Friends of Mt. Tabor Park

Friends of Mt. Tabor Park Friends of Mt. Tabor Park is a non-profit group in Portland, Oregon, that improves and helps maintain Mt. Tabor Park for the benefit of all visitors.

Join us on Sunday, June 21, for a session of our free Natural History of Trees event. We'll walk in the park and discuss...
06/18/2026

Join us on Sunday, June 21, for a session of our free Natural History of Trees event. We'll walk in the park and discuss the general biological characteristics of park trees and their cultural history.

Learn more and register at taborfriends.org/events

Tree 6 in the Mt. Tabor Tree Guide is a living fossil: the ginkgo. Ginkgoes (Ginkgo biloba) look like deciduous trees an...
06/15/2026

Tree 6 in the Mt. Tabor Tree Guide is a living fossil: the ginkgo.

Ginkgoes (Ginkgo biloba) look like deciduous trees and have vibrant yellow fall foliage, but as a gymnosperm, the species is more closely related to conifers. They are not native to Oregon, but they have a long history here. They are in the fossil record of the John Day Fossil Beds in the Mascall Formation, which was formed by volcanic activity 15 million years ago. Of course, that’s relatively recent for an order of plants that has existed for 250 million years or more! 🦕 🦖

Check out the full guide: taborfriends.org/tree-guide

Mark your calendars now for July 9 and be ready to dance the night away to the music of the Melao de Cuba Orchestra! We'...
06/12/2026

Mark your calendars now for July 9 and be ready to dance the night away to the music of the Melao de Cuba Orchestra! We'll have food vendors and family-friendly activities, including face-painting and adorable baby goats from Portland Goat Parties.

Learn more about this year's event at taborfriends.org/summer-concert

Our summer concert is free to all! If you'd like to support the event, check out the link above for information on how to donate.

Join us on Sunday, June 14, for the next instance of our free Native Plants Walk. You’ll get to know some of the Pacific...
06/11/2026

Join us on Sunday, June 14, for the next instance of our free Native Plants Walk. You’ll get to know some of the Pacific Northwest native plants in Mt. Tabor Park better (like the Oregon grape pictured here), and we’ll also talk about some of the restoration efforts we’re using to help improve the ecological health of the park.

Learn more about the event and register at taborfriends.or/events

The fifth tree in the Mt. Tabor Tree Guide goes by many names: Nyssa sylvatica, aka tupelo, black tupelo, black gum, and...
06/08/2026

The fifth tree in the Mt. Tabor Tree Guide goes by many names: Nyssa sylvatica, aka tupelo, black tupelo, black gum, and sour gum.

Native to eastern North America, the tree’s outstanding features include brilliant fall foliage, furrowed bark that is often compared to alligator skin, and small, greenish-white flowers that produce extra-sweet honey that is resistant to crystallization.

Check out the full guide: taborfriends.org/tree-guide

Are you a shutterbug? An entomophile (insect enthusiast)? Both? This weekend, we've got the event for you. 🐜Join us on S...
06/04/2026

Are you a shutterbug? An entomophile (insect enthusiast)? Both? This weekend, we've got the event for you. 🐜

Join us on Sunday, June 7, for a class on invertebrate identification and macro photography. Bring your camera or smartphone and learn both how to identify our invertebrate neighbors in the park and to take great pictures of them. 📸🤳

Learn more and register at taborfriends.org/events

Slow down this Saturday and join us for a free guided meditation walk. On June 6, we are offering the opportunity to con...
06/03/2026

Slow down this Saturday and join us for a free guided meditation walk. On June 6, we are offering the opportunity to connect with nature, step out of busy daily life, and find a sense of calm and clarity.

This is a relaxed and supportive space; no prior meditation experience is needed.

Learn more and register at taborfriends.org/events

The London plane tree (Platanus × acerifolia, tree #4 in the Mt. Tabor tree guide) has a rich international history onl...
06/01/2026

The London plane tree (Platanus × acerifolia, tree #4 in the Mt. Tabor tree guide) has a rich international history only partially revealed by its name. 🌍

The tree is a hybrid, specifically a cross between the American sycamore and the Oriental plane tree, first bred in Europe. It went on to become one of the most widely planted urban trees in the world, lining the streets of London and Paris. This one, of course, is at home on our own Mt. Tabor Park.

This tree is worth a longer look for its shape and textures. Its sinewy trunk and branches stand out in the canopy, and its multicolored exfoliating bark gives the tree a distinctive mottled appearance.

A tree with ancestors from two continents, at home in the world’s great cities, and thriving in Portland. We agree that Mt. Tabor is a fine place to put down roots.

Check out the full guide: taborfriends.org/tree-guide

The official start to summer is still to come, but you can start enjoying the sun, and everything Mt. Tabor Park has to ...
05/31/2026

The official start to summer is still to come, but you can start enjoying the sun, and everything Mt. Tabor Park has to offer, right now. 🌿

Join us in June and July for guided walks, nature talks, a summer concert, and more. All events are free and open to everyone.

See what’s coming up and register at taborfriends.org/events

Have you ever looked at one of the massive trees in Mt. Tabor Park and wondered, “How old is this tree?”If so, the next ...
05/28/2026

Have you ever looked at one of the massive trees in Mt. Tabor Park and wondered, “How old is this tree?”

If so, the next event in our free Urban Nature Series is just for you.

On Sunday, May 31, join us to learn about the age of the trees in the park. We’ll meet at the Visitor Center and look at some stumps, then meander past some of the largest specimens in the park.

Learn more and register at taborfriends.org/events

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6000 SE Salmon Street
Portland, OR
97215

Opening Hours

Monday 5am - 12am
Tuesday 5am - 12am
Wednesday 5am - 12am
Thursday 5am - 12am
Friday 5am - 12am
Saturday 5am - 12am
Sunday 5am - 12am

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(503) 512-0816

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