conservation education

Join us for ivy removal and trail maintenance in Forest Park. Drop-in work parties are hosted the first and third Wednesdays and Saturdays of each month (except major holiday weekends). Wear weather-appropriate, grubby clothing. We'll provide gloves and tools.

Dive into the Impassable Wilderness on this hike based on the first volume of the popular Wildwood Chronicles by Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis, creating our own maps and stories of Forest park.  Ages 10-14.  Meet at NW 53rd & Dogwood Trail.  Limited to 15 participants.  Click here to reserve a place for your young forest explorers today!  Advance reservations are required by 12 noon on the day before each hike.

Find creative inspiration within Forest Park's native forest during an afternoon of story writing, illustrating and sharing.  Discover your muse in the park's history and ecology!  Ages 10-14.  Meet at NW 53rd and Dogwood Trail.  Limited to 15 participants.  Click here to reserve a place for your young forest explorers today!  Advance reservations are required by 12 noon on the day before each hike.

Learn how native peoples lived and thrived before Lewis and Clark's arrival and try your hand at berry foraging, basket weaving, jewelry making and other wild crafts!  Ages 10-14.  Meet at NW 53rd & Dogwood Trail.  Limited to 15 participants.  Click here to reserve a place for your young forest explorers today!  Advance reservations are required by 12 noon on the day before each hike.

Explore Forest Park’s magnificent native trees on a hike up the lush Balch Creek Canyon.  Discover what trees need to grow and what they are made of, become a tree as it matures from seed to snag, and hug the tallest city tree in the country!  Ages 6-9.  Meet at Lower Macleay Park.  Limited to 15 participants.  Click here to reserve a place for your young forest explorers today!  Advance reservations are required by 12 noon on the day before each hike.