Native bees to the rescue

Sunday, August 5, 2012 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Metro
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
beaverton, OR 97007
United States

At Cooper Mountain Nature Park discover the secret life of native bees – from carpenter bees to leafcutters. These gentle bees almost never sting and provide critical pollination, but they need your help. Learn to identify bees and the plants they eat, and how to install a bee nursery. $8 per person, ages 11 and older; under 11 free. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Advance registration required; call 503-645-6433.

Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Venue Details: 
Explore the trails, natural garden and visitor facilities and enjoy the views and rare habitats at the new Cooper Mountain Nature Park near Beaverton. Overlooking the Tualatin River Valley, the new Cooper Mountain Nature Park sits on the southern edge of Beaverton, shouldered by dense urban development to the north and open agricultural lands to the south. The 231-acre park offers visitors 3 1/2 miles of gravel trails traversing the park's rare habitats and natural features. Cooper Mountain Nature Park is operated through a partnership between Metro and the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District.
Cost: 
$8 per person, ages 11 and older

Contact Information

Contact Name: 
Metro Parks
Contact Phone: 
503-797-1650 option 2
Contact Email: 
metroparks@oregonmetro.gov

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