# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Moss and Lichens of the PNW
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: If you’ve explored anywhere in the Portland area, you’ve probably noted how green it is. The trees and the ferns provide much of the green, but so do the lichens and moss. Join instructor Ruth Williams as she takes you on a walking exploration of the most common tiny green wonders you will see on local trails. Learn what makes each of them unique and how to identify common species.

Class size is limited, please register in advance
Registration closes Saturday, March 28th at 10:00am
Program is rain or shine!
Additional details will be emailed closer to the program date

About the instructor: Ruth Williams is a consulting arborist and plant enthusiast with degrees in Horticulture and Landscape Architecture from UC Davis. She has been drawing and painting plants for 17 years. She teaches botanical illustration and plant identification classes at Hoyt.

Photo by: Mike Drewry
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/moss-and-lichens-of-the-pnw/200029625191707
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 104

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Portland
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97221
- **lat**: 45.51642
- **long**: -122.71582
- **full address**: 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97221

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Moss and Lichens of the PNW being held?
  - **A:** Moss and Lichens of the PNW takes place on Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97221.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Moss and Lichens of the PNW?
  - **A:** Moss and Lichens of the PNW is organized by Hoyt Arboretum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Moss and Lichens of the PNW is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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