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Nature Programs

Tualatin Hills Nature Center 15655 SW Millikan Way Beaverton, 97003 • 503-629-6350

Interpretive Programs Supervisor: Kristin Smith

Summer Term: June 15 - Sept. 6, 2020

Park Hours: Dawn until dusk, unless otherwise posted.

Nature Center Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am-5 pm Saturday - Sunday: 9 am-5 pm

Holiday Closures: Call the Nature Center for hours and information.

Cooper Mountain Nature Park 18892 SW Kemmer Road Beaverton, 97007 • 503-629-6350

Registration for programs at Cooper Mountain Nature ParkOut-of-district patrons are able to register for programs at Cooper Mountain Nature Park at the in-district fee rate. You will need to acquire a THPRD residency card, at no extra charge, before registration begins. Cooper Mountain program registration for both in-district and out-of-district patrons will begin Saturday, April 18. Please see page 4 for more information. This special out-of-district fee exemption is only valid for programs at Cooper Mountain Nature Park.

TriMet Route #57, #62, #67 Westside Light Rail (MAX) Blue Line - Merlo/158th

Volunteer with Nature & TrailsThe best way to help protect the natural resources in our community is to get involved. The Nature & Trails Department provides a variety of volunteer opportunities in stewardship and environmental education that support local natural areas. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Susan McDonnell at 503-619-3963 or [email protected].

Upcoming Community Volunteer EventsHelp out with our ongoing volunteer restoration and improvement efforts at a number of natural areas and parks throughout the district. Check out upcoming opportunities and sign up at http://www.thprd.org/volunteer.

Facility RentalsThe Tualatin Hills Nature Center and Cooper Mountain Nature House have rental spaces for your next event. Rentals are available when programs are not scheduled. Please call for rates and availability.

Nature StoreThe Nature Store is located in the lobby of the Tualatin Hills Nature Center and offers a wide range of nature-related books and gifts for all ages. All profits from store sales go back to the Tualatin Hills Park Foundation to provide scholarships for school field trips and transportation to the Tualatin Hills Nature Park.

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Nature Mobile

The Nature Mobile is a mobile classroom that allows THPRD's Nature & Trails staff to bring environmental education programs to schools, parks, libraries and neighborhoods throughout the park district.Nature Mobile will be out and about starting in June 2020!Look for the Nature Mobile at your neighborhood park and join us for FREE nature programs! Children of all ages are welcome with an adult. To view the schedule of locations, times and topics visit our website: www.thprd.org/facilities/nature/nature-mobile or call 503-629-6350.

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Nature Birthday Parties: Ages 3-12 yrsMake your child’s next birthday memorable by having it in nature! Our packages include a one-hour nature program of your choice, a party room with tables and chairs, and easy access to the adjacent park. Choose from the following programs: Bug Safari, Forest Fairies & Gnomes, Flying Feathered Friends, Mammal Mania, Nature’s Superheroes, and Stories in the Forest. Request a party online: http://www.thprd.org/activities/nature/birthday-party-rental-request/

Locations: Cooper Mountain Nature House, Tualatin Hills Nature Center, and neighborhood natural areas throughout Beaverton.

Group Nature Programs: All Ages

Perfect for preschools, scout troops, youth groups, homeschool groups, afterschool clubs and businesses. Led by environmental education staff, these outdoor, hands-on, engaging programs can be scheduled year-round. Call today to schedule a guided hike for your group.Locations: Cooper Mountain Nature Park, Tualatin Hills Nature Park and Beaverton natural areas.

Our experienced environmental educators lead these engaging, hands-on programs at nature parks and natural areas that are within walking distance of schools. Activities incorporate a variety of core concepts from the Next Generation Science Standards, while fostering memorable outdoor learning experiences that cannot be duplicated in a classroom. Visit www.thprd.org to learn more about which programs help reinforce the scientific practices and crosscutting concepts that your class is working on this year.Request a program online: http://www.thprd.org/activities/nature/group-nature-program-request/Locations: Cooper Mountain Nature Park, Tualatin Hills Nature Park, Beaverton natural areas, and at your school.

School Nature Programs: K-12th Grade

Scouts in Nature

Girl ScoutsDaisies, Brownies and JuniorsA visit to the park is a great activity for your troop to do as part of a regular meeting or as an extra activity. Join one of our naturalists for a guided program as you work on earning a variety of petals, badges or journeys through nature exploration.Badge programs can include:

• Daisies - Outdoor Art Maker, Trail Adventure• Brownies - Hiker, Outdoor Art Creator, Bugs,

Letterboxer, Senses • Juniors - Animal Habitats, Flower

Ask us how we can help on your natural journey!

Boy Scouts Badge ProgramsSchedule a time for your pack to work on just a few requirements or complete an entire badge. A naturalist will guide you through hands-on activities to complete the badge components of your choice. What can be better than learning to identify native trees in your neighborhood park, talking with a park ranger about their job duties, or learning why those slimy banana slugs are so perfectly adapted to the Pacific Northwest?


Fees: ID/AP = User is in-district or has paid an out-of-district assessment, OD = Out-of-district (no assessment paid)


Nature Kids ProgramThis September-through-May, nature-based program offers a friendly setting for preschool children to develop social-emotional, communication, cognitive and motor skills. Developmentally appropriate activities are introduced through experiential learning and exposure to nature and the changing seasons. Children will form friendships, learn respect and have the opportunity to grow with the help of caring teachers in a safe, yet active, natural environment. All classes run September through May.

Nature Kids, Ages 3-4

$198 per month (2020-21 school year)Chipmunks Tualatin Hills Nature Center T/Th 9-11:30 am

Hummingbirds Jenkins Estate Gatehouse T/Th 9-11:30 am

Nature Kids, Ages 4-5

$285 per month (2020-21 school year)Ladybugs Tualatin Hills Nature Center M/W/F 9 am-noon

Owls Tualatin Hills Nature Center M/W/F 1-4 pm

Dragonflies Jenkins Estate Gatehouse M/W/F 9 am-noon

Nature Studies - PreschoolDates (Weeks) Location

Day Time Ages ID/AP OD

Class #

Knee-high NaturalistsGet outside, meet other families, and explore the wildlife in the nature park on these nature adventures. Price includes one child and two additional family members. Parent participation required. (Elaine)

6/25 Th 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP15101Tualatin Hills Nature Park ID/AP: $8 OD: $10

7/25 S 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP15102Tualatin Hills Nature Park ID/AP: $8 OD: $10


8/27 Th 10-11 am 2-5 yrs NP15104Tualatin Hills Nature Park ID/AP: $8 OD: $10

Pequeños NaturalistasSalga, 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 padre.Get outside, meet other families, and explore the wildlife in the nature park on these nature adventures, led by our Spanish-speaking nature guide. Price includes one child and two additional family members. Parent participation required.



Creature FeaturesDiscover the different animals that make Tualatin Hills Nature Park home. Meet other families, hear animal stories, and keep an eye out for these creatures on a hike into the forest. Each class includes a simple craft or coloring project. Parent participation required. (Elaine)

Sensational Seeds6/18 Th 10-11 am 3-5 yrs NP15107

Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $8 OD: $10

Bat Buddies7/16 Th 10-11 am 3-5 yrs NP15108


Animals in Motion7/30 Th 10-11 am 3-5 yrs NP15109


Oh Deer!8/13 Th 10-11 am 3-5 yrs NP15110


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Nature Studies - FamilyDates (Weeks) Location


Class #

Summer Solstice WalkJoin us for a walk on the eve of the longest day of the year. We’ll keep an ear out for creatures that are starting to stir at dusk and an eye on the emerging night sky. Price is per person. Parent participation requited.

6/20 S 8-9:30 pm 6 yrs yrs-adult CM15501Cooper Mountain Nature House ID/AP/OD: $9

Build a Bat HouseSeparate bat myths from facts as you learn about these creatures that fly the night skies and have voracious appetites for insects. Build a bat house to place in your own yard. Price inclides one adult and two additional family members. Parent participation required.

7/25 S 1-3 pm 6 yrs yrs-adult NP15502Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $23 OD: $28.75

Park After Dark Journey into the forest and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature at night. Spend the first part of the program indoors learning about the featured nocturnal topic, and then head out for a guided night hike. Price is per person. Parent participation required. (Elaine)

Bats6/27 S 7:30-9:30 pm 6 yrs yrs-adult NP15503

Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $12 OD: $157/24 F 7-9 pm 6 yrs yrs-adult CM15503

Cooper Mountain Nature House ID/AP/OD: $12

Coyotes8/14 F 7-9 pm 6 yrs yrs-adult NP15504

Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $12 OD: $158/29 S 7-9 pm 6 yrs yrs-adult CM15504


Nature Studies - AdultDates (Weeks) Location


Class #

Bats and BrewsStart off the class with a presentation on the local bat species found here in Beaverton. We will discuss many of the myths surrounding bats so you can separate out bat facts from fiction! Head out into the park at dusk with a bat detector to search for our night flying friends. Finish up with a pint of beer as we talk about bats and places to further your nocturnal bat ramblings.

7/10 F 7:30-9:30 pm 21+ NP15551Tualatin Hills Nature Park ID/AP: $23 OD: $28.75

Sparkling Stars and WineExplore the night sky atop Cooper Mountain with Rose City Astronomers. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine as you learn about our summer, look at Saturn, the moon, and double stars up close and personal through telescopes!

7/31 F 8:15-10:15 pm 21+ CM15552Cooper Mountain Nature House ID/AP/OD: $23

Nature Studies - YouthDates (Weeks) Location


Class #

Kid’s Nature Night Out No parents allowed. Experience the Nature Park in a way few others ever do. Gather inside, have dinner (pizza and veggies), then head out to explore the park after dark.

SENSE-sational Scientists6/26 F 6-9 pm 6-12 yrs NP15201


Camp Out7/17 F 6-9 pm 6-12 yrs NP15202


Star Light, Star Bright8/7 F 6-9 pm 6-12 yrs CM15203


Starry NightThe solar system is full of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and many other exciting objects. Get to know your solar neighbors with Rose City Astronomers and learn how to use a telescope to discover the night sky. Class for children is from 7-9 pm. Parents and families are invited to join in from 9-10 pm for extended viewing with telescopes.

8/21 F 7-9 pm 8-12 yrs CM15510Cooper Mountain Nature House ID/AP/OD: $26

Adventures in the ParkSpend the morning exploring the trails in search of the wild side of the park. Dress for the weather. Bring a snack, bottle of water and a small backpack each day.

Sherlock BonesSharpen your nature sleuthing skills as we learn to decipher the clues animals leave behind. Take a closer look at bones and skulls and search for other animal evidence along the trails.Location: Lowami Hart Woods Natural Area7/7 & 7/9 T/Th 9 am-Noon 7-10 yrs NP15221

ID/AP: $53 OD: $66.25

Lifestyles of the Wet and SlimyLearn about amphibians and what they need to survive. Delve into the world of frogs, salamanders, and newts as we search for the park's residents. Location: Willow Creek Greenway7/21 & 7/23 T/Th 9 am-Noon 7-10 yrs NP15222

ID/AP: $53 OD: $66.25

Forest BirdsTo find forest birds, we will have to look high and low. How many species can we find? Join our search as we learn to spot our feathered fliers.Location: Jackie Husen Park8/4 & 8/6 T/Th 9 am-Noon 7-10 yrs NP15223

ID/AP: $53 OD: $66.25




Fitness - Teen/AdultDates (Weeks) Location


Class #

Yoga, Beginning/IntermediateLearn how to stretch deeply and completely with simple movements combined with conscious breathing. Increase your strength and flexibility and bring about a more relaxed state of being. Each instructor brings their own individual focus to their class. Please see class descriptions on www.thprd.org for more details.

6/15-8/31 (12) M 6-7:15 pm 16-adult NP12501Tualatin Hills Nature Center (Parker) ID/AP: $96 OD: $120

6/15-8/31 (12) M 7:45-9:00 pm 16-adult NP12502Tualatin Hills Nature Center (Parker) ID/AP: $96 OD: $120

6/16-9/1 (12) T 6-7:15 pm 16-adult NP12503Tualatin Hills Nature Center (Jean) ID/AP: $96 OD: $120

6/16-9/1 (12) T 7:45-9:00 pm 16-adult NP12504Tualatin Hills Nature Center (Jean) ID/AP: $96 OD: $120

6/18-9/3 (12) Th 6:15-7:30 pm 16-adult NP12507Tualatin Hills Nature Center (Tristiane) ID/AP: $96 OD: $120

Yoga at Cooper MountainPractice Vinyasa Yoga in a beautiful space overlooking Cooper Mountain Nature Park. This class is a 75-minute vinyasa flow for all levels. Modifications will be made for beginners as well as challenges for the advanced. No class 7/4. (Gabrielle)

6/20-8/29 (10) S 9-10:15 am 16 yrs-adult CM12508Cooper Mountain Nature House ID/AP/OD: $80

Introduction to Tai ChiThis class is a gentle exercise program designed to bring mind and body into harmony. Using fluid, slow movements, students will learn to breathe more deeply, move with more awareness and develop a keener sense of balance. Based on centuries of practice in traditional Chinese medicine, this form is easy to memorize, requires relatively little space to practice, and is easy to adapt into a daily regimen for better physical, emotional, and mental health. (Jim)

6/17-8/26 (11) W 6-7:15 pm 16 yrs-adult NP12505Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $88 OD: $110

QiGong: Mindful Movement and MeditationExplore the calming, healing benefits of QiGong along with the mind training of Insight Meditation. Each week we find inspiration and guidance in the poetry of modern and ancient writers who have developed grace and resilience in response to the challenges of their time. Regular practice of mindful movement and simple listening and observing the inner landscape mindfully brings peace and perspective to our busy lives. Appropriate for beginning and returning students. (Jim)

6/17-8/26 (11) W 7:45-9 pm 16 yrs-adult NP12506Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $88 OD: $110

Clackamas River RaftingExperience the fun and excitement of class III-IV rapids, crystal clear water, lush forest canyons, and beautiful wildlife for a great day on the river. Equipment and guide provided for this 5-6 hour trip. (River Drifters)

6/20 S 10 am-3:30 pm 8 yrs yrs-adult NP16503Meet at the Clackamas River, Memaloose, OR ID/AP: $93 OD: $98.75

6/27 S 10 am-3:30 pm 8 yrs yrs-adult NP16504Meet at the Clackamas River, Memaloose, OR ID/AP: $93 OD: $98.75

Deschutes River RaftingThis adventure includes 15 miles of stunning desert scenery, warm water, many fun and playful rapids, and body slides. The Deschutes River is perfect for the whole family! Equipment, guide and scrumptious hot lunch provided. (River Drifters)

7/12 Su 9:45 am-4 pm 4 yrs yrs-adult NP16506Meet at the Deschutes River, Maupin, OR ID/AP: $100 OD: $106.25



9/5 S 9:45 am-4 pm 4 yrs yrs-adult NP16509Meet at the Deschutes River, Maupin, OR ID/AP: $100 OD: $106.25



Outdoor Recreation GuidelinesWeather Policy: All outdoor programs go “rain or shine.”Age Requirements: Children may attend activities where appropriate ages are stated. All participants under 18 years old must be registered and accompanied by a registered adult.Transportation: Unless otherwise stated, individuals will provide their own transportation to the meeting site.Refund Policy: Request to drop or change one-day programs/classes/trips must be made at least four working days prior to the date of the program. No credit will be applied if less advance notice is given.

Drop-in Fitness/YogaDeluxe Passes and drop-ins are welcome for all yoga classes that are not full. See page 6 for more information on passes. Tai Chi and QiGong: Drop-ins allowed with prior instructor approval.

Outdoor RecreationDates (Weeks) Location


Class #

Exploring Healing QiGong and Meditation WorkshopsMindfulness practice establishes a new relationship between the body and the mind; a relationship of trust and cooperation, working together for common goals. QiGong is mindful movement designed to calm the emotions, wake up the body and train the heart-mind to be content with the way things are. Each workshop will include different QiGong forms and contemplative poetry selected from different traditions.

7/11 S 10:30am-12:30pm 16-adult NP12510Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $13 OD: $16.25



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