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City Nature

Environmental Education2013 Spring & Summer Guide

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Teen Environmental Adventure (ages 11-17)

Adult & Family Programs

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Preschool Programs (ages 3-6) Page 2

Summer Nature Day Camp (ages 5-13) Page 2-3

Teen Environmental Adventure (ages 11-17) Page 4

Join one of our passionate and experienced leaders for an exciting adventure – and learn about Oregon’s plant and animal life along the way!! Guides are experienced in environmental education and outdoor recreation, and are certified Wilderness First Responders. Partial scholarships may be available.

Spring Break Adventure Camp - March 25 - 299am - 5pm Fee: $250 Course: 372246 Pick up at Matt Dishman Community Center.

Day Trips• Cascade Head Hike - April 6 Fee: $40 Course: 397199 Pick up at Matt Dishman Community Center• Rock Climbing at French’s Dome - May 11 Fee: $40 Course: 397200 Pick up at Matt Dishman Community Center• Summer trips include surfing and stand up paddle boarding; to be announced at: www.portlandonline.com/parks/teenadventure

Mountain Biking Gain skills to fly down the trail with confidence, conquer challenging terrain and exceed your expectations on your bike and beyond. Bring your bike or borrow one of ours! Offered in partnership with the NW Trail Alliance.• Beginner’s Workshop - May 4 & 5 Fee: $139 Course: 399891 Pick up at East Portland CC.• Summer Camps to be announced on our web page: www.portlandonline.com/parks/teenadventure

Bike Camping Adventure - July 29 - August 29am - 5pm Fee: $220 Course: 401301 Pick up at Matt Dishman Community Center and Carnegie AnnexEnjoy 2 days of urban bike exploration and 3 days of camping. Visit Portland natural areas, learn commuter safety, route planning, and bike maintenance. Then experience bike touring with a supported bike ride to Stub Stewart State Park!

Backpacking AdventuresWhen is the last time you slept under the stars and watched the Milky Way move across the sky? This 5 day, 4 night trip will help you develop strength and confidence as you hike with a backpack, learn to cook your own meals over a stove, and set up camp with new friends. • GIRLS ONLY July 15 - 19 Fee: $370 Course: 401298• Backpacking Adventure August 12 - 16 Fee: $370 Course: 401297

Nature Photography Camp - August 5 - 9 9am - 3pm Fee: $225 Course: 401299 Pick up at Carnegie Annex (2909 SW 2nd Ave)Visit 5 of Portland’s most awesome parks to photograph plants, animals and people. Professionally mat your photos and take the best home.

Best of City Nature Camp - August 5 - 9 9am - 3pm Fee: $225 Course: 401295 Pick up at Carnegie Annex (2909 SW 2nd Ave)Spend the day on a beach where otters play. Climb to the top of an extinct volcano. Get lost in North America’s biggest city park, and hunt for crayfish and mussels in a creek. We will travel to 5 of Portland’s wildest places for fun & adventure.

Arbor Day Celebration - April 208:30am - 2pm FREE Portland State University Farmer’s Market - South Park Blocks between SW Hall & SW MontgomeryOur urban forest works 24/7 to protect health & habitat. Come celebrate with us! Fun activities & information for folks of all ages.

Wildflowers of the Northwest!Sign up for one or both of programs from naturalist Elvira Stenson.The workshop will introduce you to the region’s wildflowers; the field trip will take you to Camassia Naturall Area, where Elvira will lead you on a lively walk through a unique landscape in bloom!• Workshop - April 23 6:30 - 8pm Fee: $16 Course: 398195 Carnegie Annex (2909 SW 2nd Ave)• Field Trip - April 27 9am - 12pm Fee: $25 Course: 398195 Transportation provided from Carnegie Annex.

Festival of the Birds9am - 2pm FREE Sellwood Park - parking lot at SE 7th and Malden near Sellwood PoolHonor our feathered friends as they return to Portland. Guided bird walks, live raptors, music, dancers, fun stuff for adults & kids.

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONwww.portlandparks.org

Contact the Teen Team: Cole Robinson (503-823-8840) or Kelly Rosteck (503-823-3991)www.portlandonline.com/parks/teenadventure

For more information, contact Chrissy Larson (503-823-3601) or Kelly Rosteck (503-823-3991) or visit the website: www.portlandonline.com/parks/ee

My daughter is having such fun in your classes. She has so much to share each week. Last

night she told us about not touching dead birds, sword fern details, and planting taller trees to help with

erosion! I am so thankful for this awesome class!

-parent of a 4 year old

“It was the most fun she’s had in any camp….ever. Her

confidence about her physical ability is now through the roof.

~ parent of a 13 year old

Photo by Brandon Lampkin

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2013 Summer Nature Day Camp (ages 5-13)

Lil’ Nature Kids - Summer Session (2-hour classes containing songs, stories, exploration, games & nature play) Monday Mornings @ Sellwood Riverfront Park (ages 3-5) Fee: $60 Course: 4020559:30-11:30am (June 17, 24, July 8, 15)

Monday Afternoons @ Sellwood Park - Picnic Area I (ages 4-6) Fee: $60 Course: 4020611:00-3:00pm (June 17, 24, July 8, 15)

Tuesday/Thursday Mornings @ Mt Tabor Park (ages 3-5) Fee: $120 Course: 4020689:30-11:30am (June 18, 20, 25, 27, July 9, 11, 16, 18)

Tuesday Afternoons @ Mt Tabor Park (ages 4-6) Fee: $60 Course: 4020671:00-3:00pm (June 18, 25, July 9, 16)

Thursday Afternoons @ Mt Tabor Park (ages 4-6) Fee: $60 Course: 4020621:00-3:00pm (June 20, 27, July 11, 18)

Wednesday Mornings @Hoyt Arboretum (ages 3-5) Fee: $60 Course: 4020699:30-11:30am (June 19, 26, July 10, 17)

Wednesday Afternoons @ Hoyt Arboretum (ages 4-6) Fee: $60 Course: 4020701:00-3:00pm (June 19, 26, July 10, 17)

Rockin’ Robins Nature Camp (ages 4-6)Week of July 22-25 @ Mt Tabor Park 9am-1pm Fee: $145 Course: 401311Week of July 29-Aug 1 @ Hoyt Arboretum 9am-1pm Fee: $145 Course: 401312Week of Aug 5-8 @ Mt Tabor Park 9am-1pm Fee: $145 Course: 401313Week of Aug 12-15 @ Hoyt Arboretum 9am-1pm Fee: $145 Course: 401314Week of Aug 19-22 @ Mt Tabor Park 9am-1pm Fee: $145 Course: 401315

For details on Preschool programs, please visit our website: www.portlandonline.com/parks/preschool

Preschool Programs (ages 3-6) For more information on preschool programs, please call Chrissy Larson at 503-823-1149.

Nature Day Camp Hours: 9am-3pm. Fee for all camps is $220. Before-care is free and begins at 8am. After-care is available -- please see website for more details. Partial scholarships are available. For more details, please contact the Environmental Education Office before registering for camp.

Making plans for the summer? Be sure to include Summer Nature Day Camp! Youngsters under the age of 14 disappear into the woods and wetlands of Portland as they explore nature under the guidance of experienced staff. Themes for each session are only a catalyst as this child-directed camp has few limits.

Staff - Camp staff have experience with environmental education curricula, wilderness philosophy, and child management techniques. PP&R runs an extensive background check for each individual on a yearly basis. Staff are all certified in CPR and First Aid as part of their yearly training.

Groups - Groups of campers are led by two qualified staff and one trained assistant with a maximum of 12 campers. Groups are arranged by age: ages 5-6, ages 7-8 year, ages 9-12, and ages 11-13 (Raven Tribe).

Behavior - All campers must behave in a manner which respects the rights and safety of others. Camp staff reserves the right to dismiss students from the program without a refund if their behavior becomes a problem.

For full details on all of our Summer Nature Day Camps, please visit our website: www.portlandonline.com/parks/ee

Week of July 15-19

Hoyt Arboretum Habitat Detectives (Ages 5 - 6) Course: 401179 Wet & Wild (Ages 7 - 8) Course: 401180 Eco Zoom (Ages 9 - 12) Course: 401181 Powell Butte Coyote Pups (Ages 5 - 6) Course: 401182 Bird Brains (Ages 7 - 8) Course: 401183 Animal Trackers (Ages 9 - 12) Course: 401184

Week of June 24-28

Hoyt Arboretum Forest Fantasy (Ages 5 - 6) Course: 401166 Super Scouts (Ages 7 - 8) Course: 401167 Animal Trackers (Ages 9 - 12) Course: 401168

Mt Tabor Park Habitat Detectives (Ages 5 - 6) Course: 401169 Bird Brains (Ages 7 - 8) Course: 401170 Eco Zoom (Ages 9 - 12) Course: 401171

Week of July 8-12

Mt Tabor Park Forest Fantasy (Ages 5 - 6) Course: 401172 Super Scouts (Ages 7 - 8) Course: 401173 Wilderness Survivor (Ages 9 - 12) Course: 401174

Forest Park Coyote Pups (Ages 5 - 6) Course: 401175 Talisman Tails (Ages 7 - 8) Course: 401176 Wizard Quest (Ages 9 - 12) Course: 401177 Raven Tribe (Ages 11 - 13) Course: 401178

Week of July 22-26

Columbia Children’s Arboretum Habitat Detectives (Ages 5 - 6) Course: 401185 Bird Brains (Ages 7 - 8) Course: 401196 Wilderness Survivor (Ages 9 - 12) Course: 401197

Mt Tabor Park Antennae Antics (Ages 5 - 6) Course: 401198 Talisman Tails (Ages 7 - 8) Course: 401263 Wizard Quest (Ages 9 - 12) Course: 401264

Week of Aug 12-16

Hoyt Arboretum Coyote Pups (Ages 5 - 6) Course: 401274 Bird Brains (Ages 7 - 8) Course: 401275 Animal Trackers (Ages 9 - 12) Course: 401276

Whitaker Ponds Natural Area Antennae Antics (Ages 5 - 6) Course: 401277 Wet & Wild (Ages 7 - 8) Course: 401278 Eco Zoom (Ages 9 - 12) Course: 401279

Week of July 29-Aug 2

Hoyt Arboretum Antennae Antics (Ages 5 - 6) Course: 401265 Talisman Tails (Ages 7 - 8) Course: 401266 Wizard Quest (Ages 9 - 12) Course: 401267

Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge Coyote Pups (Ages 5 - 6) Course: 401268 Wet & Wild (Ages 7 - 8) Course: 401269 Eco Zoom (Ages 9 - 12) Course: 401270

Week of Aug 5-9

Mt Tabor Park Coyote Pups (Ages 5 - 6) Course: 401271 Bird Brains (Ages 7 - 8) Course: 401272 Animal Trackers (Ages 9 - 12) Course: 401273

Week of Aug 19-23

Marshall Park Forest Fantasy (Ages 5 - 6) Course: 401280 Wet & Wild (Ages 7 - 8) Course: 401302 Wilderness Survivor (Ages 9 - 12) Course: 401303

Mt Tabor Park Habitat Detectives (Ages 5 - 6) Course: 401304 Super Scouts (Ages 7 - 8) Course: 401305 Wilderness Suvivor (Ages 9 - 12) Course: 401306

Week of Aug 26-30

Hoyt Arboretum Habitat Detectives (Ages 5 - 6) Course: 401307 Super Scouts (Ages 7 - 8) Course: 401308 Wizard Quest (Ages 9 - 12) Course: 401309 Raven Tribe (Ages 11 - 13) Course: 401310

Summer Nature Day Camp (ages 5-13) For more information on camp, please call Chrissy Larson at 503-823-1149.

For more information on camp, please call Chrissy Larson at 503-823-1149.

No camps week of July 1 - 5