preregistration required

Bring your kids to Forest Park this summer! Explore Forest Park on a free guided hike led by Outdoor School instructors and designed for youngsters and their families and friends! Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of this Northwest forest while learning about native plants, wildlife, and the inspiring history of Portland's Forest Park.

Become a tree as it grows from seed to snag, count banana slugs along the trail and learn about the differences between native and invasive plants, without leaving the city. We'll go on scavenger hunts, tap into our collective creativity, and use all five senses to investigate the amazing ecological diversity of Forest Park.

The hikes are designed for kids ages 4-10 with parent accompaniment. Each hike is free but space is limited, so reserve your spot now!

Organic Pest & Disease Techniques with Oregon Tilth

WHERE - Kennedy Community Garden in NE Portland

Wednesday, June 19
2 Options:  5-6 pm OR 7-8 pm
$12/$10 Tilth Members

Each year we learn about a new pest or disease but how do you really prevent, troubleshoot and garden organically amongst these critters and disease? Organic gardening is the core of a healthy garden and healthy you. Join us in the Kennedy Community Garden as we demonstrate specific tricks of the trade and identify the good and bad guys in your garden. There's no need to pick up that spray bottle. Come with questions and ready to i.d. some pests and disease.

The Forest Park Trail Marathon and Half Marathon is back for a third year. Thousands of runners hit the trails of Forest Park every week: this fully-supported, timed race is your chance to give back to the organization that cares for those trails by registering and participating in this terrific event. 100% of the proceeds benefit the Forest Park Conservancy. The Half Marathon is also open to walkers as well as runners.

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.