Art in the Garden
2025-08-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-19 10:00 - 16:00 UTC and 13 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

Summer Concert Series: Freight Train Jaine
2025-08-14 17:30 - 20:00
Celebrate the summer in style with The Oregon Garden’s Summer Concert Series! This music series takes place once a month from June through August, and features a lineup of beloved local musicians as well as food and drinks. Even better, your ticket includes after hours admission to The Oregon Garden, a very special treat this time of year.

August 14th • Freight Train Jaine

All aboard! Freight Train Jaine – formerly the Macey Gard Band – is a powerhouse blend of pop, rock, and soul that hits you like a runaway train. Fasten your seatbelt, this ride is about to get wild!

Doors at 5:30pm. Music from 6PM to 8PM.
ADMISSION
13 and over: $10
12 and under: Free
Garden Members: $5*

*please be prepared to show active membership card.

Our Summer Concert Series is held outdoors on our Garden Green lawn. Come prepared for sunny weather as shade is limited! In the event of inclement weather, we will move indoors.

Limited sand chairs will be available to rent for $3 each. Guests are welcome to bring their own blankets and chairs.
Outside food and drinks are allowed, with the exception of alcoholic beverages.
Well-behaved pets on leashes are welcome.
Parking is free.

Garden University: Aesthetic Pruning for Beginners
2025-08-16 09:30 - 11:30
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 that will introduce participants to the fundamental principles of pruning for form, balance, and visual appeal. Learn how to “read” the natural structure of a plant and make thoughtful cuts that enhance its beauty rather than just control its size. The class will include live demonstrations where participants will observe pruning techniques in action, and then learn to assess plant structure, identify key branches, and make cuts that promote graceful, healthy growth. Participants will also 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 pruning site to practice. Please be mindful that this is about a .25 mile walk out to the pruning site from the classroom.
__
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
__
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.
__
General: $45 | Member: $35
Click HERE to Purchase Tickets
*Purchase of a ticket includes Garden admission

Yoga in the Garden
2025-08-23 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!
__
Members: $15 | General: $20
Click HERE to Purchase Tickets
The purchase of a ticket includes Garden admission, feel free to wander and enjoy the Garden after yoga, or bring a picnic to enjoy!
__
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.
__
Learn more about Tsipora on her website, www.tsiporaswings.com

Walking Yoga in the Garden
2025-08-27 09:30 - 23:30, 2025-09-10 09:30 - 23:30, 2025-09-20 09:30 - 23:30

Home School Day
2025-09-03 10:00 - 14:00
Each September, Oregon Forest Resources Institute invites home school students ages 5 to 12 to join us for a fun-filled day of outdoor learning at The Oregon Garden. Experience the beauty of the garden in late summer bloom while learning about the natural world. Get inspired through fun science and art activities! We offer hands-on, self-paced learning stations throughout the garden on topics including:

Wetland habitats
The forest as habitat
Fire prevention
Fun with trees
Living necklaces
The world of insects
Plant adaptations
Dairy fun
Storm water
Birds
…and more!

Admission

Homeschool materials are included free with general Garden admission, which can be purchased at our Visitor Center. No pre-registration required.

Adults: $14
Seniors: $12
Students (5-17): $10
Children (5-11): $7
Children 4 & under: Free
Members: Free

Contact
For more information please contact Jenna Mendenhall at 503-880-5411 0r mendenhall@ofri.org .
Thank You To Our Participating Organizations!

Marion County Master Gardeners
Marion Soil and Water Conservation District
Talk About Trees
Salem Environmental Education
4-H OSU Extension Service
Oregon Dairy Princess Ambassador Program
City of Salem
Salem Audobon
AgLink

Presented by

Silverton Free Day
2025-09-06 09:00 - 16:00
This coming Saturday, September 6th, we’re celebrating our local community by offering FREE Garden admission to Silverton residents!* Enjoy the late-season garden interest and beautiful fall weather with us from 9am to 4pm. We hope to see you there!

*bring proof of residency in the 97381 zipcode to receive free admission.

Garden University: September Wet Felted Scarf Making
2025-09-06 11:00 - 15:00
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 throughout the fall!
Materials and tools will be provided, no experience is necessary!
*The materials being used to create the scarf is a soft, cozy, merino wool (18-21 microns).
__
Learn more about Michele, her art, and the other workshops and events she offers at micheleballantynedesigns.com
__
The purchase of a ticket includes Garden Admission*
Members: $115 | General: $125
Click HERE to Purchase Tickets
