12:30 PM, 1:00 PM
CLYDE MAXX
Front of Pavilion

INSTAGRAM

2:30-3:00 PM
NAT TANDOWSKY
Front of Pavilion

INSTAGRAM PROFILE  |  YOUTUBE  |  BANDCAMP  |  TIKTOK  |  BLUESKY

12:30 – 4:30 PM
FACE PAINTING
Cascadia Wildlands Booth

Enjoy FREE face painting for all ages courtesy of Cascadia Wildlands!

1:00 PM, 2:00 PM
3:30 PM
GUIDED NATURE WALKS
Meet at the Welcome Table

Join the nature educators of Mt. Pisgah Arboretum for a Guided Nature Walk and learn about the amazing biodiversity of Oregon’s forests.

12:00 – 5:00 PM
RIVER TABLE
East Side of Pavilion

Learn about rivers and watersheds at the interactive River Table!

12:00 – 4:00 PM
SCAVENGER HUNT
Welcome Table

Pick up a TransWild Scavenger Hunt sheet from the Welcome booth and collect knowledge and items to win a prize!

12:30 PM, 1:15 PM, 2:00 PM
3:15 PM, 4:00 PM
TREE CLIMBING WITH TREE CLIMBING EUGENE
Ceremony Tree

Scamper us a White Oak with Tree Climbing Eugene! No experience required!

12:30 PM
CAMP COOKING 101
Behind the Pavilion

We’ll go over camp cooking basics – tools, food prep, camp stove options, and dish washing best practices. Best of all, we’ll be actually cooking dinner from scratch with organic vegetables from local farms (vegan, gluten free) to share with all workshop participants. Bring your appetite! No experience necessary!

LED BY CASCADIA WILDLANDS AND WINTER GREEN FARM

4:00 PM
CAMPING 101: GEAR AND SETUP
Lawn South of the Pavilion

Learn how to pick a good camping spot, setup your site, what gear you need and what you don’t, all in a fun and no pressure environment. No experience necessary!

LED BY CASCADIA WILDLANDS

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The mission of the Cascade Mycological Society (CMS) is to:

• study fungi
• educate members and the public about fungi identification and ecology
• promote conservation of fungi
• promote health and safety in the gathering and consumption of edible fungi
• above all, to have fun!

CMS has it’s origin’s in the Lane Community College Biology of Mushroom Class and the Mount Pisgah Arboretum Mushroom Festival; read more about our history here. We are primarily residents of the Eugene/Springfield area; but have members scattered about Oregon and in Washington and California. CMS is also a registered 501(c)3 educational non-profit.

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Lane County Queer Birders is an accessible & inclusive queer birding club hosting nature outings in greater Eugene, OR. We seek to learn from each other, share in the beauty of the flora and fauna, and co-create a welcoming community of 2SLGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, and BIPOC folx.

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Lost Valley Educational Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit located in Dexter, Oregon, 20 minutes east of Eugene. We take a holistic approach to sustainability education, engaging students in ecological, social, and personal growth. Lost Valley is also a community land trust and intentional community that provides affordable housing and access to land for ecological living and rural community development. The community uses a system of governance that is inspired by Sociocracy, and seeks to build a culture of inclusion, equity, non-violent communication, and authentic expression, while achieving the mission of the non-profit. The community is comprised of resident staff, other renters, and volunteers. Since 1989, Lost Valley has been a place for experiential learning through participation in community development, formalized educational programs, and volunteer opportunities.

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The Oregon Bee Atlas serves as a comprehensive resource about the wild bees of Oregon and their floral relations in order to foster effective use of this knowledge by the public.

The success of the Oregon Bee Atlas rests on the shoulders of committed volunteers. Bee and associated plant records are provided by Oregon State University Extension Service Master Melittologist volunteers. Specimens are archived in the Oregon State Arthropod Collection which maintains a comprehensive historical record of the State’s incredibly diverse melittofauna.

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We envision resilient communities throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington that never go hungry.

Hunger is not just an empty stomach or an individual experience. Hunger is a community wide symptom of exclusion, of not having enough – not having enough nutritious food, enough income, enough power, enough represented voice. Hunger is a symptom of barriers to employment, education, housing and healthcare.

We all experience the effects of hunger in our communities. But together we can build communities that never go hungry. We can build communities where every voice matters. We can build communities that share responsibility for each other and the common good. Because, when we share prosperity, we all benefit.

To achieve this bold vision, Oregon Food Bank will foster community connections to help people access nutritious food today, and we will build community power to eliminate the root causes of hunger, for good.

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The Springfield-Eugene Tenant Association (SETA) is a 501c3 non-profit, public service organization that is dedicated to renters’ rights and interests. We accomplish our goals by assisting, educating, and empowering tenants in Lane County and beyond. We believe that housing rights are human rights, and that affordable and accessible housing are the foundation of any strong community. 

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WREN is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate and promote land stewardship through programs and partnerships, highlighting the application of scientific research in the management of critical habitats. We have a particular focus on how we conserve and recover federally-listed and sensitive animal and plant species and their habitat on public lands.

Located in the West Eugene Wetlands, home to hundreds of plants and animals, including protected plant and animal species, and over 3,000 acres of increasingly rare wetlands and oak uplands. We pride ourselves in providing opportunities for community members to engage in educational programs for youth, families, and adult life-long learners through our many partnerships. Our school-based education programs are designed to complement existing school curricula by incorporating Oregon’s science standards by teaching science in the context of land stewardship.

WHAT (AND WHAT NOT) TO BRING

• 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.

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

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.

If you need a ride to the event, please click the button below to contact our team.

ACCESSIBILITY

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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