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


Upcoming Events


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Lunch with the Birds

Photo of an Anna's hummingbird perched on a small branch.Join Jackson Bottom staff and volunteers for Lunch with the Birds! Every Wednesday, January through June, from noon to 1 pm. Location varies, featuring a different City of Hillsboro park or natural area each month. For bird watchers of all levels and ages. 

Come and learn local wildlife identification tips and natural history facts. Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them—loaner binoculars are available if you do not. We meet rain or shine and spend our time outside so be prepared for the weather. Free. No pre-registration required.

Question? Contact Steve Engel at 503-681-6283.

January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Orenco Woods Nature Park, 7100 NE Birch Street
Local woodpeckers and wintering visitors.

February 6, 13, 20, 27
Noble Woods Park, south entrance, 475 SE Century Boulevard
Forest birds.

March 6, 13, 20, 27
Orchard Park, 20900 NW Amberwood Drive
Riparian and forest birds along upper Rock Creek.
 
April 3, 10, 17, 24

Dairy Creek Park, 515 SW 17th Avenue
Mixed woodland along Dairy Creek attracts migrating and nesting songbirds.

May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve, 2600 SW Hillsboro Highway
Bunting, thrushes, pelicans, something new each week!

June 5, 12, 19, 26
Valley Memorial Park Cemetery, 3809 SE Tualatin Valley Highway
Late winter waterfowl and early spring arrivals on lower Rock Creek.

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Lunch with the Birds

Photo of an Anna's hummingbird perched on a small branch.Join Jackson Bottom staff and volunteers for Lunch with the Birds! Every Wednesday, January through June, from noon to 1 pm. Location varies, featuring a different City of Hillsboro park or natural area each month. For bird watchers of all levels and ages. 

Come and learn local wildlife identification tips and natural history facts. Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them—loaner binoculars are available if you do not. We meet rain or shine and spend our time outside so be prepared for the weather. Free. No pre-registration required.

Question? Contact Steve Engel at 503-681-6283.

January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Orenco Woods Nature Park, 7100 NE Birch Street
Local woodpeckers and wintering visitors.

February 6, 13, 20, 27
Noble Woods Park, south entrance, 475 SE Century Boulevard
Forest birds.

March 6, 13, 20, 27
Orchard Park, 20900 NW Amberwood Drive
Riparian and forest birds along upper Rock Creek.
 
April 3, 10, 17, 24

Dairy Creek Park, 515 SW 17th Avenue
Mixed woodland along Dairy Creek attracts migrating and nesting songbirds.

May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve, 2600 SW Hillsboro Highway
Bunting, thrushes, pelicans, something new each week!

June 5, 12, 19, 26
Valley Memorial Park Cemetery, 3809 SE Tualatin Valley Highway
Late winter waterfowl and early spring arrivals on lower Rock Creek.

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