Upcoming Events in the Park
Month Year
Feb. 29, Saturday - Weed Warriors Crew Leader Training
9:00 a.m.–noon at the Visitor Center - The Friends of Mt. Tabor Park Weed Warriors remove invasive plant species and restore native habitat in the park on the last Saturdays of the month, March–October, as well as occasional work parties on other days. We rely on Crew Leaders to help facilitate volunteer work. Crew Leaders are truly the heroes of Mt. Tabor Park restoration, and we can’t do this job without them. Become a crew leader!
FREE Wednesday Morning Songbird Guided Walks
The Audubon Society of Portland meets at the main parking lot at 7:00 a.m. every Wednesday in April and May, rain or shine. Bring binoculars if you have them, stay at long as you wish. Registration is required and space is limited due to COVID-19.
(Black-throated Gray Warbler photographed in Mt. Tabor Park, image by Bing Wong)
Date T.B.D. - Run Mama Run
It's the annual Mother's Day Run Mama Run, with proceeds going to Family Forward Action Family Forward Action was founded by a group of Oregon mothers 2009 to advocate for an economy that works for mothers and the families who depend on us.
June 25, Saturday - Dash for Donate Life Northwest
Join the area's most beautiful outdoor celebration of organ, eye, and tissue donation, and help raise much-needed funds for year-round lifesaving programs. Register here.
February 6, Sunday - Mt. Tabor Reservoir History Walk
Part of the FREE FMTP Urban Nature Series, 2 pm–4 pm - We will walk to the Mt. Tabor Reservoirs and point out the key features and talk about the history of the reservoirs. Old photographs of the reservoir construction will accompany the talk. The system for bringing water to Portland neighborhoods will be covered. Register here.
February 13, Sunday - Ivy Basket Making
Part of the FREE FMTP Urban Nature Series, 2 pm–4 pm - Using simple techniques, learn to make invasive English ivy into something unique and wonderful. We will be harvesting our materials and working outdoors in a covered area, so please dress warmly and wear clothes that can get a little muddy. Register here.
February 20, Sunday - FREE Tree I.D. Walk
Part of the FREE FMTP Urban Nature Series, 2 pm–4 pm - We will walk to several areas in the park and talk about the general biological characteristics of specific trees and some of their cultural history. Register here.
February 26, Saturday - Weed Warriors Habitat Restoration
9:00 a.m.–noon - Join us on the last Saturday of the month from Jan–Nov as we restore health to the park by removing invasive plant species. Meet at the Visitor Center by the main parking lot, and wear durable long pants and long sleeve shirt. If you have heavy-duty gardening gloves and supplies, please bring them; otherwise, we have loaner items. Register here.
Wednesdays from 12-2pm - Longboarding Classes
Learn to longboard in a safe, permitted area. All classes are organized by Eastside Longboards. Visit their website for details and registration.
April 9, Saturday - Tabor Challenge 5k
Honor the memory of LTJG Thomas Cameron, who lost his life in 2012 when his helicopter went down during a Coast Guard training mission. All funds go to Grover Cleveland High School college scholarships. Details and registration at taborchallenge.com.
April 23, Saturday - Orienteering Event
11:00 am– 3:00 p.m. - Exercise your body and your brain at The Columbia River Orienteering Club's FREE orienteering event. Courses are available for all experience levels. Beginners, families, pets and non-CROC members are welcome. Orienteering is a competitive sport that combines racing with navigation; participants use a detailed map to select routes and navigate through diverse terrain and visit control points in sequence.
March 13, Sunday - Native Plants Walk
Part of the FREE FMTP Urban Nature Series, 2 pm–4 pm - Get to know some of the Pacific Northwest native plants you see in Mt. Tabor Park. We’ll take a walk to look at plants that are just emerging in early spring, and talk about some of the restoration efforts we’re using to help improve the ecological health of the park. Register here.
March 14, Monday - FMTP Annual Meeting
6:30 p.m. via Zoom - This is a great opportunity for members to learn more about FMTP's accomplishments in the last year, announce and celebrate our Friend of the Year volunteer with us, and help elect new Board members. Look out for information on how to join the Zoom meeting in your inbox the week before March 14th!
March 27, Sunday - Volcanic History Walk
Part of the FREE FMTP Urban Nature Series, 2 pm–4 pm - Why there are RIVER ROCKS at the top of Mt Tabor, a volcano? Portland is one of only three cities in the United States that has a volcano within its city limits. Do you worry that it might come back to life? Find out the answers to these and other questions you and others may have when we talk about the geological features of Mt Tabor Park. Register here.
May 16 & 17, Saturday and Sunday - Mt. Tabor Art Walk
The 12th annual Mt. Tabor Art Walk showcases the many artists who live in our beautiful neighborhood. It is designed to promote high-quality visual art in a variety of media within the unique setting of the Mt. Tabor neighborhood. Visit mttaborartwalk.com for artists' profiles and a tour map.
(Artwork by Mila Raphael)
Wednesday Evening Circuit Races
Sponsored by River City Bicycles. The course is a tough, 1.3-mile hilly and curvy circuit that encircles the upper reservoir and passes by the caldera of the ancient volcano that formed Mt. Tabor. Each lap has 136.6' of climbing. Nightly cash and/or product prizes in every race! Visit the Mt. Tabor Series facebook page for details.
FREE Tuesday Evening Summer Concerts
We have a committee working on raising funds to bring back this popular event to Mt. Tabor Park. Stay tuned for further details. Donate here!!!
Kids’ activities start at 6:00 p.m., concerts start at 6:30. ARRIVE EARLY FOR BEST PARKING. PARKING IS LIMITED. Lots of bike racks. Purchase dinner at one of the many local food vendors. Alcohol is allowed (in moderation) in the caldera only. Dogs are allowed in the canine balcony only. Sponsored by many generous businesses and Portland Parks and Recreation. Get more details and the lineup of musicians at PP&R.
August 8, Saturday - Get Your Rear in Gear 5k
Join the Colon Cancer Coalition's grassroots movement to raise awareness and screening rates for colon cancer. Details and registration here.
September 1, Tuesday - Friends of Mt. Tabor Park Picnic
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Come meet the Friends of Mt. Tabor Park at our annual potluck picnic; learn about what we do and how you can help. Meet at Picnic Area A next to the main parking lot.
Date T.B.D. - Tar 'n' Trail Park Benefit Run
Join this annual family-friendly 5k/10k run/walk, where ALL entry fees go directly to the Friends of Mt. Tabor Park! Details and registration coming soon. . .
October 2022
Date T.B.D. - Tar 'n' Trail Park Benefit Run
Join this annual family-friendly 5k/10k run/walk, where ALL entry fees go directly to the Friends of Mt. Tabor Park! Details and registration coming soon. . .
Wednesdays from 12-2pm - Longboarding Classes
Learn to longboard in a safe, permitted area. All classes are organized by Eastside Longboards. Visit their website for details and registration.
April 9, Saturday - Tree Survey
With Hap Pritchard - Participate in a survey of the trees of Mt. Tabor Park (note that parking may be a problem that day). Register here.
May 14, Saturday – Mount Tabor in 2100
With Julio Escarce - Use your imagination to draw what you would like to see Mt Tabor to look like in 2100. Register here.
May 14, Saturday - Beginners Bird Walk
With Bing Wong and Hap Pritchard - Observe and hear some of the spring migrants at
Mt. Tabor Park (bring binoculars if you have them – not required). Register here.
Photo by board member Bing Wong
April 30 - What Kids Can Learn About Mt Tabor’s Trees
With Rick Sany and Hap Pritchard - Examine several common evergreen trees in the park
and see how they are different. Register here.
April 30, Saturday - Post Cards from the Park
With artist Georgina Ottoviano -Create your own post card inspired by the natural beauty of Mt. Tabor Park. Register here.
Artwork by Georgina Ottoviano
Wednesdays from 12-2pm - Longboarding Classes
Learn to longboard in a safe, permitted area. All classes are organized by Eastside Longboards. Visit their website for details and registration.
May 7, Saturday – Mt. Tabor Park Bingo
With Hap Pritchard - Search for natural features in Mt. Tabor Park, take a picture, find five in a row for bingo and collect a prize (access to cell phone camera required). Register here.
May 7, Saturday – Nature Photography
With Susan Baumgardner - Venture into Mt. Tabor Park and learn about composition, color, and imaging (camera or cell phone required). Register here.
May 7, Saturday – Watercolor Magic
With artist Jean Blatner - Create your own watercolor artwork using a special technique. Register here.
Artwork by Jean Blatner
May 14, Saturday - Beginners Bird Walk
May 21, Saturday – Drawing Scavenger Hunt
With Lise Gervais - Find and sketch a variety of natural objects in the park and win a prize for completing the hunt. Register here.
May 21, Saturday – Tissue Art
With Emily Pritchard - Create your own artwork using colored tissue paper layering. Register here.
May 21 & 22, Saturday and Sunday - Mt. Tabor Art Walk
The 12th annual Mt. Tabor Art Walk showcases the many artists who live in our beautiful neighborhood. It is designed to promote high-quality visual art in a variety of media within the unique setting of the Mt. Tabor neighborhood. Visit mttaborartwalk.com for artists' profiles and a tour map.
(Artwork by Mila Raphael)
May 28, Saturday – The Hungry Owl
With Meredith Dinsdale/Kelsey Madison - Learn about owls and what they eat using owl pellet dissection. Register here.
May 28, Saturday – From Bull Run to Your Glass for Kids
With Hap Pritchard - Learn about Portland’s drinking water and how it is purified in nature. Register here.
June 4, Saturday – A Walk for Sounds in the Park
10:00 am - We'll walk to various places in the park and listen to the sounds we hear. Mt. Tabor is unique for the sheer variety of sounds, both natural and unnatural. Comparing and contrasting those sounds can be soothing, reflective, and enjoyable. Come enjoy the sounds of the park. Register here.