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Park After Dark: Sounds of the Night

Saturday, March 9, 2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

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.

We will explore the park to find out who is out at night, where they are and what sounds they make. We will listen for some of our nocturnal residents including coyotes and bats.

Contact Name: 
Elisa Joy Payne
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
epayne@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$10, in-district

Park After Dark: Owl Prowl

Saturday, February 9, 2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

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.

Journey into the forest at night to look and listen for courting owls, watch a slideshow, listen to recordings of owl calls and see preserved specimens up close.

Contact Name: 
Elisa Joy Payne
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
epayne@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$10, in-district

Girl Scouts Day at Cooper Mountain Nature Park

Saturday, April 13, 2013 - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States

Explore our newest nature park with activities geared toward Girl Scouts of all ages.  Visit with a female park ranger and naturalists to learn about how these women help take care of these natural habitats.  Hike through the park while stopping for hands-on activities and learn about the flora and fauna that make this park their home, including wildflowers, Western Bluebirds, bobcats and more! Leave having completed steps towards Bugs, Flowers, Hiker and Animal Habitats Badges.

Come prepared for the weather and expect to spend up to two hours at the event. Preregistration required.

Contact Name: 
Elisa Joy Payne
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
epayne@thprd.org
Venue: 
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Cost: 
$8 per scout, $4 per adult and accompanying siblings

Cub Scout Day at Tualatin Hills Nature Park

Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

Explore one of Beaverton's natural resource gems with activities specifically designed for Cub Scouts.  Participate in hands-on activities led by park rangers and naturalists. Scouts will complete requirements for the Wildlife Conservation Academic Pin and Webelo Naturalist Badge.  Take this opportunity to learn through local, real-life examples about how we care for our natural resources and the wildlife living in this urban park.

Come prepared for the weather and expect to spend up to two hours at the event. Preregistration required.

Contact Name: 
Patrick Nance, Boy Scouts of America
Contact Phone: 
503/225-5737
Contact Email: 
pnance@cpcbsa.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$8 per scout, $4 per adult and accompanying siblings

Plant Trees in Tigard with Friends of Trees!

Saturday, February 16, 2013 - 8:45am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
8870 SW Pinebrook St
Tigard, OR 97224
United States

Interested in planting trees? Meeting some neat people? Obtaining a few service learning hours? Then please join us! Help us restore Pinebrook Creek with native plants and vegetation.

Please arrive by 8:45am to enjoy some hot coffee and breakfast treats and get assigned a crew. The planting starts promptly at 9:00am. We provide gloves and tools, so all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes or boots.

We are proud to continue our partnership with the City of Tigard and Clean Water Services! This is part of the Tree for All Campaign, CWS' ambitious plan to plant 2 million trees in the Tualatin River Basin! This is Friends of Trees second year at this site, which is a tributary to Fanno Creek.

RSVPs are not required (although we do appreciate knowing about groups larger than 5 members).  Please contact Andy or Jenny at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

Contact Name: 
Jenny Bedell-Stiles or Andy Meeks in the Volunteer & Outreach Program
Contact Phone: 
(503) 595-0213
Contact Email: 
JennyB@FriendsofTrees.org
Cost: 
Free!

Calling All Tree Planters: Join Friends of Trees for a planting in Happy Valley!

Saturday, February 16, 2013 - 8:45am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
Happy Valley Park
13770 SE. Ridgecrest Rd
Happy Valley, OR 97086
United States
Park/Trail: 

Interested in planting trees? Meeting some neat people? Obtaining a few service learning hours? Then please join us!

Come plant native trees and shrubs to help restore the riparian vegetation around Mt. Scott Creek. Mt. Scott is a tributary to Kellog Creek, an important tributary to the Willamette River and home to Coho salmon, Steelhead, Pacific lamprey and many more wildlife species.

Please arrive by 8:45am to enjoy some hot coffee and breakfast treats and get assigned a crew. The planting starts promptly at 9:00am. We provide gloves and tools, so all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes or boots.

RSVPs are not required (although we do appreciate knowing about groups larger than 5 members).  Please contact Andy or Jenny at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

Contact Name: 
Jenny Bedell-Stiles or Andy Meeks in the Volunteer & Outreach Program
Contact Phone: 
(503) 595-0213
Contact Email: 
JennyB@FriendsofTrees.org
Venue: 
Happy Valley Park
Cost: 
Free!

Plant Trees in Gresham along the Springwater Corridor with Friends of Trees!

Saturday, February 9, 2013 - 8:45am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
SW Riverview Pl and SW 8th Dr.
Gresham, OR 97080
United States

Interested in planting trees? Meeting some neat people? Obtaining a few service learning hours? Then please join us! We'll be continuing what has been a multi-year project in partnership with the City of Gresham to replant native vegetation in marginalized areas along the Springwater Corridor near Johnson Creek.

Please arrive by 8:45am to enjoy some hot coffee and breakfast treats and get assigned a crew. The planting starts promptly at 9:00am. We provide gloves and tools, so all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes or boots.

RSVPs are not required (although we do appreciate knowing about groups larger than 5 members).Please contact Andy or Jenny at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

Contact Name: 
Jenny Bedell-Stiles or Andy Meeks in the Volunteer & Outreach Program
Contact Phone: 
(503) 595-0213
Contact Email: 
JennyB@FriendsofTrees.org
Venue: 
Gresham Woods along the Spingwater Trail Corridor
Cost: 
Free!

Help restore North Clackamas Park (Milwaukie) by planting trees with Friends of Trees!

Saturday, February 9, 2013 - 8:45am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
North Clackamas Park
Milwaukie, OR 97222
United States

Interested in planting trees? Meeting some neat people? Obtaining a few service learning hours? Then please join us to plant trees and native shrubs in this community park!

Please arrive by 8:45am to enjoy some hot coffee and breakfast treats and get assigned a crew. The planting starts promptly at 9:00am. We provide gloves and tools, so all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes or boots.

This project is supported with funding from Clackamas County Water Environment Services, on behalf of Clackamas Service District No. 1.

RSVPs are not required (although we do appreciate knowing about groups larger than 5 members).  Please contact Andy or Jenny at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

Contact Name: 
Jenny Bedell-Stiles or Andy Meeks in the Volunteer & Outreach Program
Contact Phone: 
(503) 595-0213
Contact Email: 
JennyB@FriendsofTrees.org
Venue: 
North Clackamas Park
Cost: 
Free!

Plant Trees in Wilsonville with Friends of Trees!

Saturday, February 2, 2013 - 8:45am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
Tranquil City Park
SW Tranquil Way and SW Brown Rd
Wilsonville, OR 97070
United States

Interested in planting trees? Meeting some neat people? Obtaining a few service learning hours? Then please join us!

Tranquil Park is a 4.5 acre green space in Wilsonville. The City of Wilsonville and Friends of Trees are working to restore a healthy, native understory and plant later-succession conifers like Hemlock and Cedar. We will be planting native trees and shrubs as well as removing ivy and other invasive plants from the area.

Please arrive by 8:45am to enjoy some hot coffee and breakfast treats and get assigned a crew. The planting starts promptly at 9:00am. We provide gloves and tools, so all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes or boots.

RSVPs are not required (although we do appreciate knowing about groups larger than 5 members).  Please contact Andy or Jenny at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

Contact Name: 
Jenny Bedell-Stiles or Andy Meeks in the Volunteer & Outreach Program
Contact Phone: 
(503) 595-0213
Contact Email: 
JennyB@FriendsofTrees.org
Venue: 
Tranquil City Park
Cost: 
Free!

Calling All Tree Planters -- Join Friends of Trees in Beaverton!

Saturday, February 2, 2013 - 8:45am to 1:00pm
Friends of Trees
Address: 
11010 Southwest Teal Boulevard
Beaverton, OR 97007
United States
Park/Trail: 

Interested in planting trees? Meeting some neat people? Obtaining a few service learning hours? Then please join us! Come help restore native vegetation in Murrayhill Park along a riparian corridor in the Tualatin River Watershed.

Please arrive by 8:45am to enjoy some hot coffee and breakfast treats and get assigned a crew. The planting starts promptly at 9:00am. We provide gloves and tools, so all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes or boots.

This planting is in conjunction with the city of Beaverton and Clean Water Services.

RSVPs are not required (although we do appreciate knowing about groups larger than 5 members).   Please contact Andy or Jenny at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

Contact Name: 
Jenny Bedell-Stiles or Andy Meeks in the Volunteer & Outreach Program
Contact Phone: 
(503) 595-0213
Contact Email: 
JennyB@FriendsofTrees.org
Venue: 
Murrayhill Park
Cost: 
Free!

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