Guided Tours and Workshops

What We offer

Mount Pisgah Arboretum’s vibrant program of guided tours and workshops has been providing accessible and engaging educational opportunities for the local community for decades. Our programs are led by local experts and passionate educators. Adults and children alike will find something of interest, with topics ranging from lichen ecology, bird watching, wildflower identification, and acorn harvesting.

Our tours connect people with the natural wonders of Mount Pisgah, while our workshops offer in-depth learning experiences and opportunities to develop new skills. Arboretum members receive free admission to tours, and a reduced rate for workshops. For a listing of upcoming programs and descriptions, see the events calendar below.

Please Note: Pre-registration is required for all tours and workshops.

Upcoming Events

	May 2026
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					1	2 Plant Salvaging Work Party Plant Salvaging Work Party May 2, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us as we dig up native plant species that are in an upcoming construction project. Tools, gloves, and a parking pass will be provided to volunteers (we suggest you bring along a water bottle). Please sign up here https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/56v9v27 See more details New Member Tour New Member Tour May 2, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Are you new to the Arboretum, or haven’t explored as much as you would like to? Join Development Manager Leisha Wood for a fun and easy paced introduction to the trails, exhibits, and natural habitat of this special place. Sign up here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/Dik_QbowbO05C8h0yu6png See more details Paper Wildflower Craft Work Party Paper Wildflower Craft Work Party May 2, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Help us make large tissue paper and paper mache flowers to decorate the Wildflower Festival! We'll walk you through each step, no experience needed. Sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/56v9v27 See more details • • •
3 Mindful Meandering Mindful Meandering May 3, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am Mount Pisgah Arboretum “Listen closely. Can you hear the gentle whisper inviting you to slow down and rest into the beauty and quiet generosity of the natural world?" Join Julia Siporin for a 2.5-hour Awake in the Wild retreat at Mount Pisgah Arboretum. Through guided meditation, silent walking, and simple sensory awareness practices, you’ll have space to settle, listen, and reconnect with yourself and the living world around you. Julia is a certified Awake in the Wild meditation teacher through Mark Coleman. No prior meditation experience is needed. You’re welcome to bring water and a light snack. Benches are often available, though you may wish to bring a sit spot (mat or small tarp) for comfort.” Don’t forget to bring your parking pass. Limited to 14 attendees. Pre-registration required. Click here to register. See more details •	4	5 Tuesday Tenders: Weekly Work Parties Tuesday Tenders: Weekly Work Parties May 5, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Help us care for the Arboretum and keep trail conditions good! At these weekly work parties, volunteers will tackle tasks like light weeding, vegetation management along trails, mulching and watering plantings, etc. Sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/56v9v27 See more details •	6 Office Volunteering Office Volunteering May 6, 2026 @ 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Come by the Arboretum any Wednesday between 12:30pm and 3pm to help with office tasks like mailing and rolling festival posters. No experience is required to volunteer. We will provide you with a parking pass. Volunteers should be comfortable with repetitive tasks and writing. Sign up: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4jf528y See more details •	7	8 Forever in Blue Jeans: A Mid-Career Retrospective of Hilary Pfeifer Forever in Blue Jeans: A Mid-Career Retrospective of Hilary Pfeifer May 8, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Maude Kerns Art Center, 1910 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403, USA Enjoy Hilary Pfeifer's stunning work on display at Maude Kerns this month! Catch the opening and connect with Arboretum staff! Proceeds of sales will support the Arboretum. The exhibit will be up until June 5th. Learn more about the exhibit and Hilary's work: https://www.mkartcenter.org/exhibits.html#current See more details •	9
10 May Bird Tour May Bird Tour May 10, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 am Mount Pisgah Arboretum Education Center Join Mieko Aoki and Julia Siporin for another monthly bird tour intended for people with all levels of birding experience. We’ll use vocalizations, habitat, and behavior clues for identification of our year-round residents and spring migrants. Come discover the Arboretum’s avian diversity. Please bring binoculars. Rain or shine. Meet at the Education Building. Don't forget your parking pass. Fee $5, FREE for Arboretum members. Limited to 18 attendees. Pre-registration required. Click here to register. See more details •	11	12 Tuesday Tenders: Weekly Work Parties Tuesday Tenders: Weekly Work Parties May 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Help us care for the Arboretum and keep trail conditions good! At these weekly work parties, volunteers will tackle tasks like light weeding, vegetation management along trails, mulching and watering plantings, etc. Sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/56v9v27 See more details •	13 Office Volunteering Office Volunteering May 13, 2026 @ 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Come by the Arboretum any Wednesday between 12:30pm and 3pm to help with office tasks like mailing and rolling festival posters. No experience is required to volunteer. We will provide you with a parking pass. Volunteers should be comfortable with repetitive tasks and writing. Sign up: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4jf528y See more details •	14	15 Festival Set Up Work Party Festival Set Up Work Party May 15, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm See more details •	16
17 Wildflower Festival Wildflower Festival May 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm In partnership with the Emerald Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Oregon and Lane Community College, Mount Pisgah Arboretum is excited to present the 2026 Wildflower Festival on Sunday, May 17th! Come down and enjoy: An Expansive Wildflower Display in the White Oak Pavilion featuring over 200 local species Live Music featuring local bands The Art in Nature Trail with ephemeral art installations Guided Nature Walks by local experts Local Vendors (food, beverages, arts & crafts, and plants) Tickets go on sale April 17th. Arboretum members always get free tickets, become a member today! Learn more & buy tickets: https://mountpisgaharboretum.org/festivals-events/wildflower-music-festival/ See more details •	18	19 Tuesday Tenders: Wildflower Festival Clean Up Work Party Tuesday Tenders: Wildflower Festival Clean Up Work Party May 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Help us care for the Arboretum and keep trail conditions good! At these weekly work parties, volunteers will tackle tasks like light weeding, vegetation management along trails, mulching and watering plantings, etc. Sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/56v9v27 See more details •	20 Office Volunteering Office Volunteering May 20, 2026 @ 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Come by the Arboretum any Wednesday between 12:30pm and 3pm to help with office tasks like mailing and rolling festival posters. No experience is required to volunteer. We will provide you with a parking pass. Volunteers should be comfortable with repetitive tasks and writing. Sign up: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4jf528y See more details •	21	22	23 Reptile and Amphibian Tour Reptile and Amphibian Tour May 23, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Mount Pisgah Arboretum Education Center Join Tom Titus, local biologist and author, on an exploration of the reptiles and amphibians that make their home on Mount Pisgah. Come prepared with hiking footwear and a water bottle. Meet at the Education Center (the green building at the the bottom of the parking lot). Don't forget your parking pass. Fee $5, FREE for Arboretum members. Limited to 18 participants. Pre-registration required. Click here to register. See more details •
24 Insect Tour Insect Tour May 24, 2026 @ 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 this year's first tour led by insect-enthusiast and Mt. 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 tour is a mini-safari. Meet at the Education Building. Don't forget your parking pass. $5, FREE for Arboretum members. Limited to 18 attendees. Pre-registration required. Click here to register. See more details •	25 Oakshire Inspires Fundraiser Oakshire Inspires Fundraiser May 25, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm Oakshire Commons 416 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477 Come by Oakshire Commons in Springfield to support the Arboretum! 10% of food sales and $1 per core pint will go to the Arboretum. Visit with Arboretum staff and learn more about how to get more involved with this special place from 5pm-7pm. See more details •	26 Tuesday Tenders: Weekly Work Parties Tuesday Tenders: Weekly Work Parties May 26, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Help us care for the Arboretum and keep trail conditions good! At these weekly work parties, volunteers will tackle tasks like light weeding, vegetation management along trails, mulching and watering plantings, etc. Sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/56v9v27 See more details •	27 Office Volunteering Office Volunteering May 27, 2026 @ 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Come by the Arboretum any Wednesday between 12:30pm and 3pm to help with office tasks like mailing and rolling festival posters. No experience is required to volunteer. We will provide you with a parking pass. Volunteers should be comfortable with repetitive tasks and writing. Sign up: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4jf528y See more details •	28	29	30
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Guided Tours and Workshops

What We offer

Upcoming Events

May 2026