Saturday, November 14, 2015 - 11:00am to 5:00pm
City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department
Park/Trail:
Learn how to make a Scottish-style ribbed carrying basket out of locally available materials! Bring a sharp knife and hand pruners and keen ears and eyes for paying close attention to the teaching demonstrations. Learn the basic skills you need to weave while emphasizing the magic of the process and deepening your appreciation for the incredible strength and vitality of the plants in our area. Includes harvesting demonstration. Materials provided.
16 -- Adult
Tracy Harrison
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Education Center
48276 Sat 11/14 11 am -- 5:00 pm
$30 resident, $45 non-resident
Venue:
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Education Building
Venue Details:
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a facility of the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department bordering the Tualatin River in SW Hillsboro. Features include: 635 acres of wetlands undergoing an active restoration program and riparian forest with four miles of walking trails. A pollinator garden with active mason bee nests, benches and sheltered overlook of preserve. A designated Important Bird Area for wintering waterfowl. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded. Trails are open dawn to dusk. Pets and bicycles are not allowed on the trails. Education Center Building open 10am-4pm daily: real bald eagle nest, interpretive displays, nature store, classroom, restrooms.
Cost:
$30 Hillsboro Resident / $45 non-resident
Contact Information
Contact Name:
Steve Engel
Contact Phone:
503-681-6283
Contact Email:
steve.engel@hillsboro-oregon.gov
Contact Website: