Oregon’s diverse landscapes are filled with fascinating stories told by the rocks, plants and animals found there. Three evening classes on: volcanoes, the coast, and Oregon’s famous waterfalls cover the natural history of Mount St. Helens, Oswald West State Park, and the Columbia River Gorge, respectively. Tips for planning a visit to these unique sites are included or choose to explore each site with a group by registering for the corresponding field trip, transportation provided. Register for each event separately.
Age: 12 - Adult
Instructor: Steve Engel
Location: Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
Course: #59313 Wed 9/19 Exploring Natural Oregon I, Volcanoes, 7 - 8:30 pm
Course: #59314 Wed 10/17 Exploring Natural Oregon II, Forests & Tides, 7 - 8:30 pm
Course: #59315 Wed 11/14 Exploring Natural Oregon III, Waterfalls Galore, 7 - 8:30 pm
Fee: $12 Resident, $8 Senior Resident, $18 Non-Resident, $15 Senior Non-Resident
Exploring Natural Oregon Field Trips
Three field trips to pick and choose from. Transportation is by van. Limited to 11 participants. Depart from Fair Complex/Hillsboro Airport MAX station.
Course: #59310 Sat 9/22 Mount St. Helens 9 am - 6 pm
Course: #59311 Sat 10/20 Oswald West State Park 9 am - 6 pm
Course: #59312 Sat 11/17 Columbia River Gorge 9 am - 6 pm
Fee: $75
Registration
• Online at Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/ParksRec
• Phone registration at 503-681-5397
• Walk-in registration at these sites:
o Parks & Recreation Administration (4400 NE Century Blvd)
o SHARC (953 SE Maple St)
o Walters Cultural Arts Center (527 E Main St)
o Hillsboro Community Senior Center (750 SE 8th Ave)
o Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve (2600 SW Hillsboro Hwy)
Questions?
Contact: Steve Engel at 503-681-6283
Steve.Engel@hillsboro-oregon.gov