Donor Recognition

Corporate Donors Volunteers Education Dean Berry Platinum Forest Sponsor Tuesday Crew & Gardeners Lauren Jarrett ($5,000+) Jim Armstrong Martin Nicholson City of Portland Gail Burzynski Kendra Petersen-Morgan Join Us Today! Oregon Organization Development Peter Carr Erin Riggs Network Peter Dewing Become a Member,

Oregon Tree Care Chris Edwardsen Media Volunteer or Donate PosterGarden, Inc. Cody Fuller Karen Groves Brice Hammack Kelly Kendziorski Silver Maple Sponsors Thomas Heaslet www.hoytarboretum.org Kelly Williams ($2,000-$2,999) Margaret Krausse

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Ed Kushner Work Parties Like Us Jack Lane Intel Copper Beech Sponsors Marilyn Laufenberg www.facebook.com/ Oregon Episcopal School ($1,000-$1,999) Dick Lukins US Bank HoytArboretumFriends Emerick Construction Larry McLaughlin

Morel Ink David Mullen Arborists in the Arboretum River Capital Des Murphy Follow Us A Life With Trees LLC Stoel Rives LLP Tom Nelson Arbor Care Inc www.twitter.com/ Treecology, Inc. Kathy Pollock Arborcare Tree Specialists Tumac Lumber Company Rick Pope HoytArboretum ArborPro Tree Experts Washington Trust Bank Mark Roberts Arborscape Ltd. Inc. Nancy Robinson Ascending the Giants Bronze Loquat Sponsors Dave Rudman Autumn Arbor Care ($500-$999) George Storm Buds Expert Tree Care Lewis & Clark College Susan Thiel Collier Arbor Care Hoyt Arboretum Friends Morton Tree and Landscape Service Martha Van Dyke Emerald Tree The Standard Richard Walker 4000 SW Fairview Blvd. Fred Meyer Wesspur Tree & Equipment, Inc. Lawrence Waters General Tree Service Hilary White Portland, Oregon 97221 Green & Leafy Tree Care Arboretum Supporters Green Options 503.865.8733 ($1-$499) Visitor Center Harrity Tree Specialists A Life With Trees LLC Ron Adley Hedgehog Tree Care www.hoytarboretum.org Admail Lisa Auppede-Hutchinson Houl Tree Care American Conifer Society Cindy Beeler Integrity Tree Care [email protected] Western Region Judith Charney Kanshoh Tree Preservation Arbor Pro Donna Dull Everett Madrigal CafeGive Forrest Hale Madrone Garden Fever Margaret Hannahs Jeremiah Northcutt General Tree Service Rose Hart Netianah Northcutt Mission Statement Harmer Steel Products Co Stephanie Hatten Oregon Tree Care Hiroshi Iwaya Photography Tanya Gross Overlook Tree Preservation Karen Groves Cindy Korstad To maintain and improve Hoyt Arboretum and Peacock Tree Preservation Mazamas Sally Lambert Roots and Shoots Trees Montage Linda Leyva its collection for all people through advocacy, Teragan & Associates Oak Street Market Irmgard Lutz Tree People resources, awareness and education. One Green World Rachel Madewell Treecology Overlook Tree Preservation Phylis McIntosh Treestyle Arbor Care LLC Plantmad Nursery Allison Necheles TruGreen LandCare Hoyt Arboretum relies on the support of Hoyt Pomarius Nursery Linda O'Conner Sea-Sun General Partnership Caroline Purkey Arboretum Friends, a membership-based non- Stash Tea Company Ilia Savin Teragan & Associates, Inc. Elaine Sibley profit organization working in partnership with Terry Cone Construction Urban Forest Pro Tour Guides Portland Parks & Recreation. Wesspur Tree Equipment Ken Denniston West Point Garden Club Gina Fleck Wilhelm Trucking and Rigging Cleve Friedman Francene Grewe Foundation Donors Brenden Monahan Roger Nibler

Scott Uerling Adams Foundation Ruth Williams ESCO

Floweree Foundation Events IBM Corporation Matching Gifts Program Jan Acker Intel Volunteer Grant Program Christie Bradley 2012 Annual Report J. Frank Schmidt Foundation Bill Kownaki Jacobs Foundation Ed Rauw Joyce M. Furman Memorial Trust Irina Ryan Kohnstamm Family Foundation Lisa Steward Mervyn L. Brenner Foundation

Portland Garden Club Administrative Portland General Electric Hilary Russell Ralph & Adolph Jacobs Foundation Shannon Thomas Schmidt Family Charitable Foundation

US Bancorp Foundation Intern Wentworth Foundation Scott Bell

Page 11 From the Executive Director and Board President Donor Recognition

Dear Friends, Roger and Lynne Bell Jack and Linda Gougoutas John and Shirley MacDonald Hilary Russell Michael Birch-Jones Janice Grammer Jennifer Macfarlane Michael and Marie Ryan Jerry Bobbe Francene Grewe Eleanor Maddy Ketan and Kay Sampat 2012 has been a very exciting year of accomplishment and financial growth for Hoyt Arboretum Lori Bocklund Joanne and Kent Grewe Michael Manuel Becky Sands David Boston and Roya Sohaey Tanya Gross Nino Marchetti Zari Santner Friends (HAF). With the generous support of our donors, HAF has funded numerous projects Adam and Caitlyn Boyd Edward Grossenbacher, M.D. Anne Marsh and Gary Fear Alex Sauer Jim Bray Julie Gudmestad Dawn Martinez Amy Scheele including: 269 new way-finding signs on our trails, the development of a publicly-accessible Robert and Judy Bridenbaugh Doug Hagen and Phyllis Brown Oliver Massengale Jeanne Schramm Heather Brunelle Marie Hall Karen Mathieson Jim Scott plant database, a dramatic new courtyard garden and the installation of a Cotoneaster re- Christopher Buhle Frank and Anna Halpin Hannah May William and Hazel Sefler search garden. Nancy Buley Ronald Halverson David May and Tess Papas Peter and Penny Serrurier Alice Burkleaux Brice and Margaret Hammack Gwyneth McAlpine Alan and Amber Shoebridge Jane and William Campbell Paul Hammond Susan Jackson McAnulty Roger and Sandra Siegner Thanks to improvements made possible by HAF, Hoyt’s Magnolia Collection has been ac- Myron Carbaugh Thomas Hansen and Kim Manley Mary McArthur Roy Simengaard Louis Carlton and Molly Quan Beverly Harmon Paul and Sally McCracken Shelley Simmons Kapur cepted into the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the Conifer Collection has Steve and Dessie Carpenter Margaret and Richard Hartman Peter and Jill McDonald Erica Skadsen Susan Carr William Hathaway Karen McKay and Edward Wolf Sylvia Skarstad been accepted into the American Conifer Society. These and other important initiatives in pro- Thomas Carter and Nanci Remington David Hawley and Carol Pelmas Bill and Janet McLennan Jay and Mary Smith gramming, maintenance and capital improvements were supported by an increase in earned Jan Casey and Bruce Blank Nancy Hawver Walter McMonies and Caroline Hall Sid Snider Robert and Janice Cassidy Pam and Peter Hayes Claudia McNellis Paul and Carmen Sorenson and contributed revenue of $194,723 over 2011. Ed Ceccacci Sandy Hayes and Gary Wood Steve and Joyce McNutt Dori Spencer Barry and Hazel Childs Barbara Head and Rhys Scholes Linda Meng Jackie Spurlock Brenda Clark Denis and Eve Heidtmann Molly Merideth Ingrid and Victor Stevens These accomplishments would not have been possible without a committed Board and a de- Karlyn Clark Ron Heintz and Linda Ganzini Bill and Nancy Meyer Lee J Stone Tex Clark Karen Henell Melissa Miesen Jon and Barbara Stroud voted staff. We are dedicated to engaging our community and donors to broaden support for Francesca Coe Kenneth and Jane Hergenhan Sandy Miller Bob McLaurin and Susan Studd Portland’s best kept secret. We now communicate regularly with over 6,000 people - many Fred Cohen and Randy Zasloff Linda and Blake Hering Kristen Minor Barbara Surovell Todd and Polli Collins Molly and Joe Herrle James and Anne Mitchell Michael Sussman more through social media - and offer classes, presentations, book signings, tours and events Dave Conklin and Carol Sweene Michael Hevron Raymond and Wendy Mitchell Marie and Russell Taber Ambrose and Anne Cronin Rebecca Hill and Brennan Peterson Dan Moeller and Mary Kay Cunningham Michael and Christine Talbert to enhance our outreach and educational offerings. We have been recognized as Portland’s Ross Peterson and Linda Crum Kathy Hirn-Penfold Steve Morgan Joan Tanner Maureen Culligan Joan Hoffman Timberly Morrison Mary Taylor second-best destination in the Huffington Post and Fox News, but we’re aiming for first! Beverlee Cutler Nadine Holten Charles Morrow and Linda Cairns Gilah Tenenbaum Catherine Daley Margaret Hooten Lynn Nagasako Sandra Tetzloff Judi and Gaylord Davis Marcy and John Houle Vincent Nappi Hayden and Shannon Thomas Ongoing improvement of Hoyt Arboretum requires a solid foundation in administration, finance Jaimee Davis Michael Huff Hester Nau Lynn and Christine Thompson and governance for HAF. 2012 saw the addition of a staff volunteer coordinator as well as Laura De Simone Jan and Daniel Huffman William and Sara Neill Robert and Ruth Ticknor April and Bruce DeBolt Leslie Hunter and Chizu Mori Hunter Linda Nelson Cheryl Tonkin vast improvements in our financial status. We created a strategic plan, established an Advi- Dede and Joe DeJager Kathleen Huntington Mark and Renee Nelson John Meckel and Barbara Traver Dave and Jan Dobak Peter Hurteau and Melanie Nead Genevieve Neyland and Chris Crete Michael Traylor sory Council of prominent community supporters and recruited additional corporate represen- Ian Dominioni Robina Ingram-Rich and Timothy Rich Martin and Cassandra Nicholson Teresa Tse Hall Downes and Nancy Downes-LeGuin Martha Ireland Barbara Norin Mitchell Turker and Lisa Sprague tatives onto our Board of Directors. Astrid Dragoy Henry Itkin Jim and Sharon Norton Weston and Carrie Twigg Bill and Jane Drevescraft Gregori Jakovina and Larry McDonald Michael O'Brien Barbara Twohy As we hike though this beautiful and important green space of conservation, education, research and display, we’re Poppy and Larry Dully Russell and Sandra Jones Robert and Jennilea OConnor Eric and Martha Van Dyke Ivy Dunlap Sandra Joos Terri Oneby Michael Van Kleeck proud of what we accomplished in 2012 but also aware that challenges remain as Portland Parks & Recreation’s re- Robert and Linda Jo Durham David Judd and Katheryn Fitch Bill and Linda Opray Ann and James Waldman Joe Durr Maureen Keene David Padberg Richard and Penny Walker sources decline. Anne Eakin Russell and Joan Kirsch Steven and Cynthia Pailet Bob and Marcia Walsh Esther Edgecomb Dave and Karen Kleinke Art and Buff Palm Scott and Susan Walsh Ray and Maura Egan John and Stephanie Knight Richard and Marilyn Petersen Thomas Ward Our visitors do not always know who provided the informative and educational signs, or built the Redwood Overlook Nancy Ege Jim and Morley Knoll Linh Pham Roger and Kathleen Warner Deck, or planted the collections. But we know who keeps Hoyt Arboretum moving forward. It’s you! It’s your hours nur- Andrew Ekman Patricia Koehler and Kate Krider The Phillips-Meadow family Nicole Warren Barnes and Molly Ellis Paula Koeller Paul Pierce Scott and Anne Weaver turing the trees and staffing the Visitor Center, your contributions that support HAF and help us make improvements to Brian and Melody Emerick Martha Koenig The Pitcavage-Skowron Family Bryna Webber Karen Erde David & Jane Kolb Jerry Porter and Teresa Statler Frederick and Gerry Weber the Arboretum and your choice to remain a member when there are many other good causes for you to support. Be- Tom Esau Jack Konner Robert and Rebecca Post Gudrun Weber Katharine S. Evans Ann Giere Krane Marjorie Powell Stephanie Weber cause of you, Hoyt Arboretum Friends will make the Arboretum an even more vital and relevant place as Portland’s mu- David Feary and Kaye Reed Matthew Kron James and Candy Puterbaugh Jane Weissman Bryan Fischer Walter Kuciej and Maryann Meaney Scott and Gwen Putnam Helen Westbrook seum of living trees for generations to come. Marilyn Fisher Anna Kuehn Virginia Quinn and Francis Barnwell Dave Westby Ross Fleischman Christine Kwasny Dylan Raasch John and Martha Westgate So, our final words are heartfelt: Thank You! Sue Fortunato Jerome Larson Edgar and Prudence Ragsdale Brian White Benjamin Foster Kara Larson Robert Randall Jerry and Lucille Wilkins Elizabeth Fosterman Linda Larson Kymberly Randolph Traci Willey Peggie Schwarz David Ellis Lynn Fox and Eric Faucher Elizabeth Laskey Michael Ratliff Janet Williamson Eric Foxman David Lasocki and Lilin Chen Maria Recken Reed and Christina Wilson Executive Director President David and Dorothea Fradkin Marilyn Laufenberg Joseph Recker Lindsey Wise Ed Frank and Eustacia Su Jeannette Launer and Joe Lee Deborah Redman Cas Wonsowicz Marsha Freed Polly Lauser Jerome Reich Carolyn Wood Staff Nancy Freeman Jayne Lebsack Jacob Reiss Roger and Kelly Wood Joseph and Barbara Fuhrer Barbara Lee Andy Rice and Katherine Jeffcott Pam and Dale Yocum Peggie Schwarz Executive Director Darlene Geiger Jackson and Diane Leflar Kim Ritter and Eric Cugnart Akiko Yokota and Jeffrey Lynch Frank and Mary Gibson Patricia Leonard Linda Robinson Elizabeth Zavodsky Becky Schreiber Communications Thomas Carr and Abigail Giedd Len Lihenberg and Janice Nadworny Victoria Robinson Anna Zeigler Jeffrey Gilbert Carol Ann Link Glenn Rogriguez and Molly Keating Laurie and David Zike & Office Manager Richard and Kristie Gladhill David and Liz Lippoff Wilma Rose Heather Wilkinson Volunteer Coordinator Dell Goldsmith and Robin McLeod Aaron and Sara Liston Lee and Susan Rosenbaum Phil Goldsmith and Susan Newman Colleen and Eric Lockovitch Joel Rotert Michael and Diane Golner John Long Dave and Lois Rudman Sam and Laura Gordon Kathryn Longstreth-Brown Joe Rumore

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Individual Donors Chris and Krista Foley Bryant and Judith Danner Eric and Shelia Orwoll Mort and Sue Fuller Harry and Margareta Davison Walter and Ellen Peck  Installed 269 new trail signs and 8 map panels that brand Hoyt Arboretum and

Zanley and Claire Galton Ken Denniston Geoffrey Peters and Lenka Jelinek $5,000+ guide visitors to collections and points of interest in and around Washington Edwin Gerow and Cheryl Chevis Susan DePaoli Michael and Nancy Phillips Jack and Lynn Loacker David Goulder and Marlene Salon Sal and Carrie Difanzo David and Lisa Platt Park Andrew and Cynthia Haruyama William Dolan and Suzanne Bromschwig John W.S. Platt $1,000-$4,999 Roger and Julie Hedges Harriet Drake Gary and Linda Pope Stan and Dixie Bland  Partnered with Leach Botanical Garden and Portland Parks & Recreation to Happy and Marsh Hieronimus Dena and George Drasin Richard Pope and Debra Gorenstein Kuniko deWeese and Family Josh Hinerfeld and Andrea Binder Shirley Jean Edmison Joe Poracsky and MJ Riehl create a publicly-accessible, state-of-the-art plant database Ed and Margaret Kushner Eric and Janice Hoffman John and Jane Emrick Wally and Bettsy Preble David and Jeanne Ellis William Holmes and Lynn Partin Edward and Marilyn Epstein Laurie Rahr  Installed a unique crevice rock garden featuring native alpine plants in the Laura Finney and Richard Lazar Robert Jensen Jeffrey Feiffer Robert and Joanne Recken Howard and Linda Franklin Visitor Center courtyard through a generous grant from the Joyce M. Furman Doug and Kristen Johanson Amy Fields Matt and Ruth Reimann Bobak Ghaheri Eileen Kirschner Helga Finn Mike Roach and Kim Osgood Ted and Connie Gilbert Memorial Trust Donna Larson Scott Fletcher and Liza Finkel Charles and Judith Rooks Sean Harris and Cheryl Norman Joanne Lilley April Ann Fong Russell and Kathleen Rottiers Harriet Hayes  Created a three-to-five-year strategic plan through a pro-bono consultation Jonathan and Marilyn Lindner Bob and Lucinka Forster John Saltveit Peter Kendall Keith and Linda Lovett Laura Foster Dan Saltzman grant from the Oregon Organization Development Network Rick and Susan Koe Jonathan and Alicia McVey Don Friedman Margaret Sauerwein Jack and Susan Lane Michael and Anne Miller Martha and David Gardner Paula Schilling  Added a series of classes, presentations and book signings to increase learning Cathy Martin Ray and Carol North Greg Geist Patti Schleuning Elsa Porter John Paul and Teri Wadsworth Corinne Gentner Diana Schmid and Kel Snyder opportunities for the public at the Visitor Center Phyllis Reynolds Guido and Lee Rahr Mrs. Albert W. Gentner Jack and Barbara Schwartz Al Solheim Nancy Robinson Bryan and Karen Geon Peggie Schwarz and Tom Nelson  Formed an Advisory Council of prominent community supporters H. M. Stiles Trink and Ernie Schurian Katherine Giachetti Carl Sheppard Margot Voorhies Thompson and George  Planted the Cotoneaster collection in collaboration with Oregon State University Lynda Shapiro Karyn and Erik Goodfriend Sam and Jenny Shiley Thompson Jeremy Sherwood Jay Graves Beverly Smith Mary Tooze and funded by the J. Schmidt Foundation Kathryn Shotzbarger and Brandon Jim Sjulin and Gay Greger Fabian Smith

Volbright Kirk and Lisa Hall Dick Stetson $500-$999 Dave and Christine Vernier Stephen and Louise Halsey Bill and Susi Stevens J. Patrick Brooks Franz and Marilee Vogt Frank and Karen Halvorsen Ethel Stevens Other Accomplishments Joseph and Emily DeCarlo Roger and Karen Vrilakas Martin Hanson James Stevens Gun Denhart Richard and Linda Ward Fred and Anna Hasle Lynn and Dave Stevenson  Increased membership from 514 to 802 Keith Dubanevich Clif and Patty White Craig and Gretchen Heimbigner John and Martha Stewart Dan Gibbs and Lois Seed Sarah Helding George Storm  Received funding from the Joyce M. Furman Memorial Trust to design 18 inter- Susan Hammer $100-$249 Steve and Felicia Holgate Milan and Jean Stoyanov Chris and Georgia Harker pretive panels for the Arboretum’s collections to be installed in 2013 Carol Adler and Audrey Jarach Walt and Gretchen Hollands John and Cindy Studdert Rob and Nancy Hinnen Paul Agrimis and Mary Heffernan Mark and Ingeborg Holliday Charles and Caroline Swindells Maiphuong Huynh  Raised over $8,100 through the Willamette Week Give!Guide in our first year of M. Mehdi Akhavein Keith Holmes Leslie Swope Molly and Mac Jones Kris Alman James and Anne Holtz Dave and Ann Taylor David Knott and Lee Hunt participation John and Sally Anderson Jeff Hoppert Bradley Tebo and Margo Haygood Leslie Labbe Jeff Andrews Joann and Fredrick Horstkotte Richard Toscan and Sharon Walker  Developed an Arborist Partner Program to promote certified tree-care compa- Nancy Loeb Bryan Aptekar John and Jeanne Howard Mary Tossey Jill and CJ McLeod Jonathan and Deanne Ater Laura Hudson and Rob Sims Beth Towle nies that volunteer in the Arboretum John and McKay Nutt Arthur Bailey Hiroshi and Janine Iwaya Julie Tripp Kay and Don Parr Bill and Joan Bailey Gary and Ann Johnson Jan Vreeland  Offered additional events including the Seedling Celebration and Easter Egg Peter and Josephine Pope Rob and Carol Baird David and Ann Kafoury Martha Waldemar Travis Rigby Hunt, Signage Celebration, Donors’ Spring Blossom Tour, Members’ Fall Color Alan and Julie Barker Ted and Debbie Kaye Dale and Sandy Walker Mark and Mary Roberts Sheila Barnhart Kathryn and Stephen Kelly Michael Wallace and Lisa Calef William Rosenfeld Tour Reception, Native Plant and Tree Day, Bamboo Festival and Arbor Month R. Bastian and Barbara Wagner Susan Kem Stephen and Mabsie Walters Janice Sakofsky John and Susan Bates Andy and Marjorie Kerr Eliz Wehrli and Joy Graham Elisabeth Shellan  Opened the Visitor Center seven days a week Kenneth Bayley William Kinsey and Arlena Barnes Harold Weight Andrée Stevens Bridget Beattie Bobby Jo and Rupert Koblegarde Randy Weisberg  Increased Nature Store sales by 30% C.R. Swett Vicki Becker August and Malle Kollom Michael Wetter Charles and Darci Swindells A. Benhard and Gary Shaw Tom Kramer and Catherine Mushel Joe and Phyllis Whittington Tom and Becky Wynne Bill and Nancy Bennetts Tom Kuffner and Ervin Czimskey Steve Williams and Janet Schroer Mark Zornow and Marjorie Grafe Melanie Billings-Yun Reuel Kurzet and John Moore David and Joan Witter

Jim and Sue Bisio Theodore Labbe and Kelly Rogers Bill Wylie $250-$499 Joshua Boelter Suzanne Langdell Ivan Zackheim and Miriam Hecht Mary Abplanalp Todd and Susan Bradley Helena Lankton Dennis and Claudia Zerba Gordon Allen and Janice Stewart Paul and Nancy Bragdon Alyssa and Mats Lanner Michael and Julie Allport George and Barbara Branner David Leckey and Margaret Neal $1-$99 Chuck Aude Lisa Brenskelle Thomas and Marcia Lee Steve and Barbara Aaker John and Patricia Bentley Robert and Jennifer Briglia Ross and Sheila Lienhart Gary Abbott and Jean Foote Michael and Kerry Billiou Elizabeth Brooke Mary Ludtke and Holly Ludtke Richard and Katherine Abel Charles and Meg Bishop Matthew Buckon Mark and Debbie Madden Dave and Margaret Albertine John and Kim Bradley Marsha and Richard Buono Patricia Madden James and Carrie Allison Darol and Ann Brown Morris and Elizabeth Button Ted Mahar Alan and Liz Ames Andy and Nancy Bryant Claudia and James Cameron Jessica and Michael Marlitt Richard and Wanda Amodeo John and Lou Chapman Russell and Dawn Campbell Laura Meier Thomas and Linda Anable Jay and Leslie Culbertson Ryan Lawrence and Eloise Carson Andrew and Sarah Meigs Marti and John Anderson Christine and Helen Dalton E J Chapman Richard and Paulette Meyer Gina Anzaldua Kevin Davis Mary Chomenko Hinckley Prudence Miller Cynthia Arnott White Bettie Denny Bud Clark Rob and Sally Miller Kirsten Backstrom and Holly Jarvis Bill Dieter and Martha Koerner Nathan Cogan Mark and Marjory Morford Randy Baker Kenyon and Heather Eagon Stephen Corcoran Annette Mulee Bob and Annette Barkema J. C. Edwardsen Sue Cox Richard Murray Donna Barrigan Dick and Leslie Emery Georgia R. Crampton and John Crampton Helle Nathan George Battistel Gary and Cynthia Crose Fred Nilsen and Theresa Garcia Don and Doris Beard Chris and Cindy Cunningham Robert Nimmo and Linda Jensen Greata and Mac Beatty Kenneth and Sarah Curtin John Noran Jan Beaudoin

Page 9 Page 2 From the Curator Financials

In retrospect 2012 still feels like a busy year at Hoyt. With a new database, signage and two Earned and contributed income led to increased revenue of $194,723 or 135% over 2011. This was accomplished significant new plantings there was a lot going on. through increased individual and corporate contributions, foundation grants, rental income, retail sales and gain on investments. The year itself was an interesting one with a cool wet spring and two late-season snow events followed by one of the longest dry summers in a great may years. We lost some magnolias in Year-end appeal donations grew by 25% in 2011 and an additional 7% in 2012. Membership has nearly quadrupled the March snow as the snow was wet and very heavy; I clearly remember walking through the from 208 to 802 in the last two years, and the number of corporate and foundation gifts grew from 14 to 45. These reve- collection and being disturbed by the amount of damage. Six trees were damaged beyond nue increases led to a significant change in our bottom line from the 2011 deficit of $79,326 to $7,143 in 2012. repair while many more were corrected due to the work of Parks’ horticulturist Steve Morgan and volunteer assistance cleaning away the debris. But opportunity comes as well, and next spring we will be adding new trees to replace those lost. With the long hot summer I was con- cerned all of the leaves would fall from the trees due to stress prior to the Fall Color Tour, but the rain made a predictable comeback and we had a splendid display of color to enjoy our Fall Color Tour. Alpine plant area in the new courtyard rock garden We installed two new collections, including a redesign of the Visitor Center courtyard beds due to a generous donation from the Joyce M. Furman Memorial Trust. This redesign includes a new alpine plant area in a crevice-style rock garden. The plants are all alpine species from the Cascade, Wallowa and Siskiyou mountain ranges.

The second collection found along the Overlook Trail is a collaboration with Oregon State Uni- versity’s nursery breeding program in the form of a Cotoneaster collection, supported by a

grant from the J. Frank Schmidt Foundation. Sixty-seven species of cotoneaster planted in a Contributed Income: 77% taxonomic layout reflect the sections and sub genera within the large genus. We will be moni- Earned Income: 23% toring the planting for horticultural value, potential invasiveness and unfortunate traits of some species in this genus.

Lastly, and perhaps the biggest project last year, was the purchase of IRIS BG database in collaboration with Leach Botanical Garden, Hoyt Arboretum Friends and Portland Parks and Recreation. This new database has enabled us for the first time to make the database acces- sible to the general public through the Hoyt Arboretum website. Visitors can look up the loca- Cotoneaster planting tion of the tree they wish to see and find its location along the trail on a map. Additional infor- mation and photos of the plants are also available. For staff, the database has been easy to learn and use and is much more powerful at storing data than we were previously able to record.

In 2012 additions outweighed removals with 133 plantings and 67 removals. The removals were all dead trees or plants in the nursery. Programs: 59% As always I would like to thank all of the volunteers and donors who supported the collections work.

Martin Nicholson Curator

Cotoneaster collection

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New plants of interest received in 2012 cresco (Italian): “to increase, rise, grow, thrive…” Currently in nursery  Acer cissifolium  Acer fabri Portland Parks Environmental Education Programs began explor-  Acer flabellatum ing the living beauty of Hoyt Arboretum in 2000. Each year since then,  Aristotelia chilensis the numbers of people involved and the breadth of programming has  Magnolia salicifolia increased, and 2012 was no exception. Environmental Education (EE)  Magnolia chapensis has, indeed, experienced “cresco.”  Stewartia pteropetiolata Planted in the field During our 2012 school year and summer education programs, 1,613  Polyspora longicarpa school-aged children visited the trees, plants and animals through  Sassafras tzumu school field trips and Nature Day Camp. EE also gave 1,607 preschool-aged children a taste of Hoyt Arboretum through Ladybug Walks, Nuts About Nature, Rockin’ Robins Nature Camp and school field trips. Over 450 adults and 258 teen- aged youth experienced EE programs during the year as well. These groups of participants came from all parts of Port- land and the surrounding area and brought with them a wide range of cultural and ethnic demographics.

In addition to our diverse audience, we find that participant age, ecological theme and program length all help shape the EE programs taking place at Hoyt. Some visits were as simple as an hour-long nature walk with 2- to 5-year-olds while wearing the ever-popular Ladybug Backpacks, and other visits were more complex. Eighty teen participants in GRUNT Acer fabri Acer flabellatum (Greenspace Restoration and Urban Naturalist Training) and Jr. GRUNT do intricate studies of the plants and habitats to learn how to become engaging naturalists and gain job skills. Our Summer staff learns about the history of Hoyt Arbore- tum and explores its many trails preparing for the upcoming Nature Day Camps. Adults take part in night-hikes, guided nature walks and gain immensely as they learn along with school-aged children on field trips. The experiences offered at Hoyt Arboretum through PP&R Environmental Education are just as diverse as the place itself. And just as this amaz- ing, living museum experiences a constant “cresco”, so do the education programs happening amongst its branches and sunlit grassy knolls.

There is a second definition of “cresco” however; it also means “to come to be.” Environmental Education programs at Hoyt Arboretum not only teach about the diverse ecology, but they also strive to connect each participant to the natural world with first-hand, authentic experiences. Our hope for every EE program is that the children, youth and adults will come to love nature so that they can continue to care for the Arboretum in the future. We, as educators, find it hard to experience Hoyt Arboretum without being moved by its vastness, its dappled forest floors and its distant howling coyo- tes. We hope that we can help others experience the same each year.

Chrissy Larson Interim Coordinator of EE for Portland Parks Kelly Rosteck Teen Environmental Education Coordinator

Lewisia columbiana Polyspora longicarpa Stewartia pteropetiolata

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Volunteer Spotlight

Arborists in the Arboretum On behalf of everyone who uses and enjoys Hoyt Arboretum, During the annual Arborists in the Arboretum Day, professional arborists we extend a resounding THANK YOU to the nearly 200 volun- from the Portland Metro area volunteer their expertise to care for our col- teers who donated over 3,800 hours of their time and lections. Over 75 individuals from more than 25 local tree care companies talents to Hoyt Arboretum Friends. donated their time during the 2012 Arborists in the Arboretum Day. Tuesday Crew Tuesday Crew volunteers help multiply the work that Parks staff is able to accomplish by contributing four hours a week to mulching, weeding, build- ing stairs, hauling limbs and more. Many in this group have been volun- Volunteers play a critical role in all aspects of Hoyt Arboretum’s maintenance and programming. Their leadership, labor, teering for over a decade and come rain, snow, or even sun. and love are reflected everywhere - from the labeled trees and groomed trails to the smiling faces of visitors from all over the world. Tour Guides Tour Guides help us meet our mission to educate people about the Arbo- Labor costs make up 80% of the maintenance budget for Portland’s parks, and volunteers provide nearly one-third of the retum’s collections as well as our role in global conservation of vulnerable labor that keeps our parks safe, open, clean and beautiful. The volunteer spirit that motivates so many talented and and endangered tree species. These guides lead groups small and large, busy people is an essential part of keeping Hoyt Arboretum’s global garden growing, its trails safe and accessible, and comprised of visitors ranging from young kids to timeless adults. its visitors informed about the Arboretum. Visitor Center Volunteers Volunteers are involved with the Arboretum for opportunities to learn new things, share knowledge and experiences, and Visitors Center staff are the face of Hoyt Arboretum Friends. They greet maybe even develop skills towards a new career or hobby. Enduring friendships are born here, nurtured by shared pas- and direct visitors, sell memberships and gift shop merchandise, speak sions for trees, the Arboretum and the wonders of nature. knowledgeably about the collections and encourage others to volunteer or Arborists in the Arboretum Volunteer support for HAF enables us to: get involved.

 Maintain the Arboretum’s collections and 12 miles of trails  Staff the Visitor Center to answer visitors’ questions and provide maps and brochures  Guide outdoor tours to educate visitors about Arboretum plantings  Offer special events at the Arboretum 200 HAF Volunteers Donated Over 3,800 Hours in 2012  Add programs and projects 2012 Board of Directors 2013 Board of Directors

Heather Wilkinson David Ellis ~ President Keith Dubanevich ~ President Volunteer Coordinator Brian Geon ~ Vice President Elisabeth Shellan ~ Vice President Lee Rahr ~ Vice President Laura Finney ~ Secretary Laura Finney ~ Treasurer/Secretary George Battistel ~ Treasurer George Battistel ~ Treasurer David Ellis Keith Dubanevich Ben Hodgdon Julie Hedges Michael Knapp Gisel Hillner Marilyn Lindner Marilyn Lindner Elisabeth Shellan Dane Tudhope-Locklear

Advisory Council Tuesday Crew Volunteers Susan Koe Lynn Loacker Joey Pope Charles Swindells

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