Happy Holidays From All of Us at the Arboretum!

Thank you for making this year great! With over 500,000 visits, community and nature flourished together in 2025. People of all ages and backgrounds came together to learn about, celebrate, and protect nature at our festivals, guided tours, workshops, and work parties.

Healthy habitats and strong community are possible thanks to your generous support and hard work, including over 3,000 hours spent volunteering!

We look forward to seeing native ecology, vibrant community, and connection to nature continue to grow and thrive in 2026. Let's make it happen together!

See you out on the trails,

Mount Pisgah Arboretum Staff & Board

Upcoming Nature Tours

All guided tours start at the Mount Pisgah Arboretum Education Building. Pre-registration is required. Members and kids under 4 are FREE, Non-Members $5 per person.

New Member Walk

Saturday, January 3rd 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Are you new to the Arboretum, or haven’t explored as much as you would like to? Join Development Manager Leisha Wood for a fun and easy paced introduction to the trails, exhibits, and natural habitat of this special place.



January Bird Tour

Sunday, January 11th 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Join Mieko Aoki and Julia Siporin for another monthly bird outing intended for people with all levels of birding experience. We’ll use vocalizations, habitat, and behavior clues for identification of our year-round residents and fall migrants.

Lichen Tour

Saturday, January 17th 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join lichenologist Daphne Stone on this popular tour through the Arboretum exploring lichens, their habitats, and ecology. Learn a few names and enjoy the moist winter air which makes the Pacific Northwest such a great place for lichens to grow.

Upcoming Work Parties

Become a steward of the Arboretum by helping us improve and maintain our facilities and habitat during our Work Parties! 

During Work Parties, volunteers help us keep our trails, facilities, and park clean, accessible, and beautiful! No experience is required to volunteer on these days, and we will provide tools, gloves, and a parking pass. 

All work parties meet at the bottom of the parking lot near the shop (just past the bright orange trailer). 

Blackberry Dig Up Work Party

Saturday, December 20th 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The best way to slow the spread is to dig 'em out! Come out and join us in digging up blackberry crowns where we have been working to reduce the population.

Get Involved

Want to make a difference in other ways? We are always looking for nature guides, trail stewards, park ambassador volunteers, and many other roles. Let's talk about how you can get involved with the Arboretum.

Learn more about some of the opportunities here.