City of Hillsboro, OR
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Located one mile south of downtown Hillsboro, the Preserve is composed of 635 acres of wetlands and upland forest accessible by four miles of hiking trails. A pollinator garden and water-wise demonstration garden are located next to the Nature Center, which is open from 10 am to 4 pm daily. It features an indoor classroom, nature store, interpretive displays including an actual bald eagle nest, restrooms, and drinking fountains.
Camps and Other Youth Programs
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is your go-to location for nature-based camps, classes, and programs in Hillsboro! Whether you are a parent looking for a summer camp for your child, a school teacher planning a field trip or an adult who wants to learn more about bird watching, we have something for everyone!
Classes
Nature classes and activities are offered for a wide range of age groups. Most class sizes are limited, so register early.
For Educators
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve trained staff present a variety of science-based field programs that meet science standards and curriculum goals, are very hands-on and encourage students to be active, involved learners! Join us for a wonderful experience in the field learning about a variety of topics from Biodiversity to Insects. All programs are hands-on, interactive, educational, and fun. For school groups, all of our programs are aligned with the Oregon Common curriculum goals and State benchmarks for education.
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