Our Wildflower & Music Festival, and Mushroom Festival are traditions that have delighted the local community for 40 years. Each festival features large educational displays—wildflowers in the spring, and mushrooms in the fall— with experts on hand to answer questions. Our stage features live music by local bands all festival-day-long. Throughout the festival day, local naturalists and experts lead guided nature walks through the Arboretum highlighting the area’s ecology and history. For those that are looking to take something home from our festivals, our Merchandise Booth features collectible festival t-shirts and posters and educational materials. We also have vendors selling plants (including many native species), arts & crafts, books and a food cart area bursting with delicious flavors. And for the kiddos, we have a booth just for them full of fun activities!
Play in the Rain Day
Play in the Rain Day is a fun (and free) all-ages event that happens every November and helps visitors discover how fun, easy, and rewarding it is to spend time outdoors.
Arboretum Fundraisers at Plank Town
Twice per year, Plank Town Brewing Company has hosted an evening of mingling where all are invited to join Arboretum board and staff members at Plank Town’s location at 346 Main Street, Springfield. 10% of proceeds from food and beverage sales during the evening are generously donated by Plank Town to support the Arboretum’s work. Stay tuned for when we can resume our fundraisers at Plank Town!
Activities Throughout the Year
We also offer: guided nature walks and workshops on a range of topics, volunteer trainings and work parties, and social and philanthropic events.
October 2, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Mount Pisgah Arboretum, 34901 Frank Parrish Rd, Eugene, OR 97405, USA
Open your eyes to the fascinating world of insects on a walk led by insect-enthusiast and Mount Pisgah blog author Karen Richards. We’ll look into the incredible adaptations of some creatures you may recognize, and no doubt learn about some lesser-known insects as well. Every insect walk is a mini-safari. Meet at the Education Building. Don't forget your parking pass. Walk fee $5, FREE for Arboretum members. Limited to 15 attendees. Pre-registration required. Click here to register.
October 10, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Mount Pisgah Arboretum, 34901 Frank Parrish Rd, Eugene, OR 97405, USA
Join Julia Siporin for another monthly bird walk intended for people with all levels of birding experience. We’ll use vocalizations, habitat, and behavior clues for identification of our breeding population and year-round residents. Come discover the Arboretum’s avian diversity. Please bring binoculars. Rain or shine. Meet at the Education Building. Don't forget your parking pass. $5, FREE for Arboretum members. Limited to 10 attendees. Pre-registration required. Click here to register.
In this family walk we'll look for fall color at the Arboretum, learn why some plants loose their leaves while others don't and do some leaf and bark rubbings. Preregistration and masks required. Max group size 15. FREE for Members and kids under 4. Non-members, $5. Don't forget your parking pass! Sign up here- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044EACAF2AA6F49-summer
October 16, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Mount Pisgah Arboretum, 34901 Frank Parrish Rd, Eugene, OR 97405, USA
Are you interested in gaining a greater appreciation and understanding of trees and forests? Join Rich Kelly, retired forester with the Bureau of Land Management, for a guided walk on trees and forest ecology. Meet at the Education Building. Don't forget your parking pass. $5, FREE for Arboretum members. Limited to 15 attendees. Pre-registration required. Click here to register.
