environmental education's winter 2012-2013 catalog

Winter 2012- 2013

Programs for preschoolers through adults! Annual wreath fundraiser - page 3 Winter Solstice hike - page 4Teen trips and camps - page 7 Plus lots more...

Commissioner Nick Fish Director Mike Abbaté

Environmental Education

Register on-line at www.PortlandParks.org 503 823-PLAY

Raptor class & field trip - page 4

Portland Parks & Recreation

2 Environmental Education 503.823.3601


Environmental EducationTelephone: 503-823-3601

Check out our new online program guide!

Go to PortlandParks.orgClick or hover on the Nature tabClick on Environmental Education

Scroll down and view our online catalog. You can turn pages! Hover over any barcode to go directly to the registration page for that class! If you have problems, call our office and we will get you registered at 503-823-3601.

Table of ContentsWreath Making Classes & Fundraiser .............. 3 Nighttime Hoots and Howls ............................ 4 Nature of the Northwest ................................... 4 Nuts About Nature ............................................ 5Ladybug Walks .................................................. 6Summer Nature Day Camp .............................. 6Teen Environmental Adventures ....................... 7 Recreation Facilities and Map ........................8-9Registration Information ................................. 10Registration Form ........................................... 11

at Portland Parks Environmental Education

Portland Parks & Recreation offers diverse environmental experiences in our parks, gardens, and natural areas. Classes, guided walks, camp programs, volunteer opportuni-ties, and special events focus on the forest, grassland, and water ecosystems available in neighborhoods throughout the city. From young children to older adults, people of all ages can find active involvement with nature close to home.

PP&R Environmental Education emphasizes…

opportunities for all

awareness

time outdoors rain or shine

hands-on activities

participant-directed focusvariety of

experiences

life-long learningprofessional naturalists

sense of belonging

research

fun

We accomplish this through…

inquirystewardship

explorationscience

play

curiositymovement

literacy

the five senses

observation

interpretation

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Wreath Making ClassesChannel your creative energy into a hand-wrapped wreath! Even a novice can make a masterpiece. Nowhere else in town will you find such a diversity of greens for wreath-making. All greens, wire, rings, ribbons, and other decorative items supplied plus individualized instruction. Classes are held in the greenhouse at Mt. Tabor Yard located at 6437 SE Division St. Follow signs through the alley to wreath greenhouse. Call 503-823-6303 for more information. Proceeds help those with limited opportunities attend our nature programs!

Fee: $35 Ages 12 & up All classes are 9:30am-12:30pm, however individual wreath making times may vary - 3 hours is about average for a beginner. #391807 Thursday, November 29

#391808 Saturday, December 1 #391809 Wednesday, December 5 #391810 Sunday, December 9

#391811 Tuesday, December 11

#391812 Saturday, December 15

Wreath FundraiserThis holiday season buy a wreath from Portland Parks and Recreation and know you are supporting a good cause! All the proceeds from the sales are used for scholarships so those with limited funds can attend our programs - like Summer Nature Day Camp! Prices begin at $20. We have a wide variety of styles and sizes. If you are interested in volunteering to decorate wreaths please call 503-823-6303 - we would love to have your help and will teach you how! Where & when to buy a wreath...Portland Building (1120 SW Fifth Ave.) Nov 27-Dec 14, Mon-Fri, 9am-4pmMt. Tabor Nursery (6437 SE Division) Nov 27-Dec 16, everyday, 9am-4pmHoyt Arboretum (4000 SW Fairview Blvd.) Nov 28-Dec 14, Mon-Sat, 10am-3pm 1900 Building (1900 SW 4th Ave) Nov 29, Dec 4 & 13, 3-4:30pmSellwood Community Center (1436 SE Spokane) Dec 1 9am-4pm Dec 2 10am-3pmDirector Park (SW Park & Yamhill) Dec 1, 1pm-5pm Dec 6 & 7 12:30pm-1:30pmWater Pollution Control Lab (6543 N. Burlington Ave.) Dec 3 & 13 12:30pm-1:30pmWastewater Treatment Plant (5001 N Columbia Blvd.) Dec 3 &13 2pm-4pmSouthwest Community Center (6820 SW 45th Ave.) Dec 8 9am-3pmMETRO (600 NE Grand Ave.) Dec 10 3:30pm-4:30pm



Nature of the Northwest

Raptors!Want to learn about birds of prey? Take a class and get primed for raptor viewing! Find out why these birds abound during the winter in the Willamette Valley. Love the Raptor Road Trip? Do it again with your own naturalist! Grab your binoculars (or borrow some from us) and pack a lunch! We will drive to Sauvie Island to watch raptors and waterfowl. Instructor Elvira Stenson can be reached at [email protected]. Refund: 5 business days.

Nighttime Hoots and Howls

Meet a naturalist for an “after hours” walk during the winter solstice (December 21). Hear the chirps of birds settling in for the night, the hoots of owls as they search for prey, and other night time activity. Learn the “reasons for the seasons” and with a little luck, there may be a little stargazing as well! Learn to sharpen night vision, but bring a flashlight just in case. These nighttime strolls are suitable for families, however children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Please have babies in a sling or backpack. Leave pets at home. Dress for the weather - rain or moonshine! Refund: 5 business days.

#393005 Fri 5:30pm-7:00pm age: 1 & up Kelley Point Park 12/21 $3 Meet in the last parking lot #393006 Fri 5:30pm-7:00pm age: 1 & up Gabriel Park 12/21 $3 Meet at the restrooms/playground near 6789 SW 42nd Ave.

Classroom program #393295Tuesday, February 12 6:30pm-8:00pm age: 12 & upPeninsula Park CC $10

Field trip to Sauvie Island #393295Saturday, February 16 9:00am-1:00pm age: 12 & upTransportation from Portland provided! Meet at Hollywood Fred Meyer $18

Register for both the class & field trip for $28

What past trip participants thought...“I learned a lot - makes me want to learn more. It was fun - excellent instructor.”

“Elvira was great!”



Nature School for Homeschoolers

Did you know that children who spend time outdoors are more creative, curious, social, & content? Let nature be the catalyst in your child’s learning! Hands-on activities will supplement your child’s home-school experience and build your child’s knowledge of local ecology using inquiry, experiments, games & explora-tion. Parents are asked to volunteer 1-2 times during the session.

#393678 Mon 12:30pm-3:30pm age: 4-7 Mt. Tabor Park Jan 28 - Feb 11 $42

#390139 Mon 12:30pm-3:30pm age: 4-7 Mt. Tabor Park Feb 25 - Mar 18 $56

#390140 Tue 10:00am-1:00pm age: 5-8 Sellwood Park Feb 26 - Mar 19 $56

Nuts About Nature | Nature’s Playground

A preschooler’s mind is like a sponge! Get ready for kindergarten the natural way! Hands-on lessons in the fields & forests will build skills in literacy, the five senses, coordination, & social development. Nurture your child’s sense of wonder!

Each teacher at Nuts About Nature is a professional environmental educator who has experience working with very young children. Together, they bring a wide educational background to the program, such as music, yoga, ecology and children’s literature.

Nuts About Nature is a drop-off program. A parent volunteer is welcome for each class. Spots are given on a first-come, first-served basis. Children should come with the following: 1) appropriate clothing, rain gear and footwear; 2) a hat & mittens; & 3) a backpack containing a healthy, portable snack & a water bottle.

Questions? Call Teacher Balsam directly at 503-823-1149 or email her at [email protected]

Refund: 5 business days

Lil’ Nature Kids (Ages 3-6)

Lil’ Nature Kids uses experienced, enthusiastic teachers to combine ecological concepts with developmentally appropriate skills and kindergarten readiness. Our preschool naturalists take small groups of children into a park for two hours to learn through stories, songs, art, exploration and imaginary play. The primary goal is to give children positive outdoor experiences, rain or shine, with teachers who direct the learning based the children’s interests. All classes are mixed age. Ratio of students to teachers is 4:1 or better. Children can be added for a pro-rated fee if space remains after the first day of class.

#390117 Mon 9:30am-11:30am age: 3-5 Mt. Tabor Park Jan 28 - Feb 11 $42 #390118 Tu & Th 9:30am-11:30am age: 3-5 Mt. Tabor Park Jan 29 - Feb 21 $112 #390119 Tu 1:30pm-3:30pm age: 4-6 Mt. Tabor Park Jan 29 - Feb 19 $56 #390120 Wed 9:30am-11:30am age: 3-5 Peninsula Park Jan 30 - Feb 20 $56 #390121 Fri 9:30am-11:30am age: 3-5 Sellwood Park Feb 1 - 22 $56 #390122 Fri 1:30pm-3:30pm age: 4-6 Sellwood Park Feb 1 - 22 $56 #390123 Mon 9:30am-11:30am age: 3-5 Mt. Tabor Park Feb 25 - Mar 18 $56

#390124 Tu & Th 9:30am-11:30am age: 3-5 Mt. Tabor Park Feb 26 - Mar 21 $112 #390125 Tue 1:30pm-3:30pm age: 4-6 Mt. Tabor Park Feb 26 - Mar 19 $56

#390126 Wed 1:30pm-3:30pm age: 3-5 Pennisula Park Feb 27 - Mar 20 $56 #390127 Fri 9:30am-11:30am age: 3-5 Sellwood Park Mar 1 - 22 $56 #390128 Fri 1:30pm-3:30pm age: 4-6 Sellwood Park Mar 1 - 22 $56



Summer Nature Day Camp

Already looking forward to summer? Here’s a sneak peak at the 2013 Summer Nature Day Camp line up! Registration will begin on February 20!

June 24 – 28 Hoyt Arboretum Mt. Tabor Park

July 8 – 12 Mt. Tabor Park Forest Park (meet at Upper Macleay Park) July 15 – 19 Hoyt Arboretum Powell Butte Nature Park July 22 – 26 Mt. Tabor ParkColumbia Children’s Arboretum July 29 – Aug 2 Hoyt Arboretum Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge Aug 5 – 9Mt. Tabor Park Aug 12 – 16 Hoyt Arboretum Whitaker Ponds Natural Area Aug 19 – 23 Mt. Tabor Park Marshall Park Aug 26 – 30 Hoyt Arboretum

Ladybug Walks - Fridays @ 10am

Kids ages 2-5 & their parents explore parks, gardens and natural areas with a nature guide. Touch slimy slugs, smell tree bark, feel crinkly and soft leaves, hear musical bird songs and experience the many changes of the seasons.

Walks occur rain or shine! No registration is necessary...just meet us at the park. $3/preschooler, no charge for adults.

* Route is accessible to strollers vTriMet transportation available Restroom or port-a-potty

Feb 15 Hoyt Arboretum*v 4000 SW Fairview Blvd.

Feb 22 Whitaker Ponds*v 7040 NE 47th Ave.

Mar 1 Albert Kelly Park* 3390 SW Mitchell St.

Mar 8 Smith & Bybee Wetlands*v 5300 N Marine Dr.

Mar 15 Powell Butte Natural Area 14424 SE Center St.

Mar 22 Tideman Johnson Natural Area*v Johnson Creek Blvd. & Springwater Corridor

Mar 29 Columbia Park*v N Woolsey Ave & N Winchell St.

Many thanks to Lisa Decker for submitting this photo of her son George during a Ladybug Walk at the Columbia Slough!

Check the website for the full 2013 schedule!


Portland Parks & RecreationPortland Parks & Recreation

T. E. A. Teen Environmental Adventures (Ages 11-17)

Spring Break Adventure Camp March 25 - 299am - 5pm Matt Dishman CC # 372246 $275

Day Trips 9am - 5pm

We post photos from every trip! Portland Parks - Teen Environmental Adventures

7:30am - 5:30pm Mt. Scott CC# 392409 $300

Learn to shred on a snowboard. We partner with SOS Outreach to teach life-skills through snowboarding. For more information: www.sosoutreach.org. Fee includes lift tickets, transportation, equipment & small group instruction. Instructors: Khino & Kalene

Enjoy the best of winter outdoor adventure activities! From Hood to the Coast to everywhere in between; experience nature, unique games & more fun than you can handle. Instructors: Rush & Kalene

Snowboarding &Leadership Series5 ride days: 3/16, 3/23, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20

February 18X-Country Ski

# 391113 $40 Matt Dishman CC

February 2

Groundhog Day

Snowshoe

# 394184 $38.50

Mt. Scott CC

+ EPCC

January 26Mazama Lodge Snow Day

# 394177 $45Mt. Scott CC + EPCC

• Visit www.portlandonline.com/parks/teenadventure for details on these opportunities• Questions? Contact Cole Robinson at 503-823-8840 | [email protected]

or Kelly Rosteck at 503-823-6378 | [email protected]• Permission slip required for all trips. Get yours at

www.portlandonline.com/parks/teenpermissionslip • We lead custom trips for schools, groups & families! • Scholarships available.

March 9Snow Tubing

# 391114 $40 Matt Dishman CC

January 21

MLK Beach Day

# 394171 $50

Matt Dishman CC

Winter Break Adventure Camp December 17 - 20 9am - 5pm | Matt Dishman CC | #388559 | $200



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9. Peninsula Park Community Center & Swim Pool (summer only) 700 N. Rosa Parks Way 503-823-3620•Pool:503-823-367710. Pier Park Swim Pool (summer only) N.Seneca&StJohns•503-823-367811. Portland Tennis Center 324NE12th•503-823-318912. Roseway Heights SUN Community School 7334NESiskiyou•503-916-586513. Senior Recreation 426NE12th•503-823-4328V/TDD14. Sitton SUN Community School 9930N.Smith•503-916-565415. St Johns Community Center 8427N.Central•503-823-319216. St Johns Racquet Center 7519N.Burlington•503-823-362917. Charles Jordan Community Center 9009N.Foss•503-823-3631



Get active – we have a facility in your neighborhood!

SouTHEAST PoRTLAND18. Arleta SUN Community School 5109SE66th•503-916-6332

19. Buckman Swim Pool 320SE16th•503-823-3668

20. Community Music Center 3350SEFrancis•503-823-3177

21. Creston Swim Pool (summer only) SE44th&Powell•503-823-3672

22. Grout SUN Community School 3119SEHolgate•503-916-6421

23. Lane SUN Community School 7200SE60th•503-916-2910

24. Laurelhurst Studio 3756SEOak•503-823-4101

25. Mt Scott Community Center & Swim Pool 5530SE72nd•503-823-3183

26. Mt Tabor SUN Community School 5800SEAsh•503-916-2915

27 Sellwood Community Center 1436SESpokane•503-823-3195

28. Sellwood Swim Pool (summer only) SE7th&Miller•503-823-3679

29. Woodstock Community Center 5905SE43rd•503-823-3633

WEST PoRTLAND30. Children’s Museum WashingtonPark•503-223-6500

31. Fulton Park Community Center 68SWMiles•503-823-3180

32. Hillside Community Center 653NWCulpepperTerr•503-823-3181

33. Multnomah Arts Center 7688SWCapitolHwy•503-823-2787

34. Pittock Mansion 3229NWPittockDrive•503-823-3624

35. Southwest Community Center & Swim Pool 6820SW45th•503-823-2840

36. Wilson Swim Pool 1151SWVermont•503-823-3680

EAST PoRTLAND37. Alice Ott SUN Community School 12500SERamona•503-823-2279

38. Centennial SUN Community School 17650SEBrooklyn•503-823-5397

39. East Portland Community Center & Pool 740SE106th•503-823-3450

40. Parkrose SUN Community School 12003NEShaver•503-408-2640

GoLF CouRSES41. Eastmoreland Golf Course 2425SEBybeeBlvd•503-775-2900

42. Heron Lakes Golf Course – Great Blue and Greenback 3500N.VictoryBlvd•503-289-1818

43. RedTail Golf Course 8200SWSchollsFerryRd•503-646-5166

44. Rose City Golf Course 2200NE71st•503-253-4744

oTHER PP&R PRoGRAMS AND FACiLiTiES:

Information Hotline – in Spanish, too! 503-823-PLAY

Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation 503-823-4328 V/TDDCrystal Springs Rhododendron Garden 503-771-8386Customer Service & Permit Center 503-823-2525 Environmental Education 503-823-3601Hoyt Arboretum 503-865-8733Japanese Gardens 503-223-1321Lan Su Chinese Garden 503-228-8131Leach Botanical Garden 503-823-9503Portland Community Gardens 503-823-1612Portland International Raceway (PIR) 503-823-RACEPortland Parks Foundation 503-802-5757Rose Garden Store – Washington Park 503-227-7033Sports Office 503-823-5126Urban Forestry (tree care) 503-823-4489Volunteer Program 503-823-5121

For complete information on Portland Parks & Recreation, go to www.PortlandParks.org



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Registration information

REGiSTRATioN: Receipt of full payment is required for registration, unless otherwise arranged. Returned checks & declined bank cards void registration. If you have a non-resident pass, please let us know.

RESiDENT / NoN-RESiDENTS / DEFiNiTioNS: A resident is:

•anyonewhooccupiesapermanentresidenceinsidethecity limits of Portland, which includes the Portland Public, Parkrose, and David Douglas School Districts.

•anychildlivingwithintheschoolboundariesoftheReynolds and Centennial School Districts who is attending a SUN Community School. Through a partnership between the City and County, a child attending a SUN Community School is eligible to register for programs at any SUN Community School location without paying a non-resident fee.

Anyone else is considered a non-resident (NR) and will be assessed a NR fee. NR fees do not apply to drop-in activities. Non-residents who wish to register for PP&R activities may choose one of these options:•paytheadditional30%non-residentfee.•purchaseresidentstatusaseitheranindividualorfamily

for a period of three, six, nine, or twelve months from the date of purchase. Inquire about this option at time of registration.

Non-resident passes are not refundable. Passes are activated at the date of purchase.

Non-resident Pass prices: 3 Month Pass: Individual - $25 Family - $50 6 Month Pass: Individual - $45 Family - $90 9 Month Pass: Individual - $65 Family - $130 One Year Pass: Individual - $85 Family - $170A family denotes a couple (married or domestic) or a single parent and their legal dependants living in the same residence.

SPECiAL NEEDS: Within the American with Disability Act (ADA), a person with a disability or special need who desires assistance with registration and/or participation in general PP&R programs can contact Inclusion Services at 503-823-4328 V/TTY. If you request assistance through Inclusion Services, a minimum of 10 business days (Monday- Friday) advance notice is required. If you need a sign language interpreter or FM loop amplifier, please contact 503-823-4328 V/TTY, at least five business days in advance of the activity or class. Information about programs & services is available on the internet for those needing a voice synthesis. Visit our website at www.PortlandParks.org. For additional ADA information call 503-823-2223 V/TTY.

SCHoLARSHiPS: City of Portland residents, regardless of age, who require financial assistance may apply for partial scholarships. Contact individual centers for information.

CLASS ENRoLLMENT: Our classes must meet minimum & maximum enrollment standards. Classes may fill quickly or classes may be canceled due to low enrollment.

CuSToMER SATiSFACTioN: Your Satisfaction is OurGoal.PortlandParks&Recreationstrivesfor100%customer satisfaction. If you are not satisfied with a recreation program or service let us know.

WiTHDRAWAL & REFuNDS: Please notify us at least three business (Monday-Friday) days, unless otherwise specified, before the start of your program so that we can refund or credit your account for the registration fee. Pre-paid materials & admission tickets cannot be refunded. Participants needing to withdraw after the program has begun are offered a prorated credit or refund based upon when the request is made.

iNFoRMATioN HoTLiNE: For information on other PP&R services & programs, call the Parks Information Hotline at 503-823-PLAY(7529), Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm. You will receive a message with the following options:

•Press 1 for information on sports programming or to reserve a sports facility.

•Press 2 to register for a class or activity.•Press 3 to reserve a picnic or wedding site, or

book an event.•Press 4 to make a tee time at one of our four

public golf courses.•Press 6 for Spanish•Press 0 to reach an operator for informationIf you require V/TDD services, call 503-823-2223.

iNCLEMENT WEATHER: If the City of Portland public school districts (Portland Public, Parkrose, David Douglas, Reynolds, and Centennial) are closed because of weather conditions, PP&R classes and youth basketball in those school districts are cancelled. However, some sites may be open for drop-in activities. Call the specific PP&R facility for information and opening/closing times. If inclement weather is forecast on weekends or holidays, call the PP&R facility or program for operating hours and activity cancellations. A listing of phone numbers is available on the previous page.

NoTiCE oF NoN-DiSCRiMiNATioN: PP&R programs and services reflect the cultural diversity of our community. We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age or ability.

PHoTo PoLiCY: Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) reserves the right, and may give permission to the media, to photograph classes, programs, and participants at all our facilities and properties. Please be aware that these photos are for promotional purposes and may be used in future publications and media communications in any format. By participating in PP&R classes and programs, you consent to the taking and publication of your photograph for these purposes.

If you see us with our camera, and you wish to not be photographed, please let us know. We will honor your request.


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Register Now - one of Five Ways

•On-line at www.POrtlandParks.Org Hover over the Recreation tab and click on Class Search/Registration. Search for classes by age category, by keyword, or narrow your search by specific activity.

•PHOne - Complete this registration form and call any PP&R site using the phone numbers the previous map pages. You may also phone in your registration to the Park’s Customer Service Hotline at 503-823-2525, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:45pm. Phone in registration is accepted with Visa or Mastercard only.

•Mail - Mail in your completed registration form to the program center address. Include full payment using your Visa, Mastercard or check payable to the City of Portland. Mail-in registration is also accepted at the Park’s Customer Service Center, 1120 SW Fifth Ave. Suite 1302, Portland, 97204.

•FaX - Complete the registration form and fax it to the program center fax number with full payment using your Visa or Mastercard. Faxes are accepted 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but are processed during regular business hours.

•in PersOn - Any PP&R facility is able to process your registration, including the Customer Service Center located on the first floor of the Portland Building at 1120 SW 5th Ave. All Community Centers are open for walk-in registration during business hours.

CHECK ONE: New Customer Taken class with PP&R before My Account information has changed

Main Contact Name___________________________________________ Birthdate_______________ Male___ Female___

Home Address___________________________________________________ City/ST/Zip____________________________

Home Phone (_____)_________________________________ Work Phone (_____)_________________________________

Cell Phone (_____)_____________________________ Email Address: ____________________________________________

Emergency Contact Name & Phone Number ________________________________________________________________

Portland Parks & Recreation welcomes individuals with disabilities and special needs into programs. Please describe any

accommodations needed for successful inclusion:_____________________________________________________________

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

NoN-RESiDENTS oftheCityofPortlandpaya30%surcharge.Oryoumaypurchaseanon-residentpassattheamountslistedbelow.Listpasspriceor30%surcharge in column at right and add to your total.

I already have a NR card. Kind of card___________________ Purchase date ___/___/___

Passholder name ____________________________________________________________

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environmental education's winter 2012-2013 catalog

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nature programs

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nature tabclick

individual wreath

camps page

teen environmental adventures