Programs & Activities

Education Center
With the help of generous donations and dedicated volunteers, the Jackson Bottom Wetlands Education Center opened on September 27th 2003. Click on the link to learn more about what the building has to offer.

Community Programs
The Preserve hosts a variety of fun and educational activities. Check this listing to find out what programs are coming up.

Teacher Education
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve offers a wide range of workshops, in-services, and customized school involvement programs for schools and educators from throughout the Northwest.

School Programs:
Register your school or group for an amazing program at Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve. Our staff have designed a wide range of interesting programs that will enthuse and enlighten all ages. One- to four-hour programs are available. All programs are hands-on, interactive, educational and enjoyable. For school groups, all the programs are aligned with the Oregon Common Curriculum Goals and State Benchmarks for education. We offer two types of school programs: Traveling Programs and Field Programs. Click here for information on how to register for school programs.

Summer Camps:
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve offers a variety of summer camps for kids. Descriptions and dates will be posted mid-April. All registrations go through Hillsboro Parks and Recreation and will begin on May 1st. Please do not call before May 1st.