Volunteer Stories: Sharing Joy in Nature

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

A Strong Foundation: Lessons from a Fall Tree Planting

Rain in the forecast may seem like a bummer for fall visits to the Arboretum, but predictable rainfall in combination with the still-warm soil temperatures makes it a really good time to plant trees! And, that’s exactly what Hoyt’s nature educators did this month. Nature educators lead youth programs at Hoyt Arboretum, including school field … Read more

Arborists Collect Hard-to-Reach Specimens for the Herbarium

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

Recollections of a Collection Trip

by Shaueel Persadee The Dream Team: LMBS24 Laura, Martin, Ben, and Shaueel (me!) ventured into northern California early on the morning of Tuesday 17th September. Driving all the way down to their first rustic, yellow AirBnB, only to set bags down and immediately set foot onto nature trails, meadows, and forested areas to begin scouting … Read more

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