The Oregon Garden

Art in the Garden
2025-07-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-29 10:00 - 16:00 UTC and 16 more dates | Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
Every summer, local artists showcase their handcrafted pieces alongside the natural splendor of The Oregon Garden, giving guests an opportunity to not only enjoy but also to purchase new pieces for their home and garden!
There is no additional fee for enjoying our Art in the Garden event: the art can be viewed at any time during open hours for the duration of the exhibit.
Featured Artists

Jenny Ellsworth
Mo Hurless
Rob Kraai
Judy Kunkle
Kelly Lanspa
Mary Mosier
Daryle Ryder
Heather Skinner
Susan Wheeler

July 3rd Fireworks Celebration
2025-07-03 09:00 - 22:00
Join us for our annual July 3rd Fireworks Celebration! This is our biggest event of the year, and we love celebrating with our community. If you haven’t been before, come prepared for delicious food, excellent music, family activities, 130 acres of garden to explore, all culminating in a 15-minute long fireworks display!

Admission
Save $2 off each ticket purchased in advance!

Adults: $14
Seniors (60+): $12
Teen (12-17): $10
Youth (5-11): $7
Children (4 and under): Free
Garden Members: Free*

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Schedule of Events

9AM: Garden opens
3:30PM: Parking starts
4PM: Food trucks begin service
4:30PM: Live Music from Mixed Vibes
7:00PM: Live Music from Inner Limits
10PM: Fireworks!
10:30PM: Time to go home

Entertainment & Activities

Live music from Mixed Vibes and Inner Limits
Gigglebritches the Clown
Face painting with Faery Face Art
Lawn games

Food & Drink

Adam’s Ribs Smokehouse
Bo & Vine Burger Bar
The Chop Spot
The Dawg House
El Pique Mexican Food
Four Corner Grilled Sandwiches
Jenuine Desserts
Kona Ice
Traveling Taphouse

Parking

On Site: $10 per car, free for Garden Members**
Free off-site park and walk lots located at Robert Frost Elementary and Senior Center
**Paid on-site parking starts at 3:30PM
There is limited ADA parking on site. Those who have limited mobility, are traveling with strollers, etc. are encouraged to arrive early as on-site parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
*please be prepared to show active membership card.
**with active membership card. No in-out privileges.

Garden University: Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley & further research
2025-06-28 15:00 - 17:00
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.
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David G. Lewis is a citizen of the Grand Ronde tribe, descendant of the Santiam, Takelma and Chinook peoples of the region. David is an assistant Professor of Anthropology and Indigenous studies at OSU and lives in Salem. He writes the Quartux Journal Blog and is preparing additional publications about tribes in the region based on current research.
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David is the author of Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley. Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley is a must read book for anyone living here and wanting to know its history. David’s research is unique, there is no research out there with such depth as this book.
Learn more about David and his book by clicking HERE
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Tickets include Garden Admission
Members: $10 | General: $15
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Garden University: Beneficial Insect and Cockroach Painting
2025-06-28 11:00 - 13:00
Learn to garden with beneficial insects and paint with cockroaches!
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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 help eat those pesky caterpillars and aphids? Students will also receive several handouts that contain helpful resources and information on beneficial insects and pollinators. Next we will check out some pre-collected beneficial insects and take a little field trip to see what we can find around the garden. Finally we will paint with giant Madagascar hissing cockroaches!
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Purchase of a ticket includes Garden admission.
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Members: $35 | General: $45
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About the instructor: Heather Andrews is a research entomologist at Oregon State University. She works at a university extension office in Aurora where she studies growing practices in orchard crops that minimize their negative impact on the environment while maximizing yield. In her free time Heather makes jewelry, draws and also plays the harp.

Yoga in the Garden
2025-06-25 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-06-14 09:30 - 11:30
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, chairs and benches for yoga.
No materials required. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water, if you’d like!
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The purchase of a ticket includes Garden admission, feel free to wander and enjoy the Garden after yoga, or bring a picnic to enjoy!
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Tsipora Claudia Berman, M.Ed. ERYT, RSMET is a 50-year master Holistic Educator, E-RYT (15,000+ teaching hours) and Registered Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist (ISMEATA) as well as a science educator for pre-service and in-service teachers, holding a B.S. in Natural Resources from the University of Michigan, a M.Ed. Holistic Education from Antioch New England University and certificates in Kripalu Yoga and Yoga Dance, Reiki, Breema, Positional Release Therapy, Somatic Movement Education and Somatic Movement Therapy, and Shamanic Healing. Her movement training also includes Body-Mind Centering, Improvisational Dance, Contact Improv, Authentic Movement, Developmental Movement, Evolutionary Movement, 5 Rhythms, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy, Bioenergetics, Hakomi Methods of Expressive Therapy, Restorative, Vinyasa Flow, Insight Mediation and a wide variety of healing arts and fine arts. Her continued 50-year Interdisciplinary study of Science and Consciousness is integrated into her courses.
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Members: $15 | General: $20
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Learn more about Tsipora on her website, www.tsiporaswings.com

Garden University: Summer Pruning for Fruit Tree Success
2025-06-21 11:00 - 13:00
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!
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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 the Backyard Orchard Culture philosophy, made popular by Dave Wilson Nursery, which promotes small, manageable trees in home gardens. Participants will learn how and why to summer prune, and how it differs from traditional dormant pruning.
The class will include live demonstrations, where participants will observe pruning techniques in action and learn how to assess plant structure, identify key branches, and make cuts that promote graceful, healthy growth. In the final 15-20 minutes, participants will have the opportunity to practice their new skills under guided supervision.
We will begin the workshops in the classroom to have a presentation about pruning, and also the time to ask questions. Then we will walk out to the orchard to practice pruning. Please be mindful that this is about a .25 mile walk out to the orchard from the classroom.
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Please bring your own water, gloves, and a hat! We encourage you to bring your own pruners so you can practice with your own tools, however, we have extra pairs you can use! You can also bring photos of your fruit trees
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Kahlia Waters is the owner of Peace Earth Gardens. Gardening has been a lifelong passion for her, rooted in 25 years of hands-on gardening and design expertise. Kahlia loves sharing this passion through design and classes that help others feel confident and inspired in their own gardens. Whether teaching pruning techniques, guiding new vegetable gardeners, or helping people care for their fruit trees, Kahlia focuses on fostering a deep connection between people and their own piece of earth.
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Members: $35 | General: $40
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**Purchase of a ticket includes Garden admission
