Twilight Tuesday at Smith and Bybee Wetlands
Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Metro
Address:
5300 N. Marine Drive
portland, OR 97203
United StatesPark/Trail:
Take a relaxing walk at Smith and Bybee Wetlands on a long summer evening. Dusk is one of the best times to view wildlife, especially during summer. It’s about the only time mammals such as beaver, muskrat, otter, raccoon, deer and bats can be seen. A Metro naturalist teaches basic techniques of wildlife watching and identification. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair onsite. Suitable for ages 10 and older; participants must be able to be quiet, sneaky and patient. Meet in the parking area on North Marine Drive. Registration and payment of $6 per adult or $11 per family required in advance. Register online or call 503-797-1650 option 2.
Contact Name:
Metro Parks
Contact Phone:
503-797-1650 option 2
Contact Email:
metroparks@oregonmetro.gov
Contact Website:
Venue:
Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area
Venue Details:
At nearly 2,000 acres, Metro’s Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area is the largest protected wetlands within an American city. This beautiful natural area is one of the region’s best-kept secrets, hiding in a part of Portland surrounded by port terminals, warehouses and other commercial developments. Most visitors to the natural area are surprised to find beaver, river otter, black-tailed deer, osprey, bald eagles and Western painted turtles living only minutes from downtown Portland.
Cost:
$6 per adult or $11 per family
