family friendly

Winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year and is followed by the gradual return of the light.  Come celebrate the end and the beginning of this cycle by walking the prairie and ash forest at the St. John's Landfill. This landscape hosts a spectacular array of song birds, waterfowl, raptors, and mammals that live along the Columbia Slough. All ages. Preregistration required. $6/person, $11/family.

A volunteer event for all ages!

Join us for invasive species removal and litter pick up. 

Nyberg wetland is part of a network of wetlands along the Nyberg Creek Greenway in Tualatin. These preserves work together to deter flooding, improve water quality, prevent erosion, and provide habitat to beaver, great blue heron, amphibians, and many other wetland wildlife species. Come join us as we work to restore habitat this special place. Bring your binoculars for wildlife viewing! 

For more information, RSVP  to courtneywilson@wetlandsconservancy.org 

See flyer.

Join us every Wednesday from noon - 1 pm for Lunch with the Birds! Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them. A few pairs of loaner binoculars are available. We meet rain or shine and spend our time outside. This event is free for all ages and you do not need to pre-register.  All November dates are held at the North Viewing Station at Jackson Bottom Wetlands and Preserve.  The North Viewing Station is located about 1 mile north of the Education Building, at the intersection of SW Wood Street and S. First Avenue (also known as Highway 219).  Parking is on the east side of First Avenue.

Join us for a day of fun and learning at Family Fun on the Farm day, brought to you by Metro. School is out for the day and you're invited to Sauvie Island Center's first-ever Family Farm Day on Tuesday, November 11th from 10 am to 1 pm. We'll explore the 16-acre Sauvie Island Organics farm and the grounds of Howell Territorial Park while learning about food, farming and the land. Our staff will guide you and your family through an exploration of our curriculum, designed for elementary school-aged children, including:

-Soil Exploration. Dig in and learn about healthy soil.
-Seed to Harvest. Plant, tend and harvest the Grow Lunch Garden.
-Healthy Snacks. Harvest fresh veggies and use them to create yummy snacks!
-Plant Parts Investigation. Explore the farm and plants we can eat.
-Wildlife & Food web. Who else has been foraging on the farm?
-Pollination Station. Meet these hard-working farm friends.

The event is free but pre-registration is required here.

REI is sponsoring this fun fall event to benefit you, your family and the environment.  Grab a snack and take a guided walk through the Preserve where you will learn about the plants and
animals that live there.  Along the way, plant native species to provide food and shelter for the wildlife you've learned about.
Bring your friends and family to this fun event.  Join us and REI to continue to create a special place at Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve.  Get snacks, a t-shirt and a chance to win prizes!
Gloves and tools provided. 

Register online at
https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=370769234
Hurry! Space is limited!