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LOCATION

Tryon Creek State Natural Area 11321 S Terwilliger Blvd Portland OR 97219 

REGISTRATION FEES  

$425 non-members or $375 Friends of Tryon Creek Members at the $50 Family Level or higher. 

NEW REGISTRATION SYSTEM

We have a new and improved system to process registrations. All families will need to log in to create an account (if you currently receive emails from Friends of Tryon Creek, please use that email address in the login process). After creating a login and password, weekly sessions are listed separately in the Upcoming Events section. Options to add additional sessions or youth are offered before checking out.

MEMBERSHIP & FEES 

Membership donations support Friends of Tryon Creek’s mission in partnership with Oregon State Parks, to inspire every community to identify, cultivate or reclaim their relationship with nature in this cherished urban forest. Your support makes a difference for the entire community – bringing us together to care for nature and each other, now and for future generations. 

Membership Price: To receive the Friends of Tryon Creek Membership price you must be a current $50 Family Member (or higher). Begin or renew your membership through the EXPRESS MEMBERSHIP option during registration. If you have questions or are unsure of your membership? Log into the new registration system, to view your current membership status and/or Contact our Development Director. 

SAFETY 

Friends of Tryon Creek will continue to follow guidelines to help reduce the risk of transmission and infection of COVID-19. Indoor mask-wearing is encouraged.  

During the registration process, parents/guardians will receive and are required to sign the following forms: 

• Emergency Contact Information Form 

• Covid-19 Liability and Medical Consent Waiver 

• Medical Authorization Form 

See the full COVID-19 Policy for details below.

EXPECTATIONS  

Programs at Tryon cultivate a community of respect and inclusivity. We want all participants to feel connected and welcome while providing a safe space for learning and growth. Behavior that is not acceptable includes, but is not limited to, physical violence or threats, emotional abuse, bullying, and/or purposefully leaving adult supervision. Participants that engage in this behavior will be asked to leave and will not receive a refund.   

That said, we can accommodate many learning and social behaviors, especially if our Instructors are prepared. Please share strategies that work well for your child during the online registration process. We may follow up with you individually if we need additional support or information. 

Please review our current Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct.

PROGRAM LEADERSHIP 

Tryon Forest Adventures have an instructor-to-youth ratio of 2:13 or less. Youth are placed in age-appropriate groups.  

The program is led by our Education Programs Manager, Jonathan Hayden, aka Mr. Crabapple, who is the point of contact for general information, billing, scheduling, and logistics, as well as any health and safety questions.   

In addition, experienced Instructors will be welcoming your child into nature! Staff are certified in the practices of health, safety, and youth engagement within a dynamic natural environment.  

CONTACT 

Take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions below and feel free to contact us with additional questions. 

Jonathan Hayden, Education Programs Manager aka Mr. Crabapple (generally available M - F 9 am to 5 pm)

Email adventures@tryonfriends.org 

Cell phone (503) 707-0256 

POLICIES & GUIDELINES