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June 28 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
The Bird Days of Summer: Butterflies!
Well-known but often overlooked, butterflies are a beautiful and fascinating group of insects. In this beginner-focused walk on Powell Butte, we’ll look for butterflies, talk about how to identify them, and explore their amazing adaptations.
Accessibility
Distance: About 3 miles
Elevation Changes: up to 300 feet
Trail Tread and Width: Paved or packed dirt trails, some uneven terrain
Pacing: Slow, with frequent stops to view and listen for birds
Amenities: 2 Vault Toilets in parking lot; large parking lot with ADA parking spaces
Public Transit: Trimet #9/74 stop about 1/2 mile from the visitor center. The walk will include both full sun and some shade.
Pale Swallowtail, photo by Tara Lemezis
Learn about the diversity & fascinating lives of butterflies!
Join Bird Alliance of Oregon’s Education and Conservation Team for The Bird Days of Summer, a series of super beginner-friendly programs for anyone curious about birds in nature. We’re combining community-building, exploration, and fun to create safe spaces for people to get to know each other as well as the birds. Binoculars will be provided, and we’ll begin each program with a short “how-to” to help you get started.
Register!The Bird Days of Summer Field Trip Details
- Date: June 28, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
