seasonal natural interest

Get outside after school and explore the natural world. Join friends as you enjoy a new nature topic each week through hikes, games and crafts. Classes will take place outside, weather permitting. Suitable for ages 7 - 10 years. Advanced registration required.

Get outside after school and explore the natural world. Join friends as you enjoy a new nature topic each week through hikes, games and crafts. Classes will take place outside, weather permitting. Suitable for ages 7 - 10 years. Advanced registration required.

Ready to take your veggie gardening to the next level? Learn how to plan for year-round harvests with careful crop choices, vertical gardening and techniques to stretch the growing season. Plus, explore the principles of non-toxic weed and pest management to boost your harvests and reduce the amount of time and money needed for a healthy, productive garden. 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.

We will explore the park to find out who is out at night, where they are and what sounds they make. We will listen for some of our nocturnal residents including coyotes and bats.

Explore one of Beaverton's natural resource gems with activities specifically designed for Cub Scouts.  Participate in hands-on activities led by park rangers and naturalists. Scouts will complete requirements for the Wildlife Conservation Academic Pin and Webelo Naturalist Badge.  Take this opportunity to learn through local, real-life examples about how we care for our natural resources and the wildlife living in this urban park.

Come prepared for the weather and expect to spend up to two hours at the event. Preregistration required.