seasonal natural interest

Kid's Nature Night Out
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.

Brush rabbits are furry, small and live here in our park. Have a delicious pizza dinner and then meet a real classroom rabbit to discover how these intelligent creatures communicate and survive. Afterwards, we'll go for a walk in the woods to see if we can spot where these crepuscular creatures hide in the forest.

Would your child like to get a sneak peak 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. Explore spring as it explodes in the Nature Park. Wear your boots as we head out to check out the tadpoles. For ages 3-5.

Would your child like to get a sneak peak 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. Lots of birds build their nests in the park. Use a spotting scope to find birds and their nests. Go back to the Robin's Nest to create a nest of your own. For ages 3-5.

Would your child like to get a sneak peak 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. Recycling projects are fun and reduce waste. Help with a Nature Park project and take home an Earth Day craft. For ages 3-5.

Would your child like to get a sneak peak 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. Make and use a magic wand to wake up spring! Wildfl ower colors abound as we search for fairy homes in the forest. For ages 3-5.