The Art of the Possible: Jazz and Community Building
Saturday, August 11, 2012 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Metro
Address:
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR
United StatesPark/Trail:
At the juncture of suburban neighborhoods and rolling farmland, Metro's Cooper Mountain Nature Park isn't a typical jazz venue - but it's the perfect place to discuss the value of risk, collaboration and individual voice in this highly democratic art form. Scholar and musician Tim DuRoche will look at the literature, economics and history of jazz. This discussion continues a special series of The Conversation Project, with Oregon Humanities and Metro unplugging this summer to bring some of Oregon's most fascinating thinkers to voter-protected natural areas. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy; Metro will bring the pie. Conversation is free, no registration required.
Contact Name:
Metro parks
Contact Phone:
503-797-1850
Contact Email:
metroparks@oregonmetro.gov
Contact Website:
Venue:
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Venue Details:
Explore the trails, natural garden and visitor facilities and enjoy the views and rare habitats at the new Cooper Mountain Nature Park near Beaverton.
Overlooking the Tualatin River Valley, the new Cooper Mountain Nature Park sits on the southern edge of Beaverton, shouldered by dense urban development to the north and open agricultural lands to the south. The 231-acre park offers visitors 3 1/2 miles of gravel trails traversing the park's rare habitats and natural features. Cooper Mountain Nature Park is operated through a partnership between Metro and the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District.
Discover Cooper Mountain with bird walks, guided hikes and more
Naturalists from Metro and the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District – as well as other experts – offer classes and tours for all ages at Cooper Mountain. Register for classes by calling 503-629-6350 or visiting Metro's calendar at www.oregonmetro.gov/calendar.
Cost:
Free
