List of nature centers in Oregon

This is a list of nature centers and environmental education centers in the state of Oregon.

Oregon Nature Centers (Hover mouse over pog to popup clickable link)

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See also: List of nature centers in the United States
Name Location County Region Summary
Audubon Society of PortlandPortlandMultnomahPortland metro150 acres, adjacent to 5,170-acre Forest Park, includes classrooms, exhibits, wildlife care center
Cape Perpetua Interpretive CenterYachatsLincolnOregon CoastLocated in Siuslaw National Forest, daily nature programs, activities, exhibits
Cascades Raptor CenterEugeneLaneOregon CoastNature center and wildlife hospital for raptors
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & MuseumThe DallesWascoNorth Central54 acres, interpretive center of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, encompasses Wasco County Historical Museum with local history, natural history, Lewis and Clark Expedition, Ice Age exhibits
Cooper Mountain Nature ParkBeavertonWashingtonPortland metro230 acres, operated by the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District
Corvallis Environmental CenterCorvallisBentonWillamette Valleywebsite, operates the Avery House Nature Center, sustainable community living
Coyote Trails' Nature CenterMedfordJacksonSouthern Oregonwebsite, operated by the Coyote Trails School of Nature on 7 acres in U.S. Cellular Community Park
Drift Creek Nature CenterLincoln CityLincolnOregon Coastwebsite, located in the Siuslaw National Forest, owned and operated by the Mennonite Camp Association of Oregon
The Environmental CenterBendDeschutesCentral Oregonwebsite, sustainability and community environmental issues
Jackson Bottom Wetlands PreserveHillsboroWashingtonPortland metro725 acres, operated by the City, features Wetlands Education Center
John Inskeep Environmental Learning CenterOregon CityClackamasWillamette Valleywebsite, 5 acres, operated by Clackamas Community College
Lost Valley Nature CenterDexterLaneOregon Coast85 acres, environmental residential community with programs, trails
McGregor ParkTrailJacksonSouthern Oregonwebsite, operated by the Bureau of Land Management, displays on Lost Creek Dam, area plants, wildlife, geology and cultural history
Nearby NatureEugeneLaneOregon Coastwebsite, environmental education programs in Alton Baker Park
North Mountain Park Nature CenterAshlandJacksonSouthern Oregonwebsite, 40 acres, operated by the City
Rusk Ranch Nature CenterCave JunctionJosephineSouthern Oregonwebsite, 50 acres
Siskiyou Field InstituteSelmaJosephineSouthern Oregonwebsite, field-based natural history classes
South Slough Interpretive CenterSalemCoosOregon CoastMarine life, birds, animals and plants of the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
Straub Environmental CenterSalemMarionWillamette Valleywebsite, operated by the Friends of Straub Environmental Learning Center, nature and environmental education programs
Sunriver Nature CenterSunriverDeschutesCentral Oregonwebsite, operated by the planned residential and resort community, nature displays, live native animals, bird rehabilitation, trails, botanical garden
Tryon Creek State Natural AreaPortlandMultnomahPortland metro645 acres
Tualatin Hills Nature ParkBeavertonWashingtonPortland metro222 acres, operated by the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District
Tualatin River National Wildlife RefugeSherwoodWashingtonPortland metro1,856-acre wetlands and lowlands sanctuary, features wildlife center with exhibits, viewing areas, nature programs

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