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Nature Programs 503-629-6350

Nature Studies – Youth/Family
Indoor Nature Play Park drop-in
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 you and your
little one can play, learn, and connect with nature—
rain or shine. Our self-guided activity stations offer
grown-ups a simple, engaging framework to explore
nature-based play alongside their children. You'll also
find thoughtful parent resources and inquiry prompts
designed to spark curiosity and support meaningful conversations about
the natural world. Adult supervision is required; adults get in for free, youth Creature Features
drop-in fees apply. To view the Nature Center’s drop-in schedule, go to
thprd.org/facilities/nature/nature-center. 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
Dates (Weeks) Day Time Ages Class # natural treasures up close. Each class includes a story time, simple craft
Location ID/AP/OD project and a short nature walk. Adult participation required. Siblings under
2 are welcome to join at no extra cost.
Knee-High Naturalists in THPRD Parks Winter Term:
Join us on these nature adventures as we explore the wildlife in our local Slimy Slugs
parks. We’ll search for clues that animals have left behind and get up 2/7 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP35150
close looks at treasures from our naturalist’s backpack that may include Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $10 OD: $12.50
skulls, pelts, pellets or even scat! It’s a great way to get outside with your Fun with Frogs
preschool child, meet other families and learn about the natural world. The 3/7 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP35151
price includes one child and two additional family members. An adult is Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $10 OD: $12.50
required to accompany each registered child. Meeting points will be emailed
out to participants prior to the start of each event. Spring Term:
Brilliant Bunnies
Winter Term: 4/4 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP45150
1/17 S 10 -11 am 2-5 yrs NP35100 Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $10 OD: $12.50
Bethany Lake Park ID/AP: $10 OD: $12.50 Helpful Hummingbirds
2/14 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP35101 5/2 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP45151
Evelyn Schiffler Park ID/AP: $10 OD: $12.50 Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $10 OD: $12.50
3/14 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP35102
Lowami Hart Woods Natural Area ID/AP: $10 OD: $12.50 Art in Nature
Spring Term:
4/11 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP45100 Discover how nature can be both the inspiration and the tools for creative
Recuerdo Park ID/AP: $10 OD: $12.50 artwork. Each day will start with a gentle, guided nature walk that’s perfect
5/9 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP45101 for inspiring curious little explorers. Then we’ll get to work on our one-of-
a-kind masterpieces, all while building fine motor skills through fun, hands-
Hazeldale Park ID/AP: $10 OD: $12.50 on activities. Each series will introduce little ones to a range of different
art techniques such as painting, sculpture, collage and so much more!
Pequeños Naturalistas Price is per child and includes materials and adult registration. Grown-up
Salga, conozca a otras familias y explore la vida silvestre en nuestro parque participation is required - come create memories (and art!) together.
natural en estas aventuras de la naturaleza, dirigidas por nuestro guía que Winter Term:
habla español. El precio es por un niño y dos miembros adicionales de la Winter Wonders
familia. Se requiere la participación de un adulto.
2/4-2/25 (4) W 10-11 am 2-5 yrs CM35230
Get outside, meet other families, and explore the wildlife in the Tualatin Cooper Mountain Nature Park ID/AP/OD: $56
Hills Nature Park on these nature adventures led by our Spanish-speaking Fancy Flyers
nature guide. The price includes one child and two additional family 3/4-3/18 (3) W 10-11 am 2-5 yrs CM35231
members. An adult is required to accompany each registered child. Cooper Mountain Nature Park ID/AP/OD: $42
Winter Term: Spring Term:
2/22 Su 2-3 pm 2-5 yrs NP35120 Signs of Spring
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $10 OD: $12.50 4/8-4/29 (4) W 10-11 am 2-5 yrs CM45230
3/21 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP35121 Cooper Mountain Nature Park ID/AP/OD: $56
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $10 OD: $12.50 Sun, Clouds & Rainbow Magic
Spring Term: 5/6-5/27 (4) W 10-11 am 2-5 yrs CM45231
4/19 Su 2-3 pm 2-5 yrs NP45120 Cooper Mountain Nature Park ID/AP/OD: $56
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $10 OD: $12.50
5/16 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP45121
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $10 OD: $12.50

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