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Nature Programs 503-629-6350

Nature Studies – Youth/Family Creature Features
Dates (Weeks) Day Time Ages Class # As the seasons change, so does life in the Nature Park. Learn about wildlife
Location ID/AP/OD in this series of classes. Hear stories, meet other parents and kids, and see
natural treasures up close. Each class includes a story time, simple craft
Indoor Nature Play Park drop-in project and a short nature walk. Adult participation required. Siblings under
2 are welcome to join at no extra cost.
When the park is too wet and cold, come play with us indoors—where
nature comes inside! Join us in our warm and cozy indoor space where Scampering Squirrels
you and your little one can play, learn, and connect with nature—rain or 9/6 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP25150
shine. Our self-guided activity stations offer grown-ups a simple, engaging Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $10 OD: $12.50
framework to explore nature-based play alongside their children. You'll Busy Bats
also find thoughtful parent resources and inquiry prompts designed to 10/4 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP25151
spark curiosity and support meaningful conversations about the natural Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $10 OD: $12.50
world. Adult supervision is required; adults get in for free, youth drop-in Nifty Newts
fees apply. To view the Nature Center’s drop-in schedule, go to thprd.org/ 11/1 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP25152
facilities/nature/nature-center.
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $10 OD: $12.50
Cozy Critters
Knee-High Naturalists in THPRD Parks 12/6 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP25153
Join us on these nature adventures as we explore the wildlife in our local Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $10 OD: $12.50
parks. We’ll search for clues that animals have left behind and get up
close looks at treasures from our naturalist’s backpack that may include Art in Nature
skulls, pelts, pellets or even scat! It’s a great way to get outside with your Discover how nature can be both the inspiration and the tools for creative
preschool child, meet other families and learn about the natural world. The artwork. Each day will start with a gentle, guided nature walk that’s perfect
price includes one child and two additional family members. An adult is for inspiring curious little explorers. Then we’ll get to work on our one-of-
required to accompany each registered child. Meeting points will be emailed a-kind masterpieces, all while building fine motor skills through fun, hands-
out to participants prior to the start of each event. on activities. Each series will introduce little ones to a range of different
art techniques such as painting, sculpture, collage and so much more!
9/13 S 10 -11 am 2-5 yrs NP25100 Price is per child and includes materials and adult registration. Grown-up
Cooper Mountain Nature Park ID/AP/OD: $10 participation is required - come create memories (and art!) together.
9/27 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP25101
Jenkins Estate ID/AP: $10 OD: $12.50 Plant Pigments
10/11 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP25102 9/3-9/24 (4) W 10-11 am 2-5 yrs CM25230
Greenway Park ID/AP: $10 OD: $12.50 Cooper Mountain Nature Park ID/AP/OD: $56
11/22 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP25103 Creepy Crawly Creations
Jordan Woods Natural Area ID/AP: $10 OD: $12.50 10/1-10/22 (4) W 10-11 am 2-5 yrs CM25231
12/13 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP25104 Cooper Mountain Nature Park ID/AP/OD: $56
Commonwealth Lake Park ID/AP: $10 OD: $12.50 Magic of Fall Colors
10/29-11/19 (4) W 10-11 am 2-5 yrs CM25232
Pequeños Naturalistas Cooper Mountain Nature Park ID/AP/OD: $56
Salga, conozca a otras familias y explore la vida silvestre en nuestro parque
natural en estas aventuras de la naturaleza, dirigidas por nuestro guía que
habla español. El precio es por un niño y dos miembros adicionales de la
familia. Se requiere la participación de un adulto.
Get outside, meet other families, and explore the wildlife in the Tualatin
Hills Nature Park on these nature adventures led by our Spanish-speaking
nature guide. The price includes one child and two additional family
members. An adult is required to accompany each registered child.
9/21 Su 2-3 pm 2-5 yrs NP25120
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $10 OD: $12.50
10/18 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP25121
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $10 OD: $12.50
11/15 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP25122
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $10 OD: $12.50

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