Nature & Trails

THPRD's Nature & Trails staff manages about 1,500 acres of natural area, including scenic Cooper Mountain Nature Park in Aloha.

THPRD's Nature & Trails staff manages about 1,500 acres of natural area, including scenic Cooper Mountain Nature Park in Aloha.

THPRD's Nature & Trails staff manages about 1,500 acres of natural areas. These areas provide a variety of benefits including ecosystem services, recreation, trails and learning opportunities.

As steward of these areas staff provide:

• Management of wildlife habitat and native plant communities in the Park District's natural areas.
• Educational programs, events, and activities throughout the Park District, with the Tualatin Hills Nature Center serving as the hub.
• Information about and coordination of the Park District's trail network.
• Direction for volunteer and community service projects for environmental education, trail stewardship, and restoration of natural areas for individuals, businesses, or organizations.
  
• Acquisition of natural area land. Since 2012, nearly 85 acres have been added to the system.

For questions about natural areas, trails, or environmental education programs, call 503-629-6350.

Mailing Address

Nature & Trails staff

• Bruce Barbarasch, Nature & Trails Manager
• Ron Berning, Trails Technician
• Steve Campbell, Trails Technician
• Greg Creager, Nature & Trails Specialist
• Crystal Durbecq, Nature & Trails Specialist
• Sebastian Ford, Park Ranger
• Shawna Hartung, Environmental Education Program Coordinator
• Mindy Laird-Garcia, Park Ranger
• Karen Munday, Environmental Education Program Coordinator
• Kristin Smith, Interpretive Programs Supervisor
• Kyle Spinks, Park Ranger
• Scott Wagner, Nature & Trails Specialist