Events are free unless noted. Please email calendar submissions at least two weeks in advance to eventsbestbets@oregonian.com.
ONGOING
Kids Cook -- Lents Farmers Market: 10-11 a.m. Sundays through Aug. 25. Kids ages 7-12 learn about the seasonality of food, meet local farmers and prepare ingredients purchased fresh at the market. Free but registration required at eventbrite.com; Southeast 92nd Avenue and Reedway Street; portlandfarmersmarket.org/programs-events
Free Garden Tours at Pittock Mansion: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays of each month through Sept. 28. OSU Master Gardeners lead 30-minute informational tours, focusing on plants and garden areas while providing a glimpse into the Pittocks’ contributions to Portland’s gardens. 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive; pittockmansion.org
Guided Tours of Hoyt Arboretum: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 27. Learn about the collection and have a walk among the trees. Free for members, $3 for nonmembers; registration not required; Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 S.W. Fairview Blvd.; hoytarboretum.org or 503-865-8733
Family Bird Walk: 10-11:30 a.m. the second Saturday of each month through October. Take a guided birding hike with the whole family. Binoculars and field guides available, or bring your own; $7; Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 S.W. Fairview Blvd.; hoytarboretum.org or 503-865-8733
Wednesday Morning Honey Bee Hikes: 10-11 a.m. through Dec. 11. Look for wildlife, listen to the wind and creek, water the Children’s Discovery Garden, read a story and craft something fun. 2-5 years accompanied by adult; $3 per child, nonwalkers and adults free. Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave. 503-823-1671 or leachgarden.org
Plant Walk: 2-2:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 6 through Dec. 3. Explore Lan Su Chinese Garden to learn about the history and cultural significance of the garden’s plants along with tips about their care. Free with membership or admission; Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 N.W. Everett St. 503-228-8131 or lansugarden.org
SUNDAY, JULY 21
The Big Beautiful Tour: 1 p.m. Walk the gardens and learn about larger plants that can serve as privacy screens. Joy Creek Nursery, 20300 N.W. Watson Road, Scappoose; 503-543-7474 or joycreek.com
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24
Garden Volunteer Informational Meeting: 10-11 a.m. Learn about volunteering in the Legacy Gardens. Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1015 N.W. 22nd Ave. RSVP required; call 503-413-7012. legacyhealth.org/gardens
SATURDAY, JULY 27
Portland Orchid Society Summer Sale and Potting Event: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Purchase display orchids, get repotting information and enjoy free orchid seminars at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St. portlandorchidsociety.org
CLAY_TOPIA: Bonsai Tray: 10-11:30 a.m. Join local artist Paige Wright for a plant nursery-inspired clay workshop and learn to make a unique ceramic vessel of your own. $40; Pomarius Nursery, 1920 N.W. 18th Ave. 503-490-6866 or pomariusnursery.com
DIY Bountiful Liqueurs and Cocktails Workshop: 1-2:30 p.m. Learn how to make berry and fruit liqueurs. This workshop will include a step-by-step presentation with a focus on berries and stone fruits. $20; One Green World, 6469 S.E. 134th Ave.; 503-208-7520 or onegreenworld.com
SATURDAY, AUG. 3
Floral Design 101/Bringing Your Garden Indoors: 10 a.m.-noon. Learn basic principles including line, texture and color, and discover when and how to cut and condition flowers. $10 for FRCC members, $25 for nonmembers, free to FRCC members at the patron and Duchess of Waverly levels; register at rogersonclematiscollection.org; Rogerson Clematis Garden, 125 Rosemont Road, West Linn
Guided Garden Walk: 11 a.m.-noon. See what’s blooming and of seasonal interest. No registration required. Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave.; leachgarden.org or 503-823-1671
Herbs in the Garden & Beyond Seminar: 11 a.m. Transitioning to fall, containers and culinary, plus optional à la carte workshop; $10 base charge; Pomarius Nursery, 1920 N.W. 18th Ave. 503-490-6866 or pomariusnursery.com
Portland Rose Society’s All Miniature Rose Show: Noon-3 p.m. Learn about and view compact roses. Entries of miniature or miniflora roses accepted 6:30-9:30 a.m. Viewing the rose show is free with paid admission ($8-$12) to the mansion. Pittock Mansion, 3229 N.W. Pittock Drive; pittockmansion.org or portlandrosesociety.org
TUESDAY, AUG. 6
Inspired by Family Home Design Workshop: 5-7:30 p.m. Get inspired about your home’s potential as Arciform designers discuss growing and changing families, play areas, guest suites and pet-friendly remodeling. $15 at eventbrite.com; The Old Church Concert Hall, 1422 S.W. 11th Ave. arciform.com, facebook.com/events/2129803963756074
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7
Garden Volunteer Informational Meeting: 11 a.m-noon. Learn about volunteering in the Legacy Gardens. Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1015 N.W. 22nd Ave. RSVP required; call 503-413-7012. legacyhealth.org/gardens
FRIDAY, AUG. 9
Oregon Fuchsia Society Show: Noon-6:30 p.m. Fri, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sat and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun, Aug. 9-11. See prize-winning plants, explore an extensive collection of blossoms, purchase plants and more. Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St.; oregonfuchsiasociety.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
Twilight in the Garden: 6-9 p.m. Enjoy extended hours at the garden with live music and homemade treats. Joy Creek Nursery, 20300 N.W. Watson Road, Scappoose; 503-543-7474 or joycreek.com
TUESDAY, AUG. 13
Portland Dahlia Society Meeting: 7 p.m. Learn how to stage dahlias for show, tips on what judges look for and how to make arrangements. Oaks Amusement Park, Dance Pavilion, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way; portlanddahlia.com
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14
Spruce up Laurelhurst Park: 9 a.m.-noon. Volunteer with a work party and help clean up the park. Projects may include pruning, invasive plant removal and mulch chip spreading. 3600 S.E. Ankeny St.; email peggy.glascock53@gmail.com, 503-459-9248
THURSDAY, AUG. 15
Smith Garden Summer Soirée: 5:30 p.m. American Rhododendron Society potluck and tour. Smith Garden, 5055 Raybell Road N.E., St. Paul. rhodies.org, smithgarden.org
SATURDAY, AUG. 24
CLAY_TOPIA: Tequila Server: 10-11:30 a.m. Join local artist Paige Wright for a plant nursery inspired clay workshop and learn to make a unique ceramic vessel of your own. $40; Pomarius Nursery, 1920 N.W. 18th Ave. 503-490-6866 or pomariusnursery.com
Soil Care and Maintenance: 10 a.m.-noon. Learn about ways to protect and enhance garden soil by understanding the importance of pH, methods to avoid soil compaction, creating garden mulch and techniques to take a soil test. WCMGA Education Garden at PCC Rock Creek, 17705 N.W. Springville Road.; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org
Portland Dahlia Society Show: Noon-5 p.m. Sat and 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sun, Aug. 24-25. Oaks Amusement Park, Dance Pavilion, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way; portlanddahlia.com
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28
The History of Botanic Gardens with Historian Chet Orloff: 7-8:30 p.m. Discuss the work of great names in garden design. $15 nonmembers, $10 members; Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave. 503-823-1671 or leachgarden.org
-- Corey Sheldon
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