Miller Woods

09/26/2026

Enjoy an evening of poetry outdoors in the fields of Miller Woods! Wander the woods for inspiration to write your own poem we'll share in an open mic afterward. Bring a blanket or chair
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Disfrute de una noche de poesía al aire libre en los campos de Miller Woods. Recorra el bosque en busca de inspiración para escribir su propio poema y luego compártalo durante nuestro micrófono abierto. Traiga una manta o una silla.

Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District - YSWCD Arts Alliance of Yamhill County

09/23/2026

Have you taken any great native plant photos (at Miller Woods or elsewhere)? Consider submitting to the Native Plant Society photo contest!

Do you have great photos of Oregon Native Plants? 📷🌿 We want to see them!

Submit your favorite photos for a chance to be featured on the annual Native Plant Appreciation Month poster!

Poster Photo Contest Rules:
🌱Each person may submit up to 2 photos of Oregon native plants, photographed in Oregon, to be featured on the annual NPSO Native Plant Appreciation Month Poster.
🌿Submissions should include photographer name, scientific name of plant(s), common name of plant(s), photo location, and photo date.
🌱Photos should be high-quality (e.g., at least 300 DPI) and preferably unedited.
🌿Entries must be submitted via email to [email protected] by December 31st!
🌱Photographers who submit photos consent to the NPSO reproducing the submitted photos free of charge for the poster and our website, social media, and related publicity material.
🌿Final photo selection is at the discretion of the Native Plant Appreciation Month Committee.

09/22/2026

This is tonight!

🔭 Telescope Tuesdays — Tue, Sept 22, at dusk
Free community stargazing presented by Heritage Grove Credit Union. Reserve your free spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/telescope-tuesdays-stargazing-in-mcminnville-or-registration-1992590974243

🌙 Guided Moonwalk + Stargazing at Miller Woods — Wed, Sept 23, 7–10 PM
A guided evening walk under the stars. Sign up on our events page 👇

🍷 Star Party at Chris James Cellars — Sat, Sept 26, 6–10 PM
W**e, community, and telescopes at the estate in Carlton. Grab tickets on our events page 👇

👉 Register for the Moonwalk and Chris James star party (and see everything coming up) at carltonobservatory.org/upcoming-events

Clear skies — we hope to see you out there! ✨

09/10/2026

Still time to register for tonight!

🌑✨ New moon, dark skies — the best stargazing night of the month.

Join Carlton Observatory this Thursday, Sept. 10, 7–10 PM for a guided Moon Nights tour at Miller Woods. With no moon to wash out the sky, you’ll see just how much is up there — telescopes provided, no experience needed. Perfect for families and first-time stargazers.

🔴 Meet at the kiosk
📍 15580 NW Orchard View Rd, McMinnville, OR 97128
🎟️ Register on Eventbrite— register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stargazing-at-miller-woods-new-moondark-skies-tickets-1995700416669?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/03/2026

Pickup will be during the fall Harvest Exchange and Native Plant Sale on October 3rd from 10am to 1pm. There are no preorders for other plants, just the two bulb species in this trial run. Proceeds support Miller Woods!

Yamhill SWCD is trying something a little different this year! We are holding a preorder bulb sale. This is a trial run, so we're only including two species - Oregon Yampah and Great Camas. Orders are open now until September 23rd or supplies run out, whichever comes first! All proceeds support Miller Woods. Check yamhillswcd.org/native-bulb-sale

08/24/2026

Parents, this one’s for you!

We’re excited to partner with Outdoor Education Adventures to offer a Kids Outdoor Camp for ages 5–12 during the Miller Woods Trail Run!

While you’re out on the course, your kids can enjoy their own outdoor adventure with games, arts & crafts, and opportunities to collect and observe critters from the pond.

Kids Camp is available to race participants and space is limited to 20 children per race.

Already registered? You can go back into your registration and select Kids Outdoor Camp as an add-on.

It’s one more way we’re making race day a little easier, and a lot more fun, for the whole family.

Register for the Miller Woods 10K or 5K and reserve a Kids Camp spot while space is available!

https://linktr.ee/millerwoodstrailrun