trails and greenways

This series of classes is geared toward preschoolers and kindergartners. They will learn about an exciting new topic each week. Classes may include a walk, stories, hands-on activities, games and crafts.  Suitable for ages 4 - 6 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.  $14 per session.

How do deer move so quietly through the forest? We will examine their antlers and explore Cooper Mountain as they do.

This series of classes is geared toward preschoolers and kindergartners. They will learn about an exciting new topic each week. Classes may include a walk, stories, hands-on activities, games and crafts.  Suitable for ages 4 - 6 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.  $14 per session.

Is it a rabbit or a hare? Join us as we look for our quick and quiet friends.

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. 

Get up close to nocturnal animals' pelts and skulls and listen to the mysterious sounds of the creatures of the night. We'll also learn about tracks and other animal clues that you can look for in the day that will show you what animals have passed by in the night.

Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.

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.

Come learn from author/biologist Marcy Houle about Forest Park's wildlife corridor, and see it firsthand.  Marcy will explain why its presence makes Forest Park unique among all city parks in the nation, and what it would mean if it were to be lost to encroaching development. 

Follow the website link below to learn more and sign up!