BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/portland-or/src-1427.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - portland-or BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tree Time! Preschool Walk DTSTART:20260905T170000Z DTEND:20260905T181500Z DTSTAMP:20260905T002201Z UID:2833@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Tree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get outsi de with your little one.  Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum.\n\nWe will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and traine d Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants\, trees\, insects\, mushrooms\, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum.\n\n\n Tree Time! walks are for children ages 2-6 years old\n All children must be ac companied by a guardian (adults do not need to register)\n The walks are h eld rain or shine so dress for the weather\n Online registration closes 15 minutes prior to the start of program\n\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon i ncome assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for d etails about further discounted program rates.\n\nFor information about ca ncellations\, refunds\, dogs at programs\, and more\, please review our Ed ucation Program Policies.\n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, pl ease click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T002201Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tree-time-preschool-walk-62/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hike with Hoyt DTSTART:20260905T170000Z DTEND:20260905T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T001708Z UID:2877@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Explore Hoyt Arboretum’s trails on a guided hike! Learn the trails\, see the Arboretum’s highlights\, and meet a new community of ou tdoor enthusiasts.\n\nReserve your spot in-person the day of the hike at the front desk inside the Visitor Center. Each hike is limited to 15 par ticipants.\n\nHikers should expect to cover up to 4 miles on a mix of pa cked dirt\, gravel\, and paved trails. The hiking pace will be approximate ly 2 miles per hour. Hoyt Arboretum’s trails are well-graded but there i s some elevation change (and occasionally stairs). Hikes will last 90 min utes to 2 hours and take place rain or shine.\n\nPlease come dressed for t he weather\, including appropriate footwear and rain gear if needed. Hik ers should also bring water\, snacks\, and any other personal items they n ote. Please note that we do have bees in the park\, and stings can happen. Please bring whatever you need to be safe. No dogs on guided hikes due t o the size of the group. Service dogs who are task-trained are welcome.\ n\nHikes are led on Wednesdays and Saturdays\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJun e 20 – October 31\n\nPublic tours are free and coordinated by Hoyt Arbor etum Friends. There is no fee to attend\, but donations are appreciated and support education programs at Hoyt Arboretum.\nMeet your hike leader!\ n\n\nChad Kirkpatrick (he\, him\, his) has been volunteering at Hoyt Arbor etum since 2025 but has been enjoying the park as his local retreat for de cades. He has joined the volunteer community as a Trail Rover\, Community Scientist\, and Hike Leader. His favorite spot in the Arboretum is the mea dow above the Holly Loop before mowing in the spring\,when the tall grasse s reach human height and sway in the wind. He also loves the Beech Trail i n fall when the colors “light up like a cathedral”. Chad has worked in sustainability\, architecture\, and product design and manufacturing for 3 decades\, all while hiking all over the PNW in his personal time. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T001708Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/hike-with-hoyt-09-05-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Public Tour DTSTART:20260906T180000Z DTEND:20260906T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T001500Z UID:2823@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Explore one of Hoyt Arboretum's three nationally-accredited co llections with a knowledgeable guide. Public Tours will follow seasonal ro utes to highlight the flowering trees and the Magnolia Collection in the s pring\, the Conifer Collection in the summer\, and fall color and the Mapl e Collection in the fall.\n\nPublic Tours are volunteer-led and run every Sunday at 11am\, April through October.\nDetails:\n\n Reserve your spot i n-person the day of the tour by checking-in with the front desk inside the Visitor Center (4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, open 10am-4pm daily).\n Please a rrive early\, these tours are free and fill-up quickly!\n Each tour is 60 minutes with up to 15 participants per tour.\n Walking distance will var y and can be up to 1 mile.\n We ask that participants follow our dog poli cy outlined in the Education Program Policies.\n\nPublic tours are held ra in or shine. Participants should dress for the weather\, and wear comforta ble shoes for walking on trails.  Hoyt Arboretum's trails are generally w ell-graded packed dirt or gravel\, but includes some ups and downs and sta irs along the way.\nSupport Hoyt Arboretum Friends\nPublic tours are free and coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum Friends. There is no fee to attend\, but donations are appreciated and support education programs at Hoyt Arboretu m. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T001500Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/summer-public-tour-09_06_26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tree Time! Preschool Walk DTSTART:20260907T170000Z DTEND:20260907T181500Z DTSTAMP:20260901T001734Z UID:2834@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Tree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get outsi de with your little one.  Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum.\n\nWe will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and traine d Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants\, trees\, insects\, mushrooms\, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum.\n\n\n Tree Time! walks are for children ages 2-6 years old\n All children must be ac companied by a guardian (adults do not need to register)\n The walks are h eld rain or shine so dress for the weather\n Online registration closes 15 minutes prior to the start of program\n\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon i ncome assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for d etails about further discounted program rates.\n\nFor information about ca ncellations\, refunds\, dogs at programs\, and more\, please review our Ed ucation Program Policies.\n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, pl ease click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T001734Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tree-time-preschool-walk-63/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tuesday Crew 09/08/26 DTSTART:20260908T150000Z DTEND:20260908T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000842Z UID:2899@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to care for Hoyt Arboretum’s trees and trails with our weekly Tuesday Crew! With 189-acres and more than 6\,000 trees along 12 miles of trails\, volunteers are incredibly important to maintaining Ho yt Arboretum’s tree collection and trail system\, and it’s a unique op portunity for volunteers to learn about and care for rare and unusual tree s and plants from around the world.\n\nStewardship crews occur rain or shi ne\; volunteers should come dressed for the weather including long pants a nd sturdy\, closed-toe shoes.\n\nVolunteers should plan to bring water\, s nacks\, and any other personal items they need onsite.\n\nNo previous stew ardship crew experience is required\; training\, tools\, gloves\, and volu nteer parking passes are provided. Registration is required.\n\nVolunteer Age Requirement\n\nVolunteers must be at least 16-years-old. Volunteers be tween the ages of 16 and 17-years-old are welcome to volunteer without an adult\, but an adult needs to sign their youth waiver form.\n\nQuestions? Please contact volunteer@hoytarboretum.org. Thank you for supporting Port land’s living museum of trees! LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000842Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tuesday-crew/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Better Balance DTSTART:20260908T200000Z DTEND:20260908T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T001825Z UID:2855@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:When the root is deep\, there is no need to fear the wind.\n\n Many tai chi moves use images from nature—stable as a pine\, flowing lik e a river\, hands moving as clouds. Enjoying tai chi in the Arboretum allo ws us to connect deeply to that imagery. Each week we will explore movemen ts which are relaxing\, help improve focus and balance\, and nurture roote d in the moment.\n\n\n Class size is limited\, please register in advance  \n Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of class\n Addition al details will be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\n\n\nAbout the I nstructor: Jim Dalton has been teaching Tai Chi for Better Balance for mo re than 15 years. He has worked in senior centers and recreational venues teaching QiGong and Mindful Movement workshops all over the city.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies  HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for details about further discounted p rogram rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, please click  HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T001825Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tai-chi-for-better-balance-28/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Qigong DTSTART:20260909T163000Z DTEND:20260909T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T001825Z UID:2850@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Looking to slow down\, breathe deeper\, and move with intentio n? Join instructor Steven for a calming Qigong session beneath the canopy of the Hoyt Arboretum.\n\nQigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) is an ancien t practice from Chinese medicine that combines gentle movements\, breathwo rk\, and mindful posture to cultivate a deep sense of inner peace. The low -impact meditative nature makes it great for all levels whether you’re l ooking to reduce stress\, improve balance\, or feel a little more grounded .\n\nCome move with the rhythm of nature and leave feeling refreshed—bod y and mind.\n\n\n No experience is necessary\n Class size is limited\; onl ine registration is requested\n Registration closes 30 minutes prior to th e start of class\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Steven Gosvener is a Qi G ong Instructor\, Musician and Hair Stylist. He cultivates community throug h music and meditation. The journey of Qi Gong led him to find inspiration in the subtle moments of life. This curiosity led him to the Ling Gui Ins titute where he studies with Master Liu He and Dr. Liu Dong. He supports h is students to build confidence in their practice through feeling and expe riencing the flow of Qi.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\n Read our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon i ncome assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for d etails about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discou nted program rates\, please click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T001825Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/qigong-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hike with Hoyt DTSTART:20260909T170000Z DTEND:20260909T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T001708Z UID:2878@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Explore Hoyt Arboretum’s trails on a guided hike! Learn the trails\, see the Arboretum’s highlights\, and meet a new community of ou tdoor enthusiasts.\n\nReserve your spot in-person the day of the hike at the front desk inside the Visitor Center. Each hike is limited to 15 par ticipants.\n\nHikers should expect to cover up to 4 miles on a mix of pa cked dirt\, gravel\, and paved trails. The hiking pace will be approximate ly 2 miles per hour. Hoyt Arboretum’s trails are well-graded but there i s some elevation change (and occasionally stairs). Hikes will last 90 min utes to 2 hours and take place rain or shine.\n\nPlease come dressed for t he weather\, including appropriate footwear and rain gear if needed. Hik ers should also bring water\, snacks\, and any other personal items they n ote. Please note that we do have bees in the park\, and stings can happen. Please bring whatever you need to be safe. No dogs on guided hikes due t o the size of the group. Service dogs who are task-trained are welcome.\ n\nHikes are led on Wednesdays and Saturdays\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJun e 20 – October 31\n\nPublic tours are free and coordinated by Hoyt Arbor etum Friends. There is no fee to attend\, but donations are appreciated and support education programs at Hoyt Arboretum.\nMeet your hike leader!\ n\n\nChris Ling (she/her) has been volunteering at Hoyt Arboretum since 20 19. Her volunteer roles have included being a Hike Leader\, Public Tour Gu ide\, and Trail Rover. Her favorite spot in the Arboretum is the Winter Ga rden\, and when not at the Arboretum she prefers to be outdoors\, in natur al settings. She is an avid gardener and hiker. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T001708Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/hike-with-hoyt-09-09-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Forest Field Day: Amphibians DTSTART:20260909T200000Z DTEND:20260909T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T181451Z UID:2731@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education,family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Did you know Oregon is home to a host of incredible amphibians ? Like the Giant Pacific Salamander\, who grows up to 13 inches and is Nor th America's largest terrestrial salamander! What about the Pacific Chorus Frog\, the only frog in the world who makes the iconic "ribbit" sound! Jo in us for the Amphibians Forest Field Day to learn and explore the wonderf ul world of amphibians. \n\n\n Program designed for and fees apply to chi ldren 5-14 years old\n Non-participating children are free of charge\n One adult per family is required to attend (free of charge)\n The walks are h eld rain or shine so dress for the weather!\n Registration closes Wednesda y\, March 11th at 10:00am\n See our FAQ page to learn more\n\n\nIf you qua lify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email hello@hoytarb oretum.org for details about discounted program rates.\n\nRead our educa tion program policies.\n\nIf you are interested in learning more about bec oming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, pleas e click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181451Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/forest-field-day-amphibians/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Forest Bathing DTSTART:20260909T200000Z DTEND:20260909T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T001639Z UID:2870@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:outdoors,wellness DESCRIPTION:Experience a guided forest bathing walk through Hoyt Arboretum ’s unique tree collection and forested areas. Forest Bathing offers many health benefits from stress relief to immune system and mood support.\n\n Forest therapy is a research-based framework for supporting healing and we llness through immersion in forests and other natural environments. Forest therapy is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku\, which tran slates to “forest bathing.” Studies have demonstrated a wide array of health benefits\, especially in the cardiovascular and immune systems\, an d for stabilizing and improving mood and cognition. We build on those bene fits and look beyond\, to what happens when people remember that we are a part of nature\, not separate from it\, and are related to all other being s in fundamental ways.\n\n\n Class size is limited\, please register in ad vance \n Registration closes Wednesday\, September 9th at 10:00am\n Addit ional details will be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\n\n\nAbout th e Instructor: Ellen Weeks is a native Oregonian with a deep love for the forests of the Pacific Northwest. She holds an M.S. degree in Education fr om Portland State University\, and is a certified Forest Therapy Guide by the Associate of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT). The practice of forest bathing expands how ​she encounter​s​ the natural world\, resulting in even deeper relations to not just the wilderness and its inhabitants\, but to ​f​ellow humans.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\ n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Orego n income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org fo r details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interest ed in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for dis counted program rates\, please click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T001639Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/forest-bathing-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Forest Field Day: Amphibians DTSTART:20260910T200000Z DTEND:20260910T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T181451Z UID:2733@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education,family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Did you know Oregon is home to a host of incredible amphibians ? Like the Giant Pacific Salamander\, who grows up to 13 inches and is Nor th America's largest terrestrial salamander! What about the Pacific Chorus Frog\, the only frog in the world who makes the iconic "ribbit" sound! Jo in us for the Amphibians Forest Field Day to learn and explore the wonderf ul world of amphibians. \n\n\n Program designed for and fees apply to chi ldren 5-14 years old\n Non-participating children are free of charge\n One adult per family is required to attend (free of charge)\n The walks are h eld rain or shine so dress for the weather!\n Registration closes Wednesda y\, March 11th at 10:00am\n See our FAQ page to learn more\n\n\nIf you qua lify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email hello@hoytarb oretum.org for details about discounted program rates.\n\nRead our educa tion program policies.\n\nIf you are interested in learning more about bec oming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, pleas e click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181451Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/forest-field-day-amphibians-copy/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sketching the Trees of Hoyt Arboretum: A Four-Week Outdoor Nature Journaling Series DTSTART:20260911T200000Z DTEND:20260911T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T182118Z UID:2841@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:arts,education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Sketching is\n\nSketching is at the heart of this four-week na ture journaling series among the various tree collections in the Arboretum .  Each week we’ll settle into a different collection - getting to kno w individual trees through close observation\, quiet attention and the act of putting pencil or pen to paper.\n\nYou’ll learn to see bark texture\ , branch structure\, leaf shape and seasonal change not as challenges to d raw “correctly\,” but as an invitation into deeper noticing.  We’l l combine field sketching with nature writing\, then layer in color using your preferred materials - colored pencil\, watercolor or a mix of both.\n \nNo drawing experience required\, just curiosity and a willingness to sit with a tree for a while.  Come away with a growing journal of trees you ’ll never look at the same way again.\n\nSupplies: A journal or noteboo k with unlined paper\, pencil\, eraser\, Sakura Pigma Micron pens\, option al watercolors and/or colored pencils.\n\nPlease note we will be hiking to various spots within the Arboretum.  Benches and tables will be availab le in most places\, but not all. Bring a lightweight blanket or towel to sit on\, and keep your supplies minimal for easy movement throughout the p ark.\n\n Registration includes September 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25\n Visit th e September 4th listing to register for the 4 week series\n Registration closes Thursday\, September 3rd at 4:00pm\n Class details will be emaile d closer to the program date\n\nAbout the Instructor: Elizabeth Higgins i s a watercolor artist and arts instructor who develops and facilitates cla sses and workshops connecting people to nature\, mindfulness and creativit y. She is known for her calm\, supportive teaching style\, and her approac h is centered on the beliefs that both nature and creative expression are necessary components of human well-being. Learn more about Elizabeth on he r website www.elizabethmhiggins.com.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education P olicies:\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretu m.org for details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends membe r for discounted program rates\, please click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T182118Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/sketching-the-trees-of-hoyt-arbor etum-a-four-week-outdoor-nature-journaling-09-11-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hike with Hoyt DTSTART:20260912T170000Z DTEND:20260912T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T001708Z UID:2880@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Explore Hoyt Arboretum’s trails on a guided hike! Learn the trails\, see the Arboretum’s highlights\, and meet a new community of ou tdoor enthusiasts.\n\nReserve your spot in-person the day of the hike at the front desk inside the Visitor Center. Each hike is limited to 15 par ticipants.\n\nHikers should expect to cover up to 4 miles on a mix of pa cked dirt\, gravel\, and paved trails. The hiking pace will be approximate ly 2 miles per hour. Hoyt Arboretum’s trails are well-graded but there i s some elevation change (and occasionally stairs). Hikes will last 90 min utes to 2 hours and take place rain or shine.\n\nPlease come dressed for t he weather\, including appropriate footwear and rain gear if needed. Hik ers should also bring water\, snacks\, and any other personal items they n ote. Please note that we do have bees in the park\, and stings can happen. Please bring whatever you need to be safe. No dogs on guided hikes due t o the size of the group. Service dogs who are task-trained are welcome.\ n\nHikes are led on Wednesdays and Saturdays\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJun e 20 – October 31\n\nPublic tours are free and coordinated by Hoyt Arbor etum Friends. There is no fee to attend\, but donations are appreciated and support education programs at Hoyt Arboretum. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T001708Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/hike-with-hoyt-09-12-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Music in the Arboretum with Julian Saporiti DTSTART:20260913T003000Z DTEND:20260913T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T181451Z UID:2715@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Set at the Wedding Meadow\, Julian Saporiti will perform origi nal songs rooted in the lives\, histories\, and ecological stories of the trees that surround you.\nBring a blanket or something to sit on\, and pla n to arrive a little early to settle into the space.\nThis concert is part of the Music in the Arboretum summer series\, featuring site-specific per formances by Julian Saporiti with vocal accompanist Emilia Halvorsen Sapor iti at locations throughout Hoyt Arboretum.\nAll performances in this ser ies are free and open to the public.\nJune 18\, 6:00 PM – Overlook Trail Viewpoint (Summer Solstice)\nJuly 17\, 6:00 PM – Bamboo Slope\nSeptembe r 12\, 5:30 PM – Wedding Meadow\n \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist\nSince 2023\ , Julian Saporiti has been Hoyt Arboretum’s Musician-in-Residence.\n\nA musician and scholar\, his work bridges research\, storytelling\, and perf ormance\, transforming complex cultural and ecological histories into song s. At the Arboretum\, he creates site-specific compositions rooted in bota nical research and the lived experience of the landscape\, connecting list eners to the living collections in new and unexpected ways.\n\nLearn more about Julian and his work at nonoboyproject.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181451Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/music-in-the-arboretum-wedding-me adow/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Public Tour DTSTART:20260913T180000Z DTEND:20260913T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T001500Z UID:2824@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Explore one of Hoyt Arboretum's three nationally-accredited co llections with a knowledgeable guide. Public Tours will follow seasonal ro utes to highlight the flowering trees and the Magnolia Collection in the s pring\, the Conifer Collection in the summer\, and fall color and the Mapl e Collection in the fall.\n\nPublic Tours are volunteer-led and run every Sunday at 11am\, April through October.\nDetails:\n\n Reserve your spot i n-person the day of the tour by checking-in with the front desk inside the Visitor Center (4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, open 10am-4pm daily).\n Please a rrive early\, these tours are free and fill-up quickly!\n Each tour is 60 minutes with up to 15 participants per tour.\n Walking distance will var y and can be up to 1 mile.\n We ask that participants follow our dog poli cy outlined in the Education Program Policies.\n\nPublic tours are held ra in or shine. Participants should dress for the weather\, and wear comforta ble shoes for walking on trails.  Hoyt Arboretum's trails are generally w ell-graded packed dirt or gravel\, but includes some ups and downs and sta irs along the way.\nSupport Hoyt Arboretum Friends\nPublic tours are free and coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum Friends. There is no fee to attend\, but donations are appreciated and support education programs at Hoyt Arboretu m. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T001500Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/summer-public-tour-09_13_26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tree Time! Preschool Walk DTSTART:20260914T170000Z DTEND:20260914T181500Z DTSTAMP:20260814T001703Z UID:2836@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Tree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get outsi de with your little one.  Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum.\n\nWe will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and traine d Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants\, trees\, insects\, mushrooms\, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum.\n\n Tree Time! walks are for children ages 2-6 years old\n All children must be ac companied by a guardian (adults do not need to register)\n The walks are held rain or shine so dress for the weather\n Online registration closes 15 minutes prior to the start of program\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon i ncome assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for d etails about further discounted program rates.\n\nFor information about ca ncellations\, refunds\, dogs at programs\, and more\, please review our Ed ucation Program Policies.\n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, pl ease click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T001703Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tree-time-preschool-walk-65/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tuesday Crew 09/15/26 DTSTART:20260915T150000Z DTEND:20260915T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000842Z UID:2904@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to care for Hoyt Arboretum’s trees and trails with our weekly Tuesday Crew! With 189-acres and more than 6\,000 trees along 12 miles of trails\, volunteers are incredibly important to maintaining Ho yt Arboretum’s tree collection and trail system\, and it’s a unique op portunity for volunteers to learn about and care for rare and unusual tree s and plants from around the world.\n\nStewardship crews occur rain or shi ne\; volunteers should come dressed for the weather including long pants a nd sturdy\, closed-toe shoes.\n\nVolunteers should plan to bring water\, s nacks\, and any other personal items they need onsite.\n\nNo previous stew ardship crew experience is required\; training\, tools\, gloves\, and volu nteer parking passes are provided. Registration is required.\n\nVolunteer Age Requirement\n\nVolunteers must be at least 16-years-old. Volunteers be tween the ages of 16 and 17-years-old are welcome to volunteer without an adult\, but an adult needs to sign their youth waiver form.\n\nQuestions? Please contact volunteer@hoytarboretum.org. Thank you for supporting Port land’s living museum of trees! LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000842Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tuesday-crew-09-15-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Better Balance DTSTART:20260915T200000Z DTEND:20260915T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T001825Z UID:2856@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:When the root is deep\, there is no need to fear the wind.\n\n Many tai chi moves use images from nature—stable as a pine\, flowing lik e a river\, hands moving as clouds. Enjoying tai chi in the Arboretum allo ws us to connect deeply to that imagery. Each week we will explore movemen ts which are relaxing\, help improve focus and balance\, and nurture roote d in the moment.\n\n\n Class size is limited\, please register in advance  \n Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of class\n Addition al details will be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\n\n\nAbout the I nstructor: Jim Dalton has been teaching Tai Chi for Better Balance for mo re than 15 years. He has worked in senior centers and recreational venues teaching QiGong and Mindful Movement workshops all over the city.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies  HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for details about further discounted p rogram rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, please click  HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T001825Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tai-chi-for-better-balance-29/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Qigong DTSTART:20260916T163000Z DTEND:20260916T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T001825Z UID:2851@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Looking to slow down\, breathe deeper\, and move with intentio n? Join instructor Steven for a calming Qigong session beneath the canopy of the Hoyt Arboretum.\n\nQigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) is an ancien t practice from Chinese medicine that combines gentle movements\, breathwo rk\, and mindful posture to cultivate a deep sense of inner peace. The low -impact meditative nature makes it great for all levels whether you’re l ooking to reduce stress\, improve balance\, or feel a little more grounded .\n\nCome move with the rhythm of nature and leave feeling refreshed—bod y and mind.\n\n\n No experience is necessary\n Class size is limited\; onl ine registration is requested\n Registration closes 30 minutes prior to th e start of class\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Steven Gosvener is a Qi G ong Instructor\, Musician and Hair Stylist. He cultivates community throug h music and meditation. The journey of Qi Gong led him to find inspiration in the subtle moments of life. This curiosity led him to the Ling Gui Ins titute where he studies with Master Liu He and Dr. Liu Dong. He supports h is students to build confidence in their practice through feeling and expe riencing the flow of Qi.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\n Read our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon i ncome assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for d etails about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discou nted program rates\, please click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T001825Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/qigong-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hike with Hoyt DTSTART:20260916T170000Z DTEND:20260916T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T001708Z UID:2879@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Explore Hoyt Arboretum’s trails on a guided hike! Learn the trails\, see the Arboretum’s highlights\, and meet a new community of ou tdoor enthusiasts.\n\nReserve your spot in-person the day of the hike at the front desk inside the Visitor Center. Each hike is limited to 15 par ticipants.\n\nHikers should expect to cover up to 4 miles on a mix of pa cked dirt\, gravel\, and paved trails. The hiking pace will be approximate ly 2 miles per hour. Hoyt Arboretum’s trails are well-graded but there i s some elevation change (and occasionally stairs). Hikes will last 90 min utes to 2 hours and take place rain or shine.\n\nPlease come dressed for t he weather\, including appropriate footwear and rain gear if needed. Hik ers should also bring water\, snacks\, and any other personal items they n ote. Please note that we do have bees in the park\, and stings can happen. Please bring whatever you need to be safe. No dogs on guided hikes due t o the size of the group. Service dogs who are task-trained are welcome.\ n\nHikes are led on Wednesdays and Saturdays\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJun e 20 – October 31\n\nPublic tours are free and coordinated by Hoyt Arbor etum Friends. There is no fee to attend\, but donations are appreciated and support education programs at Hoyt Arboretum.\nMeet your hike leader!\ n\n\nTom Hernandez AKA Rover Tom (he\, him) has been helping visitors find their way on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum as a volunteer 2016. His favori te tree in the Arboretum is the oldest Doug-fir just off White Pine Trail. He’s given that tree several hugs over the years and considers it the “fountain of youth”. He’s also taken a shine to all the birds that l ike to hang out in the Arboretum–starting at the parking lot\, and he sh ared\, “spotted towhees and crows are his favorites\, even if the crows are bullies to the smaller birds.” LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T001708Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/hike-with-hoyt-09-16-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trees For All: Paved Trail Public Tour DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260917T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T181451Z UID:2669@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:The Trees For All Public Tour explores Hoyt Arboretum from acc essible paved trails. The tour loops around the Visitor Center and parking lot and then continutes onto the Overlook Trail. A gentle incline leads t o an optional lookout point with a (weather-permitting) view of Mt. Saint Helens and Mt. Rainier. Tour highlights include oaks\, beeches\, native sh rubs and conifers\, and an overview of the conservation and community sci ence work conducted by the Arboretum.\n\nThis tour is reserved for people who are disabled\, chronically ill\, neurodivergent\, and/or have lived ex perience of any disability\, broadly defined. Supportive family\, friends\ , and caregivers are also welcome.\n\nTrees For All Tours are led by train ed volunteers every third Thursday and Sunday of the month at 10:00am\, Ma y through October.\nTour Details\nRegistration:\n\n Online pre-registrati on is required. Tour size is limited to 10 participants.\n Registration c loses 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.\n If you have a private group interested in the Trees For All Tour\, you can request a private tou r online.\n\nAccessibility Information:\n\n See the Plan Your Visit page for information about parking\, public transit options\, and Washingtorn P ark Free Shuttle access.\n For a detailed description of the tour route a nd amenities\, please visit the Trees For All Public Tours page.\n Meetin g point and duration: Tours begin and end in the Visitor Center Courtyard (4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR 97221) and last approximately 60 m inutes.\n Tour intensity: Gentle. We will move at a pace of the slowest m ember of the group and stop frequently to look at trees and plants. Partic ipants can request a break at any time.\n Travel conditions: We will trav el on paved asphalt approximately 1/2 mile with 60 feet of elevation chang e. The optional viewpoint requires traversing a flat 350 foot trail segmen t made of well-packed gravel.\n Masks: Participants may anonymously reque st that masks be worn by everyone in the tour group during registration. H oyt Arboretum will have high-filtration masks available. If you have a dis ability that prevents wearing a face mask\, you are not required to wear o ne.\n\nWhat to Bring:\n\n Please bring whatever you need to comfortably s pend an hour outside. Mobility devices\, sensory aids\, adaptive/medical e quipment\, and water/snacks are encouraged.\n We ask that participants fo llow our dog policy outlined in the Education Program Policies. Service an imals trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities are welcome.\n Public tours are held rain or shine. Participants should dres s for the weather and wear comfortable shoes if walking. Please note that the Arboretum is at higher elevation and therefore cooler than much of the surrounding city. Check current conditions at Hoyt Arboretum's Weather St ation on Weather Underground.\n\n View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hoyt Arboretum (@hoytarboretum) LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181451Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/trees-for-all-paved-trail-public- tour-8/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Member Breakfast & Learn - Ivy Baskets DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260917T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T181808Z UID:2864@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Join us for coffee and pastries followed by an ivy basket wea ving workshop in the Stevens Pavilion! \n\nUsing invasive English ivy\, w e’ll transform this ubiquitous plant into something unique.  Using a ba sic basket making technique\, we’ll create artistic and useful objects.   You will leave the workshop with your ivy creation\, and the know-how t o make interesting things from one of the Pacific Northwest’s most probl ematic introduced plants.\n\nAll materials will be provided. \n\nAbout th e Instructor: Lise has been a restoration volunteer for over a decade. Af ter pulling ivy for several years\, Lise begrudgingly came to appreciate E nglish ivy’s strength and flexibility\, and enjoys transforming ivy from an annoying tree damager (she is also an arborist) into useful\, sculptu ral objects. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T181808Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/member-breakfast-learn-ivy-basket s/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Better Balance DTSTART:20260917T200000Z DTEND:20260917T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T001825Z UID:2861@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:When the root is deep\, there is no need to fear the wind.\n\n Many tai chi moves use images from nature—stable as a pine\, flowing lik e a river\, hands moving as clouds. Enjoying tai chi in the Arboretum allo ws us to connect deeply to that imagery. Each week we will explore movemen ts which are relaxing\, help improve focus and balance\, and nurture roote d in the moment.\n\n\n Class size is limited\, please register in advance  \n Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of class\n Addition al details will be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\n\n\nAbout the I nstructor: Jim Dalton has been teaching Tai Chi for Better Balance for mo re than 15 years. He has worked in senior centers and recreational venues teaching QiGong and Mindful Movement workshops all over the city.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies  HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for details about further discounted p rogram rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, please click  HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T001825Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tai-chi-for-better-balance-34/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sketching the Trees of Hoyt Arboretum: A Four-Week Outdoor Nature Journaling Series DTSTART:20260918T200000Z DTEND:20260918T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T182118Z UID:2842@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:arts,education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Sketching is\n\nSketching is at the heart of this four-week na ture journaling series among the various tree collections in the Arboretum .  Each week we’ll settle into a different collection - getting to kno w individual trees through close observation\, quiet attention and the act of putting pencil or pen to paper.\n\nYou’ll learn to see bark texture\ , branch structure\, leaf shape and seasonal change not as challenges to d raw “correctly\,” but as an invitation into deeper noticing.  We’l l combine field sketching with nature writing\, then layer in color using your preferred materials - colored pencil\, watercolor or a mix of both.\n \nNo drawing experience required\, just curiosity and a willingness to sit with a tree for a while.  Come away with a growing journal of trees you ’ll never look at the same way again.\n\nSupplies: A journal or noteboo k with unlined paper\, pencil\, eraser\, Sakura Pigma Micron pens\, option al watercolors and/or colored pencils.\n\nPlease note we will be hiking to various spots within the Arboretum.  Benches and tables will be availab le in most places\, but not all. Bring a lightweight blanket or towel to sit on\, and keep your supplies minimal for easy movement throughout the p ark.\n\n Registration includes September 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25\n Visit th e September 4th listing to register for the 4 week series\n Registration closes Thursday\, September 3rd at 4:00pm\n Class details will be emaile d closer to the program date\n\nAbout the Instructor: Elizabeth Higgins i s a watercolor artist and arts instructor who develops and facilitates cla sses and workshops connecting people to nature\, mindfulness and creativit y. She is known for her calm\, supportive teaching style\, and her approac h is centered on the beliefs that both nature and creative expression are necessary components of human well-being. Learn more about Elizabeth on he r website www.elizabethmhiggins.com.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education P olicies:\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretu m.org for details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends membe r for discounted program rates\, please click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T182118Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/sketching-the-trees-of-hoyt-arbor etum-a-four-week-outdoor-nature-journaling-09-18-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Saturday Crew 09/19/26 DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260731T180933Z UID:2820@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to care for Hoyt Arboretum’s trees and trails with the Saturday Crew! With 189-acres and more than 6\,000 trees along 12 mil es of trails\, volunteers are incredibly important to maintaining Hoyt Arb oretum’s tree collection and trail system\, and it’s a unique opportun ity for volunteers to learn about and care for rare and unusual trees and plants from around the world.\n\nStewardship crews occur rain or shine\; v olunteers should come dressed for the weather including long pants and stu rdy\, closed-toe shoes.\n\nVolunteers should plan to bring water\, snacks\ , and any other personal items they need onsite.\n\nNo previous stewardshi p crew experience is required\; training\, tools\, gloves\, and volunteer parking passes are provided. Registration is required.\n\nVolunteer Age Re quirement\n\nVolunteers must be at least 16-years-old. Volunteers between the ages of 16 and 17-years-old are welcome to volunteer without an adult\ , but an adult needs to sign their youth waiver form.\n\nQuestions? Please contact volunteer@hoytarboretum.org. Thank you for supporting Portland ’s living museum of trees! LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T180933Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/saturday-crew-09-19-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tree Time! Preschool Walk DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T181500Z DTSTAMP:20260814T001703Z UID:2837@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Tree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get outsi de with your little one.  Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum.\n\nWe will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and traine d Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants\, trees\, insects\, mushrooms\, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum.\n\n Tree Time! walks are for children ages 2-6 years old\n All children must be ac companied by a guardian (adults do not need to register)\n The walks are held rain or shine so dress for the weather\n Online registration closes 15 minutes prior to the start of program\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon i ncome assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for d etails about further discounted program rates.\n\nFor information about ca ncellations\, refunds\, dogs at programs\, and more\, please review our Ed ucation Program Policies.\n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, pl ease click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T001703Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tree-time-preschool-walk-66/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hike with Hoyt DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T001708Z UID:2881@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Explore Hoyt Arboretum’s trails on a guided hike! Learn the trails\, see the Arboretum’s highlights\, and meet a new community of ou tdoor enthusiasts.\n\nReserve your spot in-person the day of the hike at the front desk inside the Visitor Center. Each hike is limited to 15 par ticipants.\n\nHikers should expect to cover up to 4 miles on a mix of pa cked dirt\, gravel\, and paved trails. The hiking pace will be approximate ly 2 miles per hour. Hoyt Arboretum’s trails are well-graded but there i s some elevation change (and occasionally stairs). Hikes will last 90 min utes to 2 hours and take place rain or shine.\n\nPlease come dressed for t he weather\, including appropriate footwear and rain gear if needed. Hik ers should also bring water\, snacks\, and any other personal items they n ote. Please note that we do have bees in the park\, and stings can happen. Please bring whatever you need to be safe. No dogs on guided hikes due t o the size of the group. Service dogs who are task-trained are welcome.\ n\nHikes are led on Wednesdays and Saturdays\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJun e 20 – October 31\n\nPublic tours are free and coordinated by Hoyt Arbor etum Friends. There is no fee to attend\, but donations are appreciated and support education programs at Hoyt Arboretum.\nMeet your hike leader!\ n\n\nMarie-Noelle Phillips (she\, her) has been volunteering at Hoyt Arbor etum since 2024 as a Public Tour Guide and a Hike Leader. Her favorite pla ce in the Arboretum is the Magnolia Collections–especially in springtime ! She is an avid vegetable gardener\, and since she now lives near the par k has found that her efforts are “providing a self-serve buffet to the w ildlife around me!” LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T001708Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/hike-with-hoyt-09-19-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Brainy Birds: Fall DTSTART:20260919T173000Z DTEND:20260919T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T001825Z UID:2866@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Birds are incredible and have adapted to survive in dynamic & changing environments. Every species has unique traits and sometimes quite specialized strategies. Using the backdrop of seasonal changes at Hoyt Ar boretum\, Dr. Kiki Sanford will facilitate discovery of the many ways it i s connected to its avian inhabitants. Winter classes will center on adapta tions for surviving intense seasonal conditions. Spring brings the frenzy of breeding season. Summer includes juvenile development and the onset of the next annual cycle. And\, Autumn classes will focus on the fall migrati on. Each seasonal class will highlight the various birds present in the Ar boretum\, and include observation & discussion of specific aspects of how their brains & bodies lead to certain behaviors useful in the Hoyt habitat s. Short informal lectures and group discussions will be followed by explo ratory bird-watching hikes to observe these processes in action.\n\n\n Reg istration closes 2 hours before the start time\n Class starts indoors and ends outside with a guided walk\n Reminder & details will be emailed one w eek before the program date\n When you attend at least two Brainy Birds c lasses\, you will receive a coupon code for 15% off of future ticket price s\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Dr. Kiki Sanford is a science communicator\, an informal educator\, public speaker\, community-builder\, non-profit le ader\, strategic thinker and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of exper ience talking about science. She’s been interested in birds even longer. Her PhD work at UC Davis investigated learning and memory in birds\, and she has spent decades enjoying & observing their fascinating behaviors. Sh e founded\, produces\, and hosts the This Week in Science (TWIS) podcast\, the longest-running\, female-owned science podcast\, which live streams w eekly on Facebook\, Twitch\, & YouTube. She is Executive Vice President an d co-founder of the Association of Science Communicators (ASC)\, hub for t he professional science communication community\, which has organized the SCIENCE TALK conference here in Portland\, OR for the past 10 years. Addit ionally\, her consultancy\, Broader Impacts Productions\, helps scientists & organizations create effective & engaging multi-media science storytell ing. She’s excited to explore the birds of Hoyt Arboretum and discover t heir many stories with you!\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\ n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Orego n income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org fo r details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interest ed in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for dis counted program rates\, please click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T001825Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/brainy-birds-fall/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Forest Bathing DTSTART:20260919T200000Z DTEND:20260919T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T001825Z UID:2867@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:outdoors,wellness DESCRIPTION:Experience a guided forest bathing walk through Hoyt Arboretum ’s unique tree collection and forested areas. Forest Bathing offers many health benefits from stress relief to immune system and mood support.\n\n Forest therapy is a research-based framework for supporting healing and we llness through immersion in forests and other natural environments. Forest therapy is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku\, which tran slates to “forest bathing.” Studies have demonstrated a wide array of health benefits\, especially in the cardiovascular and immune systems\, an d for stabilizing and improving mood and cognition. We build on those bene fits and look beyond\, to what happens when people remember that we are a part of nature\, not separate from it\, and are related to all other being s in fundamental ways.\n\n\n Program size is limited and pre-registration is required\n Registration closes Saturday\, September 19th at 10:00am\n D etails will be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\nAbout the Instructo r: Shawna Hartung (she/her) is a certified Forest Therapy Guide through t he Association of Nature and Forest Therapy with over 20 years of experien ce in environmental education\, leading nature-based experiences for peopl e of all ages. With a background in social work and a deep understanding o f trauma-informed care\, Shawna brings a gentle\, compassionate presence t o her walks—honoring each person’s unique journey and creating a space of psychological and emotional safety.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Educatio n Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarbor etum.org for details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends me mber for discounted program rates\, please click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T001825Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/forest-bathing-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trees For All: Paved Trail Public Tour DTSTART:20260920T170000Z DTEND:20260920T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T181451Z UID:2670@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:The Trees For All Public Tour explores Hoyt Arboretum from acc essible paved trails. The tour loops around the Visitor Center and parking lot and then continutes onto the Overlook Trail. A gentle incline leads t o an optional lookout point with a (weather-permitting) view of Mt. Saint Helens and Mt. Rainier. Tour highlights include oaks\, beeches\, native sh rubs and conifers\, and an overview of the conservation and community sci ence work conducted by the Arboretum.\n\nThis tour is reserved for people who are disabled\, chronically ill\, neurodivergent\, and/or have lived ex perience of any disability\, broadly defined. Supportive family\, friends\ , and caregivers are also welcome.\n\nTrees For All Tours are led by train ed volunteers every third Thursday and Sunday of the month at 10:00am\, Ma y through October.\nTour Details\nRegistration:\n\n Online pre-registrati on is required. Tour size is limited to 10 participants.\n Registration c loses 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.\n If you have a private group interested in the Trees For All Tour\, you can request a private tou r online.\n\nAccessibility Information:\n\n See the Plan Your Visit page for information about parking\, public transit options\, and Washingtorn P ark Free Shuttle access.\n For a detailed description of the tour route a nd amenities\, please visit the Trees For All Public Tours page.\n Meetin g point and duration: Tours begin and end in the Visitor Center Courtyard (4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, Portland\, OR 97221) and last approximately 60 m inutes.\n Tour intensity: Gentle. We will move at a pace of the slowest m ember of the group and stop frequently to look at trees and plants. Partic ipants can request a break at any time.\n Travel conditions: We will trav el on paved asphalt approximately 1/2 mile with 60 feet of elevation chang e. The optional viewpoint requires traversing a flat 350 foot trail segmen t made of well-packed gravel.\n Masks: Participants may anonymously reque st that masks be worn by everyone in the tour group during registration. H oyt Arboretum will have high-filtration masks available. If you have a dis ability that prevents wearing a face mask\, you are not required to wear o ne.\n\nWhat to Bring:\n\n Please bring whatever you need to comfortably s pend an hour outside. Mobility devices\, sensory aids\, adaptive/medical e quipment\, and water/snacks are encouraged.\n We ask that participants fo llow our dog policy outlined in the Education Program Policies. Service an imals trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities are welcome.\n Public tours are held rain or shine. Participants should dres s for the weather and wear comfortable shoes if walking. Please note that the Arboretum is at higher elevation and therefore cooler than much of the surrounding city. Check current conditions at Hoyt Arboretum's Weather St ation on Weather Underground.\n\n View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hoyt Arboretum (@hoytarboretum) LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181451Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/trees-for-all-paved-trail-public- tour-9/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Summer Public Tour DTSTART:20260920T180000Z DTEND:20260920T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T001500Z UID:2825@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Explore one of Hoyt Arboretum's three nationally-accredited co llections with a knowledgeable guide. Public Tours will follow seasonal ro utes to highlight the flowering trees and the Magnolia Collection in the s pring\, the Conifer Collection in the summer\, and fall color and the Mapl e Collection in the fall.\n\nPublic Tours are volunteer-led and run every Sunday at 11am\, April through October.\nDetails:\n\n Reserve your spot i n-person the day of the tour by checking-in with the front desk inside the Visitor Center (4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, open 10am-4pm daily).\n Please a rrive early\, these tours are free and fill-up quickly!\n Each tour is 60 minutes with up to 15 participants per tour.\n Walking distance will var y and can be up to 1 mile.\n We ask that participants follow our dog poli cy outlined in the Education Program Policies.\n\nPublic tours are held ra in or shine. Participants should dress for the weather\, and wear comforta ble shoes for walking on trails.  Hoyt Arboretum's trails are generally w ell-graded packed dirt or gravel\, but includes some ups and downs and sta irs along the way.\nSupport Hoyt Arboretum Friends\nPublic tours are free and coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum Friends. There is no fee to attend\, but donations are appreciated and support education programs at Hoyt Arboretu m. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T001500Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/summer-public-tour-09_20_26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tree Time! Preschool Walk DTSTART:20260921T170000Z DTEND:20260921T181500Z DTSTAMP:20260816T181939Z UID:2838@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Tree Time! preschool walks are a safe and fun way to get outsi de with your little one.  Come join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum.\n\nWe will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and traine d Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants\, trees\, insects\, mushrooms\, and more found at Hoyt Arboretum.\n\n Tree Time! walks are for children ages 2-6 years old\n All children must be ac companied by a guardian (adults do not need to register)\n The walks are held rain or shine so dress for the weather\n Online registration closes 15 minutes prior to the start of program\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon i ncome assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for d etails about further discounted program rates.\n\nFor information about ca ncellations\, refunds\, dogs at programs\, and more\, please review our Ed ucation Program Policies.\n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, pl ease click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T181939Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tree-time-preschool-walk-67/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tuesday Crew 09/22/26 DTSTART:20260922T150000Z DTEND:20260922T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000842Z UID:2905@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to care for Hoyt Arboretum’s trees and trails with our weekly Tuesday Crew! With 189-acres and more than 6\,000 trees along 12 miles of trails\, volunteers are incredibly important to maintaining Ho yt Arboretum’s tree collection and trail system\, and it’s a unique op portunity for volunteers to learn about and care for rare and unusual tree s and plants from around the world.\n\nStewardship crews occur rain or shi ne\; volunteers should come dressed for the weather including long pants a nd sturdy\, closed-toe shoes.\n\nVolunteers should plan to bring water\, s nacks\, and any other personal items they need onsite.\n\nNo previous stew ardship crew experience is required\; training\, tools\, gloves\, and volu nteer parking passes are provided. Registration is required.\n\nVolunteer Age Requirement\n\nVolunteers must be at least 16-years-old. Volunteers be tween the ages of 16 and 17-years-old are welcome to volunteer without an adult\, but an adult needs to sign their youth waiver form.\n\nQuestions? Please contact volunteer@hoytarboretum.org. Thank you for supporting Port land’s living museum of trees! LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000842Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tuesday-crew-09-22-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Healing Herbs of the Arboretum DTSTART:20260922T180000Z DTEND:20260922T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T001825Z UID:2869@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:The plants that surround us are full of healing and nourishing properties\, if we know where to look! Join community herbalist Missy Roh s for a stroll around the Arboretum to explore the medicinal trees\, weeds \, and native plants we encounter. You will talk about which parts to use and which plants to avoid. You may even discover a new use for a plant you thought you knew well!\n\n\n Class size is limited and pre-registration i s required\n Registration closes Monday\, September 21st at 4:00pm\n Detai ls will be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\nAbout the Instructor:  Missy Rohs is a community herbalist who grows\, scavenges\, and wildcrafts her own herbs with a focus on sustainable herbal remedies. She has been t eaching classes on medicinal plants\, health\, and ecology since 2006. You can find her speaking at conferences\, volunteering with grassroots organ izations\, and leading classes with the Arctos School of Herbal and Botani cal Studies.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adu lt education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assist ance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for details about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, please click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T001825Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/healing-herbs-of-the-arboretum-6/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Better Balance DTSTART:20260922T200000Z DTEND:20260922T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T001825Z UID:2857@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:When the root is deep\, there is no need to fear the wind.\n\n Many tai chi moves use images from nature—stable as a pine\, flowing lik e a river\, hands moving as clouds. Enjoying tai chi in the Arboretum allo ws us to connect deeply to that imagery. Each week we will explore movemen ts which are relaxing\, help improve focus and balance\, and nurture roote d in the moment.\n\n\n Class size is limited\, please register in advance  \n Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of class\n Addition al details will be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\n\n\nAbout the I nstructor: Jim Dalton has been teaching Tai Chi for Better Balance for mo re than 15 years. He has worked in senior centers and recreational venues teaching QiGong and Mindful Movement workshops all over the city.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies  HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for details about further discounted p rogram rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, please click  HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T001825Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tai-chi-for-better-balance-30/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Qigong DTSTART:20260923T163000Z DTEND:20260923T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T182303Z UID:2852@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Looking to slow down\, breathe deeper\, and move with intentio n? Join instructor Steven for a calming Qigong session beneath the canopy of the Hoyt Arboretum.\n\nQigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) is an ancien t practice from Chinese medicine that combines gentle movements\, breathwo rk\, and mindful posture to cultivate a deep sense of inner peace. The low -impact meditative nature makes it great for all levels whether you’re l ooking to reduce stress\, improve balance\, or feel a little more grounded .\n\nCome move with the rhythm of nature and leave feeling refreshed—bod y and mind.\n\n\n No experience is necessary\n Class size is limited\; onl ine registration is requested\n Registration closes 30 minutes prior to th e start of class\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Steven Gosvener is a Qi G ong Instructor\, Musician and Hair Stylist. He cultivates community throug h music and meditation. The journey of Qi Gong led him to find inspiration in the subtle moments of life. This curiosity led him to the Ling Gui Ins titute where he studies with Master Liu He and Dr. Liu Dong. He supports h is students to build confidence in their practice through feeling and expe riencing the flow of Qi.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\n Read our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon i ncome assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for d etails about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discou nted program rates\, please click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T182303Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/qigong-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hike with Hoyt DTSTART:20260923T170000Z DTEND:20260923T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T001708Z UID:2882@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Explore Hoyt Arboretum’s trails on a guided hike! Learn the trails\, see the Arboretum’s highlights\, and meet a new community of ou tdoor enthusiasts.\n\nReserve your spot in-person the day of the hike at the front desk inside the Visitor Center. Each hike is limited to 15 par ticipants.\n\nHikers should expect to cover up to 4 miles on a mix of pa cked dirt\, gravel\, and paved trails. The hiking pace will be approximate ly 2 miles per hour. Hoyt Arboretum’s trails are well-graded but there i s some elevation change (and occasionally stairs). Hikes will last 90 min utes to 2 hours and take place rain or shine.\n\nPlease come dressed for t he weather\, including appropriate footwear and rain gear if needed. Hik ers should also bring water\, snacks\, and any other personal items they n ote. Please note that we do have bees in the park\, and stings can happen. Please bring whatever you need to be safe. No dogs on guided hikes due t o the size of the group. Service dogs who are task-trained are welcome.\ n\nHikes are led on Wednesdays and Saturdays\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJun e 20 – October 31\n\nPublic tours are free and coordinated by Hoyt Arbor etum Friends. There is no fee to attend\, but donations are appreciated and support education programs at Hoyt Arboretum.\nMeet your hike leader!\ n\n\nSue Rosenbaum is a Trail Rover\, BudBurst Volunteer\, and Hike Leader who has been volunteering with Hoyt for around five years. She loves to v isit the Winter Garden on a dreary day. The design is beautiful and the co lors pop just when we need some outdoor happiness.  She is constantly pic king up seeds\, cones\, rocks\, galls\, bits of wood and bark\, and anythi ng I find that is nature related. She has boxes of stuff\, and the collect ion has grown since she started volunteering at Hoyt! LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T001708Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/hike-with-hoyt-09-23-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Better Balance DTSTART:20260924T200000Z DTEND:20260924T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002229Z UID:2862@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:When the root is deep\, there is no need to fear the wind.\n\n Many tai chi moves use images from nature—stable as a pine\, flowing lik e a river\, hands moving as clouds. Enjoying tai chi in the Arboretum allo ws us to connect deeply to that imagery. Each week we will explore movemen ts which are relaxing\, help improve focus and balance\, and nurture roote d in the moment.\n\n\n Class size is limited\, please register in advance  \n Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of class\n Addition al details will be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\n\n\nAbout the I nstructor: Jim Dalton has been teaching Tai Chi for Better Balance for mo re than 15 years. He has worked in senior centers and recreational venues teaching QiGong and Mindful Movement workshops all over the city.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies  HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for details about further discounted p rogram rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, please click  HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002229Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tai-chi-for-better-balance-35/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sketching the Trees of Hoyt Arboretum: A Four-Week Outdoor Nature Journaling Series DTSTART:20260925T200000Z DTEND:20260925T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T182118Z UID:2839@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:arts,education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Sketching is\n\nSketching is at the heart of this four-week na ture journaling series among the various tree collections in the Arboretum .  Each week we’ll settle into a different collection - getting to kno w individual trees through close observation\, quiet attention and the act of putting pencil or pen to paper.\n\nYou’ll learn to see bark texture\ , branch structure\, leaf shape and seasonal change not as challenges to d raw “correctly\,” but as an invitation into deeper noticing.  We’l l combine field sketching with nature writing\, then layer in color using your preferred materials - colored pencil\, watercolor or a mix of both.\n \nNo drawing experience required\, just curiosity and a willingness to sit with a tree for a while.  Come away with a growing journal of trees you ’ll never look at the same way again.\n\nSupplies: A journal or noteboo k with unlined paper\, pencil\, eraser\, Sakura Pigma Micron pens\, option al watercolors and/or colored pencils.\n\nPlease note we will be hiking to various spots within the Arboretum.  Benches and tables will be availab le in most places\, but not all. Bring a lightweight blanket or towel to sit on\, and keep your supplies minimal for easy movement throughout the p ark.\n\n Registration includes September 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25\n Visit th e September 4th listing to register for the 4 week series\n Class detail s will be emailed closer to the program date\n\nAbout the Instructor: Eli zabeth Higgins is a watercolor artist and arts instructor who develops and facilitates classes and workshops connecting people to nature\, mindfulne ss and creativity. She is known for her calm\, supportive teaching style\, and her approach is centered on the beliefs that both nature and creative expression are necessary components of human well-being. Learn more about Elizabeth on her website www.elizabethmhiggins.com.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Fri ends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email progr ams@hoytarboretum.org for details about further discounted program rates.  \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboret um Friends member for discounted program rates\, please click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T182118Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/sketching-the-trees-of-hoyt-arbor etum-a-four-week-nature-journaling-series/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hike with Hoyt DTSTART:20260926T170000Z DTEND:20260926T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T001639Z UID:2883@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Explore Hoyt Arboretum’s trails on a guided hike! Learn the trails\, see the Arboretum’s highlights\, and meet a new community of ou tdoor enthusiasts.\n\nReserve your spot in-person the day of the hike at the front desk inside the Visitor Center. Each hike is limited to 15 par ticipants.\n\nHikers should expect to cover up to 4 miles on a mix of pa cked dirt\, gravel\, and paved trails. The hiking pace will be approximate ly 2 miles per hour. Hoyt Arboretum’s trails are well-graded but there i s some elevation change (and occasionally stairs). Hikes will last 90 min utes to 2 hours and take place rain or shine.\n\nPlease come dressed for t he weather\, including appropriate footwear and rain gear if needed. Hik ers should also bring water\, snacks\, and any other personal items they n ote. Please note that we do have bees in the park\, and stings can happen. Please bring whatever you need to be safe. No dogs on guided hikes due t o the size of the group. Service dogs who are task-trained are welcome.\ n\nHikes are led on Wednesdays and Saturdays\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJun e 20 – October 31\n\nPublic tours are free and coordinated by Hoyt Arbor etum Friends. There is no fee to attend\, but donations are appreciated and support education programs at Hoyt Arboretum.\nMeet your hike leader!\ nKathy Pollock has been volunteering at Hoyt Arboretum since 2010 through many programs. She started as a “weed puller” on stewardship crews and now volunteers in the Herbarium\, participates in community science progr ams\, and leads hikes like these! Her favorite place in the Arboretum is i n the Bill DeWeese Library doing Herbarium work with the door open so she can watch the hustle and bustle in the Visitor Center. One of her favorite nature memories is when she watched two bobcats bounding around a meadow at Pt. Reyes National Seashore. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T001639Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/hike-with-hoyt-09-26-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Flower Pressing Workshop DTSTART:20260926T173000Z DTEND:20260926T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T001927Z UID:2868@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Connect with nature in a new way through flower pressing! In this beginner workshop\, artist\, Bri Rossi\, will guide you through her tips and tricks for creating beautiful pressed plants. Each workshop att endee will receive a handmade reusable flower press and we’ll fill i t up with plants! We’ll cover how to use a flower press\, what plants  press best\, where to find plants and fun ideas for how to use the plan ts you preserve. If the weather permits we’ll take a short walk around t he arboretum to identify plants that press well.\n\n\n Class size is limit ed\, please pre-register online\n Registration closes Friday\, September 2 5th at 4:00pm\n Ticket price includes a flower press to keep and plant mat erial to press\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Bri Rossi is a Portland artist and maker and has been pressing and preserving plants for over four years. She created her online shop\, Little Leaf Ink\, to share her botanical wa tercolor and pressed flower art works. In 2022\, she started teaching w orkshops to share her knowledge and love of crafting with nature. Her goal is to inspire others to notice the magical little details of plants while they spend time outside and incorporate those little joys into their home s.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult educati on policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance progr am\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for details about further d iscounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, p lease click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T001927Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/flower-pressing-workshop-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Meeting Trees DTSTART:20260926T200000Z DTEND:20260926T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T181755Z UID:2871@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Experience being called by trees and feel their distinctive en ergies. Each tree has a different energy\, just like we do and by learning to meet trees—to know the tree as an alive and aware being—you open l atent channels of connection with the living planet and its many life form s. This expands your awareness\, empathy\, intuitive knowing\, well-being and capacity for healing.\n\nThis workshop unfolds through four stages of connection: the senses\, feeling\, meeting resistance\, and intuition\, al l leading to deeper knowing. Through guided exercises\, meditation\, qigon g\, and generous use of the Tree Transformation Cards\, you’ll discover new ways of connecting with trees\, and with yourself.\n\nPlease bring a s mall cloth or pad to sit on\, along with a journal or your phone to record insights and experiences.\n\nWhether this is your first Meeting Trees exp erience or you are ready to deepen an existing practice\, this workshop wi ll help you connect more fully with the wisdom and presence of trees.\n\n\ n Class size is limited\; online registration is required\n Registration w ill close Saturday\, September 26th at 10:00am\n Additional details will b e emailed one week prior to the program.\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Flora Rudolph is an artist and spiritual explorer who discovered the wisdom of trees after a life-changing encounter with a Douglas-fir in 2007. A trauma tic brain injury soon after altered her path\, but healing came through th e trees\, leading to the creation of the Tree Cards—messages of guidance from different species. Flora now leads Forest Bathing + Meeting Trees wo rkshops\, self-guided experiences\, tree readings\, online and in-person c ourses\, and a membership community. Explore her offerings at www.meetingt rees.com.\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\n\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n \nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email p rograms@hoytarboretum.org for details about further discounted program ra tes. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arb oretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, please click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T181755Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/meeting-trees/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Public Tour with an ASL Interpreter DTSTART:20260927T180000Z DTEND:20260927T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T001807Z UID:2826@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This public tour will be joined by an American Sign Lang uage interpreter.\nExplore one of Hoyt Arboretum's three nationally-accred ited collections with a knowledgeable guide. Public Tours will follow seas onal routes to highlight the flowering trees and the Magnolia Collection i n the spring\, the Conifer Collection in the summer\, and fall color and t he Maple Collection in the fall.\n\nPublic Tours are volunteer-led and run every Sunday at 11am\, April through October.\nDetails:\n\n Reserve your spot in-person the day of the tour by checking-in with the front desk ins ide the Visitor Center (4000 SW Fairview Blvd\, open 10am-4pm daily).\n P lease arrive early\, these tours are free and fill-up quickly!\n Each tou r is 60 minutes with up to 15 participants per tour.\n Walking distance w ill vary and can be up to 1 mile.\n We ask that participants follow our d og policy outlined in the Education Program Policies.\n\nPublic tours are held rain or shine. Participants should dress for the weather\, and wear c omfortable shoes for walking on trails.  Hoyt Arboretum's trails are gene rally well-graded packed dirt or gravel\, but includes some ups and downs and stairs along the way.\nSupport Hoyt Arboretum Friends\nPublic tours ar e free and coordinated by Hoyt Arboretum Friends. There is no fee to atten d\, but donations are appreciated and support education programs at Hoyt A rboretum. LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T001807Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/public-tour-with-an-asl-interpret er-fall-tour/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Drawing Fundamentals in Nature DTSTART:20260927T200000Z DTEND:20260927T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T000350Z UID:2874@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, learn the fundamentals of drawing while dis covering the wonders of plant biology. Over the course of three hours and about 1 mile\, students will learn fundamental drawing techniques\, apply them by drawing trees and other plants around Hoyt Arboretum\, and then se e how the plant structures they observe have evolved over millennia to sui te ecological niches. Whether you are a drawing beginner\, want to strengt hen your foundations\, or tell people you “can’t even draw a stick fig ure\,” you are welcome in this class. Leave the class with the confidenc e to start a sketchbook\, draw your travels\, or take more art classes wit h Hoyt Arboretum Friends.\n\n\n Space is limited\; please register online\ n Registration closes Sunday\, September 27th at 10:00am\n Class details will be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Mer iwether Schroeer-Smith is lifelong visual artist and illustrator living i n Portland\, Oregon. In addition to selling original artwork locally\, Me riwether is passionate about teaching art and using creation as a way to engage with nature and local communities. Using her education in Environm ental Science and Botany\, she develops curricula around foundational dr awing exercises to demonstrate educational topics. She has taught scientif ic field sketching at West Yellowstone School\, presented art-integrated t ree ID lessons in schools\, and led art programming for all ages in Missou ri Headwaters and Madison Buffalo Jump State Parks in her home state of Mo ntana. Meriwether believes that art is not an innate talent that some are born with\, but rather a skill that can be cultivated through practice.  \n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program \, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for details about further dis counted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about b ecoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, ple ase click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T000350Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/drawing-fundamentals-in-nature/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tuesday Crew 09/29/26 DTSTART:20260929T150000Z DTEND:20260929T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T180937Z UID:2906@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to care for Hoyt Arboretum’s trees and trails with our weekly Tuesday Crew! With 189-acres and more than 6\,000 trees along 12 miles of trails\, volunteers are incredibly important to maintaining Ho yt Arboretum’s tree collection and trail system\, and it’s a unique op portunity for volunteers to learn about and care for rare and unusual tree s and plants from around the world.\n\nStewardship crews occur rain or shi ne\; volunteers should come dressed for the weather including long pants a nd sturdy\, closed-toe shoes.\n\nVolunteers should plan to bring water\, s nacks\, and any other personal items they need onsite.\n\nNo previous stew ardship crew experience is required\; training\, tools\, gloves\, and volu nteer parking passes are provided. Registration is required.\n\nVolunteer Age Requirement\n\nVolunteers must be at least 16-years-old. Volunteers be tween the ages of 16 and 17-years-old are welcome to volunteer without an adult\, but an adult needs to sign their youth waiver form.\n\nQuestions? Please contact volunteer@hoytarboretum.org. Thank you for supporting Port land’s living museum of trees! LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180937Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tuesday-crew-09-29-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Better Balance DTSTART:20260929T200000Z DTEND:20260929T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T000925Z UID:2858@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:When the root is deep\, there is no need to fear the wind.\n\n Many tai chi moves use images from nature—stable as a pine\, flowing lik e a river\, hands moving as clouds. Enjoying tai chi in the Arboretum allo ws us to connect deeply to that imagery. Each week we will explore movemen ts which are relaxing\, help improve focus and balance\, and nurture roote d in the moment.\n\n\n Class size is limited\, please register in advance  \n Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of class\n Addition al details will be emailed closer to the program date\n\n\n\n\nAbout the I nstructor: Jim Dalton has been teaching Tai Chi for Better Balance for mo re than 15 years. He has worked in senior centers and recreational venues teaching QiGong and Mindful Movement workshops all over the city.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\nRead our adult education policies  HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon income assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for details about further discounted p rogram rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discounted program rates\, please click  HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T000925Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/tai-chi-for-better-balance-31/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Qigong DTSTART:20260930T163000Z DTEND:20260930T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T001756Z UID:2853@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Looking to slow down\, breathe deeper\, and move with intentio n? Join instructor Steven for a calming Qigong session beneath the canopy of the Hoyt Arboretum.\n\nQigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) is an ancien t practice from Chinese medicine that combines gentle movements\, breathwo rk\, and mindful posture to cultivate a deep sense of inner peace. The low -impact meditative nature makes it great for all levels whether you’re l ooking to reduce stress\, improve balance\, or feel a little more grounded .\n\nCome move with the rhythm of nature and leave feeling refreshed—bod y and mind.\n\n\n No experience is necessary\n Class size is limited\; onl ine registration is requested\n Registration closes 30 minutes prior to th e start of class\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor: Steven Gosvener is a Qi G ong Instructor\, Musician and Hair Stylist. He cultivates community throug h music and meditation. The journey of Qi Gong led him to find inspiration in the subtle moments of life. This curiosity led him to the Ling Gui Ins titute where he studies with Master Liu He and Dr. Liu Dong. He supports h is students to build confidence in their practice through feeling and expe riencing the flow of Qi.\n\nHoyt Arboretum Friends Education Policies:\n\n Read our adult education policies HERE.\n\nIf you qualify for an Oregon i ncome assistance program\, please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for d etails about further discounted program rates. \n\nIf you are interested in learning more about becoming a Hoyt Arboretum Friends member for discou nted program rates\, please click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T001756Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/qigong-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hike with Hoyt DTSTART:20260930T170000Z DTEND:20260930T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T002201Z UID:2884@hoytarboretum.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Explore Hoyt Arboretum’s trails on a guided hike! Learn the trails\, see the Arboretum’s highlights\, and meet a new community of ou tdoor enthusiasts.\n\nReserve your spot in-person the day of the hike at the front desk inside the Visitor Center. Each hike is limited to 15 par ticipants.\n\nHikers should expect to cover up to 4 miles on a mix of pa cked dirt\, gravel\, and paved trails. The hiking pace will be approximate ly 2 miles per hour. Hoyt Arboretum’s trails are well-graded but there i s some elevation change (and occasionally stairs). Hikes will last 90 min utes to 2 hours and take place rain or shine.\n\nPlease come dressed for t he weather\, including appropriate footwear and rain gear if needed. Hik ers should also bring water\, snacks\, and any other personal items they n ote. Please note that we do have bees in the park\, and stings can happen. Please bring whatever you need to be safe. No dogs on guided hikes due t o the size of the group. Service dogs who are task-trained are welcome.\ n\nHikes are led on Wednesdays and Saturdays\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJun e 20 – October 31\n\nPublic tours are free and coordinated by Hoyt Arbor etum Friends. There is no fee to attend\, but donations are appreciated and support education programs at Hoyt Arboretum.\nMeet your hike leader!\ n\n\nTom Hernandez AKA Rover Tom (he\, him) has been helping visitors find their way on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum as a volunteer 2016. His favori te tree in the Arboretum is the oldest Doug-fir just off White Pine Trail. He’s given that tree several hugs over the years and considers it the “fountain of youth”. He’s also taken a shine to all the birds that l ike to hang out in the Arboretum–starting at the parking lot\, and he sh ared\, “spotted towhees and crows are his favorites\, even if the crows are bullies to the smaller birds.” LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T002201Z URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/hike-with-hoyt-09-30-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Calendar of Upcoming Events & Classes X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.hoytarboretum.org/visit/events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR