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

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	November 2026
1 Insect Tour Insect Tour November 1, 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 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	2	3 Tuesday Tenders: Weekly Work Parties Tuesday Tenders: Weekly Work Parties November 3, 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	4 Parking Lot Closed for Paving Parking Lot Closed for Paving November 4, 2026 See more details	5 Parking Lot Closed for Paving Parking Lot Closed for Paving November 5, 2026 See more details	6 Parking Lot Closed for Paving Parking Lot Closed for Paving November 6, 2026 See more details	7 Jette/Plateau Trail Work Party Jette/Plateau Trail Work Party November 7, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Come out and help us keep up the upper Jette Trail, we will be doing tread work, laying gravel, and replacing some small foot bridges. Sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/56v9v27 See more details CANCELLED: The Art of Decay: Grief, Transformation, and Native Plants Workshop CANCELLED: The Art of Decay: Grief, Transformation, and Native Plants Workshop November 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm White Oak Pavillion, Seavey Way, Eugene, OR 97405, USA Designed for all experience levels, this 2-hour gathering bridges native ecology, grief-informed practice, and creative expression. Together, we will explore how local ecosystems embrace shedding, dormancy, and decay to nourish future growth—offering a gentle lens to reflect on personal themes of change, loss, and belonging. Leave with a restored connection to the land, a unique seasonal artwork, and a deeper appreciation for the beauty found in life’s quiet transitions. Meet at the White Oak Pavilion. Don't forget your parking pass. $20 for Members. Limited to 23 attendees. Pre-registration required. Register here. See more details
8 November Bird Tour November Bird Tour November 8, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am Mount Pisgah Arboretum Education Building Join Mieko Aoki and Julia Siporin for another monthly bird outing 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 fall migrants. 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 A Log's Life Family Tour A Log's Life Family Tour November 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm What happens when a tree falls in the forest? What does the F B I have to do with it? With flashlights, field scopes and magnifiers in hand we will become nature detectives and investigate. Aimed for kids & their chaperones. Meet at the Education Building. Don't forget your parking pass. Limited to 15 attendees. Register here. See more details	9 Track Chair Volunteer Training Track Chair Volunteer Training November 9, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:45 am Sign up for a training to become a track chair volunteer and support users of our all-terrain wheelchair program! If neither of these training times work for you, but you'd still like to volunteer. Email Jade at volunteer@mountpisgaharboretum.org to schedule an alternate time. Sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mz56fjr See more details	10 Tuesday Tenders: Weekly Work Parties Tuesday Tenders: Weekly Work Parties November 10, 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	11 Office Volunteering Office Volunteering November 11, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Come by the Arboretum any Wednesday between 1pm 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	12	13	14
15	16	17 Tuesday Tenders: Weekly Work Parties Tuesday Tenders: Weekly Work Parties November 17, 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	18 Office Volunteering Office Volunteering November 18, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Come by the Arboretum any Wednesday between 1pm 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	19	20	21
22	23	24 Tuesday Tenders: Weekly Work Parties Tuesday Tenders: Weekly Work Parties November 24, 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	25 Office Volunteering Office Volunteering November 25, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Come by the Arboretum any Wednesday between 1pm 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	26 Arboretum Office Closed Arboretum Office Closed November 26, 2026 See more details	27 Arboretum Office Closed Arboretum Office Closed November 27, 2026 See more details	28
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Guided Tours and Workshops

What We offer

Upcoming Events

November 2026