preregistration required

Shorebirds are a challenging group of birds to identify. Three or four species breed at Jackson Bottom and many more species pass through on migration, beginning as early as July and continuing into October. Experienced birder, author and teacher, John Rakestraw teaches you the basic principles of shorebird identification in this combination class and field trip. The fall shorebird migration is a drawn out affair and this class is a great way to be prepared to follow it! Class size limited to 15 participants. Bring binoculars, field guide, spotting scope if you have, be prepared to walk one mile. Adults and interested youth accompanied by an adult.

Course #: 47202  

Travel by light rail to local green spaces where hidden treasures await! We venture east to the Tualatin Hills Nature Park and then to Washington Park where we get off the train in the middle of a mountain range! Learn about local streams, wetlands and geology while seeing what the local nesting songbirds are up to.

Adults and children over 10 years

Meet at Hillsboro Civic Center

Steve Engel

Program number: 47199  

Sat       6/20      9 am -- 2:00 pm

$10 resident, $15 non-resident

Let Yoga with the Birds make you soar on summer mornings! Feel refreshed, rejuvenated, and balanced in the invigorating atmosphere of Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve. Class takes place on the covered deck, open to the great outdoors. The deck faces east and receives full morning sun. Please bring your own mat, towel, and water bottle. Arrive dressed to begin class and be prepared for possibly cool mornings. Certified yoga instructor Cindy Mason teaches this class, suitable for beginner to intermediate levels.  After each class a short, half-hour, meditative bird walk will be offered by Jackson Bottom Wetlands staff for those who wish to participate. Class-size limited to 15.  Two offerings, each offering consists of 8 classes over 4 weeks.

Adult

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Education Center

Cindy Mason, certified yoga instructor

Class number:  47198  

Mon, Wed         6/15 -- 7/8        7:45 -- 8:45 am

Class number: 47218  

Mon, Wed         7/20 -- 8/12      7:45 -- 8:45 am

$40 resident, $56 non-resident

Register through City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Dept.

Celebrate Great Blue Heron Week and join bird expert Rick Balazs to view the Owl Woods heron colony. Thirty to fifty pairs of herons nest in this stand of Douglas Fir trees. Rick has spent hundreds of hours monitoring the birds over the years and knows the behaviors and antics of nesting herons very well. Meet at the Education Center at 9am. Be prepared for a two mile (round-trip) leisurely walk over mostly flat terrain. Dress for the weather, the trails may be muddy. Bring binoculars. A variety of other birds including bald eagles, osprey and songbirds may be seen. Free. A donation of $2 / person to the Education Center is welcomed. Group size limited to 15. Call 503-681-6283 to reserve a spot.

Adults and children over 10 years

But Wait!  Rick is offering a second walk on May 30, from 1pm-4pm, for families with children under 10 years old.  Call the same number to register for this option.

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Education Center

Rick Balazs

Come learn how to spot and report new, high alert invasive weeds before they gain a foothold! These invasive species can spread quickly and easily into the areas you live and love, which is why prevention and early detection are critical. The good news? You can help prevent these new and incoming invaders from gaining a foothold - all while enjoying your favorite outdoor activities such as walking, biking and hiking!

This FREE training is for anyone interested in protecting Oregon's landscape from the spread of new invasive weeds. You will learn how to identify high priority weeds and how to report your findings. View live and preserved specimens; learn how these invaders spread, and about the complications they bring to the new areas they dominate. You can help prevent that next nasty weed from getting established!

Register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/all-events/wee...