Feast your eyes on the many wildflower patches around the region for natural beauties you won't find anyplace else. Find your favorite blooms, from roses to rhododendrons and tulips to trilliums, with our guide to spring flowers in Portland.
Autumnal beauty abounds in Portland, and there are plenty of prime places to revel in leaf-crunching relaxation. Skip to content. Wildlife Preserves Experience nature not far from the city's hustle and bustle at these wildlife preserves.
Read more. Thursday-Tuesday: 10 a. Wednesdays: 1 p. Lack of security and adequate protection made this impractical and the concept was dropped. The original garden, on what is now called the Island, was designed by Ruth Hansen, a landscape architect and Portland Chapter member.
The portion of the garden known as the Peninsula was designed by Wallace K. Huntington, a well-known Portland landscape architect, and was dedicated in The rocks used to build the waterfalls and other features were gathered from Mt Hood and Mt Adams. The more than 2, rhododendrons, azaleas, and companion plants in the garden have all been donated by volunteers and interested individuals, or purchased with specially donated funds.
Beginning in early spring and continuing into summer, they provide a magnificent display of color, giving visitors the opportunity to view many varieties rarely seen in the Pacific Northwest.
During the fall, many companion trees add dramatic coloring. Spring-fed Crystal Springs Lake surrounds much of the garden, attracting many species of birds and waterfowl.
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. Public Garden. A unique 9-acre garden containing an outstanding collection of rare species and hybrid rhododendrons, azaleas, and other lesser-known shrubs, as well as many companion plants and unusual trees. On this Page. Annual Events The first weekend in April is our Early Show with several hundred trusses of early-blooming rhododendrons.
Volunteers Volunteers from the Portland Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society, the Friends of Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, and the Master Gardeners program care for the grounds and are responsible for all education programs and special events.
Groups of 15 or more visitors Please contact our garden manager one week in advance so we can prepare the garden for your visit. Weddings at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden This internationally recognized garden is a beautiful place to host your wedding May through September.
The gravel trails are easy to manage for folks with walking difficulties and there is a welcoming patio in front of the conservatory for picnic lunches. Knowledgeable and enthusiastic docents provide excellent tours! Advance registration is required. Accessibility Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.
Safety in nature All abilities access. Change of Conditions Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. How we keep it special Parks and nature are an important part of improving and maintaining health for individuals and communities and Parks Victoria has a clear role to play in connecting people with parks. This includes world class conservation projects and environmental programs, research, facilities and experiences across the estate.
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