Join Portland Japanese Garden and Washington Park for Earth Week, a week-long and park-wide celebration inviting visitors to discover the joy of nature here in Portland!
From wildlife encounters and world-class gardens to museums, forest trails, and playgrounds, Earth Week is your opportunity to experience Portland’s premier park as one interconnected destination. Throughout Washington Park, look for special Earth Week signage designed by beloved local cartoonist and public joy creator Mike Bennett, guiding you to hands-on activities, conservation moments, and pop-up experiences that highlight the culture, diversity, and wonder of the natural world.
Earth Week at Portland Japanese Garden
As part of this exciting event, visit the Garden to experience the beauty of spring in bloom, the return of our beloved bonsai, and family-friendly activities in the Family Studio.
Participate in a Park-Wide Scavenger Hunt!
Turn your visit into an adventure with the Earth Week Passport scavenger hunt! Print your passport here or ask for an Earth Week Passport at our Calvin and Mayho Tanabe Welcome Center, which will also be stamping and accepting completed passports. Collect stamps from all participating venues (Oregon Zoo Entry Plaza, World Forestry Center Discovery Museum, Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center, Portland Japanese Garden Welcome Center, and Rose Garden Store) to be entered into a special prize pack for your family. Please see Washington Park’s Earth Week page for contest details.
Discover More Across Washington Park
- Join a free, educational activity at the Oregon Zoo entry plaza (no admission required).
- Volunteer for the trees and trails, take a tour, or explore spring blooms at Hoyt Arboretum.
- Create forest-inspired crafts and attend story time at World Forestry Center.
- Wander through the iconic International Rose Test Garden.
Coloring Sheets
Download coloring pages of Mike Bennett’s Earth Week characters representing Washington Park!
Make Your Visit Green
Earth Week is also about how you get here. Ride TriMet and enjoy a car-free trip to Washington Park. It’s one of the simplest, most impactful ways to reduce your footprint while spending time outdoors.