Geology in Action: Newell Creek Canyon

Saturday, November 19, 2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Metro
Address: 
Location directions to be provided upon registration
Location direction to be provided upon registration, OR 97045
United States

Geologic activity is taking place within the forested slopes and canyon walls of Newell Creek Canyon. Descend below the hustle and bustle along the canyon's rim with a naturalist, searching for signs of recent geologic activity and the plants and animals that inhabit the steep, shifting landscape. 

Register:  www.oregonmetro.gov/calendar

Where: Newell Creek Canyon (Location directions will be sent upon registration)

When: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon)

Cost: $6/person, $11/family

Ages: 10 and older

Difficulty:   Strenuous

Wheelchair accessible:   No

Pets 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/pets-policy

Venue: 
Newell Creek Canyon
Cost: 
$6/person; $11/family

Contact Information

Contact Name: 
Sandy Jamison
Contact Phone: 
503-972-8543
Contact Email: 
Sandra.Jamison@oregonmetro.gov