family friendly

Enjoy a naturalist-guided walk at this magnifi cent time of day. We will be on the lookout for the wildlife that are ending their day, such as birds and deer, and the ones just coming out, including coyotes and bats.  Suitable for ages 10 years - Adult.  Children must be registered with, and accompanied by, a registered adult.  Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.

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.

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.

Get up close to nocturnal animals' pelts and skulls and listen to the mysterious sounds of the creatures of the night.

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.