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10:00 - 11:30

free activity
no pre-registration required

QUESTIONS? 503.636.4398

Trees of Tryon Creek Mar 1
Trailside Geology Mar 8
Spring Plants Mar 15
Adaptable Animals Mar 22
Owls: Silent Hunters of the Night Mar 29
Trillium Festival Guided Hikes Apr 5
Adaptable Animals Apr 12
Native Plant Identification Apr 19
Owls: Silent Hunters of the Night Apr 26
Watershed Walk May 3
Hole Hike May 10
Native Plant Identification May 17
Map and Compass Basics May 31
Story & a Stroll

Fridays,1:00 - 2:00

free activity
pre-registration required

TO REGISTER
503.636.9886 ext 225

Twilight Hunt Mar 7
Rocks in his Head Mar 14
My Senses Mar 21
A Seed is Sleepy Mar 28
Fanatastic Frogs Apr 4
April Showers Apr 11
Amazing Ants Apr 18
Celebrate the Earth! Apr 25
May Flowers May 2
Busy Bees May 9
What Newt could do for Turtle May 16
Egg is Quiet May 23
The Grouchy Ladybug May 30
Family Events
call 503.636.4398

Celebrate the Earth!

Celebrate the Earth!

SUNDAY, April 27, 2008
2:00 – 4:00pm;
Free event for the whole family

Bring the whole family to learn about lamprey through arts and crafts, games, stories and more. Come dressed as your favorite animal for an afternoon parade. Hear the winners of our Tall Tale Contest tell their stories about “Why lamprey has so many teeth.” Refreshments served.

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Adventures for Kids
pre-registration required; call 503.636.4398
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Fax: 503-636-5318
Preschool Class - Jump

Preschool Class
Jump, Slither and Crawl

TUESDAYS:
April 8, 15, 22, and 29; 2008
1:00-2:00pm

ages 3-6 with parent/guardian. Fee covers one adult and one child.

$30($26 for members) (#391)
pre-registration required

Discover how creatures move through the forest. Observe live frogs, slither like a snake and find insects on the trail. You and your child will explore the natural world through art, stories, science activities, and nature walks.

QUESTIONS? 503.636.4398

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Preschool Class - Wings

Preschool Class
Wings Through the Forest

TUESDAYS:
May 6, 13, 20, and 27; 2008
1:00-2:00pm

ages 3-6 with parent/guardian. Fee covers one adult and one child.

$30($26 for members) (#392)
pre-registration required

Discover the many types of winged creatures that fly through the forest. Participants will explore the forested trails of the park, create nature-related works of art, study fascinating animal specimens and enjoy exciting nature stories.

QUESTIONS? 503.636.4398

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Kids Night Out - Squirrels

Kids’ Night Out
Flying Squirrels

FRIDAY, April 18, 2008
6:00 - 9:00pm

$25($22 for members) (#389)
ages 7-12; pre-registration required

Do they really fly? Find out how they are adapted to survive. View a real flying squirrel nest. Hike thru real flying squirrel habitat. Join us for a pizza party, nighttime forest exploration, and learning fun.

QUESTIONS? 503.636.4398

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Kids Night Out - Bats

Kids’ Night Out
Bats

FRIDAY, May 16, 2008
6:00 - 9:00pm

$25($22 for members) (#390)
ages 7-12; pre-registration required

Use an echolocation detector to find bats, the flying mammals of the forest, as they hunt for insects. Learn where they live, what they eat, and how they fit into the forest ecosystem. Join us for a pizza party, nighttime forest exploration, and learning fun.

QUESTIONS? 503.636.4398

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