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Cities United in Nature

Sep 17, 2018

Gresham celebrates completion of Ebetsu Plaza.

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Events Calendar

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  • November 2026

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Introduction to Ikebana – November
Featured November 10, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Introduction to Ikebana – November

What to Expect in this Workshop Instructor Nana Bellerud November ikebana workshop will focus on autumn colors and non-flowering materials that can be used in ikebana, as well as its symbolism and seasonal meanings—while maintaining the core principles of ikebana. Nana will also cover fundamental Sogetsu School ikebana concepts, techniques, tools, and equipment, as well […]

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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Structural Pruning Pines
November 15, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Structural Pruning Pines

Watch instructor, Laura Dufala unlock the hidden character of pine trees through structural pine pruning. She's captivating to watch her approach to cloud pruning, and through her artistic eyes make decisions regarding which branches to keep and which ones to remove. She has a tendency to turn the class into a hands-on practicum, so bring […]

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2026 The Art of Bonsai: Nov-Thursday
Featured November 19, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
2026 The Art of Bonsai: Nov-Thursday

Aluminum Wiring Techniques with a Pacific Willow Learn one of the most essential skills in bonsai—wiring. This hands-on workshop focuses on shaping and styling bonsai using aluminum wire on a […]

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2026 The Art of Bonsai: Nov-Saturday
Featured November 21, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
2026 The Art of Bonsai: Nov-Saturday

Aluminum Wiring Techniques with Pacific Willow Learn one of the most essential skills in bonsai—wiring. This hands-on workshop focuses on shaping and styling bonsai using aluminum wire on a deciduous tree, an indispensable tool for bonsai artists. Participants will work with a Pacific Willow (Salix lasiandra), a Pacific Northwest favorite with graceful, flexible branches and […]

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Wreath Making Workshop & More: November 30th
Featured November 30, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wreath Making Workshop & More: November 30th

Monday, November 30, 2026, 6-8pm Get ready for the holidays by making a beautiful wreath to hang on your front door. The wreath can span as large as 26". The Gresham Japanese Garden offers a wide range of unique conifers and evergreen shrubs to choose from to make your wreath, complete with a handmade bow […]

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Wreath Making Workshop & More: Dec 5th
Featured December 5, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Wreath Making Workshop & More: Dec 5th

Saturday, Dec 5, 2026, 1-3pm Get ready for the holidays by making a beautiful wreath to hang on your front door. The wreath can span as large as 26". The Gresham Japanese Garden offers a wide range of unique conifers and evergreen shrubs to choose from to make your wreath, complete with a handmade bow […]

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12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Pruning Upright Maples
December 5, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Pruning Upright Maples

This is an in-person instructional course with professional pruner, Francheska Snyder, owner of Niwa Method. She will concentrate on a few species of upright maples on Tsuru Island. Topics will […]

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November 10
Featured November 10, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Introduction to Ikebana – November

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November 15
November 15, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Structural Pruning Pines

November 19
Featured November 19, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

2026 The Art of Bonsai: Nov-Thursday

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Featured November 21, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

2026 The Art of Bonsai: Nov-Saturday

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November 30
Featured November 30, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wreath Making Workshop & More: November 30th

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December 5
Featured December 5, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Wreath Making Workshop & More: Dec 5th

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December 5, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Pruning Upright Maples

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Featured November 10, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Introduction to Ikebana – November

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November 15
November 15, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Structural Pruning Pines

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November 19
Featured November 19, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

2026 The Art of Bonsai: Nov-Thursday

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November 21
Featured November 21, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

2026 The Art of Bonsai: Nov-Saturday

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November 30
Featured November 30, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wreath Making Workshop & More: November 30th

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Featured December 5, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Wreath Making Workshop & More: Dec 5th

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December 5, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Pruning Upright Maples

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History

In the early 1970’s, a group of local farmers and members of the Japanese-American Citizens League (JACL) Gresham-Troutdale chapter created a Japanese garden with peace, tranquility, and longevity as its theme. They named it Tsuru Island. Tsuru (Su Do) means “crane” in Japanese. Read more…

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Blogs

Bluestone Path Workshop on Tsuru Island

Learn the Fundamentals of Stone Path Construction Join us for a one‑day hands‑on workshop at Tsuru Island, the Japanese garden within Gresham's Main City Park, hosted by the Gresham Japanese Garden. The day combines instruction, demonstration, and hands‑on experience...

What is mottainai?

Mottainai (pronounced “moh-tah-ee-nai“) is an old Japanese concept that reflects the idea that we should respect all objects and not waste them. The term is loosely translated as “what a waste.” The word expresses the feeling of regret for an object losing its...

Gresham’s Ebetsu Plaza shines with a ‘Cherry Blossom Glow’

The Outlook: March 31, 2024 On a windy spring evening, a hundred community members experienced an ethereal event, listening to traditional music while illuminated blossoms fell among them like snow. The Japanese have a word for what Gresham enjoyed: “Yozakura,” which...

You Never Know…

By Sue Hughes One form of revenue for the Gresham Japanese Garden is renting out Tsuru Island. Most of our rentals are for graduation photos, weddings, or a celebration of life. Well, this one had me. A gentleman, Andrew, rented Tsuru Island for four hours for a movie...

Red Pine Bonsai

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