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  Facilities - Natural Resources


Stewardship
Volunteer Opportunities
Trails
Environmental Education
Regional Plants
Local Wildlife


5500 SW Arctic Drive, Suite 2
Beaverton, OR 97005-4162
Phone:  503/629-6350
Fax:  503/629-6307


The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District manages about 200 parks spanning 2,000+ acres.  More than half of these are natural areas, which provide a variety of benefits including ecosystem services, recreation, walking paths, and learning opportunities.  The Natural Resources Department serves as the steward of these areas, and also provides:

  • Management of wildlife habitat and native plant communities.
  • Educational programs, events, and activities throughout the Park District, with the Tualatin Hills Park Interpretive 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.

STAFF

Bruce Barbarasch, Superintendent of Natural Resources and Trails Management, nature@thprd.org
Julie Reilly, Natural Resource Specialist, jreilly@thprd.org
Kyle Spinks, Natural Resources Technician, kspinks@thprd.org
Melissa Marcum, Natural Resources Volunteer Coordinator, mmarcum@thprd.org