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Feb 15
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Feb 15
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10:00 AM
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11:00 AM
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Portland, OR 97221
Are you interested in learning about community science at Hoyt Arboretum? Join Hoyt Arboretum’s plant taxonomist and herbarium curator Mandy Tu for an online Zoom training on Wednesday, February 15 from 10 to 11am to learn about how you can get involved with BudBurst, a nationwide, community science-driven effort to study the impact of climate change on plants. Volunteers monitor the timing of specific events in a plant’s life cycle (full bloom, fruiting, leaf fall, etc.), record their observations, and then share their data with BudBurst. At this training, volunteers will learn about plant structures and phenology as well as how scientists are using the data collected by BudBurst community scientists. You’ll also learn about the specific plant species we’re studying at Hoyt Arboretum and how to record plant cycle observations. Individuals can participate in BudBurst independently but are encouraged to visit Hoyt Arboretum at least every other week during the growing season (approximately March through November) to make and record observations. BudBurst is a great opportunity for individuals interested in community science and volunteering outdoors with a flexible schedule. Volunteers will need Internet access on a personal device (smartphone, tablet, computer) to record their observations online at budburst.org or on the BudBurst app. This online training will be recorded, and the video will be shared with individuals who are not available during the live session. Please register here even if you are not available to attend live on February 15. Questions or ready to sign up to volunteer? Please contact Becky at volunteer@hoytarboretum.org or (503) 823-1649.
Date Posted: Jan 17, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Portland, OR 97221
Do you have a love of the outdoors and an interest in youth environmental education? Become a Nature Educator at Hoyt Arboretum! Nature Educator volunteers lead ninety-minute field trips for elementary school-age students to introduce them to the wonders of nature and the science of trees through fun, hands-on activities. Volunteer as a Nature Educator to learn: -Best practices for leading school field trips, including teaching tips, group management, and engagement activities; -Basic ecology and botany along with techniques for engaging children outdoors; -Good communication and public speaking skills. Hoyt Arboretum's spring field trip season runs from March through mid-June on weekday mornings (typically Tuesday through Friday). Nature Educators are encouraged to be available to volunteer for a minimum of 4 field trips per month during the season. Volunteer training begins in early February. If you have questions or would like to sign up for an introductory training session, please contact volunteer@hoytarboretum.org or (503) 823-1649. Hoyt Arboretum is Portland's living museum of trees and home to more than 2,000 plant and tree species from around the world. With the help of Nature Educator volunteers, we are engaging with children from around the Metro area to teach them about the importance of trees and their role in the world's ecosystems.
Date Posted: Jan 17, 2023
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Mar 4
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Mar 4
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09:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Portland, OR 97221
Volunteer to care for trees and trails at Hoyt Arboretum! With 189-acres and more than 6,000 trees along 12 miles of trails, volunteers are incredibly important to maintaining Hoyt Arboretum’s tree collection and trail system, and it’s a unique opportunity for volunteers to learn about and care for rare and unusual trees and plants from around the world. Stewardship crews occur rain or shine; volunteers should come dressed for the weather including long pants and sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Volunteers should plan to bring water, snacks, and any other personal items they need onsite. No previous stewardship crew experience is required; training, tools, gloves, and volunteer parking passes are provided. Pre-registration is required (crew size is limited). Sign up at https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/saturday-crew-03-04-23/ Questions? Please email volunteer@hoytarboretum.org or call (503) 823-1649. Thank you for supporting Portland’s living museum of trees!
Date Posted: Jan 17, 2023
