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Nature Programs 503-629-6350

Cozy Critters Secret Superpowers of Plants
Discover how animals stay warm and safe as we learn about furry, sleepy, Uncover the hidden abilities of plants as we explore how they grow, defend
and hibernating forest friends. themselves, and support life around them.
12/22 T 9 am-12 pm 4-6 yrs NP27102 12/29 T 1-4 pm 6-9 yrs NP27244
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $40 OD: $50 Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $40 OD: $50
Winter Wildlife Detectives Winter Wildlife
Become nature detectives as we search for clues that animals leave behind Explore how animals adapt to the colder months. We will search for signs of
in winter. wildlife and discover how nature stays active all season long.
12/23 W 9 am-12 pm 4-6 yrs NP27103 12/30 W 1-4 pm 6-9 yrs NP27245
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $40 OD: $50 Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $40 OD: $50
Animal Architects Nature Explorers Camp • 7-13 yrs
Explore how animals build their homes as we discover nests, webs, lodges,
and more. Nature Explorers Camps are a great way to make new friends and have fun
12/28 M 9 am-12 pm 4-6 yrs NP27104 while discovering nature. Expand your knowledge of science, learn about plants
and animals, and hike two to five miles daily. Bring a lunch, drinking water, two
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $40 OD: $50 snacks, and a backpack daily. Dress for the weather. Camps are held at the
Tualatin Hills Nature Center.
Art in Nature
Use leaves, sticks, stones, and other natural materials to create unique Nature Scientists
works of art inspired by the natural world. Become a nature scientist! Together we’ll make observations, create your
12/29 T 9 am-12 pm 4-6 yrs NP27105 own field journal, and learn how you can contribute to scientific research!
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $40 OD: $50
12/21 M 8 am- 5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27209
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $92 OD: $115
Sounds of the Forest
Through music, movement, and listening games, campers will discover the Soaring into Solstice
“soundtrack” of nature. Celebrate one of the shortest days of the year by making the most of every
12/30 W 9 am-12 pm 4-6 yrs NP27106 minute of daylight. We’ll explore the nature park looking for birds and their
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $40 OD: $50 winter homes. You’ll get to take home your own solstice art creation!
12/22 T 8 am- 5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27210
Mini Nature Camp • 6-9 yrs Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $92 OD: $115

Mini Nature Camps are half-day camps for elementary age children filled with Camouflage Creations
fun and adventure. Create crafts, play games, make new friends, and explore Camouflage can make animals disappear in the forest, the meadow, or the
the trails and habitats of the park. Campers should dress for the weather and wetlands. Can you imitate nature and create your own camouflage?
bring a snack, a water bottle, and a small backpack each day.
12/23 W 8 am- 5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27211
Predator vs Prey Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $92 OD: $115
Explore the world of hunters and hiders as we learn about food chains
and discover the different strategies predators and prey use to survive and Sherlock Bones
thrive in nature. Sharpen your animal-sleuthing skills as we learn to decipher the clues
animals leave behind. Learn identification techniques used by biologists.
12/21 M 1-4 pm 6-9 yrs NP27240 Then take a closer look at animal bones, skulls, and other animal evidence
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $40 OD: $50
both in the classroom and on the trail.
Water Lab 12/28 M 8 am- 5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27212
Dive into the science of water and investigate creeks and ponds to see how Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $92 OD: $115
water moves through and supports local habitats. Imagi-Nature
12/22 T 1-4 pm 6-9 yrs NP27241 Join us as we use our imaginations to examine nature through hands on
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $40 OD: $50
S.T.E.A.M. activities! We’ll do nature-based science experiments, build
animal homes like an engineer, and create art projects based off natural
Micro Explorers elements we see in the park.
Shrink down and discover the hidden world beneath our feet. Using tools and 12/29 T 8 am- 5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27213
curiosity, we will investigate tiny plants, insects, and forest details up close.
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $92 OD: $115
12/23 W 1-4 pm 6-9 yrs NP27242
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $40 OD: $50 Rocks and Blocks
Dig into the science of geology and learn how rocks and minerals shape
Slimy Scientists and build our world. Learn how geologists identify real-life rocks such as
Get hands-on with ooey, gooey fun! We’ll investigate why slime exists in cobblestone, obsidian, andesite, and get into creative game mode as we
the natural world while mixing, creating, and discovering new textures. engineer our own world through rocks and blocks.
12/28 M 1-4 pm 6-9 yrs NP27243 12/30 W 8 am- 5 pm 7-13 yrs NP27214
Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $40 OD: $50 Tualatin Hills Nature Center ID/AP: $92 OD: $115

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