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THUNOV 5
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
WorkshopsDanceCultural HeritageCraftsGalleriesOutdoorsParks & NatureHolidays & SeasonalKids & FamilyWorld Music

Chrysanthemum Festival

Celebrate the beauty of fall at Lan Su Chinese Garden’s annual Chrysanthemum Festival! Families can explore a colorful display of 81 chrysanthemum varieties, admire cascading blooms and creative floral sculptures, and discover the flower’s...
THUNOV 5
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
VolunteeringOutdoorsParks & NatureWorkshops

Volunteer Planting at Multnomah Channel Marsh Natural Area

Learn how to make willow cuttings and install them into the floodplain habitat of Crabapple Creek and the Multnomah Channel. This will enhance native habitat for conservation strategy species including Northern red-legged frogs, coastal cutthroat...
SATNOV 7
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Talks & LecturesWorkshopsToursOutdoorsParks & NatureHiking & WalkingCultural Heritage

Pine Pruning Demonstration

Pruning pines to achieve the look they have in spaces like Portland Japanese Garden requires meticulous care and years of learning. In this demonstration, Pete Putnicki, Japanese Pruning Specialist and former Senior Gardener at Seattle Japanese Garden, will discuss the...

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SATNOV 7
1:00 PM – 3:15 PM
WorkshopsMeditationOutdoorsParks & NatureHiking & Walking

What Are Trees Thinking?

Date/Time Date(s) - November 7, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm Categories - Classes & Activities A Forest Workshop in Tree Intelligence and Connection Trees communicate, respond, make decisions, and even cooperate with one another. Recent research...
SUNNOV 8
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
OutdoorsBirdingHiking & WalkingWorkshops

Bird Walk at Blue Lake

Blue Lake Regional Park (map)Map
Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council and Bird Guide Ryan Gilpin, from Nidus Consulting for a morning of Birding at Blue Lake Regional Park. Explore the beautiful Blue Lake and discover what birds may be flying, as we walk and practice...
SATNOV 7
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
VolunteeringOutdoorsParks & NatureWorkshops

Downtown Pollinator Garden Planting

SE 21st & SE Washington StMap

Please join the city in planting a downtown pollinator garden! We will install native plants from a Xerces Society Habitat Kit at the corner of SE 21st Avenue and Washington Street. Volunteers will chip in alongside city staff, who will demonstrate proper technique and safety before planting begins.

No gardening experience necessary. The city will supply all equipment including gloves, tools, and water. Please consider using alternative transportation and bring a reusable water bottle.

Space is limited. Families are encouraged to attend. The city asks volunteers to register by Wednesday, Nov. 4, using this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/jNwmySB85f

SUNNOV 8
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
💰 $1+Food & DrinkWorkshopsTalks & LecturesOutdoorsParks & Nature

The Portland Pollinator Harvest Party

133 Southeast Salmon Street133 SE Salmon St
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a native bee and a honey bee? Or wondered what they do all day? Have you dreamed of becoming a beekeeper, wanted to plant more flowers for our winged friends, or wished you could taste honey...
SUNNOV 8
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WorkshopsOutdoorsCycling

Ride Westside Fix-a-Flat Clinic

[Newsflash: Not a ride] Don’t let a flat tire cut your ride short! Join Ride Westside for a hands-on clinic and learn how to repair a bicycle inner-tube puncture with a patch kit. We’ll walk through finding the cause of a flat, removing the wheel and tube, locating and...
SATNOV 14
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
OutdoorsHiking & WalkingParks & NatureWorkshopsCrafts55+ / Seniors

Aging with Wonder: A Nature & Art Workshop for Elders and Their Caregivers

Date/Time Date(s) - November 14, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Categories - Classes & Activities Nature can be a space of connection, peace, and inspiration. It has been proven that time in nature brings pleasure, relaxation, and community to those who...
SATNOV 7
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
WorkshopsTalks & LecturesOutdoorsForaging

Mushroom Hunting For Beginners

Mushroom foraging is a popular pursuit in the Northwest! More than just a slideshow of edible mushrooms, this beginner-friendly class emphasizes skills and tools needed for accurate identification of mushrooms to determine edibility.

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