Lesser and Well Known Chinese Species ​at Hoyt Arboretum
Martin Nicholson, Curator
4 May, 2024
10:30am - 12:00pm

​More than 30,000 plant species are native to China, representing nearly one-eighth of the world's total plant species, with thousands found nowhere else on Earth. However, varieties of bamboo, ginkgo and pine are among those which have made their way to North America, each with its own cultural significance.  

During Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, join First Saturday PDX  for a tour of the living museum in Washington Park with a focus on native plants of China.  Led by Martin Nicholson, Curator of Hoyt Arboretum, our spring nature walk will also include some lesser known species - come and find out what they are!

The tour will occur rain or shine. Please dress for the weather, and wear comfortable shoes for walking on trails. The route is less than 1 mile and will include some ups and downs along the way. Most of the tour route will travel on well-graded packed dirt or gravel trails.

With its historical landscaping, Hoyt Arboretum has a collection of over 6,000 specimens with hiking and paved trails amongst them.  For more information, see Hoyt Arboretum.

This is a free event, but space is limited. 
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*We will meet at the Visitor Center.  Parking is available on Fairview Blvd.  Please note the later meeting time of 10:30am. 
​​Hoyt Arboretum Visitor's Center
4000 SW Fairview Blvd.
​Portland, OR 97221
​​(503) 865-8733
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Public Transit:
MAX Red Line and Blue Line
MAX Station:  Washington Park  (0.3 mi)