Grab a pint and explore the wonderful world of Powell Butte’s bird population with us! Tom Virzi, PhD, Executive Director of Conservation InSight, will discuss the ongoing grassland bird surveys taking place on Powell Butte, how the surveys have informed management of the park, and the future of the program! This event is free to […]
This Event is Cancelled Spring is here and the plants are blooming. Join JCWC and PP&R at Powell Butte for a presentation by Susan Hawes on PNW Native Plants - Plant ID, Where you can find them, and Will they grow in your yard?, followed by a short 1.5 mile hike at Powell Butte. An […]
Dragonfly Day is here! We’re celebrating our favorite flying friends with a bunch of fun activities that kids and adults will enjoy! Join us on Saturday, June 14th from 1pm - 3pm at Tegart Ponds in SW Gresham. You can… Try your hand at catching dragonflies Learn about differences between dragonflies and damselflies Make dragonfly […]
Join Marlee (they/them) for a slow, meandering walk and hang at Powell Butte Natural Area. Recently we have seen deer, coyotes, kestrels, lazuli buntings, and many more! The goal of this event is to see some sick wildlife, but also have time to connect and chat with each other :) This is the first of […]
Join us for a morning of fun scientific exploration in the park. This year we are learning about what is in the Johnson Creek Watershed! We'll have interactive stations about salmon, insects and more! This event is great for elementary and pre-k age kids to discover what kinds of things contribute to a healthy watershed. […]