preregistration required

Bring your family on a bug hunt! Using sweep nets, beat sheets, hand lenses and forests fl oor leaf-movers, we'll capture and observe bugs of all kinds. We will also take a closer look at water bugs from our pond. Suitable for ages 6 yrs - Adult. Children must be registered with, and accompanied by, a registered adult. Pre-registration required, call 503/629-6350. An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons. $10 per person, in-district.

As the seasons change, so does life in the Nature Park.  Learn about wildlife in this series of classes.  Hear stories, meet other parents and kids, and see natural treasures up close.  Each class includes a simple craft or coloring project.  Weather permitting, we'll take a short hike into the forest.  Parent participation required.  Suitable for ages 3-5 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.  $8 per session, in-district.  An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

Learn how people and animals use water, especially for keeping cool in the summer.

As the seasons change, so does life in the Nature Park.  Learn about wildlife in this series of classes.  Hear stories, meet other parents and kids, and see natural treasures up close.  Each class includes a simple craft or coloring project.  Weather permitting, we'll take a short hike into the forest.  Parent participation required.  Suitable for ages 3-5 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.  $8 per session, in-district.  An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

How does a tiny seed grow up to be such a big tree? Learn amazing things about different kinds of seeds.

Join us on these nature adventures as we explore the wildlife in our local parks.  We'll search for clues that animals have left behind and get up close looks at treasures from our naturalist's backpack that may include skulls, pelts, pellets or even scat!  Each Knee High Naturalist Hike meets at a different site.  It's a great way to get outside with your preschool child, meet other families, and learn about the natural world.  Only one registration per family is necessary.  Suitable for ages 2-5 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.  $8 per session, in-district.  An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

Over the bridge and through the woods... Explore the treasures that this hidden neighborhood park has around every corner. Meet at the SW Chestnut Place entrance, just north of SW Cypress St. on the west end of the park.

Join us on these nature adventures as we explore the wildlife in our local parks.  We'll search for clues that animals have left behind and get up close looks at treasures from our naturalist's backpack that may include skulls, pelts, pellets or even scat!  Each Knee High Naturalist Hike meets at a different site.  It's a great way to get outside with your preschool child, meet other families, and learn about the natural world.  Only one registration per family is necessary.  Suitable for ages 2-5 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.  $8 per session, in-district.  An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

Explore the nature play area and the trails as we walk and play beneath the large trees. Meet at the southeast park entrance at the intersection of SW 135th Ave and SW Davies Rd.