educational course

Learn about the bees, flies, beetles, moths and butterflies that provide vital pollination services in urban gardens, and discover which plants can help attract and support them. We will go beyond the bloom so you can find out how to provide water, shelter, nesting, and overwintering sites. Advanced registration is required. Register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops.

Learn about the bees, flies, beetles, moths and butterflies that provide vital pollination services in urban gardens, and discover which plants can help attract and support them. We will go beyond the bloom so you can find out how to provide water, shelter, nesting, and overwintering sites. Advanced registration is required. Register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops.

July's "Guided Hike" theme: Magical Columbia Springs! Featuring a hands-on mini magic show inspired by nature, recycling, and science! This is a family-friendly activity where kids and kids at heart will get to take home a magic trick to wow everyone they know! Guided hikes are the third Wednesday of most months. All-ages are welcome to attend these strolls through our trails and facilities as our staff leads guests through activities on a variety of natural science topics.

5:30 to 6:30 p.m. July 20th

Meets in the SWIFT classroom inside the large white fish hatchery building near the round cement fish ponds; parking west of the hatchery in the lot marked "Public Parking"

No registration required and we do not take advanced reservations; spots are first come, first served.

Free; $5 suggested donation

Join a naturalist for free guided hikes at three of Metro's destinations. Explore vibrant inner city wetlands at Smith and Bybee, majestic Douglas fir forests at Scouters Mountain, and beautiful white oak woodlands at Mount Talbert.

Register: Registration not required

Where: Smith and Bybee Wetlands (8/6), Mt. Talbert (8/13), Scouters Mountain (8/20)

When: 10a.m. to noon

Cost: FREE

Ages: all ages

Wheelchair accessible: NO

No-dogs policy: To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas. Pets can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife the region has worked to protect. In natural areas where dogs are not allowed, people see more wildlife and get closer to it. Seeing-eye dogs or other service animals are allowed. Please bring cleanup materials. http://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/dogs-hunting-policies

Join a naturalist for free guided hikes at three of Metro's destinations. Explore vibrant inner city wetlands at Smith and Bybee, majestic Douglas fir forests at Scouters Mountain, and beautiful white oak woodlands at Mount Talbert.

Register: Registration not required

Where: Smith and Bybee Wetlands (8/6), Mt. Talbert (8/13), Scouters Mountain (8/20)

When: 10a.m. to noon

Cost: FREE

Ages: all ages

Wheelchair accessible: YES=SB

No-dogs policy: To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas. Pets can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife the region has worked to protect. In natural areas where dogs are not allowed, people see more wildlife and get closer to it. Seeing-eye dogs or other service animals are allowed. Please bring cleanup materials. http://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/dogs-hunting-policies