walking

Spring is a great time of year to see and identify the birds of Cooper Mountain since they are in their full breeding plumage and singing up a storm. Join Metro naturalist and expert birder
James Davis for this bird walk for beginners and intermediate birdwatchers. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair on-site, and be sure to dress for standing outside on an open hilltop. (James Davis, Metro naturalist) For ages 12 to adult. Children must be registered with and accompanied by an adult.  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. Join us to search the park for nighttime bugs. We will try a variety of
techniques: light traps, beat sheets, log rolling and more. Suitable for ages 6 years - Adult.  Children must be registered with, and accompanied by a registered adult.  Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.

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! There is a wildlife mystery to be solved at the nature park. Grab your magnifying glass and try to follow the clues that were left behind. Can you follow the tracks to find out whodunnit? Suitable for ages 6-12 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.

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. Please dress for the outdoors; snacks will be provided. 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. Please dress for the outdoors; snacks will be provided. Suitable for ages 7 - 10 years. Advanced registration required.