Logos for TransPonder, Cascadia Wildlands, and Mount Pisgah Arboretum. Image of a pride flag flying in front of a lake and forest. Text reads TransWild Forest Frolic

Come get outside at the TransWild Forest Frolic!
Saturday, April 19th | 12-5 PM | Mt. Pisgah Arboretum

Join TransPonder, Cascadia Wildlands, and Mt Pisgah Arboretum in welcoming people from queer, trans, BIPOC, and other marginalized communities for a FREE afternoon of outdoor workshops, nature walks, live music, activities, and more!

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JOIN US AS A PARTNER ORGANIZATION!

HOST AN INFORMATIONAL TABLE

We would love to have you host a table at the event with information about your organization and event. There is no cost for this.

PROVIDE RESOURCES ABOUT YOUR ORGANIZATION

Organizations that cannot host a table are welcome to mail printed materials and resources for our Community Partners area.

PROVIDE OR LEAD AN ACTIVITY

This could be a workshop, an activity at a hosted table, or an activity for a non-hosted table. Organizations are responsible for providing the needed supplies (except for tables and chairs.)

SPONSOR THE EVENT

Pink Sponsor – $50

Includes: shoutout on social media, logo on webpage, small logo on event banner

Bronze Sponsor – $100

Includes: shoutout on social media, logo on webpage, medium logo on event banner, small logo on stage signage

Silver Sponsor – $250

Includes: shoutout on social media, logo on webpage, medium logo on event banner, medium logo on stage signage, recognition in stage announcement

Gold Sponsor – $500

Includes: shoutout on social media, logo on webpage, large logo on event banner, medium logo on stage signage, recognition in stage announcement

Stage Sponsor – $1000

Includes: shoutout on social media, logo on webpage, extra-large logo on event banner, large logo on stage signage, recognition as Stage Sponsor in stage announcement

Event Sponsor – $1500

Includes: shoutout on social media, logo on webpage, primary logo on event banner, large logo on stage signage, recognition as Event Sponsor in stage announcement
HOST A TABLE, WORKSHOP, OR ACTIVITY
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT (AND WHAT NOT) TO BRING

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

ACCESSIBILITY

  • Please feel free to bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks to enjoy a picnic! 
  • Dogs are welcome as long as they are ALWAYS on a leash. (Click HERE to learn more about this.)
  • There is no smoking allowed anywhere with the Arboretum (as with all Lane County Parks grounds.)
  • No drone usage is allowed due to the negative impact on the birds that called the Arboretum home.
  • You are welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs to place on the grass.

While the Arboretum does have a parking lot, there is limited parking, so we HIGHLY encourage folks to carpool if possible. Parking is FREE for this event, so there are no parking passes needed.

The Arboretum is located at 34901 Frank Parrish Rd, Eugene, OR 97405, tucked into the larger Lane County Park called the Howard Buford Recreation Area. Click HERE for detailed information on how to get there.

Making nature accessible is a priority for Mt. Pisgah Arboretum, and they have been working diligently to add more options for folks with mobility concerns, including a trail that is physically accessible for most folks. However, many of the paths around the Arboretum are unpaved and may present challenges for those using walkers or other assistance devices that need smooth surfaces.

Accessible parking is limited due to the lot’s location at the base of the path up to the Pavilion. There is an accessible drop-off area by the Pavilion to allow folks to arrive closer to the event and on solid, accessible pathways and there are two accessible parking spots by the Pavilion. We ask that people carpool or arrange to be dropped off, if possible, to allow those spots to remain open for those who need them the most.

The Pavilion will be open and will offer indoor tables and chairs. There will also be tables and chairs placed around the grass area that will be open for anyone.

Click HERE to learn more about accessibility at Mt. Pisgah Arboretum.

If you have specific accessibility questions or concerns, please click HERE to reach out to our team.

ABOUT THE ARBORETUM

Whether you’re looking for vigorous exercise, quiet contemplation, or a pleasant picnic, the Arboretum offers a beautiful natural retreat that is conveniently close to downtown Eugene and Springfield. Visitors come here to enjoy the natural world along our extensive network of trails, learn about local ecology in our nature walks and workshops, celebrate mushrooms and wildflowers at our annual festivals, and introduce children to the wonders of nature.

The location of Mount Pisgah Arboretum was chosen for its diversity of habitats, which are broadly representative of the ecology of the Willamette Valley. The Arboretum features four outdoor interpretive exhibits that invite visitors to develop a deeper understanding of local ecology and foster a lasting connection with the natural world.

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