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The Arboretum incorporates diverse habitats from bottomland riparian forest to oak savanna, woodlands, and prairies. With nearly all of the southern Willamette Valley ecology represented on the site, the Arboretum is a fantastic outdoor classroom for all ages and levels of interest.

Mount Pisgah Arboretum provides field trips for about 3,000 K-5 students every year, and hosts about 1,000 people on guided nature walks and natural history workshops. We also work with local institutions to provide internships and to support graduate and undergraduate research.

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Summer Club programs run from June – August. Registration & Themes to come this Spring.

Our Discovery Tour field trips for elementary classes are back this school year! Learn more about these programs here.

Walks and Workshops on a multitude of subjects are offered year-round for adults and families. See our Walks & Workshops calendar here!

Our interactive nature exhibits provide an opportunity to take a closer look at local ecology and delve into the interconnected life of Willamette Valley habitats. Learn more here!

We engage community members in contributing to scientific understanding, from the Mount Pisgah Lichen Inventory Project to annual bioblitzes associated with our Mushroom and Wildflower Festivals, as well as the international City Nature Challenge.