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.

Newts are fascinating animals. Learn all about their unique characteristics as we discuss unking, metamorphosis and toxic secretions. Head out into the park to hunt for newts on the trail and under logs.

A great camp for making new friends and having fun while discovering nature.  Expand your knowlege of science, learn about plants and animals, hike two to five miles daily, play  games and see awesome natural sites at locations around our region. Bring a lunch, water bottle and two snacks. Dress for the weather. Suitable for ages 7 - 11 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.   An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

From little acorns grow.  Explore multiple parks that have oak habitat, while learning about the native animal species that depend on these mighty trees to survive. (Trip included.)

A great camp for making new friends and having fun while discovering nature.  Expand your knowlege of science, learn about plants and animals, hike two to five miles daily, play  games and see awesome natural sites at locations around our region. Bring a lunch, water bottle and two snacks. Dress for the weather. Suitable for ages 7 - 11 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.   An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

Let's go whale watching! We'll pack the spotting scope and binoculars for a late winter day at the beach. Learn about migration of whales and other mammals while scanning the horizon for whales and other interesting animals. (Trip and fees included.)

A great camp for making new friends and having fun while discovering nature.  Expand your knowlege of science, learn about plants and animals, hike two to five miles daily, play  games and see awesome natural sites at locations around our region. Bring a lunch, water bottle and two snacks. Dress for the weather. Suitable for ages 7 - 11 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.   An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

Hoots and howls aren't the only ways that animals talk to each other. Besides sound, animals use other ways to send messages including body language, dancing and scent marking. Learn how they do it and practice communicating as they do - without our voices!

A great camp for making new friends and having fun while discovering nature.  Expand your knowlege of science, learn about plants and animals, hike two to five miles daily, play  games and see awesome natural sites at locations around our region. Bring a lunch, water bottle and two snacks. Dress for the weather. Suitable for ages 7 - 11 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.   An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

Head up to the mountain for a day in the snow. Learn about snow, how it is formed and experience it firsthand while we tube and play with this amazing substance. (Trip and equipment rentals included.)