Take a field trip
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Dive into the wonders of nature on a field trip led by Metro naturalists. Discover spawning salmon, wetland birds and insects, the mysteries of animal tracking or a real ancient forest.
Explore our region's natural areas with Metro's environmental education field trips. Metro offers field trips for schools and groups.
Your group can join an experienced naturalist for a guided trip to Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area, a 2,000-acre freshwater wetland in North Portland, or Oxbow Regional Park, a 1,200-acre forested nature park on the Sandy River east of Gresham. Naturalists are available for programs at other locations on a limited basis.
Field trips feature outdoor, hands-on environmental education activities that foster an appreciation for the wonders of nature. Trip leaders include staff naturalists and trained Metro volunteers. All trips are outdoors, rain or shine. Unfortunately, there is no public transportation to Oxbow Regional Park or to Smith and Bybee Wetlands; you must arrange your own transportation.
School field trips at Metro parks
Educational field trips are for schools and can accommodate students in grades 1-12. They can be adapted for college-level students as well.Learn more
Group field trips at Metro parks
Group field trips are available to any organized group including youth groups, daycare groups, scouts and churches. Most programs can accommodate ages 5 to adult.Learn more