Jul
13
11:00 AM11:00

Botanical Drawing Workshop

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Join staff member Zoe who will teach you how to create botanical sketches while walking through the garden. Sharpen your observational skills, add to your sketchbook or field guide, and above all have fun getting more connected to nature!

Please bring your own sketchbook or paper and drawing utensils of choice, (pencils, charcoals, markers or watercolors, etc). If you don’t have any of these items, extras will be provided.

About your guide

Zoe is a lifelong artist and nature lover. She has a Bachelor’s in fine arts and is a member of the Portland arts community. She is a painter, illustrator fiber artist and works in the stop motion animation industry.

This workshop is free with the price of garden admission, however we ask you to pre-register via telephone (503) 267-7509 or at the garden gatehouse during business hours.

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Guided Garden Walk
Jun
19
11:00 AM11:00

Guided Garden Walk

Join our Senior Gardener on a guided walk through Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. On this recurring tour you’ll get a chance to see the garden through the eyes of a trained horticulturist and learn about the wide array from plants grown here…rhododendrons and so much more. 

These walks are informal and questions are encouraged along the way

About Your Guide

Lincoln has been working in horticulture the majority of his professional life. His formal horticulture and garden training took place at Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania. Since then, he has worked at the Portland Japanese Garden, a private estate in Texas, and the Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Arizona. Lincoln has also taught pruning classes at the Gresham Japanese Garden.

Registration by phone or in-person at the Gatehouse. No additional fee beyond Admission or Annual Pass entry.

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Wildlife Walk
Mar
27
9:00 AM09:00
Wildlife

Wildlife Walk

An extraordinary opportunity to walk the garden with two longtime members and avid observers of our beautiful space. Learn the insider tips and information on how to enjoy seeing wildlife in the garden all year round.

Free with admission. Registration at the gatehouse requested.

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Wildlife Walk
Mar
23
9:00 AM09:00
Wildlife

Wildlife Walk

An extraordinary opportunity to walk the garden with two longtime members and avid observers of our beautiful space. Learn the insider tips and information on how to enjoy seeing wildlife in the garden all year round.

Free with admission. Registration at the gatehouse requested.

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Gardener Walkabout
Mar
20
11:00 AM11:00

Gardener Walkabout

Join Lincoln Proud, a member of our horticulture team, for an informal discussion of the garden's plants, pruning, decision making, and problem solving in the landscape. 

Free with admission. Space is limited- registration at the gatehouse is requested.

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Wildlife Walk
Nov
17
9:00 AM09:00
Wildlife

Wildlife Walk

An extraordinary opportunity to walk the garden with two longtime members and avid observers of our beautiful space. Learn the insider tips and information on how to enjoy seeing wildlife in the garden all year round.

Free with admission. Registration at the gatehouse requested.

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