wildlife watching

Build your child's sense of wonder about nature and invite them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Games, songs, new friends, crafts, and adventure make this a good camp for young children.  Campers need to bring a snack and bottle of water daily.  Suitable for ages 4 -6 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.  $86 for one week of half-day camp.

Become a nature superhero for a week as you create your own secret identity. Explore your superhero powers as you learn about the power of spider webs, the secrets of fl ight and the wonders of camouflage.

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.

Let's find and follow an animal track as we learn what lives around Cooper Mountain.

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 our newest nature park with activities geared toward Girl Scouts of all ages.  Visit with a female park ranger and naturalists to learn about how these women help take care of these natural habitats.  Hike through the park while stopping for hands-on activities and learn about the flora and fauna that make this park their home, including wildflowers, Western Bluebirds, bobcats and more! Leave having completed steps towards Bugs, Flowers, Hiker and Animal Habitats Badges.

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

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.

It's mating season, so the pacific chorus frogs are living up to their name. Learn about frogs and sing a few songs of our own. After dinner, we'll head into the park to search for frogs and other amphibians.