educational course

Take this class and begin a new chapter in your relationship with nature! Colorful, musical and always nearby, birds can teach you so much about the world around you once you begin to really notice them. This class not only shows why you should get started watching birds, it also shows you how to begin - introducing you to the tools, information and behaviors of a birdwatcher. Instructor Laura Whittemore has introduced hundreds of people to the fascinating world of birds with her enthusiastic and patient guidance. An indoor session is followed by a field trip into the Preserve. Binoculars provided.  Ages 16 -- Adult.

To register visit website (below) or call 503-681-5397.  Program #:  49508

For general program information contact Steve Engel.

This workshop tells you all you need to know to provide a home for one of our most productive native pollinators, the mason bee. Active early in the season and busier than the proverbial bee, mason bees are solitary, native insects that pollinate all types of plants found in gardens, orchards and wild nature.  Ages 16 -- Adult.

Instructor: Ron Spendal, Master Gardener

To register visit website (below) or call 503-681-5397.            Program #: 49505   

For general program information contact Steve Engel (below)

Learn how to make a Scottish-style ribbed carrying basket out of locally available materials! Bring a sharp knife and hand pruners and keen ears and eyes for paying close attention to the teaching demonstrations. Learn the basic skills you need to weave while emphasizing the magic of the process and deepening your appreciation for the incredible strength and vitality of the plants in our area. Includes harvesting demonstration. Materials provided.  Ages 16 - adult.

Instructor:  Tracy Harrison

To register visit website (below) or call 503-681-5397. 

Program #: 49502

For general information on class call or email Steve Engel (below).

When the leaves are missing, what can you rely on to identify our common deciduous trees and shrubs? All you need to know are the characteristics of their twigs, bark and fruit. This class begins indoors to learn some basic terminology and then ventures outside where you can put your new-found knowledge to the test - in a fun way!

12 -- Adult

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Education Center
Steve Engel
49500       Sat          1/9           1 -- 4 pm
Free, pre-registration required

Visitors of all ages come to the Hoyt Arboretum and we are excited to offer a new way for our younger visitors to learn about this Living Museum. We are developing a tour program focused on teaching environmental science and conservation to kids, but to make it a success, we need to train up some amazing tour guides - that's where YOU come in. If you are interested in leading groups of kids through the arboretum, playing fun nature games, and helping a new generation learn about the wonders of nature, please consider coming to our training on Tuesday, November 17th, from 3:30 pm to 6 pm at the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center.