Friends of Tryon Creek

06/02/2026

Join us!

05/25/2026

Pick up a Familiar Species Guide just for Tryon Creek State Natural Area before your next hike. They are available for purchase in the Nature Center Store. Find 🦉🌼🦋 and so much more!

05/23/2026

05/22/2026

5/23 at 10am - Guided Nature Hike - Plants and Trees:

Meet at the Nature Center and join a Naturalist on a hike through Tryon Creek. Topics will vary week to week and are geared to ages 5 and up, but all ages are welcome. Parents must accompany kids on all hikes. Groups of 10 or more should contact the park in advance.

This is an Access Recreation hike and occurs only on trails and terrain that are less challenging and closer to the Nature Center. This route often includes Old Main Trail, Big Fir Trail, Center Trail, and Maple Ridge Trail. For more information, please visit: Access Recreation at Tryon Creek https://vimeo.com/139742285?fl=pl&fe=sh

05/15/2026

Tryon Creek Nature Walk
Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon

Who: These walks are meant to be a safe space for Autistic individuals, their families, friends, and supporters to be together to enjoy and experience nature without any agenda or judgment.

What: Come and enjoy a beautiful, guided nature walk at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. The guided walks will be led by an Oregon Master Naturalist, Certified Interpretive Guide and former A*O Board member.

When: Sunday, May 17 and June 14 from 1pm – 2:30pm (Autistic adults and teens ages 15+)

Where: Tryon Creek State Natural Area: 11321 Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard Portland, OR 97219

Parking can be limited. Consider arriving early to allow time to park and join the group. Parking fees at Tryon Creek Nature Center are being covered for registered attendees, thanks to the generosity of Oregon Parks Forever! Please see the registration site for more details.

For more info & to register, click the link here: https://charity.pledgeit.org/TryonCreek

If you need help getting there, or for additional questions, please contact Lori Ball at [email protected] or call 503-636-1676 during business hours (9 am - 6 pm). See less

05/14/2026

Presented by The Autism Society of Oregon
Tryon Creek Nature Walk
Who: These walks are meant to be a safe space for Autistic individuals, their families, friends, and supporters to be together to enjoy and experience nature without any agenda or judgment.
What: Come and enjoy a beautiful, guided nature walk at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. The guided walks will be led by an Oregon Master Naturalist, Certified Interpretive Guide and former A*O Board member.
When: Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 1pm – 2:30pm (Autistic adults and teens ages 15+)
Upcoming dates: June 14
Where: Tryon Creek State Natural Area: 11321 Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard Portland, OR 97219
Parking can be limited. Consider arriving early to allow time to park and join the group.
We are capping each guided walk at 20 people. Registration is FREE but advance registration is required.
Parking fees at Tryon Creek Nature Center are being covered for registered attendees, thanks to the generosity of Oregon Parks Forever! Please see the registration site for more details.
For more info & to register, click the link here: https://charity.pledgeit.org/TryonCreek
If you need help getting there, or for additional questions, please contact Lori Ball at [email protected] or call 503-636-1676 during business hours (9 am - 6 pm). See less

05/14/2026

Friday, May 15th - Nature Journaling - Forest Wonders - 3-4:30pm

Join local author and science illustrator Audrey Sauble to learn about nature journaling at Tryon Creek. Each class will introduce a variety of tools and techniques, and participants will learn to record their nature observations using both art and text. Basic art supplies will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own sketchbook and materials.

Register for this class at tryonfriends.org/calendar

No artistic experience is required. When weather permits, part of the class may be held outside. All Ages are welcome to attend. Sliding scale fee $10-20.

Audrey Sauble

05/06/2026

Friends of Tryon Creek seeks enthusiastic, responsible, and environmentally motivated people for our Tryon Forest Adventures instructor positions!

Position Hours: June 15th through August 24th. This schedule begins with training and set up the week of June 15th for a total of 30 hours. Once summer sessions begin, instructors will work Monday-Friday 40 hours per week.

Seasonal Position: starting at $20.00/hour – depending on experience

Instructors lead groups of youth (ages 5-11) in activities designed to build knowledge, comfort, and community in an outdoor setting, while managing a safe and positive culture that values the perspective, needs, and knowledge of all participants through the use of age/developmentally appropriate techniques.

See full position descriptions and how to apply at www.tryonfriends.org or the link in our profile.

05/04/2026

Our weaving workshops are back! Starting with Pine Needle Baskets May 9th
Join us as we connect in community and learn together.
Registration at tryonfriends.org/calendar