Hunt for hand-blown glass hearts scattered throughout Tualatin parks and trails the entire month of February. Keep the heart as a reminder of the love we have for our city or share the love by hiding it again for another person to discover.
Portland Japanese Garden is joining Lewis & Clark College in the beloved annual tradition they started: Moss Appreciation Week. Here at the Garden, we are honoring moss and inviting visitors to experience its quiet magic.
Volunteer to help plant trees at Cherry Blossom Park! Bring yourself, weather protection, and a water bottle! All tools and materials needed will be provided on-site.
Registration required.
Take a crisp walk through the Garden to admire the winter-blooming shrubs and delicate snowdrops, then cozy up in the Manor House with a steaming cup of Coava coffee. Pick out a special jcoco chocolate bar for your Valentine, and learn about the Lilla & John Leach love story.
Portland Mardi Gras Parade brings the spirit of New Orleans to North Portland with a lively, neighborhood-powered celebration. Expect colorful costumes, dancing krewes, stilt walkers, and plenty of brass band energy as the parade rolls through the streets.
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 Arboretum, Dr. Kiki Sanford will facilitate discovery of the many ways it is connected to its avian inhabitants.
We invite you to connect with nature with $13 zoo admission. Nestled in the beautiful west hills of Washington Park, the zoo is the perfect nature walk. Take in the natural beauty of the zoo grounds while experiencing amazing wildlife.
Join the Autism Society of Oregon for a guided nature walk at Tryon Creek State Natural Area led by a Master Naturalist. These walks are for Autistic adults (18+), their families, friends, and supporters to enjoy and experience nature together without any agenda or judgment.
If you’ve explored anywhere in the Portland area, you’ve probably noted how green it is. The trees and the ferns provide much of the green, but so do the lichens and moss. Join instructor Ruth Williams as she takes you on a walking exploration of the most common tiny green wonders you will see on local trails. Learn what makes each of them unique and how to identify common species.
