Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve

June, 16, 2007

 

2600 SW Hillsboro Hwy.

Hillsboro, OR 97123

 

Date: June, 16, 2007

Time: Start 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, finish by 4:00 pm

Rating: 1

Distance 10Km

Directions:

 From Highway 26, take Exit 57 (Glencoe Road). Head south and pass through downtown Hillsboro. Glencoe Road becomes Hwy. 219/Hillsboro Hwy. The entrance is on the left, 6 miles from Hwy. 26, next to Clean Water Services. 

 

Description:

This walk, which is entirely on the preserve, will take you through the 710 acre Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve. The Preserve is a nationally recognized education center and urban green space dedicated to connecting water, wildlife and people. Located in the heart of Washington County the Preserve is home to 200 species of birds, mammals and amphibians and provides award winning education, passive recreation, and research opportunities to more than 25,000 people a year.

You will see nesting Great Blue Herons, possibly bald eagles and many other species. There is a 1500 pound Eagle nest on display in the visitors center. There will also be several telescopes, manned by Oregon Birders Online, to assist you in viewing and identifying various birds.

We will also be selling our WORLD FAMOUS HOT DOGS, POP, COOKIES, AND CHIPS FOR $2.00.

 

 

All donations will be given to the Preserve.

 

Free walkers welcome Credit walkers $3.00

NO dogs allowed

Wheelchairs possible on part of the walk.

Strollers OK

 

Contact:

Dick or Carolyn

503-649-7675

crvcinfo@yahoo.com