Events are free unless noted. Please note that many workshops require advance registration and schedules are subject to change; verify details with the organizing groups via the provided links.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
25th Anniversary Community Day: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Celebrate the Oregon Garden’s milestone with the community. Visitors receive $1 off admission for each nonperishable food item donated. Regular admission minus $1 per food donation. The Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton. Information: oregongarden.org
Hike with Hoyt: 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Volunteer Tom Hernandez leads a guided hike through the arboretum’s trails, covering up to 4 miles. Free (donations appreciated). Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 S.W. Fairview Blvd., Portland. Information: hoytarboretum.org
THURSDAY, JULY 2
25th Anniversary Fun Day: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. A day of family-friendly entertainment including tethered hot air balloon rides, a mermaid encounter, and aerial circus arts. Admission cost unknown. The Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton. Information: oregongarden.org
SATURDAY, JULY 4
Hike with Hoyt: 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Join volunteer Hank Itkin for a guided exploration of Hoyt Arboretum’s trails. Free (donations appreciated). Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 S.W. Fairview Blvd., Portland. Information: hoytarboretum.org
SUNDAY, JULY 5
Summer Public Tour: 11 a.m.–12 p.m. A volunteer-led tour highlighting the arboretum’s nationally accredited Conifer Collection. Free (reserve in person at 10 a.m.). Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 S.W. Fairview Blvd., Portland. Information: hoytarboretum.org
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
Hike with Hoyt: 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Explore the trails with volunteer hike leader Chris Ling. Free (donations appreciated). Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 S.W. Fairview Blvd., Portland. Information: hoytarboretum.org
THURSDAY, JULY 9
Water Wise Workshop: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Learn practical strategies for conserving water in your garden while adapting to climate change. Hosted by Kindness Farm and EMS.W.CD. Free. Location to be announced. Information: emS.W.cd.org
FRIDAY, JULY 10
Community Rose Gardens Workday: 8:30 a.m. Help Fort Vancouver Rose Society volunteers with pruning and deadheading to care for the local rose garden. Esther Short Park Rose Garden, Vancouver. Information: fortvancouverrosesociety.org
Joy of Gardening Conference: 9 a.m. (Friday) – 3:45 p.m. (Saturday). A two-day conference featuring gardening keynote presentations, a silent auction, and expert learning sessions. $100 registration. CH2M Hill Alumni Center, OSU Corvallis Campus, 725 S.W. 26th St, Corvallis. Information: extension.oregonstate.edu…