wildlife watching

REI Outdoor School: Hiking Portland's Best Places (Tryon Creek)

Sunday, October 7, 2012 - 9:00am to 11:30am
REI
Address: 
11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd
Portland, OR 97219
United States

Join a REI Outdoor School Instructor for a guided hike to one of Portland's natural gems. We'll teach you about the 10 essentials of backcountry travel and introduce you to the 7 Leave no Trace principles. In addition, we'll share a few tips to making hiking more comfortable and help you hike at your own pace. We will cover the following material on this hike:

  • Learn about Portland's best local hiking venues
  • Learn about the 10 essentials
  • Learn the 7 Leave no Trace principles
  • Learn tips for making hiking more comfortable
  • Learn a bit of natural and cultural history
Contact Name: 
Stephen Hatfield
Contact Phone: 
503-867-4589
Contact Email: 
portland-os@rei.com
Venue: 
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Cost: 
$20 for REI members; $40 for non-members. Pre-registration required.

Kids Nature Night Out: Witches Potion

Friday, October 26, 2012 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States

Spend an evening with us as we explore the park and create our own potions. What’s so special about eye of newt and toe of frog?  What native plants have healing properties?  Come and learn about the amazing properties of plants and animals that inspire mystical lore.  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.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Cost: 
$25 per patron

Kids Nature Night Out: Night Tracks

Friday, September 28, 2012 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States

Every track has a story to tell. Can you tell what type of animal it was? What was it doing? How fast was it traveling? Put your newly acquired tracking skills to the test to find out. 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.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Cost: 
$25 per patron

Family Bat Outing

Saturday, October 20, 2012 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States

Learn about Oregon's bats and how to attract these flying bug eaters to your yard. See a slideshow and head outside to look for live bats in action and listen for their echolocation calls using a bat detector. Fee is a family rate and covers one adult and up to two additional family members (children or adult). 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: 
$17 family rate

Family Nature Hikes: Birding Bonanza

Saturday, October 6, 2012 - 9:30am to 11:30am
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States

Explore Cooper Mountain Nature Park in search of birds high and low. We will be on the lookout for birds-of-prey, woodpeckers, and maybe even Western Bluebirds.  Join a naturalist on a guided hike through one of the many different habitats at Cooper Mountain Nature Park. All ages.  Preregistration required for participants 11 years old and older, call 503/629-6350.  Up to two children (0-10) are welcome to accompany each registered adult. Strollers are discouraged due to terrain.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Cost: 
$10 participants 11 yrs- adult

After-school Nature Club

Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 3:30pm to 5:30pm
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; call 503/629-6350. $13 per session. September 20: Incredible Insects, September 27: Howling Coyotes, October 4: Animal Tracking, October 11: Radical Reptiles.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Cost: 
$13 per session

Wild About Cooper Mountain

Thursday, September 27, 2012 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States

We will explore their habitat and make our own deer. This series of classes is geared toward preschoolers and kindergartners. They will learn about an exciting new topic each week. Classes may include a walk, stories, hands-on activities, games and crafts.  Suitable for ages 4 - 6 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.  $14 per session.

September 27: Dancing Deer, October 4: Meadow Meander, October 11: Scampering Squirrels, October 18: Silly About Seeds, October 25: Batty about Bats, November 1: Magnificent Moles, November 8: Amazing Animal Homes.

 

 

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Cost: 
$14 per session

Creature Features: Bear Hugs

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States

Bring your teddy bears to class as we learn about their wild cousins.  Hear stories, meet other parents and kids, and see natural treasures up close.  Each class includes a simple craft or coloring project.  Weather permitting, we’ll take a short hike into the forest.  Parent participation required.  Suitable for ages 3-5 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.  $8 per session.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Cost: 
$8 per session

Creature Features: Newts on the Move

Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States

Newts love the damp days of winter.  Expore the trails in search of newts. Hear stories, meet other parents and kids, and see natural treasures up close.  Each class includes a simple craft or coloring project. Weather permitting, we’ll take a short hike into the forest.  Parent participation required.  Suitable for ages 3-5 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.  $8 per session.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Cost: 
$8 per session

Winter Break Camp: Mammal Mania

Wednesday, January 2, 2013 - 1:00pm to Friday, January 4, 2013 - 4:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

Mini Nature Camps are half-day camps for young elementary age children filled with fun and adventure. Create crafts, play games, make new friends, and explore the trails and habitats of the park. Campers need to bring a snack, bottle of water, and small backpack each day. Mammal Mania: Discover the many mammals that live in the Nature Park each winter. We will examine their bones, pelts, and tracks.  Head out into the park to explore their habitats and learn about their winter adaptations. Suitable for ages 6 -9 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350. An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons. $52 for three days of half-day camp.

Contact Name: 
Elisa Joy Payne
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
epayne@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$52 for three days of half-day camp, in-district

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