Special Events and ActivitesAll activities are free unless indicated otherwise and are held at Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, 19255 SW Pacific Hwy, in Sherwood. Directions. Parking is available onsite or visitors can take Tri-Met bus route #12 directly to the Refuge. Trails and activities are fully accessible and visitors needing special assistance will be accommodated.
October 2009 Kids Adventure Walk
Sunday, October 18, 10:00am-12:00pm Guided Bird Walk Saturday, October 24th, 8:20am-11:15am; **reservations required Come discover birds on the Refuge with Elaine Murphy, a naturalist from Backyard Bird Shop. Elaine will lead participants on a walk through different habitats along the year-round trail while searching for the wide variety of birds that use these habitats to find food, rest, and nest. All ages are invited to participate. Reservations are required and can be made at Backyard Birdshop on Lower Boones Ferry Road. Maximum group size is 6. Bring binoculars, water and dress for weather. Beginners welcome! 8:20am - 11:15am Let's Go Outside: Project Learning Tree and Project WILD Workshop for K-3 Educators Wednesday, October 28th, 8:30am-4:30pm. Attention teachers! Join us explore techniques to bridge inside learning with outside learning through the new science standards, engage in activities and practices that get early learners moving and outside with purpose, learn about the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, and go back to school with new resources to use in your classroom. Free. Registration required. Download details here.
November 2009 Nature's Overlook Open House Come out to Nature's Overlook, Wildlife Center nature store, and get your holiday shopping done early. Take advantage of store specials, meet volunteers, enjoy light refreshments, and join a free nature walk at 11:00am. Click for more details and a store coupon. Identifiying and Attracting Birds Have you ever wondered what those little brown birds in your backyard are? Do you ever wish there were more birds in your backyard? Join Elaine Murphy, a naturalist from Backyard Bird Shop to find out! An indoor presentation and short walk will introduce some of the most common birds in the Portland area and some key habitat components that you can re-create in your own backyard. Reservations are required and we will begin accepting reservations no earlier than Oct. 26, 2009. Please register by submitting your name, the number of participants in your group, and your phone number to sarah_dunham@fws.gov. Maximum group size is 6. Early registration requests will not be accepted. Bring binoculars, water and dress for weather.
March 2010
Spring Break Exploration Days---Touch, See, Smell, Ask Questions, Explore Tuesday-Friday, March 23rd-26th, 1:00pm-3:00pm Need a Spring Break adventure? Come discover the natural wonders of wildlife of the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. This family-oriented event will feature hands-on activities nature activities for kids. Activities are free. Meet at the Wildlife Center. Directions For more information call Jenna at 503-625-5944 x 222.
May 2010 Migratory Songbird Festival Saturday, May 15th, 10:00am-2:30pm Come to Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge at 19255 SW Pacific Hwy in Sherwood. All ages are invited, rain or shine, for a day of outdoor activities, guided nature walks, live bird education show, native plant sale, hands-on educational crafts for kids, exhibits, presentations, entertainment, food, fun and more. The event and parking are free.
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November 4, 2009
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