educational course

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.

Learn about Oregon's bats and how to attract these flying bug eaters to your yard. See a slide show, and drive to a nearby site to see bats in action and listen to their echolocation calls using a bat detector.

Bring your kids and learn about bats, then build your own bat house to place in your yard. Separate bat myths from facts as you learn about these creatures that fly the night skies and have voracious appetites for insects. Fee includes one adult and up to two additional family members (child or adult) and supplies for a full size Bat Conservation International bat house. Suitable for ages 6 yrs - Adult. Children must be registered with, and accompanied by, a registered adult. Pre-registration required, call 503/629-6350.

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.

Dragonfl ies are always found near water. We will search for some in the park and learn about how they live.

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.

Spider webs come in all shapes and sizes. Search the park for our spider friends and their webs.

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.

Dig into the dirt and learn about earthworms. They may be creepy and crawly, but we want them in our gardens. Find out why.