Hoyt Arboretum - Non-profit
greenspace located two miles from downtown Portland. Among the tree collections,
the magnolias and conifers are especially renowned. Offers nature-focused
instruction, and information about events and volunteering.
Mount Pisgah Arboretum - Recreation
and nature park in Eugene. Includes trail maps, festival and event listings,
history and outdoor education programs.
Oregon Coast Aquarium - Newport.
Interim home of Keiko the orca whale. Visitor information, interactive exhibit
map and virtual tour, shark webcams, animal photos and descriptions, education
program summary and teaching guides, Keiko news updates, and virtual
postcards.
Oregon Zoo - Portland.
1000 animals from 200 species on 64 acres. General information, animal photos,
descriptions, videos, webcams and behind the scenes photos and information.
Sea Lion Caves - Florence.
A natural cavern which is home to wild sea lions and a variety of sea birds.
Includes visitor information, virtual tour, and webcam.
The Berry Botanic Garden - This
garden in Portland showcases and conserves plants from the U.S. Northwest and
from around the world. Among its features are a large rock garden, uncommon
trees, and collections of primulas and rhododendrons. Information about
education, conservation, horticulture, and a virtual tour.
The High Desert Museum -
Bend. Offers educational exhibits about the history, culture, arts, and
wildlife surrounding the plateau of the High Desert and areas of the Pacific
Northwest.
The Japanese Garden - Authentic
Japanese garden in Portland's West hills, whose areas include a strolling pond
garden, a tea garden, and a sand and stone garden. Description and photos, and
information about visiting and events.
The Oregon Garden - Attraction
in historic Silverton, featuring water features, garden art, wetlands, a
rediscovery forest, a kids' garden, and a house designed by Frank Lloyd
Wright. Photos, news, information about events and classes.
Wildlife Safari - Drive
through wild animal park on 600 acres, open year round, includes a train and
children's zoo. Site has general information, animal photos and descriptions.
