wildlife watching

This tour will visit close-in sites with major restoration projects. See how completed projects result in better natural area values and resiliency and visit ongoing works in progress.

The Clear Creek Metro property has major enhancement projects include extensive streamside plantings designed and installed by the Clackamas River Basin Council. These plantings will be about two months old at the time of this tour. The site is home to a variety of wildlife and plants in the extensive meadows and forests. The property is not normally open to the public, but Metro will be welcoming us for this special excursion.

We will meet at the restoration site.  All tours are led by CRBC Board member Bryon Boyce.
Bring plenty of water, a camera, bug spray, and a lunch.

Be aware that temperatures in the upper watershed are cooler than down below, and wear appropriate footwear.
RSVP to attend by emailing Becki at REBECCA@CLACKAMASRIVER.ORG or calling 503-303-4372 Ext. 101.

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.

Bring your kids and learn about our backyard birds, then build your own birdhouse or feeder to hang in your yard. Learn how to identify a variety of backyard birds and the habitats they need to survive. The fee ($31) is a family rate and includes one adult and up to two additional family members (child or adult) and supplies for a backyard birdhouse or feeder. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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 Nature House, have dinner (pizza and veggies), then head out into the Park after dark to explore and look for wildlife. No flashlights needed! Volcanoes are explosive and large and have produced some of the rocks in the nature park. Come learn about them and find your own special rock on our geology night hike. 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.