Title: Kids’ Night Out: Bats

Use an echolocation detector to find bats, the flying mammals of the forest, as they hunt for insects. Learn where they live, what they eat, and how they fit into the forest ecosystem. Join us for a pizza party, nighttime forest exploration, and learning fun.

Ages 7-12. pre-registration required. 503.636.4398

$25($22 for members) (#390)

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Workparty: Down by the Riverside

Be a part of Down by the Riverside by helping the Friends of Tryon Creek with our restoration work here at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. Groups and individuals throughout the state will be working together to clean-up and restore our streams.

Please contact SOLV at www.solv.org to sign-up to help out here at the Park.

SATURDAYS, 10:00 - 11:30am
Free hike for all ages, no pre-registration necessary

Title: Native Plant Identification

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Sunday At Two Lectures
SUNDAYS; 2:00 - 3:00pm
Free; most appropriate for ages 12 and up.

Title: Art in the Forest - Ghost Trailer

with Anne Thompson and JD Perkin, Natural Cycles artist

“Besides providing what we feel are attractive sculptural lines, this retro form suggests an abandoned shelter from fifty years past. We use the travel trailer as a metaphor for the human desire to be in nature, while satisfying the need for comfort and defined space.”

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Title: Wings Through the Forest

Discover the many types of winged creatures that fly through the forest. Participants will explore the forested trails of the park, create nature-related works of art, study fascinating animal specimens and enjoy exciting nature stories.

ages 3-6 with parent/guardian. Fee covers one adult and one child. Meets Tuesdays: May 6, 13, 20, and 27; 2008. Pre-registration required. 503.636.4398

$30($26 for members) (#392)

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Adult Workshop - 16-adult pre-registration required

Join Steve Engel of the Audubon Society of Portland as he introduces us to the craft of birding by ear. Begin with an evening of songs and slides. Return to try your ear at this exciting way to learn local species in Tryon Creek. No experience necessary.

THURSDAY, May 22 (7:00 – 9:00pm) and SATURDAY, May 24, 2008 (7:00 - 10:00am)

$15 ($13 for members) (#383)

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Title: Egg is Quiet

FRIDAYS; 1:00 - 2:00pm. Free for parents with Children. Please call to pre-register, 503.636.9886 ext. 225.