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Nature Programs 503-629-6350
Nature Store School Nature Programs:
The Nature Store is in the Tualatin Hills Nature K-12 grade
th
Center lobby and offers various gifts and nature-
related books for all ages. All profits from store Our experienced environmental educators lead these
sales go back to the Tualatin Hills Park Foundation engaging, hands-on programs at nature parks and
to provide scholarships for school field trips to the natural areas within walking distance of schools.
Tualatin Hills Nature Park. Activities incorporate core concepts from the Next
Generation Science Standards while fostering
memorable outdoor learning experiences that cannot
be duplicated in a classroom. Visit www.thprd.org
to learn which programs help reinforce the scientific
practices and crosscutting concepts your class is
working on this year. Fill out our online request form
at www.thprd.org/activities/nature/group-nature-
program-request/ to set up a program for your class.
Locations: Cooper Mountain Nature Park, Tualatin
Hills Nature Park, other THPRD natural areas, or at
your school.
Scouts in Nature:
Group Nature Programs: Girl Scouts
All Ages Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors
Perfect for preschools, scout troops, youth groups, A visit to a park is an excellent activity for your troop to
homeschool groups, afterschool clubs, and do as part of a regular meeting or as an extra activity.
businesses. Led by environmental education staff, Whether self-guided or led by one of our naturalists;
these outdoor, hands-on, engaging programs can scouts can work towards earning their petals and
be scheduled year-round. Call today to schedule a badges through nature exploration. We can customize
guided hike for your group. a group program for your troop’s needs to achieve your
Trail Adventure, Eco Learner, Outdoor Art Maker, Animal
Locations: Cooper Mountain Nature Park, Tualatin Observer, Math in Nature, Art & Design, Hiker, Bugs,
Hills Nature Park, and other THPRD natural areas. Eco Learner, Animal Habitats, Flowers, Letterboxer, Art
Creator, and Explorer or Citizen Science badges. Fill out
the Nature Program Request Form to schedule a badge
or workshop program:
www.thprd.org/activites/nature/girl-scout-programs.
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