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Education Center OPEN seven days per week!!

Beginning this fall, the Wetlands Education Center is open seven days a week, from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (trails open dawn - dusk).  Since the opening of the Education Center in September 2003, we have seen a steady increase in visitors who want to explore the wetlands and participate in the many opportunities we offer to families and community members.   

Now you can visit any day of the week!

Many exciting activities are taking place for nature enthusiasts of all ages.  Free programs include Lunch With The Birds (every Wednesday at noon) and A Walk Through The Wetlands (second Saturday in November and December 10:30 - 11:30 am).  Other programs with a modest fee include "Beginning Digital Photography."   

Click here for a complete list of programs and classes being offered this fall. 

Of course, if you just want to hike on your own through the Preserve, watch the fall migrations of the birds who call this their seasonal home, or have fun playing and learning in the Wetlands Exhibit Hall, just come on in at your earliest convenience.   

Donors

Donations take many forms here at Jackson Bottom Wetlands.  The generosity of community members may appear as a donation of time, professional services, materials or equipment, money, or a sharing of expertise. 

Each newsletter will feature a different group of donors, so please be patient with us if you don't see your name here today - we REALLY DO appreciate YOU, too!    

Autumn Restoration and Maintenance Project donations came from the following:

REI Employees

Larry Hurley, Deer Island Tree Farm / Longview Fibre

Roy Reeves, Reeves Construction Company

Kenny Ackerman, Ken Ackerman Trucking Company

Hollie Pihl and grandson Jacob (pictured here with Kenny)

Intel Employees (including the Intel Finance Group) 

Tuality Healthcare Employees

Scott Bernards, Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District

Farmington View Elementary School

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Volunteers

Japanese companies in Washington County, including: Dynic USA, OHKA-America, Komatsu Silicon, and Sumitomo Electric.

Several generous grants this season are helping to support education and citizen involvement programs!  Our gratitude goes to these grant partners for investing in our programs:       

$5,000 from REI is funding a new program called the Hiker's Wildlife Survey Project.  This project provides opportunities for people who visit the Preserve to collect wildlife and habitat information while on their daily hikes.  Stay tuned for more details!  If you would like to participate in or learn more about this project, contact Julie Magers. 

$12,000 from Oregon Community Foundation (Tualatin Valley Water Quality Endowment Fund) is being applied toward the expansion of water quality monitoring and education activities at the Preserve.  

$20,000 from Spirit Mountain Community Fund also supports the Water Quality Monitoring, Education & Partnership Project.  Click here for more exciting details about this project. 

$23,500 from Intel is supporting three groups of local school children to participate in a series of hands-on science learning activities taking place both in their schools and at the Preserve.  Included in this grant-sponsored project is the opportunity for each participant to attend a week-long science camp at Jackson Bottom Wetlands.  For more information on this project, contact Sarah Pinnock.    

Other generous grants and financial partnerships include: Metro Greenspaces, Oregon Forest Resources Institute.  

 Volunteer Spotlight 

Pat Frost started volunteering as a Center Guide at the front desk of the Wetlands Education Center when it opened in September of 2003.  She is a wonderful ambassador for the Preserve because she is passionate about our mission to Connect Water, Wildlife, and People. Pat has a great welcoming smile and shows visitors trail maps and how to use the spotting scopes to find birds.

Is there an event or activity you would like to see offered at the Preserve?  Special information to be included in our newsletter?  Call (503) 681-6206 to make a request or suggestion or email your input to Julie Magers.