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Nature Programs 503-629-6350

Nature Studies – Youth/Family
Nature Kids Dates (Weeks) Day Time Ages Class #
Location ID/AP/OD
Preschool Program
This September-through-May nature-based program for Knee-High Naturalists in THPRD Parks
Join us on these nature adventures as we explore the wildlife in our local
preschoolers introduces developmentally appropriate parks. We’ll search for clues that animals have left behind and get up
activities throughout the year in a curriculum that focuses close looks at treasures from our naturalist’s backpack that may include
on experiential learning through exposure to nature and skulls, pelts, pellets or even scat! It’s a great way to get outside with your
the changing seasons. Children develop skills through preschool child, meet other families and learn about the natural world. The
price includes one child and two additional family members. An adult is
tactile activities, play, and academic experiences. There is required to accompany each registered child. Meeting points will be emailed
guidance to advance their communication and problem- out to participants prior to the start of each event.
solving skills in a safe, active, natural environment.
6/27 S 10 -11 am 2-5 yrs NP15101
Ages 3-4 Schlottman Creek Greenway ID/AP: $12 OD: $15
Chipmunks 7/18 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP15102
OD: $15
Tualatin Hills Nature Park
ID/AP: $12
T/Th 9-11:30 am $310/month (2026-27 school year) 8/15 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP15103
Tualatin Hills Nature Center Hyland Woods Natural Area ID/AP: $12 OD: $15
Hummingbirds
T/Th 9-11:30 am $310/month (2026-27 school year) Creature Features
Jenkins Estate As the seasons change, so does life in the Nature Park. Learn about wildlife
in this series of classes. Hear stories, meet other parents and kids, and see
Ages 4-5 natural treasures up close. Each class includes a story time, simple craft
Ladybugs project and a short nature walk. Adult participation required. Siblings under
M/W/F 8:30-11:30 am $425/month (2026-27 school year) 2 are welcome to join at no extra cost.
Tualatin Hills Nature Center Wonderful Woodpeckers
Owls 7/11 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP15151
M/W/F 1-4 pm $425/month (2026-27 school year) Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $12 OD: $15
Tualatin Hills Nature Center Forest Bugs
Dragonflies 8/1 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP15152
Tualatin Hills Nature Center
M/W/F 9 am-noon $425/month (2026-27 school year) Discovering Deer ID/AP: $12 OD: $15
Jenkins Estate
8/22 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP15153
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $12 OD: $15
Park After Dark
Journey into the forest and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature at night.
Spend the first part of the program learning about the featured nocturnal
topic and then head out for a guided hike. The price is per person. An adult
must register and accompany youth participants.
Owl Prowl
6/27 S 7:30-9:30 pm 6 yrs-adult NP15501
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $20 OD: $25
Coyotes Calling
7/11 S 7:30-9:30 pm 6 yrs-adult CM15501
Cooper Mountain Nature Park ID/AP: $20
Mysterious Moths
7/25 S 7:30-9:30 pm 6 yrs-adult NP15502
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $20 OD: $25
Bats of Oregon Family Workshop
Discover the magic of nature after dark at Cooper Mountain! We’ll start
the exploration indoors with specimens and fun facts about the bats that
live in our area. As the sun sets, families will head outside with special
bat detectors to listen for bat calls and explore the nighttime world of
our amazing nocturnal neighbors. The price is per person. An adult must
register and accompany youth participants.
8/22 S 7:30-9:30 pm 6 yrs-adult CM15502
Cooper Mountain Nature Park ID/AP: $20

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