educational course

A great chance for parents to have a night out while the kids get to experience the Nature Park in a way few others ever do.  Gather in the Interpretive Center, have dinner (pizza and veggies), then head out into the Park after dark to explore and look for wildlife. No flashlights needed! Suitable for ages 6-12 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350. $25 per patron, in-district. An assessment fee will be charged to out-of-district patrons. 

Ahoy, Matey!  A pirate ship has landed at the Nature Park. Pull out your secret treasure map and head into the forest to search for hidden natural treasures. Along the way we will learn about why pirates wear eye patches and which native plants could prevent scurvy. Argh!

Explore the park with activities geared towards Daisy, Brownie, and Junior troops.  From habitat conservation to education learn about what park rangers and naturalists do in the park and about the habitats that they are here to protect.  Leave with ways that you can get involved and how your involvement can benefit the natural resources in our community. 

Be prepared for the weather and expect to spend one to two hours at Girls Day. Preregistration required.  Call 503/629-6350 to register. An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

$10 per scout (Tualatin Hills Nature Park badge included)

$8 for adults and accompanying siblings 

Introduce your little one to nature! Join a naturalist on a stroller safari through the Nature Park. Take time to listen to nature, sing a song, share a story, or explore as you enjoy a stroll through the park. Only one registration per family is necessary.  Make sure to dress for the weather.  Recommended for children 3 – 24 months.  Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350. $8 per session, in-district. An assessment fee will be charged to out-of-district patrons.

Join us on these nature adventures as we explore the wildlife in our local parks.  We’ll search for clues that animals have left behind and get up close looks at treasures from our naturalist’s backpack that may include skulls, pelts, pellets or even scat!  Each Knee High Naturalist Hike meets at a different site.  It’s a great way to get outside with your preschool child, meet other families, and learn about the natural world.  Only one registration per family is necessary.  Suitable for ages 2-5 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.  $8 per session, in-district.  An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

Willow Creek

Long boardwalks and giant trees will have us looking up and down for things going on all around us.  Meet at the park entrance on SW Waterhouse Avenue, just west of 158th Avenue.

Join us on these nature adventures as we explore the wildlife in our local parks.  We’ll search for clues that animals have left behind and get up close looks at treasures from our naturalist’s backpack that may include skulls, pelts, pellets or even scat!  Each Knee High Naturalist Hike meets at a different site.  It’s a great way to get outside with your preschool child, meet other families, and learn about the natural world.  Only one registration per family is necessary.  Suitable for ages 2-5 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.  $8 per session, in-district.  An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

Camille Park

Both plants and animals in this park have wet feet.  See which ones live here and where to find them.  We'll end our hike at the new Nature Play Area.  Meet at the parking lot at the west end of Marjorie Lane.