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Parks and nature 2024: Diversity, equity and inclusion

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Small purchase, big impact: Metro creates a 350-acre wildlife refuge with 3.6-acre property acquisition

Dec. 20, 2022 8:49 a.m.

a misty natural wetland with a small pond

In November 2022, Metro Parks and Nature acquired 3.67 acres along Coffee Lake Creek in Washington County that connects two large natural areas in its portfolio, creating a mile-long wildlife corridor that will help foster biodiversity and climate resilience for years to come.

The importance of beavers

By Andrea Berkley

Nov. 30, 2022 10:35 a.m.

A drone photograph shows a pool of water flowing through a broken beaver dam into a small creek.

The rare peat wetland habitat at Killin Wetlands Natural Area is recovering slowly but surely thanks to a restored little lake. But this year the lake suddenly started draining. What happened?

"This is what makes it fun": riding adaptive mountain bikes at Newell Creek Canyon Nature Park

By Jamie Mathis

Oct. 18, 2022 10:45 a.m.

three adaptive mountain bikers, smiling, riding down a gravel path

Adaptive mountain biking is a growing sport. But finding trails where you can ride these specialized bikes is still difficult. Learn how Metro is making its bike trails more accessible for a wide range of bicyclists.

Making nature accessible

By Jamie Mathis

Oct. 18, 2022 10:30 a.m.

Max Woodbury rides an adaptive mountain bike down a dirt path in woods

Whether it's creating bike trails that accommodate adaptive mountain biking or making sure wheelchair users have a place at the picnic table, Metro is working to invite visitors of all abilities into its parks.

Beaverton opens its first year-round homeless shelter

Small purchase, big impact: Metro creates a 350-acre wildlife refuge with 3.6-acre property acquisition

The importance of beavers

Voters pass parks and nature levy

Tualatin buys natural area with Metro bond funds

Construction work underway at Blue Lake Regional Park

Read Our Big Backyard Fall 2022

Enter Our Big Backyard photo contest

Metro Council awards $700,000 in Nature in Neighborhoods grants

"This is what makes it fun": riding adaptive mountain bikes at Newell Creek Canyon Nature Park

Making nature accessible

Metro purchases wildlife-rich canyon in Washington County

Metro Council awards $20 million in trails grants

The meanings behind the trail names at Chehalem Ridge

Restoration at River Island

The story behind Three Elders at Chehalem Ridge