens. No experience is required — we’ll provide gloves, tools, and training.

We have opportunities available for all kinds of schedules:

Tuesday Crew

The original Hoyt Arboretum work party, the Tuesday Crew has been helping to keep our gardens clean, lush, safe, and beautiful for over 40+ years! The crew meets every Tuesday, all year-round, rain or shine, from 8am until noon. (Check out the Tuesday Crew featured in this episode of Oregon Field Guide.) If you’re interested in participating in Tuesday Crew, email [email protected].

Saturday Crew

The Saturday Crew does much of the same work as the Tuesday Crew, but the hours and weather are generally more amenable. This group meets from 9 am until noon, rain or shine, approximately two Saturdays per month from March through June and September through October. Check below for upcoming opportunities.

Private Group Stewardship

We welcome your corporate, scouting, educational, or special interest group for private stewardship crews to help us take care of our trees and trails. Volunteering at Hoyt Arboretum is a great way for your group to build teamwork skills and camaraderie, while working outside among the trees. When scheduling, please allow four weeks of lead time for us to accommodate your group. We’ll take care of all the training and tools, including gloves. Click here to submit a Private Stewardship Group Request.

Upcoming Stewardship Crews