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Knee-High Naturalists: Greenway Park

Thursday, December 6, 2012 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States
Park/Trail: 

Join us on these nature adventures as we explore the wildlife in our local parks.  We’ll search for clues that animals have left behind and get up close looks at treasures from our naturalist’s backpack that may include skulls, pelts, pellets or even scat!  Each Knee High Naturalist Hike meets at a different site.  It’s a great way to get outside with your preschool child, meet other families, and learn about the natural world.  Only one registration per family is necessary.  Suitable for ages 2-5 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.  $8 per session, in-district.  An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

Greenway Park

We'll be on the lookout for gese and squirrels as we walk over the bridge and into the meadow.  Meet at the Fanno Farmhouse, 8405 SW Creekside Place.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$8 per session, in-district

Knee-High Naturalists: Camille Park

Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States
Park/Trail: 

Join us on these nature adventures as we explore the wildlife in our local parks.  We’ll search for clues that animals have left behind and get up close looks at treasures from our naturalist’s backpack that may include skulls, pelts, pellets or even scat!  Each Knee High Naturalist Hike meets at a different site.  It’s a great way to get outside with your preschool child, meet other families, and learn about the natural world.  Only one registration per family is necessary.  Suitable for ages 2-5 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.  $8 per session, in-district.  An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

Camille Park

Both plants and animals in this park have wet feet.  See which ones live here and where to find them.  We'll end our hike at the new Nature Play Area.  Meet at the parking lot at the west end of Marjorie Lane.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$8 per session, in-district

Knee-High Naturalists: Hyland Woods Nature Play Area

Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States
Park/Trail: 

Join us on these nature adventures as we explore the wildlife in our local parks.  We’ll search for clues that animals have left behind and get up close looks at treasures from our naturalist’s backpack that may include skulls, pelts, pellets or even scat!  Each Knee High Naturalist Hike meets at a different site.  It’s a great way to get outside with your preschool child, meet other families, and learn about the natural world.  Only one registration per family is necessary.  Suitable for ages 2-5 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.  $8 per session, in-district.  An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

Hyland Woods Nature Play Area

We'll explore the Hyland Woods Natuer Play Areaa as we walk and play beneath the large trees.  Meet at the southeast park entrance on 135th Ave. and Davies Road.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$8 per session, in-district

Knee-High Naturalists

Thursday, September 6, 2012 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States
Park/Trail: 

Join us for this series of nature adventures as we explore the wildlife in our local parks.  We’ll search for clues that animals have left behind and get up close looks at treasures from our naturalist’s backpack that may include skulls, pelts, pellets or even scat!  Each Knee High Naturalist Hike session meets at a different site.  It’s a great way to get outside with your preschool child, meet other families, and learn about the natural world.  Only one registration per family is necessary. .  Suitable for ages 2-5 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.  $8 per session, in-district.  An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

Bethany Lake

Look for birds of all sizes and see what other creatures live along the water.  Meet in the parking lot on the west stide of 185th, just south of West Union Road.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$8 per session, in-district

Newt Day

Saturday, November 3, 2012 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Tualatin HIlls Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

Follow nature’s cycle of life into fall as you learn about how change is good. Some cycles follow the seasons and some are the transition between generations. From newts and trees to mushrooms and wooly bears, learn about the cycles that these forest inhabitants go through at indoor exhibits. Venture out into the park to find evidence of these plants and animals on a self-guided adventure.  This is a family-friendly event that provides activities designed to inspire exploration of nature during the season where it is tempting to stay inside. Admission: $2.00 per person, children 2 and under are free. . 

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Venue Details: 
15655 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, OR 97006. 503/629-6350.
Cost: 
$2 per person, children 2 and under are free.

Fall Native Plant Sale

Saturday, October 6, 2012 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Tualatin HIlls Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

Fall is the perfect time to plant native plants in your garden! Once established, native plants need little care and water.  Select from a wide variety of trees, shrubs, and flowering plants in all price ranges for every spot in your garden! Knowledgeable staff and volunteers are on hand to answer your questions.  The Friends of the Tualatin Hills Nature Park sponsor this event, with proceeds going toward future park improvements and environmental education programs.  Admission: FREE.

 

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Venue Details: 
15655 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, OR 97006. 503/629-6350. www.thprd.org.
Cost: 
FREE

SOLVE Beach and Riverside Cleanup

Saturday, September 22, 2012 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
SOLVE
Address: 
OR
United States
  • Do you love Oregon’s beaches and rivers? Then join thousands of Oregonians on September 22nd from 10 am – 1 pm for the SOLVE Beach and Riverside Cleanup, presented by the Oregon Lottery – at more than 100 parks, beaches, waterways and neighborhoods.
  • This is your chance to literally dig in and do something good for our beloved state! Efforts will include planting trees, pulling invasive plants and removing trash before fall rains wash litter downhill into storm drains, waterways and out to sea. By preventing trash from reaching the ocean, you are sending a gift of clean water, healthy people and abundant wildlife downstream. 
  • To sign up as an individual or group, go to www.solv.org, find a project near you (dates and times may vary), and click on "register." Then, show up at the time and location you have chosen wearing gloves and a smile. 
Contact Name: 
Morgan
Contact Phone: 
503-844-9571 ext. 332
Contact Email: 
morgan@solv.org

Hiking Portland's Best Places (Tryon Creek)

Saturday, September 1, 2012 - 9:00am to 11:00am
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: Tryon Creek State Natural Area. This outing will involve a 3-4 mile hike over moderate terrain. In addition to exploring the trails, we'll teach you about the 10 essentials of backcountry travel and introduce you to the 7 Leave no Trace principles.

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

Swift Watch During September

Sunday, September 1, 2013 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Audubon Society of Portland
Address: 
NW 26th Avenue and NW Raleigh Street
Portland, OR 97210
United States

Vaux’s swifts are likely to use the Chapman Elementary School chimney as an evening roost during their fall 2012 migration. Grab a seat on the school lawn or in neighboring Wallace Park to observe the birds gathering overhead. On most evenings during September, Audubon volunteers will be on hand to share information about Vaux's swifts.

Please visit the Portland Audubon website for information about parking and public transit options, the natural history of Vaux's swifts, best times to arrive and more.

Background: Every year in late August, one of Portland’s most spectacular natural events begins: Thousands of Vaux’s swifts gather in the city as they prepare to migrate to Central America and Venezuela.

Migrating swifts often use chimneys as roosts (places to sleep), and they are likely to return to the same roost year after year. One swift population has been returning to the Chapman chimney since the 1980s, and it is the largest known roost of migrating Vaux's swifts in the world.

Contact Name: 
Steve Engel
Contact Phone: 
503-292-6855
Contact Email: 
sengel@audubonportland.org
Venue: 
Chapman Elementary School
Cost: 
Free

Portland Audubon's Vulture Day

Saturday, September 1, 2012 - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Audubon Society of Portland
Address: 
5151 NW Cornell Road
Portland, OR 97210
United States

Around the world, vultures are facing hazards in the wild and their numbers are dwindling. As nature's recyclers, they play an important role in a variety of ecosystems, and it’s up to us to help save them. Learn more about these important birds and ways to protect them at Portland Audubon's celebration of International Vulture Awareness Day. Activities:

  • Meet Ruby, Portland Audubon’s turkey vulture
  • Compare your “wingspan” to that of an Andean condor’s silhouette
  • Go on a scavenger hunt in Portland Audubon's nature sanctuary
  • Make a crafted vulture and mask
  • Learn fun vulture facts
  • Figure out the differences between Old and New World vultures
  • Discover why vultures are important
  • Make a pledge to help protect vultures

Ruby the turkey vulture, by T. Miller

Contact Name: 
Deanna Sawtelle
Contact Phone: 
503-292-6855
Contact Email: 
dsawtelle@audubonportland.org
Venue: 
Audubon Society of Portland
Cost: 
Free

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