seasonal natural interest

After School Nature Club: Natural Art

Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States

Get outside after school and explore the natural world. Join friends as you enjoy a new nature topic each week through hikes, games and crafts. Classes will take place outside, weather permitting. Suitable for ages 7 - 10 years. Advanced registration required.

Contact Name: 
Elisa Joy Payne
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
epayne@thprd.org
Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Cost: 
$13 per session

After School Nature Club: Animal Tracking

Thursday, March 7, 2013 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States

Get outside after school and explore the natural world. Join friends as you enjoy a new nature topic each week through hikes, games and crafts. Classes will take place outside, weather permitting. Suitable for ages 7 - 10 years. Advanced registration required.

Contact Name: 
Elisa Joy Payne
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
epayne@thprd.org
Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Cost: 
$13 per session

After School Nature Club: Hot Rocks

Thursday, February 28, 2013 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States

Get outside after school and explore the natural world. Join friends as you enjoy a new nature topic each week through hikes, games and crafts. Classes will take place outside, weather permitting. Suitable for ages 7 - 10 years. Advanced registration required.

Contact Name: 
Elisa Joy Payne
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
epayne@thprd.org
Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Cost: 
$13 per session

After School Nature Club: Howling Coyotes

Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States

Get outside after school and explore the natural world. Join friends as you enjoy a new nature topic each week through hikes, games and crafts. Classes will take place outside, weather permitting. Suitable for ages 7 - 10 years. Advanced registration required.

Contact Name: 
Elisa Joy Payne
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
epayne@thprd.org
Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Cost: 
$13 per session

Metro Natural Gardening Programs: Native Plants for Birds, Bees and Butterflies

Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States

Eager to see beneficial birds, butterflies and gentle native bees? Discover how native plants can bring these allies to your yard, helping fight pests and improving garden productivity. Learn which natives might be right for your yard and how to plant and care for them without harmful garden chemicals. Plus, find out where to get native plants in your area.Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Cost: 
FREE

Metro Natural Gardening Programs: Gardens of Eatin' Advanced Vegetable Gardening

Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States

Ready to take your veggie gardening to the next level? Learn how to plan for year-round harvests with careful crop choices, vertical gardening and techniques to stretch the growing season. Plus, explore the principles of non-toxic weed and pest management to boost your harvests and reduce the amount of time and money needed for a healthy, productive garden. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Cost: 
FREE

Metro Natural Gardening Programs: Gardens of Eatin' Basic Vegetable Gardening

Saturday, March 16, 2013 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States

Want to grow organic food but not sure how? Boost your garden IQ with simple steps to success. From picking edibles for the right spot and season to prepping the soil and watering waste-free, get the story on weeding, managing pests and growing a bountiful garden without toxic chemicals. Plus, learn where to find plants, seeds and more tips for easy organic gardening. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Cost: 
FREE

Park After Dark: Sounds of the Night

Saturday, March 9, 2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

Journey into the forest to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature at night.  There are creatures that only come out at night so it is a perfect opportunity to see and hear them. Spend the first part of the program indoors learning about our nocturnal residents then head out into the park for a guided night hike. Suitable for ages 6 years - Adult.  Children must be registered with, and accompanied by a registered adult.  Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.

We will explore the park to find out who is out at night, where they are and what sounds they make. We will listen for some of our nocturnal residents including coyotes and bats.

Contact Name: 
Elisa Joy Payne
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
epayne@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$10, in-district

Park After Dark: Owl Prowl

Saturday, February 9, 2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

Journey into the forest to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature at night.  There are creatures that only come out at night so it is a perfect opportunity to see and hear them. Spend the first part of the program indoors learning about our nocturnal residents then head out into the park for a guided night hike. Suitable for ages 6 years - Adult.  Children must be registered with, and accompanied by a registered adult.  Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.

Journey into the forest at night to look and listen for courting owls, watch a slideshow, listen to recordings of owl calls and see preserved specimens up close.

Contact Name: 
Elisa Joy Payne
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
epayne@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$10, in-district

Cub Scout Day at Tualatin Hills Nature Park

Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

Explore one of Beaverton's natural resource gems with activities specifically designed for Cub Scouts.  Participate in hands-on activities led by park rangers and naturalists. Scouts will complete requirements for the Wildlife Conservation Academic Pin and Webelo Naturalist Badge.  Take this opportunity to learn through local, real-life examples about how we care for our natural resources and the wildlife living in this urban park.

Come prepared for the weather and expect to spend up to two hours at the event. Preregistration required.

Contact Name: 
Patrick Nance, Boy Scouts of America
Contact Phone: 
503/225-5737
Contact Email: 
pnance@cpcbsa.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$8 per scout, $4 per adult and accompanying siblings

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