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A watercolor painting of a House Finch.

Watercolor Painting Online Class with Ronna: The House Finch

The cheerful sound of the male House Finch reminds us of warmer days. Learn how to paint this lovely songbird alongside Ronna Fujisawa during this online watercolor class. Learning how to use colorful grays together with brighter colors will make your paintings sing! In this class students will learn more about mixing color and creating harmony with watercolor.

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Close up of a ladybug walking on a blade of grass.

Spring Break Camp: Miniature Bug Hideouts, Grades K-1 *FULL*

They range from microscopic to bigger than your hand and science estimates that there are millions of species on the planet! Insects and their arachnid cousins can be bizarre, funny looking, beautiful but also powerful. This camp is all about learning the basic science behind what makes bugs one of the greatest evolutionary successes in nature! Head out into the forest with your magnifying glass in hand to seek out some of these tiny inhabitants that call our Sanctuary home.

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A group of kids smile at the camera while hiking on the trail.

Spring Break Camp: Wilderness Survival 101, Grades 3-6

Band together with fellow campers to learn the ins and outs of wilderness survival while we hike around local trails. Throughout the day you will discover the answers to all your survival questions. Things like: Where might you find water when needed and how could you make sure it is safe to drink? How to can you navigate the trails to ensure you don’t get lost? What are items that are essential for survival? These important skills will help build outdoor confidence all while having fun and making new friends!

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Campers hold up their binoculars in the forest, looking at birds.

Spring Break Camp: Bird Biologist, Grades 2-3 *FULL*

“Become a bird biologist this week! The thrill of the search and the satisfaction of identifying the birds you find are sure to hook you on this awesome endeavor. Investigate bird specimens to learn about their amazing adaptations, learn how to find birds with binoculars, recognize their field marks and observe their behavior in this action-packed camp!

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A photo of campers sitting in a large circle with trees in the background.

Spring Break Camp: Forest Guardians, Grades 3-6

Portland is home to some of the most forested habitat in a city in our country! Come out and learn about why having forests in our cities is so important to wildlife, plant life and human life. Hike the trails, learn about local efforts to conserve green spaces and use your newfound knowlege to take action to protect all that is green and beautiful.

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Two outdoor school participants look at a bird skull specimen.

Spring Break Camp: Predators on the Prowl, Grades 2-3 *FULL*

Apex predators are those at the top of food chains like Wolves, Cougars, Orcas and Eagles. They are magnificent in size, fierce and armed with lethal hunting skills, yet they are vulnerable and depend on healthy ecosystems to survive. Join us in learning about apex predators’ unique adaptations through the study of real skulls and pelts. Search the forest to look for signs on the trail that would tell you if these animals have visited our Sanctuary.”

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