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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Plants of Jackson Bottom

Fruits and Berries

Photo of Currant in bloom.From low growing wild ginger and trillium up to the towering and flowering Pacific dogwood, come explore the world of wildflowers in early spring at the Preserve. Then join us again in summer to cue into the fruits and berries the Pacific Northwest is famous for. No previous plant knowledge is required; some helpful plant family characteristics will be presented in each class. Children with adults welcome. Plan to walk 1 mile.

Ages: 10 — Adult

Location: Jackson Bottom Wetlands Nature Center

Instructors: Steve Engel & Tom Brandt

Course #59151    Sat          5/12       1 pm - 4 pm     Spring Wildflowers

Course #59152    Sat          7/21       1 pm - 4 pm     Fruits and Berries

Fee: $15 Resident, $20 Non-Resident, $10 Senior Resident, $17 Senior Non-Resident

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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Plants of Jackson Bottom

Fruits and Berries

Photo of Currant in bloom.From low growing wild ginger and trillium up to the towering and flowering Pacific dogwood, come explore the world of wildflowers in early spring at the Preserve. Then join us again in summer to cue into the fruits and berries the Pacific Northwest is famous for. No previous plant knowledge is required; some helpful plant family characteristics will be presented in each class. Children with adults welcome. Plan to walk 1 mile.

Ages: 10 — Adult

Location: Jackson Bottom Wetlands Nature Center

Instructors: Steve Engel & Tom Brandt

Course #59151    Sat          5/12       1 pm - 4 pm     Spring Wildflowers

Course #59152    Sat          7/21       1 pm - 4 pm     Fruits and Berries

Fee: $15 Resident, $20 Non-Resident, $10 Senior Resident, $17 Senior Non-Resident

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 >>