Discover the incredible world that lays beneath the waters edge as we uncover the secret world of Balch Creek with magnifying glasses and nets in hand.
With it's 5200 acres, Forest Park is a natural jewel waiting to be explored! As Forest Park Nature Detectives, we'll scurry along the trails in search of the animals and plants that call Forest Park home! Learn how to read the signs that animals leave for us, which plants are useful to humans and animals and why Forest Park is such an important habitat to have right here in our city!
Come join us on this conservation filled week as we visit local green spaces in search of wildlife in our city! Hear from our conservation team about what they do and how their work helps Portland's wildlife and learn about all the ways you can help the animals in your own neighborhoods!
Join in the practice of being inspired to create by the natural world! During this camp you will be able to nurture your creativity and connection with the natural world as we travel around to some inspiring Portland green spaces!
This week is all about butterflies and their friends. We'll head to the fields, forests and streams in Bird Alliance of Oregon’s Wildlife Sanctuary with nets, hand lenses, and our curious minds to see how many amazing butterflies, ladybugs, and other arthropods we can find. Make butterfly crafts, have ladybug races, and play bug games with your new friends.
Join Bird Alliance of Oregon’s Education and Conservation Team for The Bird Days of Summer, a series of super beginner-friendly programs for anyone curious about birds in nature. We’re combining community-building, exploration, and fun to create safe spaces for people to get to know each other as well as the birds. Binoculars will be provided, and we’ll begin each program with a short “how-to” to help you get started.
Join Bird Alliance of Oregon Coastal Community Science Biologist, Cara Gates and and Friends of Netarts Bay - Watershed, Estuary, Beach, & Sea (WEBS) to learn about the endangered snowy plover life history, conservation challenges and habitat. There will be good opportunities to view plovers and other birds at Cape Lookout State Park.
Join Bird Alliance of Oregon’s Education and Conservation Team for The Bird Days of Summer, a series of free, super beginner-friendly programs for anyone curious about birds in nature. We’re combining community-building, exploration, and fun to create safe spaces for people to get to know each other as well as the birds. Binoculars will be provided, and we’ll begin each program with a short “how-to” to help you get started.
Join Bird Alliance of Oregon's Eastern Oregon Biologist, Teresa 'Bird' Wicks on a guided bird walk to the stretch of the Blitzen River that extends north from P-Ranch and is a popular stop for many visitors to Malheur NWR. The mix of habitats along the river create abundant opportunities for observing birds and the occasional beaver or other mammal.
Join Bird Alliance of Oregon’s Education and Conservation Teams for The Bird Days of Summer, a series of free, super beginner-friendly programs for anyone curious about birds in nature. We’re combining community-building, exploration, and fun to create safe spaces for people to get to know each other as well as the birds. Binoculars can be provided upon request, and we’ll begin each program with a short “how-to” to help you get started.
