Outdoors · Portland, OR

Winter Plant Identification: Science and Stroll

Sun, January 24, 2027 · 1:00 PM Pacific

Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd., Portland, OR 97221 — see original event for meeting point
Portland, OR

About this event

Winters in Portland are fotunately very green due to evergreen trees, ferns, and moss. Other plants, however, are bare and make identification more of a mystery. Join Ruth this month, to learn the clues to search for that make plant identification more manageable in the colder months. Class will start in the library with a brief presentation along with samples of key features to search for when identifying deciduous plants in the winter. Then bundle-up and walk outside during the remainder of time to practice identification on the trails with your instructor. Plan for walking on maintained, dirt trails. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required Registration closes Saturday, January 23rd at 4:00pm Additional details will be emailed one week prior to the program About the Instructor: Ruth Williams is a consulting arborist and plant enthusiast with degrees in Horticulture and Landscape Architecture from UC Davis. Working as a local consulting arborist, she helps preserve trees for future generations. She teaches and guides interpretive hikes on a wide variety of ecological subjects. Additional Program and Accessibility Information: Please review our adult education policies. Learn more about Visitor Center accessibility and paved trail options. We offer discounted program rates if you participate in an Oregon income assistance program. Please email programs@hoytarboretum.org for more information. Members of Hoyt Arboretum Friends can sign up for classes at discounted rates.

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