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

HIDDEN CLACKAMAS COUNTY & HAPPY VALLEY
In this fun and informative course, you'll learn about the natural, human and cultural history of Happy Valley through research and explorations of four sites of significance. You'll encounter the diverse habitats of Happy Valley Nature Park, you'll discover an extinct volcano at Scouter's Mountain, and you'll find the beautiful, but elusive Hidden Falls. Impressive sculptures by local artists await at Happy Valley City Hall. You'll gain teaching ideas that can be implemented across the curriculum.

WEST LINN & LAKE OSWEGO
In this course, you'll learn about the natural and human history of these two communities with visits to Mary S. Young Park, George Rogers Park and Old Town, Lake Oswego (where you will discover an historic iron smelter). A stroll through the “Gallery Without Walls,” in Downtown Lake Oswego will introduce you to more than 50 unique sculptures. This information will spark teaching ideas that will enhance your science, math, history and art curriculum.

EXPLORING TIGARD & TUALATIN
This course includes a three mile loop walk that will take you from Cook Park in Tigard to the Lake of the Commons in Tualatin. Along the way, you will discover both natural and urban habitats, dozens of artworks and an authentic Mastodon skeleton (found within the Tualatin Public Library). You'll also explore a portion of the Tualatin River Greenway Trail to learn about the mega fauna that once roamed this area. You'll develop lots of teaching ideas to supplement your science, math, history and art curriculum.

EXPLORING GREEN LINE MAX
In this fun and informative course, you will ride the entire Green Line MAX route, from Clackamas Town Center to the campus of Portland State University. Along the way, you will stop to explore each MAX station. You will discover dozens of artworks and diverse urban architecture. You'll explore historic neighborhoods along the way, and you'll discover the Ed Benedict Park Memory Garden and historic Lents Park. Learning about both the natural and urban history of these areas will prove valuable in teaching lessons about trees, plants, local pioneers and current leaders who are making a difference in the community.

EXPLORING ORANGE LINE MAX (MIlwaukie to Portland)
In this informative course, you'll visit each of the 10 MAX stations along this 7.3 mile route to discover dozens of intriguing artworks. A walk through Downtown Milwaukie and along Milwaukie Riverfront Park will include exploration of the Milwaukie Sculpture Garden and the historic Trolley Trail, a beautiful paved multi use path, featuring gorgeous trees and intriguing artwork. This course also includes a self guided tour of the South Park Blocks and visits to four beautiful urban fountains. Knowledge gained in this course can be implemented through lessons that will enhance your math, science, history and art curriculum.

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