preregistration required

Kids Nature Night Out: Pirates' Treasure

Friday, October 19, 2012 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

A great chance for parents to have a night out while the kids get to experience the Nature Park in a way few others ever do.  Gather in the Interpretive Center, have dinner (pizza and veggies), then head out into the Park after dark to explore and look for wildlife. No flashlights needed! Suitable for ages 6-12 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350. $25 per patron, in-district. An assessment fee will be charged to out-of-district patrons. 

Ahoy, Matey!  A pirate ship has landed at the Nature Park. Pull out your secret treasure map and head into the forest to search for hidden natural treasures. Along the way we will learn about why pirates wear eye patches and which native plants could prevent scurvy. Argh!

Contact Name: 
Elisa Joy Payne
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
epayne@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$25 per child, in-district.

Kids Nature Night Out: Bugged Out

Friday, September 21, 2012 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

A great chance for parents to have a night out while the kids get to experience the Nature Park in a way few others ever do.  Gather in the Interpretive Center, have dinner (pizza and veggies), then head out into the Park after dark to explore and look for wildlife. No flashlights needed! Suitable for ages 6-12 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350. $25 per patron, in-district. An assessment fee will be charged to out-of-district patrons.

 

 

Dragonflies, beetles, and worms- oh my! After a bug-free meal we'll set out with our bug-catching nets and equipment to hunt through the park to find some of its smallest residents. No leaf will go unturned as we search to learn about these bugs of all shapes and sizes.

Contact Name: 
Elisa Joy Payne
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
epayne@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$25 per child, in-district.

Girls' Day at the Tualatin Hills Nature Park

Saturday, October 13, 2012 - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

Explore the park with activities geared towards Daisy, Brownie, and Junior troops.  From habitat conservation to education learn about what park rangers and naturalists do in the park and about the habitats that they are here to protect.  Leave with ways that you can get involved and how your involvement can benefit the natural resources in our community. 

Be prepared for the weather and expect to spend one to two hours at Girls Day. Preregistration required.  Call 503/629-6350 to register. An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

$10 per scout (Tualatin Hills Nature Park badge included)

$8 for adults and accompanying siblings 

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

Creature Features

Tuesday, October 9, 2012 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

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.

October 9: Animals in Autumn

October 16: Raccoons Ramble

October 23: Animal Senses

October 30: Halloween Critters

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$8 per session, in-district

Stroller Safaris

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

Introduce your little one to nature! Join a naturalist on a stroller safari through the Nature Park. Take time to listen to nature, sing a song, share a story, or explore as you enjoy a stroll through the park. Only one registration per family is necessary.  Make sure to dress for the weather.  Recommended for children 3 – 24 months.  Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350. $8 per session, in-district. An assessment fee will be charged to out-of-district patrons.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$8 per session, in-district

Nature Kids Preschool Preview

Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

Would your child like to get a sneak peek of nature preschool?   Join together with friends for an introduction to preschool with crafts, walks, stories, games and songs in the classroom and along the trail.  Take all of the classes or whichever ones fit your schedule.  Suitable for ages 3-5 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.  $14 per session, in-district. An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

 

September 25: Tall, Tall Grass,         

October 2: Ants on Parade,

 

October 9: Seeds on the Go,

 

October 16: Spider Web Wonders,

 

October 23: Beautiful Bats,

 

October 30: Pumpkin Magic,

 

November 6: Woolly Bears, Oh My!,

 

November 13: Newts Are Nice,

 

November 20: Turkey Tracks,

 

November 27: Beating Drums,

 

December 4: Animal Hide-a-ways,

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$14 per session, in-district

Knee-High Naturalists: Willow Creek

Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

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.

Willow Creek

Long boardwalks and giant trees will have us looking up and down for things going on all around us.  Meet at the park entrance on SW Waterhouse Avenue, just west of 158th Avenue.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$8 per session, in-district

Knee-High Naturalists: Greenway Park

Thursday, December 6, 2012 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States
Park/Trail: 

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.

Greenway Park

We'll be on the lookout for gese and squirrels as we walk over the bridge and into the meadow.  Meet at the Fanno Farmhouse, 8405 SW Creekside Place.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$8 per session, in-district

Knee-High Naturalists: Camille Park

Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States
Park/Trail: 

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.

Camille Park

Both plants and animals in this park have wet feet.  See which ones live here and where to find them.  We'll end our hike at the new Nature Play Area.  Meet at the parking lot at the west end of Marjorie Lane.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$8 per session, in-district

Knee-High Naturalists: Hyland Woods Nature Play Area

Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
Address: 
15655 SW Millikan Way
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States
Park/Trail: 

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.

Hyland Woods Nature Play Area

We'll explore the Hyland Woods Natuer Play Areaa as we walk and play beneath the large trees.  Meet at the southeast park entrance on 135th Ave. and Davies Road.

Contact Name: 
Karen Munday
Contact Phone: 
503/629-6350
Contact Email: 
kmunday@thprd.org
Venue: 
Nature Park Interpretive Center
Cost: 
$8 per session, in-district

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