Haiku Workshop
Aug
15
10:00 AM10:00

Haiku Workshop

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.

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Garden Yoga with Georgia Sinimbu
Aug
16
4:30 PM16:30

Garden Yoga with Georgia Sinimbu

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.

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Birding for All (Neurodivergents and Friends)
Aug
22
8:30 AM08:30

Birding for All (Neurodivergents and Friends)

Enjoy watching birds and a felt sense of community in a quiet morning outing geared for Neurodivergent, ADHD, Autistic and adjacent folks, their families and friends. Dress for an outdoor morning, bring comfort items if desired and binoculars if you have them!

Rey is an Autistic/ADHD educator and passionate bird nerd who grew up in NW and Central Oregon, where they found belonging and solace in the outdoors. They are also an early childhood educator and run the Portland Chapter of the Feminist Bird Club, which focuses on providing opportunities for historically marginalized folks to learn and find community. They are committed to ethical birding and to creating safe, inclusive  spaces for all humans and all birds.

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Community Sound Bath with Charlie Short
Aug
23
1:00 PM13:00

Community Sound Bath with Charlie Short

  • Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy the soothing resonance sound bathing brings while relaxing in the tranquil ambiance of the garden. Charlie Short will guide you sonically with immersive sounds involving singing bowls, harps, and other acoustic instruments which are diligently curated for a sublime garden experience in our meadow.

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Garden Meditation with Katy LeBris
Aug
23
4:30 PM16:30

Garden Meditation with Katy LeBris

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.

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Accessible Birding with Aliyah Hoff-Vanoni
Aug
30
9:00 AM09:00

Accessible Birding with Aliyah Hoff-Vanoni

  • Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Garden Yoga
Aug
30
4:30 PM16:30

Garden Yoga

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.

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Garden Meditation with Katy LeBris
Sep
13
4:30 PM16:30

Garden Meditation with Katy LeBris

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.

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Garden Meditation with Katy LeBris
Aug
9
4:30 PM16:30

Garden Meditation with Katy LeBris

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.

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Garden Yoga
Aug
2
4:30 PM16:30

Garden Yoga

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.

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Birding with OSU Naturalist Jasper Lieber
Aug
2
10:00 AM10:00

Birding with OSU Naturalist Jasper Lieber

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.

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Garden Meditation with Katy LeBris
Jul
26
4:30 PM16:30

Garden Meditation with Katy LeBris

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.

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Summer Solstice Celebration
Jun
19
1:00 PM13:00

Summer Solstice Celebration

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.

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Birding for All (Neurodivergent, Family & Friends) with Rey Snyder, Bird Alliance
May
31
8:30 AM08:30

Birding for All (Neurodivergent, Family & Friends) with Rey Snyder, Bird Alliance

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.

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Guided Forest Therapy with Shawna Hartung
May
17
4:30 PM16:30
Mind & Body

Guided Forest Therapy with Shawna Hartung

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.

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Mother's Day Show and Sale
May
9
to May 10

Mother's Day Show and Sale

Join us May 9th and 10th for our annual Mother’s Day Show and Sale.

There will be a variety of rhododendrons for sale as well as a flower show. Gates will open at 10 AM for both pass-holders and the general public. The Show and Sale will conclude at 5 PM.

We will also have chocolates from Missionary Chocolates for sale as well as a variety of teas from Portal Tea. Both local businesses!

Chocolates will include Spicy Cinnamon Chipotle, Raspberry, and Balsamic Fig. Tea varieties include Strawberry Sencha, Lavender Earl Grey, and Vanilla Rose Chai.

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Annual Early Show
Apr
18
10:00 AM10:00

Annual Early Show

  • Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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!

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Guided Forest Therapy with Shawna Hartung
Mar
28
10:30 AM10:30
Mind & Body

Guided Forest Therapy with Shawna Hartung

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!

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Birding for All (Neurodivergent, Family & Friends) with Rey Snyder, Bird Alliance
Mar
26
9:00 AM09:00

Birding for All (Neurodivergent, Family & Friends) with Rey Snyder, Bird Alliance

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.

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Wildlife Walk with Trudy and Ken
Mar
23
10:30 AM10:30

Wildlife Walk with Trudy and Ken

  • Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for our last Wildlife Walk of the year!

During this 2 hour session, guests will learn how to enjoy seeing wildlife at the garden all year round. When do the migratory ducks arrive, and leave? What have the mated pair of eagles been up to? Which birds live on the lake all year round, or come to visit throughout the year?  Which kinds of ducks have ducklings here? When and where might you see river otters?

Please register in advance!

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Bird walk with OSU Naturalist Jasper Lieber
Mar
21
9:00 AM09:00
Wildlife, Birding

Bird walk with OSU Naturalist Jasper Lieber

  • Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Feb
14
9:00 AM09:00

Valentine's Day at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

We are celebrating LOVE in all of it's forms this Valentine's Day. We will have a special guest, The Travelling Typist who will create a one-of-a-kind poem just for you on his vintage typewriter while you walk through the garden. Pick up your treasured poetry on your way out. Be sure to bring some cash for him, there is no set rate he just really enjoys what he does, but I bet he would accept donations.

We will be selling locally handcrafted chocolate truffles made by Missionary Chocolates for the day! These are vegan-approved and absolutely delicious.

There will also be a Spring Garden Walk at 1PM led by Hilary.

Valentine’s Day Schedule:

10:30AM - 2:30PM The Traveling Typist creating one-of-a-kind poems on a typewriter

1PM - 2PM Spring Garden Walk led by our Event & Programming Coordinator, Hilary

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Feb
13
to Feb 16
Wildlife

The Great Backyard Bird Count!

Join us for some self-guided citizen science!

February 13th-16th, the garden is a destination for the 2026 Great Backyard Bird Count, as a self guided, all ages activity in collaboration with the National Audubon Society and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. This citizen science project helps tracks bird population worldwide.  

No need to sign up, however we do recommend downloading the Merlin Bird ID App or eBird on your phone and make sure to select our region to help match bird songs with accuracy. Merlin works for tracking your sightings, but eBird is preferred.

Both eBird and Merlin come highly recommended to anyone interested in learning more about birds, and both are free.

For more info, here is their website https://www.birdcount.org/participate/

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Jan
8
10:00 AM10:00

Slow Birding with the Bird Alliance

Have you ever heard of "Slow Birding"? Try it out on January 8th, led by Oregon Bird Alliance in partnership with Crystal Springs. Slow birding is more about deep observation with your senses, taking the time to stay present in the moment and appreciating the sights and sounds that surround us.

Registration is required through the Bird Alliance website here.

Registration is required. Please do not show up without registering.

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Wildlife Walk with Trudy and Hilary
Dec
7
9:15 AM09:15

Wildlife Walk with Trudy and Hilary

  • Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for our last Wildlife Walk of the year!

During this 2 hour session, guests will learn how to enjoy seeing wildlife at the garden all year round. When do the migratory ducks arrive, and leave? What have the mated pair of eagles been up to? Which birds live on the lake all year round, or come to visit throughout the year?  Which kinds of ducks have ducklings here? When and where might you see river otters?

Please register in advance!

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Wildlife Walk with Trudy and Ken
Nov
20
9:15 AM09:15

Wildlife Walk with Trudy and Ken

  • Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

During this 90 minute session, guests will learn how to enjoy seeing wildlife at the garden all year round. When do the migratory ducks arrive, and leave? What have the mated pair of eagles been up to? Which birds live on the lake all year round, or come to visit throughout the year?  Which kinds of ducks have ducklings here? When and where might you see river otters?

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Fall Tree Walk
Oct
30
2:00 PM14:00

Fall Tree Walk

  • Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us October 30th from 2PM-3PM for our fall tree walk. One of our gardeners and a longtime staff-member will guide folks around the garden, providing information about the many trees seen in the garden.

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Wildlife Walk with Trudy and Ken
Oct
12
9:00 AM09:00

Wildlife Walk with Trudy and Ken

  • Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

During this 90 minute session, guests will learn how to enjoy seeing wildlife at the garden all year round. When do the migratory ducks arrive, and leave? What have the mated pair of eagles been up to? Which birds live on the lake all year round, or come to visit throughout the year?  Which kinds of ducks have ducklings here? When and where might you see river otters?

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Vibrational Sound Bathing With Graciela Teofield
Sep
13
5:00 PM17:00
Mind & Body

Vibrational Sound Bathing With Graciela Teofield

  • Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden (map)
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$45 per person, Registration required. Experience the release and relaxation of Tibetan singing bowls in the garden. Led by Graciela Teofield, Vibrational Sound Therapist Certified & Licensed Practitioner. This will be the only Sound Bathing Event of 2025. Arrive 15 minutes early, no late comers will be allowed, to ensure peace for all.

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Jul
13
11:00 AM11:00

Botanical Drawing Workshop

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Join staff member Zoe who will teach you how to create botanical sketches while walking through the garden. Sharpen your observational skills, add to your sketchbook or field guide, and above all have fun getting more connected to nature!

Please bring your own sketchbook or paper and drawing utensils of choice, (pencils, charcoals, markers or watercolors, etc). If you don’t have any of these items, extras will be provided.

About your guide

Zoe is a lifelong artist and nature lover. She has a Bachelor’s in fine arts and is a member of the Portland arts community. She is a painter, illustrator fiber artist and works in the stop motion animation industry.

This workshop is free with the price of garden admission, however we ask you to pre-register via telephone (503) 267-7509 or at the garden gatehouse during business hours.

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