2024 marked an important milestone in stewardship at Hoyt Arboretum as we celebrated the 40th anniversary of Tuesday Crew! Hoyt Arboretum is supported by an amazing community of volunteers, including the dedicated members of the Tuesday Crew. This stewardship group was established in 1984, and in the 40 years since, they’ve worked side-by-side with Hoyt … Read more
At Hoyt Arboretum, the vibrant tapestry of our community is woven by the hands of passionate volunteers, like Sarah Tsai. Sarah’s story is one of personal connection, environmental stewardship, and a deep-rooted commitment to sharing the joy of nature with others. Finding a Place to Grow For Sarah, plants are more than just a hobby—they’re … Read more
Hoyt Arboretum Friends hosted our 37th annual Arborists in the Arboretum event last month where 125 arborists from more than 35 companies in the Portland area volunteered to care for our global tree collection. Every year, Curator Martin Nicholson creates a work list with priority jobs that only professional arborists can complete, including removing deadwood, … Read more
Few have given back to their hometowns the way that Ed Kushner has. “20 years is a long time to stick with something.” Ed says, “I never worked for the same employer for that amount of time, and the only outdoor activities that I did for more than 20 years were gardening and bicycling.” And … Read more
Blackberry thickets are a prominent (and prickly) feature of many Pacific Northwest natural areas including at Hoyt Arboretum and many other Portland Parks. The most common species of exotic blackberry in our region is widely accepted as Rubus armeniacus (AKA Himalayan or Armenian blackberry), but there are a couple of other exotic Rubus spp. that … Read more