Sunday, June 14th, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Tree Walk: Orenco Woods Nature Park

Join Margaret Johns on a walk through the Orenco Woods Nature Park. The 44-acre park contains a network of looped trails that weave their way through rolling landscape, open meadows, oak savannah, riparian habitat, forested areas and a glimpse at a variety of birds and wildlife. We will meet and begin our walk at the Orenco Station Farmer's Market, which opens at 10 a.m. if you would like to visit before the walk. We will then walk over to Orenco Woods Nature Park and learn about the history of the Orenco area.

Thursday, June 18th, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Tree Walk: Conifers at Hoyt Arboretum

Join Sue Rosenbaum for a tour of Hoyt Arboretum's nationally accredited Conifer Collection! Learn about Hoyt's mission; visit some rare trees; hear the story of the Dawn Redwood, our living fossil; marvel at the redwoods and giant sequoias; observe several deciduous conifers; and learn about the historical importance of cedars.

Saturday, July 11th, 10:00 a.m. to noon

Tree Walk: St. Andrews Woods & Wetlands

Don Nearhood will be leading us on an exploration of the acreage behind Beaverton's St. Andrew Lutheran Church where they have eight acres of riparian forest and wetland. We will follow Johnson Creek, then wander off the beaten path to explore the wetlands and woods. There are some small logs to step over or duck under and a small creek to scamper across. We will return to enjoy the established wood-chipped trail to their Sanctuary of the Firs and the beaver dams on the east side of the property. Come and see what a dedicated group of volunteers can do to restore nature and create a peaceful refuge for both humans and wildlife.