Jackson Bottom Events

Winter Wonderland

Celebrate winter at the wetlands! This family-friendly event features seasonal crafts, animals, story time, winter walks, and even more fun!

Jackson Bottom Wetlands
All Ages | Saturday, December 14 | 11 am to 4 pm
$5 per person, children 3 and under are free
Concessions available for purchase

No Registration Required


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Gull Identification

Photo of a gull.There is no such thing as a “Seagull” and yet there are a dozen species of Gulls in Oregon during winter. With the help of bird expert John Rakestraw learn how to ID gulls by their plumage, leg color, bill and body size. Class includes a field trip by carpool.

Ages: 16 — Adult

Instructor: John Rakestraw

Course #57563    Saturday          1/20       9 am — 12 pm

Fees: $20 Resident, $15 Senior, $25 Non-Resident, $22 Senior

To Register:

  • Online at Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/ParksRec
  • Phone registration at 503-681-5397
  • Walk-in registration at these sites:
    • Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve (2600 SW Hillsboro Hwy)
    • Parks & Recreation Administration (4400 NE Century Blvd)
    • SHARC (953 SE Maple St)
    • Walters Cultural Arts Center (527 E Main St)
    • Hillsboro Community Senior Center (750 SE 8th Ave)

Questions?

Call: Steve Engle at 503-681-6283

Email: Steve.Engel@Hillsboro-Oregon.gov

Web: Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/JacksonBottom

Looking for other classes?

Browse the Activities Guide for more class offering.

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Gull Identification

Photo of a gull.There is no such thing as a “Seagull” and yet there are a dozen species of Gulls in Oregon during winter. With the help of bird expert John Rakestraw learn how to ID gulls by their plumage, leg color, bill and body size. Class includes a field trip by carpool.

Ages: 16 — Adult

Instructor: John Rakestraw

Course #57563    Saturday          1/20       9 am — 12 pm

Fees: $20 Resident, $15 Senior, $25 Non-Resident, $22 Senior

To Register:

  • Online at Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/ParksRec
  • Phone registration at 503-681-5397
  • Walk-in registration at these sites:
    • Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve (2600 SW Hillsboro Hwy)
    • Parks & Recreation Administration (4400 NE Century Blvd)
    • SHARC (953 SE Maple St)
    • Walters Cultural Arts Center (527 E Main St)
    • Hillsboro Community Senior Center (750 SE 8th Ave)

Questions?

Call: Steve Engle at 503-681-6283

Email: Steve.Engel@Hillsboro-Oregon.gov

Web: Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/JacksonBottom

Looking for other classes?

Browse the Activities Guide for more class offering.

Return to full list >>