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Bird Days of Summer

June 25th
Wednesday
We sill be sitting outdoors for about 1.50 hours. We will take a short walk (less than 0.5 miles) down uneven trails to forage for plants. Amenities: Two restrooms on site. Street parking available on SE park Dr. and nearby neighborhood.  
Public Transportation: Tri-met #15 to 69th and Yamhill (.25 miles)  
Meeting Location: Meet at the closed gate on SE Park Drive. This street leads up the the Visitor's Center building and parking lot but is closed on Wednesdays to traffic. Use this pin for the correct meeting location. GPS directions to Mt. Tabor park will be incorrect.
6:30PM 2 hours - We sill be sitting outdoors for about 1.50 hours. We will take a short walk (less than 0.5 miles) down uneven trails to forage for plants. Amenities: Two restrooms on site. Street parking available on SE park Dr. and nearby neighborhood.  
Public Transportation: Tri-met #15 to 69th and Yamhill (.25 miles)  
Meeting Location: Meet at the closed gate on SE Park Drive. This street leads up the the Visitor's Center building and parking lot but is closed on Wednesdays to traffic. Use this pin for the correct meeting location. GPS directions to Mt. Tabor park will be incorrect.
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June 26th
Thursday
We will spend about half our time seated outside in an uncovered area. We will move about the trails for the last 45minutes. Distance: Less than one mile. Elevation Changes: None. Trail Tread and Width: Mostly wide gravelled trail. Exposure: Minimal due to time of day. Pacing: We will walk slowly around the lake. Amenities: There is a portapotty on site, but participants should plan on using facilities before they arrive, as the portapotty may not be maintained. Public Transit: Trimet Bus 75 stops about a half block away. There is ample bicycle parking available. Rest Stops: None.
7:00PM 1 hour 30 minutes - We will spend about half our time seated outside in an uncovered area. We will move about the trails for the last 45minutes. Distance: Less than one mile. Elevation Changes: None. Trail Tread and Width: Mostly wide gravelled trail. Exposure: Minimal due to time of day. Pacing: We will walk slowly around the lake. Amenities: There is a portapotty on site, but participants should plan on using facilities before they arrive, as the portapotty may not be maintained. Public Transit: Trimet Bus 75 stops about a half block away. There is ample bicycle parking available. Rest Stops: None.
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June 27th
Friday
Distance: 1 mile total  
Elevation change: None  
Trail tread and width: Walking over a long sandy stretch of beach.  
Pace: We will walk at a slow and steady pace  
Restroom: There is a public restroom across the street from the parking lot
7:30AM 3 hours 30 minutes - Distance: 1 mile total  
Elevation change: None  
Trail tread and width: Walking over a long sandy stretch of beach.  
Pace: We will walk at a slow and steady pace  
Restroom: There is a public restroom across the street from the parking lot
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June 29th
Sunday
Distance: 3.5 miles roundtrip. Elevation changes: none. Terrain: wet and dry sand, at times uneven. Exposure: full sun. Pacing: slow. Restroom not at parking area but nearby within Fort Stevens State Park (closest at parking lot C). Free public parking at “Jetty Road at the Beach” between parking lots C and D within Fort Stevens State Park. Park on pull-offs or on the beach.
10:00AM 4 hours - Distance: 3.5 miles roundtrip. Elevation changes: none. Terrain: wet and dry sand, at times uneven. Exposure: full sun. Pacing: slow. Restroom not at parking area but nearby within Fort Stevens State Park (closest at parking lot C). Free public parking at “Jetty Road at the Beach” between parking lots C and D within Fort Stevens State Park. Park on pull-offs or on the beach.
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July 7th
Monday
Walking distance: Up to 2.5 miles.  
Elevation changes: mostly flat with periodic elevation change along the periphery of the park at grassland-to-forest confluence.  
Trail: mostly wide hard packed dirt and/or gravel, some narrow dirt or scattered small rocky trails; asphalt or paved roads in parking areas.  
Pacing: Slow  
Rest stops: stone bench at top of vantage point.  
Sun exposure: Occasional treed and partially shaded, full sun for most of hike  
Amenities (bathrooms and parking): vault toilets visitor center. Ample parking below the visitor center.
7:00PM 2 hours - Walking distance: Up to 2.5 miles.  
Elevation changes: mostly flat with periodic elevation change along the periphery of the park at grassland-to-forest confluence.  
Trail: mostly wide hard packed dirt and/or gravel, some narrow dirt or scattered small rocky trails; asphalt or paved roads in parking areas.  
Pacing: Slow  
Rest stops: stone bench at top of vantage point.  
Sun exposure: Occasional treed and partially shaded, full sun for most of hike  
Amenities (bathrooms and parking): vault toilets visitor center. Ample parking below the visitor center.
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July 9th
Wednesday
Walking distance: up to 2 miles Elevation changes: mostly flat with some elevation changes. Trail: Combination of paved, dirt, and gravel trails, and stairs. Uneven slopes and tree roots to be mindful of. Pacing: Slow Exposure: Evening sun with some shade. Ameneties: parking lot and bathroom available. Parking: Use the 12323 SE Claybourne Street address to get to the correct parking location in the upper garden. The mailing address sometimes leads car navigation to the lower garden entrance.
6:00PM 1 hour 30 minutes - Walking distance: up to 2 miles Elevation changes: mostly flat with some elevation changes. Trail: Combination of paved, dirt, and gravel trails, and stairs. Uneven slopes and tree roots to be mindful of. Pacing: Slow Exposure: Evening sun with some shade. Ameneties: parking lot and bathroom available. Parking: Use the 12323 SE Claybourne Street address to get to the correct parking location in the upper garden. The mailing address sometimes leads car navigation to the lower garden entrance.
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July 9th
Wednesday
Distance: up to 4 miles. Terrain: trails are a combination of paved, gravel and dirt, generally well-graded with some steep stretches in the woods. Pace: moderate. Sun exposure: combination of full sun, partial shade and full shade. Restrooms: parking lot.
7:00PM 3 hours - Distance: up to 4 miles. Terrain: trails are a combination of paved, gravel and dirt, generally well-graded with some steep stretches in the woods. Pace: moderate. Sun exposure: combination of full sun, partial shade and full shade. Restrooms: parking lot.
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July 12th
Saturday
10:00AM 2 hours
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July 15th
Tuesday
Distance: Less than one mile. We will explore various parts of the slough by foot. Elevation Changes: None. Trail Tread and Width: Mixture of paved sidewalk and grassy or mulched areas. Exposure: Full sun for parts - slough talk will be indoors. Pacing: Slow, bird walk will be about one hour. Amenities: Bathrooms at Level Brewing. Public Transit: Trimet lines 86 and 87 stop out front. Rest Stops: After the bird walk, participants will be able to sit for the talk.
6:00PM 2 hours 30 minutes - Distance: Less than one mile. We will explore various parts of the slough by foot. Elevation Changes: None. Trail Tread and Width: Mixture of paved sidewalk and grassy or mulched areas. Exposure: Full sun for parts - slough talk will be indoors. Pacing: Slow, bird walk will be about one hour. Amenities: Bathrooms at Level Brewing. Public Transit: Trimet lines 86 and 87 stop out front. Rest Stops: After the bird walk, participants will be able to sit for the talk.
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July 18th
Friday
Trail is an unpaved, narrow single track, with moderate elevation gain that includes some steep sections. We will be stopping often to listen for birds, look for wildlife, and explore whatever else we may find. Overall distance of loop is approximately 6 miles. Weather is unpredictable in July, so be prepared with adequate layers, lots of water, and sturdy hiking shoes. Hike begins at the Frog Lake Sno-Park; we will offer carpooling opportunities from Sandy, Oregon. Restrooms at beginning and end of hike at Frog Lake Sno-Park. A NW Forest Pass or $5 day pass is required.
8:00AM 7 hours - Trail is an unpaved, narrow single track, with moderate elevation gain that includes some steep sections. We will be stopping often to listen for birds, look for wildlife, and explore whatever else we may find. Overall distance of loop is approximately 6 miles. Weather is unpredictable in July, so be prepared with adequate layers, lots of water, and sturdy hiking shoes. Hike begins at the Frog Lake Sno-Park; we will offer carpooling opportunities from Sandy, Oregon. Restrooms at beginning and end of hike at Frog Lake Sno-Park. A NW Forest Pass or $5 day pass is required.
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July 19th
Saturday
Paddling distance: Up to 4 miles  
Elevation changes: none  
Trail: Winds through emergent vegetation.  
Pacing: Slow  
Rest stops: none on water  
Sun exposure: full sun  
Amenities (bathrooms and parking): Parking for several cars and a vault toilet available at Malone Springs boat launch.
8:00AM 4 hours - Paddling distance: Up to 4 miles  
Elevation changes: none  
Trail: Winds through emergent vegetation.  
Pacing: Slow  
Rest stops: none on water  
Sun exposure: full sun  
Amenities (bathrooms and parking): Parking for several cars and a vault toilet available at Malone Springs boat launch.
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July 20th
Sunday
Distance: 3 miles roundtrip. Elevation changes: none. Terrain: gravel trail including uneven areas with tree roots; wet and dry sand, at times uneven. Exposure: full sun, with partial shade for forested section of beach access trail. Pacing: slow. Restroom at parking area. Free public parking in day-use lot. There is no cell service in the parking lot, trail, or beach.
10:00AM 4 hours - Distance: 3 miles roundtrip. Elevation changes: none. Terrain: gravel trail including uneven areas with tree roots; wet and dry sand, at times uneven. Exposure: full sun, with partial shade for forested section of beach access trail. Pacing: slow. Restroom at parking area. Free public parking in day-use lot. There is no cell service in the parking lot, trail, or beach.
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July 26th
Saturday
We will be sitting indoors for about .5 hours. We will take a short walk (less than 0.5 miles) down some uneven trails. We will be working outdoors for the remainder of the program. Come prepared for sun and partial shade exposure.
10:00AM 2 hours - We will be sitting indoors for about .5 hours. We will take a short walk (less than 0.5 miles) down some uneven trails. We will be working outdoors for the remainder of the program. Come prepared for sun and partial shade exposure.
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July 26th
Saturday
10:30AM 1 hour 30 minutes
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August 1st
Friday
to 2nd
Saturday
2 days
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August 3rd
Sunday
Expect a combination of paved and packed dirt trails with little to no elevation change. Pace will be slow as we stop frequently to watch and photograph insects and other wildlife; total distance walking less than 2 miles. Most of our day will be spent in full sun, so remember your hat, water and sunscreen! Restrooms available on site. Nearest Trimet bus stop is line 76, which stops about half a mile from the park.
11:00AM 2 hours 30 minutes - Expect a combination of paved and packed dirt trails with little to no elevation change. Pace will be slow as we stop frequently to watch and photograph insects and other wildlife; total distance walking less than 2 miles. Most of our day will be spent in full sun, so remember your hat, water and sunscreen! Restrooms available on site. Nearest Trimet bus stop is line 76, which stops about half a mile from the park.
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August 5th
Tuesday
Distance: 1 mile roundtrip. Elevation changes: accessing the beach involves crossing over a small dune. Terrain: wet and dry sand, at times uneven. Exposure: full sun. Pacing: slow. Restrooms not on site or in parking area. Free public parking at 19th Ave. and N. Franklin in Seaside.
2:00PM 2 hours - Distance: 1 mile roundtrip. Elevation changes: accessing the beach involves crossing over a small dune. Terrain: wet and dry sand, at times uneven. Exposure: full sun. Pacing: slow. Restrooms not on site or in parking area. Free public parking at 19th Ave. and N. Franklin in Seaside.
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August 9th
Saturday
We sill be sitting outdoors for about 1.50 hours. We will take a short walk (less than 0.5 miles) down uneven trails to forage for plants. Amenities: Two restrooms on site. Street parking available on SE park Dr. and nearby neighborhood.  
Public Transportation: Tri-met #15 to 69th and Yamhill (.25 miles)  
Meeting Location: Meet at the closed gate on SE Park Drive. This street leads up the the Visitor's Center building and parking lot but is closed on Wednesdays to traffic. Use this pin for the correct meeting location. GPS directions to Mt. Tabor park will be incorrect.
10:00AM 2 hours - We sill be sitting outdoors for about 1.50 hours. We will take a short walk (less than 0.5 miles) down uneven trails to forage for plants. Amenities: Two restrooms on site. Street parking available on SE park Dr. and nearby neighborhood.  
Public Transportation: Tri-met #15 to 69th and Yamhill (.25 miles)  
Meeting Location: Meet at the closed gate on SE Park Drive. This street leads up the the Visitor's Center building and parking lot but is closed on Wednesdays to traffic. Use this pin for the correct meeting location. GPS directions to Mt. Tabor park will be incorrect.
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Forest Friends

June 30th
Monday
to July 3rd
Thursday
8:30AM 4 days
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July 7th
Monday
to 11th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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July 14th
Monday
to 18th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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July 21st
Monday
to 25th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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July 28th
Monday
to August 1st
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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August 4th
Monday
to 8th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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August 11th
Monday
to 15th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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August 18th
Monday
to 22nd
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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August 25th
Monday
to 29th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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Summer Camp: Super Scientists, Grades 1-2

June 30th
Monday
to July 3rd
Thursday
8:30AM 4 days
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July 7th
Monday
to 11th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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July 14th
Monday
to 18th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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July 21st
Monday
to 25th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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July 28th
Monday
to August 1st
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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August 4th
Monday
to 8th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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August 11th
Monday
to 15th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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August 18th
Monday
to 22nd
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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August 25th
Monday
to 29th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
$0.00
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Creature Creators:

June 30th
Monday
to July 3rd
Thursday
8:30AM 4 days
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July 7th
Monday
to 11th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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July 14th
Monday
to 18th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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July 21st
Monday
to 25th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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July 28th
Monday
to August 1st
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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August 4th
Monday
to 8th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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August 11th
Monday
to 15th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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August 18th
Monday
to 22nd
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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August 25th
Monday
to 29th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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Summer Camp: Nature Explorers, Grades 3-5

June 30th
Monday
to July 3rd
Thursday
8:30AM 4 days
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July 7th
Monday
to 11th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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July 14th
Monday
to 18th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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July 21st
Monday
to 25th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
$0.00
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July 28th
Monday
to August 1st
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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August 4th
Monday
to 8th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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August 11th
Monday
to 15th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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August 18th
Monday
to 22nd
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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August 25th
Monday
to 29th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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Summer Camp: Outdoor Naturalists, Grades 6-8

June 30th
Monday
to July 3rd
Thursday
8:30AM 4 days
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July 7th
Monday
to 11th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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July 14th
Monday
to 18th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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July 21st
Monday
to 25th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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July 28th
Monday
to August 1st
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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August 4th
Monday
to 8th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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August 11th
Monday
to 15th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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August 18th
Monday
to 22nd
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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Summer Camp: Topaz, Grades 1-2

June 30th
Monday
to July 3rd
Thursday
8:30AM 4 days
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July 7th
Monday
to 11th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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July 14th
Monday
to 18th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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July 21st
Monday
to 25th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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Summer Camp: Topaz, Grades 3-5

June 30th
Monday
to July 3rd
Thursday
8:30AM 4 days
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July 7th
Monday
to 11th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
$0.00
1
July 14th
Monday
to 18th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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July 21st
Monday
to 25th
Friday
8:30AM 5 days
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SWIFTS Nature Camp Aftercare

*Aftercare is not an option for Topaz Farm Camps.*  
Register for Afterecare! Please select the Monday of the Week(s) of Aftercare you would like to enroll your camper in. Then, select the option for the number of days of aftercare you need for each week.  

To better accommodate parents’ busy schedules, our full-day camps have a start time window between 8:30 and 9 a.m. and a pick-up window of 3:00/3:15 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Camp will run between 8:30 and 9 a.m. and 1/1:30 p.m. on Fridays. An aftercare fee of $25 will be charged for any child picked up after 3:15 p.m. (M-Th) and 1:15 p.m. (Fridays).  

As part of our commitment to support working families, we’re happy to host Aftercare again this summer. Campers can continue their camp day with even more nature play!

June 30th
Monday
3:15PM 2 hours
Aftercare 4 days: M-Th (3-5:15): $68.00
Aftercare 5 days: M-F (3-5:15): $85.00
Aftercare: Friday ONLY (1:15-5:15): $28.00
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July 7th
Monday
3:15PM 2 hours
Aftercare 4 days: M-Th (3-5:15): $68.00
Aftercare 5 days: M-F (3-5:15): $85.00
Aftercare: Friday ONLY (1:15-5:15): $28.00
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July 14th
Monday
3:15PM 2 hours
Aftercare 4 days: M-Th (3-5:15): $68.00
Aftercare 5 days: M-F (3-5:15): $85.00
Aftercare: Friday ONLY (1:15-5:15): $28.00
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July 21st
Monday
3:15PM 2 hours
Aftercare 4 days: M-Th (3-5:15): $68.00
Aftercare 5 days: M-F (3-5:15): $85.00
Aftercare: Friday ONLY (1:15-5:15): $28.00
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July 28th
Monday
3:15PM 2 hours
Aftercare 4 days: M-Th (3-5:15): $68.00
Aftercare 5 days: M-F (3-5:15): $85.00
Aftercare: Friday ONLY (1:15-5:15): $28.00
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August 4th
Monday
3:15PM 2 hours
Aftercare 4 days: M-Th (3-5:15): $68.00
Aftercare 5 days: M-F (3-5:15): $85.00
Aftercare: Friday ONLY (1:15-5:15): $28.00
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August 11th
Monday
3:15PM 2 hours
Aftercare 4 days: M-Th (3-5:15): $68.00
Aftercare 5 days: M-F (3-5:15): $85.00
Aftercare: Friday ONLY (1:15-5:15): $28.00
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August 18th
Monday
3:15PM 2 hours
Aftercare 4 days: M-Th (3-5:15): $68.00
Aftercare 5 days: M-F (3-5:15): $85.00
Aftercare: Friday ONLY (1:15-5:15): $28.00
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August 25th
Monday
3:15PM 2 hours
Aftercare 4 days: M-Th (3-5:15): $68.00
Aftercare 5 days: M-F (3-5:15): $85.00
Aftercare: Friday ONLY (1:15-5:15): $28.00
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Pacific Northwest Trip: Birds, Plants, and Bugs of Mt. Adams

This is the time to go to Mt. Adams! While bird song is winding down, there should still be lots of singers out and about. Butterflies and dragonflies will not be ignored on this trip! We will spend time in the fabulous marshes of Trout Lake to look for Veery, Gray Catbird, Yellow-breasted Chat, and warblers. Another special treat will be the dry forest and marshes of Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge where we will be looking for Eastern Kingbird, Grasshopper Sparrow, White-headed Woodpecker, and Gray Flycatcher.

July 4th
Friday
to 6th
Sunday
6:30AM 3 days
Member Price: $395.00
Non-member Price: $470.00
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Newfoundland & Nova Scotia: Extreme Tides, Seabirds & Whales

Join us to explore Atlantic Canada, from the tundra-like barrens of Newfoundland to the temperate and boreal forests of Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia’s forests have 20+ species of warblers such as Black-throated Blue, Mourning, and Magnolia. A boat tour in Newfoundland’s Witless Bay will explore islands with over 300,000 Atlantic Puffins and 400,000 other Alcids (murres, guillemots, auklets, puffins, and murrelets). Cape St. Mary’s has the second largest breeding colony of Northern Gannets with over 20,000 as well as Black-legged Kittiwakes and Great Cormorants. We’ll also explore sub-arctic habitat in search of Willow Ptarmigan, 3 species of shearwaters, and sightings of Humpback, Fin and Minke Whales is possible! And if we are really lucky, we may spot an iceberg in the waters off Newfoundland.

July 8th
Tuesday
to 18th
Friday
11 days
Member Price: $4,295.00
Non-member Price: $4,595.00
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Birding Day:

July 12th
Saturday
8:00AM 3 hours
Member Price: $65.00
Non-member Price: $85.00
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August 16th
Saturday
8:30AM 5 hours 30 minutes
Member Price: $65.00
Non-member Price: $85.00
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Forest Therapy at Bird Alliance of Oregon Sanctuary

Join Andrea Kreiner, a certified nature and forest therapy guide, for a slow and mindful sensory journey to connect with nature at the Portland Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary.

July 13th
Sunday
10:30AM 2 hours
Member Price: $25.00
Non-member Price: $35.00
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August 10th
Sunday
10:30AM 2 hours
Member Price: $25.00
Non-member Price: $35.00
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Field Trip: Steigerwald Lake NWR

We will explore this wetland complex along the Columbia River for waterfowl, early migrant shorebirds, and other wetland species.

July 19th
Saturday
4 hours
Member Price: $45.00
Non-member Price: $65.00
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Bird Journals for Beginners and Continuing Journalers!

Get started or continue with your bird journal, using drawing, simple watercolor, and writing. We use specimens and photos to practice. You will try simple ways to learn to see in new ways, then draw, write, and use watercolors, and develop your pages. No art experience needed, just enthusiasm and a few tools! Register for each class separately.

July 19th
Saturday
10:30AM 4 hours
Member Price: $55.00
Non-member Price: $75.00
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August 2nd
Saturday
10:30AM 4 hours
Member Price: $55.00
Non-member Price: $75.00
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Digital Class

August 6th
Wednesday
6:00PM 1 hour
Member Price: $20.00
Non-member Price: $30.00
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August 20th
Wednesday
6:00PM 1 hour
Member Price: $20.00
Non-member Price: $30.00
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High School Birding Club

Get ready to spread your wings on an epic 4-day birding trip! We're hitting up the coolest spots, from the beach to the peaks, tagging along with our expert educators who are self-proclaimed bird nerds. In this camp, we're on a mission to track down Oregon's coolest birds – the usual suspects and the sneaky ones too!

August 11th
Monday
to 14th
Thursday
8:30AM 4 days
$0.00
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Pacific Northwest Trip: Grays Harbor Shorebirds

Early September is the perfect time to enjoy shorebird migration. Join Stefan Schlick and explore the west coast birding hotspot of Grays Harbor, Washington! From Marbled Godwit flocks in Westport to Sooty Shearwater on the horizon, this trip will excite any birdwatcher and ocean lover.

September 5th
Friday
to 7th
Sunday
6:30AM 3 days
Member Price: $655.00
Non-member Price: $795.00
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The Great Basin: Desert Oases to Montane Specialties

The Great Basin Desert spans six states and is a part of the “Sagebrush Sea.” The Great Salt Lake hosts millions of Eared Grebes, as well as one-third of all Wilson’s Phalaropes. In Great Basin National Park, we will visit a grove of bristlecone pines, the oldest trees in the world, while searching for American Three-toed Woodpecker, Red Crossbill, and Black Rosy-Finch. Lamoille Canyon in the Ruby Mountains, the “Yosemite of Nevada,” will bring chances of Himalayan Snowcock and Dusky Grouse. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind adventure! Register for this trip before March 15 to receive $200 off on this brand-new ecotour!

September 7th
Sunday
to 14th
Sunday
8 days
Member Price: $3,195.00
Non-member Price: $3,795.00
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Wild Borneo!

Join Bird Alliance of Oregon on this very special tour to one of the world’s most coveted birding and wildlife destinations! On this 14-night adventure we'll explore the astonishing biological diversity of this beautiful island, via jungle hikes, canopy walks, quiet riverboat cruises and even a night safari as we visit the four most productive birding and wildlife regions in Malaysian Borneo. Kinabalu National Park boasts the highest peak in Borneo and is a hotbed of endemism and incredible plant and animal diversity. With over 320 bird species, it is also a dream for birders, and we’ll seek Whitehead’s Trogon, Golden-faced Barbet, Fruithunter, Kinabalu Serpent Eagle and many others here, along with a suite of fascinating reptiles and amphibians endemic to this cool and green mountain region.

September 8th
Monday
to 22nd
Monday
15 days
Member Price: $8,645.00
Non-member Price: $9,490.00
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Pacific Northwest Trip: Oregon’s Wild Southern Coast

Oregon’s southern Coast features miles of rugged coastline, spectacular wildlife, smaller crowds, and the best fall coastal weather. Join Brodie Cass Talbott and Tara Lemezis as we explore from Coos Bay to Brookings in search of alcids, seabirds, raptors, and more.

October 10th
Friday
to 13th
Monday
7:30AM 4 days
Member Price: $1,145.00
Non-member Price: $1,375.00
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Pacific Northwest Trip: The Dammed Columbia

On this exciting, 4-day van trip, we go beyond just birds and explore the natural and human history of the Columbia River, investigating its contentious role as a major supplier of “green energy” while also imperiling endangered fish and Indigenous fishing grounds. We'll explore the landscapes, history, and environmental impacts of the dams that define the Pacific Northwest, as well as the rich mosaic of National Wildlife Refuges that were established to mitigate those impacts.

November 6th
Thursday
to 9th
Sunday
4 days
Member Price: $995.00
Non-member Price: $1,295.00
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Field Trip at BAO: Grade 2-6, Both Slots: 9:45-1:00

Interacting with Ecosystems OR Amazing Animal Adaptations, for Grades 2-6. You will choose one program on the reservation form that follows.  

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December 16th
Tuesday
9:30AM 3 hours 30 minutes
12 or less students: $150.00
Price for 30-60 students: $300.00
Title I School: 30-60 students: $200.00
Title I School: 12 students or less: $100.00
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South Florida Getaway

Join Bird Alliance of Oregon for a getaway to sunny Florida, where we'll travel the southern portion of the state in search of its unique birdlife. We'll visit the famed Everglades and the Florida Keys in search of Limpkin, Snail Kite, White-crowned Pigeon, and many more. Along the way, we'll look for enigmatic wildlife like American Crocodile and Manatees and enjoy the fascinating natural history of The Sunshine State.

January 4th
Sunday
to 11th, 2026
Sunday
8 days
Member Price: $3,495.00
Non-member Price: $3,995.00
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Sax-Zim Bog and Beyond: A Winter Birding Adventure to Minnesota

Join us for an unforgettable journey to Duluth, a hub for winter birding enthusiasts and home to the world-famous Sax-Zim Bog—where you can enjoy exceptional birding in a wintry landscape! Duluth will serve as our home base, offering easy access to prime birding locations. We'll enjoy two full days in the iconic Sax-Zim Bog in search of Great Gray and Northern Hawk Owls and more. We'll explore Lake Superior and Superior National Forest in search of boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee, Pine Grosbeak, & Common Redpoll. On our last full day, we’ll go all in for any remaining species on our list. Superior and Duluth harbor areas often host Snowy Owls, and we’ll make sure to visit Park Point, an excellent spot for waterfowl and gulls. If we’re lucky, we might even spot a wintering Gyrfalcon! Don't miss out on this exciting trip!

January 27th
Tuesday
to February 1st, 2026
Sunday
6 days
Member Price: $2,295.00
Non-member Price: $2,695.00
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Kenya: Kilimanjaro to the Coast!

Join Bird Alliance of Oregon on a brand-new Kenya adventure!  

One of the world’s most famous travel destinations, Kenya is renowned for its remarkable diversity of landscapes, animals and cultures. Kenya boasts over 1100 species of birds and all of Africa's “Big 5” mammals, large herds of grazing herbivores, plus fascinating history, friendly people and delicious food. We'll explore a wide variety of habitats, including Savannah, Wetlands, Semi-arid Scrubland, Eastern Arc Forest, Coastal Forest and Coastal Beach. Our trip is timed to coincide with peak bird diversity, when migratory birds from Europe and northern Africa are present and many resident bird species are sporting their finest breeding plumage. February is also a wonderful month for viewing the country’s impressive megafauna.

February 6th
Friday
to 20th, 2026
Friday
15 days
Member Price: $8,950.00
Non-member Price: $9,750.00
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Scenic Arizona: A Birdy Winter Escape

World-class birding, spectacular scenery, and sunshine in February? Join Stefan and Tara for a February escape to the birders’ paradise of southern Arizona. From the exciting specialty species to the always-pleasing regulars such as Vermilion Flycatcher and Mountain Plover, this trip will delight any level of birdwatcher.

February 11th
Wednesday
to 15th, 2026
Sunday
5 days
Member Price: $1,900.00
Non-member Price: $2,200.00
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Beautiful Bhutan

Bhutan is well-known for its snow-capped Himalayan Peaks, vibrant Buddhist culture, and project of “Gross National Happiness,” and is perhaps underappreciated as a sanctuary for a vibrant fauna, including over 700 species of birds. Join Brodie Cass Talbott, who spent three years living and birding in Bhutan, as we enjoy some of the most charismatic birds in Asia, from Green Jays to Himalayan Monals, and search for species hard to find anywhere else, like Beautiful Nuthatch, Ward’s Trogon, and White-bellied Heron, amidst the backdrop of one of the most scenic and captivating countries on earth.

March 25th
Wednesday
to April 8th, 2026
Wednesday
15 days
Member Price: $6,950.00
Non-member Price: $7,795.00
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Japan Ryukyu Islands (Nansei Shoto) Extension

*This ecotour is a pre-trip extension to Japan: Land of the Rising Sun.  

The Ryukyu Islands are a subtropical chain of islands that stretch from the island of Kyushu to the southwest towards Taiwan. The Islands are more laid back than the main Japanese Islands and have their own dialect (and regional languages) and take on Japanese food. The Ryukyu maritime climate is subtropical with white sand beaches and palm trees and the larger islands are volcanic in origin. We’ll visit the majestic, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shuri Castle, and hope to see 11 species only found here, and more!

May 11th
Monday
to 16th, 2026
Saturday
6 days
Non-member Price: $3,795.00
Member Price: $3,395.00
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Japan: Land of the Rising Sun

Join us for a journey through Japan’s mountainous islands and unique culture, where modernity blends seamlessly with rich traditions in arts and cuisine. Japan, located in the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” features over 3,000 islets, more than 100 volcanoes, and diverse landscapes ranging from subtropical areas to Siberian-like taiga, as well as 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 700 bird species, including 20 endemics. The tour begins in Tokyo on Honshu, with opportunities to see species like Eastern Marsh Harrier, Oriental Stork, and Bull-headed Shrike in the lowlands. In the mountainous forests, we may spot Japanese Green Woodpecker, Blue & White Flycatcher, and Copper Pheasant, with a visit to Nikko Toshogu, a lavish Shinto World Heritage site. On Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, we’ll encounter volcanic landscapes, hot springs, and wildlife such as White-tailed Eagle, Red-Crowned Crane, and Blakiston’s Fish-Owl. With core values of duty, harmony, and mutual respect, Japan is not only a captivating destin

May 17th
Sunday
to 29th, 2026
Friday
13 days
Non-member Price: $6,495.00
Member Price: $5,995.00
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