Mt. Hood Naturalist (OVERNIGHT: This camp runs M-Th)
Embark on an unforgettable overnight adventure where you’ll find yourself at Marmot Cabin, a gem tucked into the Mount Hood Wilderness. For three nights and four days, this camp will take you on an immersive exploration into the unique ecology the Cascades. Sharpen your senses as we delve into the wonders of Mt. Hood National Forest and its surrounding ecosystems. Throughout our journey, you’ll have the opportunity to fine-tune your observation skills as we traverse local trails, seeking to identify a diverse array of flora, fauna, fungi, rocks, and everything else that we encounter while traversing the landscape. You might even learn something from nature itself as we think about how humans have lived in these ecosystems for thousands of years. Leave this camp on Thursday afternoon with new friends and a deeper understanding the natural world!
Week-long Camp — Outdoor Naturalists Track: June 24-27, 8:30/8:45 a.m. – 3:00/3:15 p.m. There is no camp on Friday. **Campers will be dropped off Monday, June 24 and picked up Thursday, June 27.**
Grades: 6-8
Drop off Location: Grades 6-8 meet at Upper Macleay Park, which neighbors Bird Alliance of Oregon on Cornell Road to the east.
Type of Camp: Overnighterstake place at Marmot Cabin and the Miller Wildlife Sanctuary, outside of Sandy, Oregon. There are two 30 foot yurts and a 3,200 square foot cabin and a 91 acre wildlife sanctuary for us to explore, learn new skills and connect with nature and each other.
