Walks

Mt Talbert Bird Walk, February 12

Mt Talbert is one of the largest undeveloped volcanic buttes in the Metro area. Explore this extinct volcano on a free, expert-guided bird walk with expert naturalist, Elaine Murphy. Amid two rare habitat types: oak savanna and wet prairie meadow you may see Pileated and Downey Woodpeckers, nuthatches, deer, and more. Read more...

Sauvie Island Bird Walk, February 18

Expect to see grassland, upland, and riparian species, and some early fall migrants on a free expert-guided bird walk on Sauvie Island. Wildlife expert, Elaine Murphy leads this tour of the birding hotspots on this rural island just a quick hop from Portland. Open grasslands, cottonwood galleries, and its towering oaks offer stellar birding opportunities. Read more...

Fernhill Wetlands Bird Walk, March 3

Join wildlife expert, Elaine Murphy, for a free morning jaunt to Fernhill Wetland's. Viewing stands and trails at this birding hotspot are ideal for watching the thousands of migratory and wintering birds that use this wetland near the confluence of Gales Creek and the Tualatin River. Read more...

Graham Oaks Nature Park, March 17

Join wildlife expert, Elaine Murphy, for a free morning jaunt to Graham Oaks Nature Park. Metro staff and volunteers have planted over 150,000 trees and 100 million grass and flower seeds, to enhance existing oak savanna and Douglas fir forests. The result is an area rich in wildlife and fauna. Read more...

Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge Bird Walk, March 25

Enjoy the sights and sounds of migrating and wintering geese, ducks and other birds on this free expert-guided bird walk at the gateway to the Columbia Gorge Scenic Area. Read more...

Tualatin National Wildlife Refuge Bird Walk, April 8

Discover Tualatin National Wildlife Refuge on a free expert-guided bird walk. This gem of a refuge on the Tualatin River floodplain offers wetland, riparian and upland habitat. Trails and viewing platforms offer prime bird watching opportunities. Read more...

Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area Bird Walk, April 28

This free expert-guided walk along the trails and boardwalks of Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area is a great opportunity to learn about wetland wildlife such as Osprey, Bald Eagles and Western painted turtles. Read more...

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