Summer, especially for children, is a season of making new friends — and at Hoyt, those friends can be tree friends too. It’s the perfect time to slow down, look closely, and learn to recognize your new green companions by the shapes and textures of their leaves. Focusing tree identification around leaf morphology helps young … Read more
If you’ve strolled through Hoyt Arboretum lately, you might have spotted something odd hanging from a few of the trees: clusters of green buckets stacked like a tower, or strange purple boxes suspended from branches. These aren’t art installations. They’re traps, quietly watching for an unwelcome guest. Portland Parks & Recreation, working with universities and … Read more
Spring in Portland is beautiful chaos. One minute, you’re dodging hail; the next, you’re squinting into blinding sunshine. But as spring yields to summer, the forecast trends towards warm days and blue skies. It’s the perfect invitation to pack a basket and head to your favorite greenspace. Arbor-eat-um Hoyt Arboretum is a shared public space, … Read more
One of my favorite things about Hoyt Arboretum is the unexpected adventures you encounter on every trail. Each hike, class, or volunteer activity offers a delightful detour from the ordinary. There’s always something wonderful waiting to be discovered. The Call to Adventure Nursery and Planting Specialist, Brett Rousseau, recently asked if I’d like to help … Read more
Spring at Hoyt Arboretum arrives quietly at first—soft light, tender new leaves, and the earliest hints of colourful blooms returning to the landscape. After months of cold, stillness, and uncertainty, the season reminds us that life always finds a way. Each bud, each unfolding leaf, carries its own small message of hope: that growth continues, … Read more