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Beginners Welcome! Families with Kids are Welcome too!

See and hear the various birds of the garden with OSU Naturalist, Jasper Lieber. Entry fee includes all day admission to the garden, so bring a lunch and spend the day at the garden. 

All ages, all levels are encouraged to attend.

Bring binoculars or a camera, weather-appropriate layers, water.

About the Guest Facilitator: Jasper has been leading bird walks in the Portland area for years, and loves sharing the joy of discovery of our feathered friends.  He will be bringing his favorite bird books to help to make an outing that is enjoyable for all levels of bird enthusiasts.

Garden Meditation with Katy LeBris

Sliding Scale Pricing, 1 Hour || Please arrive 15 minutes before your session time.

Registration Required

This one-hour meditation class offers a gentle and grounded space to reconnect with yourself through presence, breath, and awareness. Each class may include a combination of:

• Somatic grounding practices inspired by nature and Forest Therapy

• Mindful engagement with the beautiful garden environment

• Breathwork (pranayama)

• Classical Kundalini or Tibetan meditation techniques

• Gentle movement, shaking, or energy-awakening practices

• Occasional complementary modalities such as tapping (EFT) and sound healing

No prior meditation experience is necessary. Come as you are, and leave feeling more centered, clear, and connected.

Please bring: a yoga mat, blanket, cushion or bolster for comfortable seating, and water. Chairs may also be used if preferred.

About the Guest Facilitator: 

An immigrant at heart, Katy appreciates the deep Oneness that connects all places and all souls. She discovered the transformative power of Kundalini meditation and yoga in the heart of the Jefferson Wilderness at Breitenbush Hot Springs in 2015, and later became a certified KRI teacher. Her guiding principles: relax, heal, and elevate.

Katy combines meditation, breathwork, nature connection, and sound healing to create nourishing experiences that support inner clarity, vitality, and spiritual growth. She often works with her gong or her shamanic drum to weave sound into journeys of deep rest and renewal.

When she is not teaching, Katy spends time designing websites, writing, and translating. Many jobs, one integrated life dedicated to building bridges across languages, cultures, and communities. Katy teaches in the Portland area and facilitates meditation classes, gong baths, forest therapy walks, and other workshops. Learn more at kundaliniroots.com.

Spend a slow, serene early evening appreciating the diversity and abundance of birds at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. We will practice identifying birds by sight and sound, explore how the environment and species present change with the seasons, and share our curiosity and knowledge with each other.

Everyone is welcome to attend, including young birders joined by an attentive adult. You are especially encouraged to register if you are a beginner birder, if you are a member of a historically marginalized group (e.g., race and ethnicity, citizenship status, sexuality, gender), and/or you identify as disabled, chronically ill, or neurodivergent.

Aliya Hoff-Vanoni (she/they) is an artist, educator, and certified Oregon naturalist. They also lead accessible birding programs with Bird Alliance of Oregon and accessible tours of Hoyt Arboretum.

As someone who identifies as neurodivergent, disabled, and chronically ill, Aliya is committed to offering accessible nature education opportunities as a path for building self-confidence and fostering community and connection. When they are not learning or talking about plants and birds, you’ll find Aliya teaching sewing classes, experimenting with yet another new craft, or reading compulsively.

What to Expect

We will move at a gentle pace and stop frequently to look at and listen to birds. You may request a break at any time. Our route through the garden will be determined by the access needs of the group. You can find detailed accessibility information about Crystal Springs here. Please email Aliya with any questions and accommodation requests. 

What to Wear

Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Birding involves moving slowly and staying still for extended periods of time, so you may feel colder than usual—dressing in layers is helpful. Wearing a hat with a brim will keep rain and sun out of your eyes and binoculars.

What to Bring

Please bring binoculars if you have them and anything you need to comfortably spend time outside. Mobility devices, sensory aids, adaptive/medical equipment, and water/snacks are encouraged.

This all-levels, all-bodies class is intentionally designed to be accessible for everyone. Participants may choose to practice either on a mat or in a chair, with supportive options and modifications offered throughout the session. Through gentle restorative postures, mindful breathing, and guided relaxation, you'll create space to release tension, calm your nervous system, and soak in the healing atmosphere of one of Portland's most beloved gardens. Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden is home to lush woodland paths, serene bridges, gentle waterfalls, a spring-fed lake, vibrant seasonal blooms, and abundant wildlife.

Whether you're brand new to yoga or have practiced for many moons, you're warmly welcome! Come breathe deeply, move with intention, and experience the restorative power of yoga immersed in nature.

Lighthouse Yoga Studio is a community-centered space on SE Foster Rd, rooted in the values of accessibility, affordability, and inclusion. Wellness is prioritized over fitness, and everyone is welcomed as they are. Through our diverse classes, workshops, and events, we foster a sense of belonging that nurtures both the individual and the collective spirit. Step into a circle where compassion, peace, and unity thrive.

Spend a slow, joyful morning appreciating the diversity and abundance of birds at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. We will practice identifying birds by sight and sound, explore how the environment and species present change with the seasons, and share our curiosity and knowledge with each other.

Everyone is welcome to attend, including young birders joined by an attentive adult. You are especially encouraged to register if you are a beginner birder, if you are a member of a historically marginalized group (e.g., race and ethnicity, citizenship status, sexuality, gender), and/or you identify as disabled, chronically ill, or neurodivergent.

Aliya Hoff-Vanoni (she/they) is an artist, educator, and certified Oregon naturalist. They also lead accessible birding programs with Bird Alliance of Oregon and accessible tours of Hoyt Arboretum.

As someone who identifies as neurodivergent, disabled, and chronically ill, Aliya is committed to offering accessible nature education opportunities as a path for building self-confidence and fostering community and connection. When they are not learning or talking about plants and birds, you’ll find Aliya teaching sewing classes, experimenting with yet another new craft, or reading compulsively.

What to Expect

We will move at a gentle pace and stop frequently to look at and listen to birds. You may request a break at any time. Our route through the garden will be determined by the access needs of the group. You can find detailed accessibility information about Crystal Springs here. Please email Aliya with any questions and accommodation requests. 

What to Wear

Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Birding involves moving slowly and staying still for extended periods of time, so you may feel colder than usual—dressing in layers is helpful. Wearing a hat with a brim will keep rain and sun out of your eyes and binoculars.

What to Bring

Please bring binoculars if you have them and anything you need to comfortably spend time outside. Mobility devices, sensory aids, adaptive/medical equipment, and water/snacks are encouraged.

Garden Meditation with Katy LeBris

Sliding Scale Pricing, 1 Hour || Please arrive 15 minutes before your session time.

Registration Required

This one-hour meditation class offers a gentle and grounded space to reconnect with yourself through presence, breath, and awareness. Each class may include a combination of:

• Somatic grounding practices inspired by nature and Forest Therapy

• Mindful engagement with the beautiful garden environment

• Breathwork (pranayama)

• Classical Kundalini or Tibetan meditation techniques

• Gentle movement, shaking, or energy-awakening practices

• Occasional complementary modalities such as tapping (EFT) and sound healing

No prior meditation experience is necessary. Come as you are, and leave feeling more centered, clear, and connected.

Please bring: a yoga mat, blanket, cushion or bolster for comfortable seating, and water. Chairs may also be used if preferred.

About the Guest Facilitator: 

An immigrant at heart, Katy appreciates the deep Oneness that connects all places and all souls. She discovered the transformative power of Kundalini meditation and yoga in the heart of the Jefferson Wilderness at Breitenbush Hot Springs in 2015, and later became a certified KRI teacher. Her guiding principles: relax, heal, and elevate.

Katy combines meditation, breathwork, nature connection, and sound healing to create nourishing experiences that support inner clarity, vitality, and spiritual growth. She often works with her gong or her shamanic drum to weave sound into journeys of deep rest and renewal.

When she is not teaching, Katy spends time designing websites, writing, and translating. Many jobs, one integrated life dedicated to building bridges across languages, cultures, and communities. Katy teaches in the Portland area and facilitates meditation classes, gong baths, forest therapy walks, and other workshops. Learn more at kundaliniroots.com.

Embark on a journey combining breath regulation with movement. Listen to your breath and practice how to be. This is an invitation to clear the path to envision yourself at your absolute best. You'll learn and practice different breathing techniques to stay present, release old patterns, and choose your own depth of experience in a safe, supportive environment.

This practice begins by connecting with your breath to bridge body and mind, then following your breath rhythm with yoga poses to warm your body, encourage circulation, and release tension. This sequence is suitable for all-levels while preparing you for the inner work to follow. The second half features active breath work, a potent practice that can facilitate deep emotional and physical release. Ending with a guided meditation to integrate the experience.

Facilitated by Georgia Sinimbu, who spent years as an ecologist in Brazil's Amazon rainforest before moving to Portland, OR, where she committed to yoga as her path to healing and transformation. Teaching since 2016, she weaves lessons from nature into her classes through breath regulation, somatic movement, and flow yoga. Georgia is a certified breathwork facilitator, who completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training, trauma-informed movement certification, and a 85-hour prenatal training, but her deepest education came from the courageous work of reclaiming her own body and life through daily activities. She believes yoga and breathwork are daily self-revolution, an opportunity to shed what no longer serves us and step fully into who we're meant to be. Her classes create space for you to listen to your body's wisdom, follow your breath's natural rhythm, and remember that every moment offers a chance to begin again.

Lighthouse Yoga Studio is a community-centered space on SE Foster Rd, rooted in the values of accessibility, affordability, and inclusion. Wellness is prioritized over fitness, and everyone is welcomed as they are. Through our diverse classes, workshops, and events, we foster a sense of belonging that nurtures both the individual and the collective spirit. Step into a circle where compassion, peace, and unity thrive.

Get inspired by the natural beauty of Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden and learn about the centuries-old tradition of Japanese haiku poetry. This workshop will explore the history and technique of haiku and give you the opportunity to try it yourself. Beginners are welcome and encouraged!

What to Bring: Writing tools and materials of choice.

Natalie DaSilva is an Oregon Naturalist who enjoys sharing her love of nature and the Pacific

Northwest with others. She leads nature-related programs around the Portland Metro Area and

beyond, to engage others in the beauty and appreciation of this place we call home. She is in the process of self-publishing her own collection of haiku poetry.

Garden Meditation with Katy LeBris

Sliding Scale Pricing, 1 Hour || Please arrive 15 minutes before your session time.

Registration Required

This one-hour meditation class offers a gentle and grounded space to reconnect with yourself through presence, breath, and awareness. Each class may include a combination of:

• Somatic grounding practices inspired by nature and Forest Therapy

• Mindful engagement with the beautiful garden environment

• Breathwork (pranayama)

• Classical Kundalini or Tibetan meditation techniques

• Gentle movement, shaking, or energy-awakening practices

• Occasional complementary modalities such as tapping (EFT) and sound healing

No prior meditation experience is necessary. Come as you are, and leave feeling more centered, clear, and connected.

Please bring: a yoga mat, blanket, cushion or bolster for comfortable seating, and water. Chairs may also be used if preferred.

About the Guest Facilitator: 

An immigrant at heart, Katy appreciates the deep Oneness that connects all places and all souls. She discovered the transformative power of Kundalini meditation and yoga in the heart of the Jefferson Wilderness at Breitenbush Hot Springs in 2015, and later became a certified KRI teacher. Her guiding principles: relax, heal, and elevate.

Katy combines meditation, breathwork, nature connection, and sound healing to create nourishing experiences that support inner clarity, vitality, and spiritual growth. She often works with her gong or her shamanic drum to weave sound into journeys of deep rest and renewal.

When she is not teaching, Katy spends time designing websites, writing, and translating. Many jobs, one integrated life dedicated to building bridges across languages, cultures, and communities. Katy teaches in the Portland area and facilitates meditation classes, gong baths, forest therapy walks, and other workshops. Learn more at kundaliniroots.com.

This all-levels, all-bodies class is intentionally designed to be accessible for everyone. Participants may choose to practice either on a mat or in a chair, with supportive options and modifications offered throughout the session. Through gentle restorative postures, mindful breathing, and guided relaxation, you'll create space to release tension, calm your nervous system, and soak in the healing atmosphere of one of Portland's most beloved gardens. Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden is home to lush woodland paths, serene bridges, gentle waterfalls, a spring-fed lake, vibrant seasonal blooms, and abundant wildlife.

Whether you're brand new to yoga or have practiced for many moons, you're warmly welcome! Come breathe deeply, move with intention, and experience the restorative power of yoga immersed in nature.

Lighthouse Yoga Studio is a community-centered space on SE Foster Rd, rooted in the values of accessibility, affordability, and inclusion. Wellness is prioritized over fitness, and everyone is welcomed as they are. Through our diverse classes, workshops, and events, we foster a sense of belonging that nurtures both the individual and the collective spirit. Step into a circle where compassion, peace, and unity thrive.

See and hear the various birds of the garden with OSU Naturalist, Jasper Lieber! We will play bird bingo with the birds we ID on our walk! Fee includes all day admission to the garden, so feel free to bring a lunch and spend the day here after birding with Jasper! Kids and their families are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Jasper Lieber has led bird walks in the Portland area for years and loves sharing the joy of discovery of our feathered friends.

Sliding Scale Equity Pricing

In an effort to create an inviting and inclusive community for all we have sliding scale equity pricing based on personal financial experience and financial privilege.

Garden Meditation with Katy LeBris

Sliding Scale Pricing, 1 Hour || Please arrive 15 minutes before your session time.

Registration Required

This one-hour meditation class offers a gentle and grounded space to reconnect with yourself through presence, breath, and awareness. Each class may include a combination of:

• Somatic grounding practices inspired by nature and Forest Therapy

• Mindful engagement with the beautiful garden environment

• Breathwork (pranayama)

• Classical Kundalini or Tibetan meditation techniques

• Gentle movement, shaking, or energy-awakening practices

• Occasional complementary modalities such as tapping (EFT) and sound healing

No prior meditation experience is necessary. Come as you are, and leave feeling more centered, clear, and connected.

Please bring: a yoga mat, blanket, cushion or bolster for comfortable seating, and water. Chairs may also be used if preferred.

About the Guest Facilitator: 

An immigrant at heart, Katy appreciates the deep Oneness that connects all places and all souls. She discovered the transformative power of Kundalini meditation and yoga in the heart of the Jefferson Wilderness at Breitenbush Hot Springs in 2015, and later became a certified KRI teacher. Her guiding principles: relax, heal, and elevate.

Katy combines meditation, breathwork, nature connection, and sound healing to create nourishing experiences that support inner clarity, vitality, and spiritual growth. She often works with her gong or her shamanic drum to weave sound into journeys of deep rest and renewal.

When she is not teaching, Katy spends time designing websites, writing, and translating. Many jobs, one integrated life dedicated to building bridges across languages, cultures, and communities. Katy teaches in the Portland area and facilitates meditation classes, gong baths, forest therapy walks, and other workshops. Learn more at kundaliniroots.com.

This is the Rhododendron Garden’s very first Summer Solstice Market! We encourage all our lovely creative community members to join us in celebrating the summer season in the garden. We will also have live music!

The Summer Solstice Market will be on June 19th from 1PM - 8PM. In honor of Juneteenth, admission will be free to all visiting.

For visitors who are interested in attending, check back soon for more general information about the Summer Solstice Celebration.

Birding with Rey

Our focus will be on birding by ear, getting acquainted with the unique songs and calls of our spring birds as well as their ID marks. The birds will ultimately decide our focus, however, and we will be flexible to what they have to offer. The pace will be slow and deliberate. We will make many stops and take time to ensure that everyone has a chance to see and/or hear the bird.

Beginners welcome!

• Bring binoculars if you have them! If not, I’ll have a few extras to share. I’ll bring a scope as well.

• Dress for the weather! Layers can be very helpful. A brimmed hat will help keep the sun out of your eyes and the rain off your binoculars.

About Rey Snyder

Rey (they/them) is an Autistic/ADHD birder and nature educator who was born and raised in Oregon. They are a co-leader of Portland’s Feminist Bird Club and serve on the board for the Oregon Birding Association. Rey leads trips and workshops for several organizations. They are committed to ethical birding, as well as to creating safe and inclusive spaces in the natural world for historically marginalized communities.

Cost is free with Admission

Any cash donations made at the entry will go directly to the group leader, Rey.

Registration (Wait List)

Please register at the gatehouse in-person, by calling 503-267-7509, or by emailing friends@csrgpdx.org with the following information:

-Your Name

-Are you a pass-holder?

-Would you like to bring a guest?

Registration is not complete unless you receive a reply. We are currently full and can put your name on a wait list.

Step into a slower rhythm and experience the garden through your senses.

Forest bathing (inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku) is a gentle, guided experience that invites you to reconnect with the natural world and with yourself. During this two-hour walk, you’ll be guided through a series of simple sensory and relational invitations designed to help you:

• Slow down and release mental clutter

• Notice the beauty and detail of early spring

• Experience the calming effects of nature on body and mind

• Cultivate a sense of presence, connection, and ease

The experience includes a brief opening meditation, guided invitations to explore the landscape at your own pace, quiet personal reflection time (sit spot), and a closing tea gathering to “drink in” the evening together. This is not a hike or a naturalist walk—there is no distance to cover and no prior experience needed. All are welcome. Come as you are and move at your own pace.

Location: Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, Portland OR

Date & Time: Sunday May 17th 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate layers, and water.

About Your Guide

Shawna Hartung is a Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT). Her approach is trauma-informed and grounded in creating psychologically safe, welcoming spaces where people can slow down, reconnect, and experience a sense of belonging with the more-than-human world. Shawna brings over 20 years of experience in environmental education, community programming, and nonprofit leadership. She is passionate about fostering meaningful connection—to nature, to community, and to ourselves—and believes time outdoors can support restoration, resilience, and well-being for people of all backgrounds.

Sliding Scale Equity Pricing

In an effort to create an inviting and inclusive community for all we have sliding scale equity pricing based on personal financial experience and financial privilege.

Display your favorite rhododendron trusses at the Portland Chapter - American Rhododendron Society's Annual Early Show!

Taking place Saturday, April 18th, at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden’s Exhibit Hall. Gates open to the public at 10am, rhododendron trusses may be dropped off as early as 9am.

This is the perfect, stress-free opportunity to showcase the incredible variety of your blooms to the public.

Contact Ann Clack at 503-515-4369 with questions and visit the ARS Portland Chapter website to learn more!

Step into a slower rhythm and experience the garden through your senses.

Forest bathing (inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku) is a gentle, guided experience that invites you to reconnect with the natural world and with yourself. During this two-hour walk, you’ll be guided through a series of simple sensory and relational invitations designed to help you:

• Slow down and release mental clutter

• Notice the beauty and detail of early spring

• Experience the calming effects of nature on body and mind

• Cultivate a sense of presence, connection, and ease

The experience includes a brief opening meditation, guided invitations to explore the landscape at your own pace, quiet personal reflection time (sit spot), and a closing tea gathering to “drink in” the morning together. This is not a hike or a naturalist walk—there is no distance to cover and no prior experience needed. All are welcome. Come as you are and move at your own pace.

Location: Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, Portland OR

Date & Time: Saturday March 28th 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate layers, and water.

About Your Guide

Shawna Hartung is a Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT). Her approach is trauma-informed and grounded in creating psychologically safe, welcoming spaces where people can slow down, reconnect, and experience a sense of belonging with the more-than-human world. Shawna brings over 20 years of experience in environmental education, community programming, and nonprofit leadership. She is passionate about fostering meaningful connection—to nature, to community, and to ourselves—and believes time outdoors can support restoration, resilience, and well-being for people of all backgrounds.

Sliding Scale Equity Pricing

In an effort to create an inviting and inclusive community for all we have sliding scale equity pricing based on personal financial experience and financial privilege. Purchase your tickets here!

Birding with Rey

Our focus will be on birding by ear, getting acquainted with the unique songs and calls of our spring birds as well as their ID marks. The birds will ultimately decide our focus, however, and we will be flexible to what they have to offer. The pace will be slow and deliberate. We will make many stops and take time to ensure that everyone has a chance to see and/or hear the bird.

Beginners welcome!

• Bring binoculars if you have them! If not, I’ll have a few extras to share. I’ll bring a scope as well.

• Dress for the weather! Layers can be very helpful. A brimmed hat will help keep the sun out of your eyes and the rain off your binoculars.

About Rey Snyder

Rey (they/them) is an Autistic/ADHD birder and nature educator who was born and raised in Oregon. They are a co-leader of Portland’s Feminist Bird Club and serve on the board for the Oregon Birding Association. Rey leads trips and workshops for several organizations. They are committed to ethical birding, as well as to creating safe and inclusive spaces in the natural world for historically marginalized communities.

Cost is free - No admission required

Cash donations at entry will go directly to the group leader, Rey.

Registration

Please register at the gatehouse in-person, by calling 503-267-7509, or by emailing friends@csrgpdx.org with the following information:

-Your Name

-Are you a pass-holder?

-Would you like to bring a guest?

Registration is not complete unless you receive a reply.

The cost is free with admission. Only 12 spots available!

Registration

Please register at the gatehouse in-person, by calling 503-267-7509, or by emailing friends@csrgpdx.org with the following information:

-Your Name

-Are you a pass-holder?

-Would you like to bring a guest?

Registration is not complete unless you receive a reply.