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Nature education

Metro nature educators are here to take you on an outdoor adventure in some of Metro's 17,000 acres of parks and natural areas.

Fall and spring field trips for schools and groups

Fall and spring field trips for schools and groups

Choose from a menu of fun and engaging field trips. Programs are available at Metro's Oxbow Regional Park, Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area and Scouters Mountain Nature Park.

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Summer field trips for groups

Summer field trips for groups

Choose from a menu of fun and engaging summer field trips for groups. Programs are available at Metro's Oxbow Regional Park, Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area, Scouters Mountain Nature Park and more.

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Custom group programs

Custom group programs

Work with a Metro nature educator to design a fun, outdoor, hands-on adventure for your group.

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Nature programs for families and individuals

Nature programs for families and individuals

Metro nature educators lead walks and other programs year round in parks and natural areas across the region.

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Volunteer opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Share your time and make a difference in your community.

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Public programs

Videos

Tag along with Metro nature educators as they explore some favorite parks and natural areas. Join nature educator Jason as he takes you on a trip to Smith and Bybee Wetlands in North Portland to learn about turtles, wetlands and more. Join Everett to learn about trees, habitat and history at Oxbow Regional Park.

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Coloring book pages by Zoe Keller

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Forest scavenger hunt

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Mirror leaf drawing - no outline

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Mirror leaf drawing - with outlines

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Nature activities for Metro parks - experience

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Nature activities for Metro parks - observe

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Nature activities for Metro parks - sketch

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Nature activities for neighborhoods - art

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Nature activities for neighborhoods - bugs

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Nature activities for neighborhoods - camping

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Nature activities for neighborhoods - sky watching

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Nature activities for neighborhoods - shelter

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Nature activities for neighborhoods - sound map

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Nature activities for neighborhoods - Spanish

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Nature activities for neighborhoods - tracing

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Nature activities for neighborhoods - zen

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Nature in your neighborhood - scavenger hunt

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Pajaros-a-Traves-De-Tu-Ventana

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Wetlands bingo

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Education resources

Education resources

Find resources for schools, teachers, parents and community groups looking to learn about recycling, waste reduction, natural gardening, wildlife, nature and more.

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Our Big Backyard magazine

Our Big Backyard magazine

Visit parks and nature news to read Our Big Backyard magazine for the latest stories, updates, field guides, events and much more.

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Pets policy

Pets policy

To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow dogs or other pets at most regional parks and natural areas.

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Recaudaciones de impuestos y emisión de bonos para reservas ecológicas

Recaudaciones de impuestos y emisión de bonos para reservas ecológicas

Tres veces en las últimas dos décadas, los votantes del área metropolitana de Portland han invertido en una red de parques nacionales, senderos y reservas ecológicas, una atracción para los residentes y las empresas.

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Contact: Nature Education team

Phone: 503-220-2782

Email: [email protected]

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