Summer field trips for groups

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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 and Scouters Mountain Nature Park.

Voter investments pay for expanded nature education programming, including more school field trips, guided nature walks, plant identification classes, nature photography courses and other activities.

photo of deer at Oxbow Regional Park by Bee Port

While exploring Oxbow Regional Park early one Sunday morning, I heard a slight rustling to my left. A young buck emerged and ambled casually to the river's edge. The misty morning light and the soft flora of the Sandy seemed like the perfect backdrop for

Camp ELSO has worked with Metro staff to bring youth of color to experience nature and learn hands-on, experiential science.

Each session can accommodate up to 35 participants. If you have more than 35 participants, book an a.m. and p.m. program on the desired day.

Looking for a different park or topic? The Nature Education team would like to work with your group to accomodate your request.

Custom trips

How to schedule a summer field trip: June 18 - August 23

Reservations for summer field trips are accepted in January.
Contact us at 503-220-2782 or Nat[email protected] with your top two dates to schedule your field trip.
Program fee: fewer than 35 participants, $50; 36-70 participants, $100
If the fee is a hardship, you may request a program fee waiver.
Metro can offer financial assistance for transportation to schools and organizations that qualify.

Oxbow Regional Park

With the Sandy River winding its way through the gorge and ancient forests crawling up the ridgeline, Oxbow Regional Park offers visitors unparalleled opportunities to learn about fish, wildlife and plants. On this field trip, an educator will guide participants among some of the oldest trees in our region. Participants will learn about the wildlife and ecology of an old-growth forest.

Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area

An urban wetland just outside north Portland’s neighborhoods, Smith and Bybee is home to fish, turtles, amphibians and birds. Participants will learn about the wetland habitat and the plants and animals of Smith and Bybee. There will be a walk through the natural area, opportunities to do activities such as a “critter catch” of aquatic insects and learning how these small animals make an interconnected food chain.

Scouters Mountain Nature Park

Rising over the southeast corner of Portland, Scouters Mountain offers stunning views and trails filled with discoveries awaiting your group. Delve into this extinct lava dome with an educator to learn about mushrooms, mosses and lichens, and various animal residents. While hiking the mountain’s trails they’ll identify habitats, discuss life cycles and wildlife diversity. Participants will see why mammals, amphibians, birds and insects make this forest their home.

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