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PORTLAND, OR – If your new year’s resolution to get out into nature more often, then Metro Parks and Nature has got you covered, with 19 scheduled days of free parking in the coming year.
Free parking will be available on select dates at Oxbow Regional Park, Blue Lake Regional Park, Broughton Beach, M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp and Chinook Landing Marine Park on Jan.1, 15 and 19; Feb. 16 and 19; March 19; April 16; May 21; June 18 and 19; July 16; Aug. 20; Sept. 17; Oct. 12 and 15; Nov. 11, 19 and 27; and Dec. 17. Parking at all other Metro parks and boat ramps is free year-round.
In addtion, Metro Parks and Nature is offering a series of free workshops, nature hikes and stewardship events throughout the year. Most have limited capacity, so registering in advance is required. All events are subject to change; check oregonmetro.gov/calendar for the most up-to-date information.
Introduction to wildlife photography
Jan. 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or Jan. 23, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area, 5300 N Marine Dr., Portland
Forest bathing walk at Smith and Bybee
Jan. 17, 1 to 3 p.m.
Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area, 5300 N Marine Dr., Portland
Forest bathing walk at Scouter’s Mountain
Jan. 31, 1 to 3 p.m. or Feb. 14, 1 to 3 p.m.
Scouter’s Mountain Nature Park, 11000 SE Honorable Way, Happy Valley
Reimagining birding: raptors and waterfowl of Sauvie Island
Jan. 24, 10 a.m. to noon
Howell Territorial Park, 13901 NW Howell Park Rd., Portland
Planting and stewardship day
Feb. 7, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Scouter’s Mountain Nature Park, 11000 SE Honorable Way, Happy Valley
Winter nature walk and waterfowl watching
Feb. 6, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Killin Wetlands Nature Park, 46280 NW Cedar Canyon Rd., Banks
Lichen bioblitz
Feb. 14, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area, 5300 N Marine Dr., Portland
Reimagining birding: wintertime waterfowl
Feb. 15, 10 a.m. to noon
Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area, 5300 N Marine Dr., Portland
Fly fishing: learn the basics
Feb. 20, 10 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m.
Blue Lake Regional Park, 21224 NE Blue Lake Rd., Fairview
Glendoveer stewardship day
Feb. 20, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Glendoveer Nature Trail, 14700 NE Halsey St., Portland
Reimagining birding: wintertime waterfowl
Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to noon
Killin Wetlands Nature Park, 46280 NW Cedar Canyon Rd., Banks
Lichen and fungi bioblitz
Feb. 21, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Chehalem Ridge Nature Park, 38263 SW Dixon Mill Road, Gaston
Fly fishing: beyond the basics
Feb. 27, 10 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m.
Blue Lake Regional Park, 21224 NE Blue Lake Rd., Fairview
Forest bathing walk
Feb. 28, 1 to 3 p.m.
Blue Lake Regional Park, 21224 NE Blue Lake Rd., Fairview
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Tim Lantz
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