Nature Park Interpretive Center
| 15655 SW Millikan Way Beaverton, OR 97006 phone 503/629-6350 fax 503/629-6351 |
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Special Events
Bug Fest
Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Drop into the Nature Park for a day that highlights all those tiny critters (such as beetles, butterflies, bees, slugs, and spiders) that help recycle fallen trees, pollinate flowers, and provide food for larger animals. Games, displays, live bugs, Bug Lab, crafts and guided activities offer fun for the whole family. You can even bring in a bug to be identified by an expert!
Fall Native Plant Sale
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fall is the best time to plant natives. We will offer a large selection of native plants for purchase. Select from a wide variety of trees, shrubs, and flowering plants in all price ranges for every spot in your garden! Once established, native plants need little water and are easy to care for! All proceeds go towards future park improvements.
Newt Day
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2010
Noon - 4 p.m.
Celebrate autumn at Newt Day in November, a family-friendly event that provides educational and experiential opportunities for participants to learn about the autumnal changes in nature! Discover some of the amazing natural events that happen in the forest during the fall months. Activities and other offerings provide motivation for participants of all ages to explore nature and to discover the wonders of fall in the out-of-doors.
