​Peter's Continuing Education Courses
Through research and site visits, you will learn the natural, human and cultural history of each site. You will also have an opportunity to develop high interest lessons for your students that meet your teaching goals.
EACH OF THE COURSES ON THIS PAGE ARE ONE CREDIT
FOOTHILLS OF MT. HOOD
In this fun and informative course, you'll explore four unique sites from Sandy to Zig Zag. You'll experience a second growth forest along the Tickle Creek Trail in Sandy, an old growth forest on the Old Salmon River Trail, juvenile salmon at the Wildwood Recreation site, and a booming waterfall along Little Zig Zag Creek. You will develop lots of ideas for teaching about forest and river ecosystems.
THE BARLOW ROAD IN CLACKAMAS COUNTY
In this intriguing course, you will visit several sites along the historic Barlow Road. You'll visit Meinig Park in Sandy, the Sandy Historical Museum, the Barlow Road Toll Gate, the Laurel Hill Chute Trail and the Philip Foster Farm Museum. Through your readings and explorations, you'll acquire pertinent information and develop ideas to enhance your teaching of Oregon history.
RAMONA FALLS TRAIL
In this exhilarating course, you'll take a seven mile round trip hike to discover one of Oregon's most beautiful waterfalls. Along the way, you'll discover native trees, plants and wildflowers. A visit to Lost Creek Interpretive Site will enable you to learn about Mt. Hood's volcanic history and current geologic formations.
MT. HOOD'S ALPINE REGION
In this fun and informative course, you'll learn more about the natural and human history of the Mt. Hood Region. Hikes at Trillium Lake and above Timberline will focus on alpine trees, native plants and wildflowers. Visits to the Mt. Hood Cultural Museum in Government Camp and to Timberline Lodge will provide insight into the human history, art and culture of this area.
UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY
In this diversified course, you'll experience the beauty of the Hood River Valley, discovering art, fruit orchards and the forested northern slopes of Mt. Hood. Hikes to Tamanawas Falls and Umbrella Falls will blend nature study with recreation. You'll develop ideas for teaching about Oregon's geology, geography, trees, plants, wildflowers and water ecology.
If any of these courses interest you, please contact Peter at walkportland@msn.com. Peter can provide specific information about how to complete each course.