Diane Vireday, a Red Cross CPR Instructor and Herbal Medic, is partnering with The Oregon Garden to teach guests the basics of first aid for everyday ailments while camping, out […]

Rebekah Legge, a Nutritional Health Coach working with Natural Grocers, is coming to The Oregon Garden to share with guests the basics of eating for overall nutrition! This lecture will […]

Unleash your creativity and join us for a family-friendly Pumpkin Painting event! Create a pumpkin that you will get to take home to enjoy for Fall~ Our staff will guide […]

Wet felting artist Michelle Ballantyne will be joining us once again to guide attendees through a scarf making workshop! Guests will get to make one multi-colored scarf up to 10 […]

Tis the Season create some decor for the Holidays! Artist, Heather Skinner, is coming to teach you how to  build ceramic trees from scratch. We will be forming trees out […]

Michele Ballantyne is coming back to teach you wet felting techniques and guide you through creating your very own work of felt art! Wet felting can be done by anyone […]

As requested, Michele Ballantyne is coming back to guide you through a wet felting scarf making workshop! Come learn how to mix different medias into one creation- perfect for the […]

Under the guidance of artist Heather Skinner, you will learn the fascinating process of turning clay into a mushroom! From building, shaping, and glazing. All materials will be provided The […]

As requested, Michele Ballantyne is returning to The Oregon Garden to guide you through a wet felting scarf making workshop! You will get to create one multi-colored scarf up to […]

Decorate a native bee house and start your own mason bee colony! Join us for a fun-filled family friendly workshop Saturday March 1st from 11am-1pm at the Oregon Gardens where […]

Michele Ballantyne is coming back to teach you wet felting techniques and guide you through creating your very own work of felt art! Wet felting can be done by anyone […]

Oregon Garden welcomes artist Pamela Sue Johnson to offer a watercolor painting workshop with a focus on florals. Pamela, who is known for her expressive art and engaging teaching style, will […]

Michele Ballantyne is coming to guide you through washing raw wool, carding your created wool locks and make roll logs for spinning. You will then learn how to spin the […]

Natalie DaSilva, a Certified Oregon Naturalist with a lifelong interest in haiku, is coming to The Oregon Garden to guide you through constructing a haiku using nature as your inspiration-- […]

Michele Ballantyne is coming back to the Garden to guide you through creating a multi-textured 16" x 20" paper collage using a mixture of paper, acrylics, and stretched canvas! All […]

Artist Heather Skinner is coming to guide you through turning clay into beautiful leaves! All materials will be provided The Oregon Garden, a serene and picturesque setting, is the venue […]

Our world is full of all kinds of natural materials that can used as dyes, including some insects!  Learn about several of these materials that can be found in the […]

Walk the Oregon Garden with instructor, Ron Garst, to observe the birds in the Garden before the Garden opens to the public. This event is free to Garden members, $12 […]

Get away from your daily tasks, join Tsipora Berman in a breathing, walking, stretching, strengthening exploration within the Oregon Garden. Tsipora Berman will; guide you through a multi-sensory, transformative, interdisciplinary […]

Get away from your daily tasks, join Tsipora Berman in a breathing, walking, stretching, strengthening exploration within the Oregon Garden. Tsipora Berman will; guide you through a multi-sensory, transformative, interdisciplinary […]

Come explore the fascinating world of “Botanical Casting” in this 1-day workshop lead by Heather Skinner. We will be using plants from the Oregon Garden to create ornaments, wall-hangings and more. In this workshop we will create castings, explore the Oregon Gardens, and finesse the final touches on our castings!  __ Purchase of a ticket […]

Marion County Water and Soil Conservation is coming to give your a tour through our Native Garden Demonstration Garden, and then educate you on how to care for bird hours and bird nests! Roseanne Yoder, horticulturist at the Oregon Garden, will discuss the work being done in the native plant demonstration garden. Free take-home resources […]

Get away from your daily tasks, join Tsipora Berman in a breathing, walking, stretching, strengthening exploration within the Oregon Garden. Tsipora Berman will; guide you through a multi-sensory, transformative, interdisciplinary yoga experience connecting Eco-Psychology, Physics, Neuroscience, Biology, Ecology, and the Arts, using a variety of mind/body practices. Learn how you can use curbs, trees, stairs, […]

Kahlia Waters is coming to The Oregon Gardens to teach gardeners of all levels how to aesthetically prune fruit trees during the summer to encourage them grow and bear fruit! __ This hands-on class introduces home gardeners to the principles of summer pruning for size control and improved productivity in fruit trees. We’ll draw from […]

Get away from your daily tasks, join Tsipora Berman in a breathing, walking, stretching, strengthening exploration within the Oregon Garden. Tsipora Berman will; guide you through a multi-sensory, transformative, interdisciplinary yoga experience connecting Eco-Psychology, Physics, Neuroscience, Biology, Ecology, and the Arts, using a variety of mind/body practices. Learn how you can use curbs, trees, stairs, […]

Learn to garden with beneficial insects and paint with cockroaches! __ During this workshop we will learn all about the good insects in your garden and how to encourage their presence. We know about how great ladybugs and praying mantids are, but did you know there are many more awesome insects out there that can […]

Join David G. Lewis at the Garden for an introduction to the new book about the Native histories of when the tribes in the Willamette Valley encountered settlement. Further research into settler changes to the Willamette Valley will also be discussed. __ David G. Lewis is a citizen of the Grand Ronde tribe, descendant of […]

Learn about the science of composting, decorate a flower pot and build a compost pile! Composting is a fascinating process that converts all kinds of materials into healthy soil filled […]

Oregon Garden welcomes artist Pamela Sue Johnson to offer a watercolor painting workshop with a focus on florals inspired by the garden. In this beginner friendly workshop, students will be guided […]

Join Susan Barnes from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to learn how to be an ally to Oregon Native Turtles! During this workshop, you will learn how to […]

Rick Reynolds is coming to the Oregon Garden to teach you about Bats! Every night our furry, flying friends – bats – can eat up to their body weight in insects. Learn about these […]

Kahlia Waters is returning to the Oregon Garden! Unlock the hidden beauty in your trees and shrubs with the art of aesthetic pruning. __ This is a beginner-friendly, hands-on class […]

Get away from your daily tasks, join Tsipora Berman in a breathing, walking, stretching, strengthening exploration within the Oregon Garden. Tsipora Berman will; guide you through a multi-sensory, transformative, interdisciplinary […]

As requested, Michele Ballantyne is returning to The Oregon Garden to guide you through a wet felting scarf making workshop! You will get to create one multi-colored scarf up to […]

Michele Ballantyne is coming back to teach you wet felting techniques and guide you through creating your very own work of felt art! Wet felting can be done by anyone […]

Natalie DaSilva, a Certified Oregon Naturalist with a lifelong interest in haiku, is coming to The Oregon Garden to guide you through constructing a haiku using nature as your inspiration-- […]

Artist Heather Skinner is coming to guide you through turning clay into beautiful leaves! All materials will be provided-- just bring yourself! The Oregon Garden, a serene and picturesque setting, […]

Slow down and see the natural world with fresh eyes in this playful, creative workshop. You’ll learn how to make your own zine-- a handmade mini-magazine/art journal-- designed to capture your […]

Tis the Season create some decor for the Holidays! Artist, Heather Skinner, is coming to teach you how to  build ceramic trees from scratch. We will be forming trees out […]

Artist Michele Ballantyne is returning to The Oregon Garden to guide you through a wet felting scarf making workshop! You will get to create one multi-colored scarf up to 10 […]

Come to the Oregon Garden for a beginner friendly watercolor workshop and create a wild garden heart exploding with colorful blossoms. ALL SUPPLIES are included in your registration as well […]

Michele Ballantyne is coming back to teach you wet felting techniques and guide you through creating your very own work of felt art! Wet felting can be done by anyone […]

Ceramic artist Heather Skinner returns to the Garden to guide you through turning clay into beautiful ornaments for the Holidays. Use real plant material to cast into clay! All materials […]

‘Tis the season to get crafty!  Join us at the Oregon Gardens for a fun and informative class. We’ll start off the event learning about different types of coloration in insects, […]

Artist Michele Ballantyne is returning to The Oregon Garden to guide you through a wet felting scarf making workshop! You will get to create one multi-colored scarf up to 10 […]

Michele Ballantyne is coming back to teach you wet felting techniques and guide you through creating your very own work of felt art! Wet felting can be done by anyone […]

Artist Michele Ballantyne is returning to The Oregon Garden to guide you through a wet felting scarf making workshop! You will get to create one multi-colored scarf up to 10 […]

Start your new year off by immersing yourself in a guided creative experience! Michele Ballantyne is coming back to teach you wet felting techniques and guide you through creating your […]

Come to this workshop where ceramic artist, Heather Skinner, will teach you how to apply underglaze decals to pre-fired ceramic dishes. This is a great class for beginners and beyond. […]

As requested, Michele Ballantyne is returning to The Oregon Garden to guide you through a wet felting scarf making workshop! You will get to create one multi-colored scarf up to […]

Come to this workshop where ceramic artist Heather Skinner will teach you how to build five different types of garden stake toppers using a hand-building technique. This is a great class for beginners and beyond. You will be guided each step of the way based on your skill level, and encouraged to add your own […]

Come to the Oregon Garden for a beginner friendly watercolor workshop and create a wild garden heart exploding with colorful blossoms. ALL SUPPLIES are included in your registration as well as entry to the Garden.  Artist Pamela Sue Johnson will guide you step by step in making a unique and expressive artwork. No drawing or painting […]

Decorate a native bee house and start your own mason bee colony! As requested, Heather Andrews is returning back to The Oregon Garden to help you along your bee journey! Join us for a fun-filled family friendly workshop on Saturday March 28th from 11am-1pm at the Oregon Gardens where we’ll learn all about native bees. […]

Michele Ballantyne is coming back to teach you wet felting techniques and guide you through creating your very own work of felt art! Wet felting can be done by anyone and is a fun, creative, interactive way to recreate the world around you in an abstract way. The design can be up to 320 square […]

Natalie DaSilva, a Certified Oregon Naturalist with a lifelong interest in haiku, is coming to The Oregon Garden to guide you through constructing a haiku using nature as your inspiration - no experience needed, beginners are welcome! __ The Oregon Garden during the Spring is an ideal place to explore the connection between traditional Japanese […]

Immerse yourself in the blooming season of Spring! Join artist Michele Ballantyne to freely create and explore a variety of textures. You will be creating a multi media textured 16" x 20" collage using a mixture of paper, materials, acrylics, and stretched canvas! All materials will be provided. No experience needed!  "To lie in a […]

Come to this workshop where ceramic artist Heather Skinner will teach you how to build a bird garden totem using a hand-building technique. This is a great class for people that have some experience with ceramic clay. You will be guided each step of the way based on your skill level, and encouraged to add […]

As requested, Michele Ballantyne is returning to The Oregon Garden to guide you through a wet felting scarf making workshop! You will get to create one multi-colored scarf up to 10 in. wide x 6 ft long that will keep you warm and stylish this Spring! Materials and tools will be provided, no experience is […]

Our world is full of all kinds of natural materials that can used as dyes, including some insects!  Learn about several of these materials that can be found in the forest and at the store, and also how to prepare them to make your very own fabric dyes! After our lesson we will get to […]

Come to this workshop where ceramic artist Heather Skinner will teach you to build ceramic mushrooms using a hand-building technique. This is a great class for beginners and beyond. You will be guided each step of the way based on your skill level, and encouraged to add your own creative flair. You will get to […]