Read the fall issue of Our Big Backyard magazine

A former gravel mine along the Clackamas River is returning to its wild roots. Read about the transformation in the fall issue of Our Big Backyard.

Restoration at River Island cover story

photo of a couple having a picnic under a tree at Howell Territorial Park

Looking for beautiful views, a slice of history and a bountiful fruit orchard? Read the fall field guide to learn everything you need to know for an excursion to Howell Territorial Park on Sauvie Island.

Nang Dunn trains for ultra-marathons at Cooper Mountain Nature Park. She also founded a nonprofit that organizes 5K races for charity.

4 questions with Nang Dunn

Meet Nang Dunn, an exceptional runner who trains and Cooper Mountain Nature Park near Beaverton. Dunn runs for exercise – and a cause.

4 questions with Nang Dunn

Salmon Homecoming

Come experience one of nature's greatest wonders in our own big backyard, at Oxbow Regional Park. Come to Salmon Homecoming Oct. 17-18 to see salmon return to the waters where they were born. Fun, free family activities!

Salmon Homecoming

Oct. 9, 2015 4 p.m.

Fall: A great time to get outdoors



        Download the fall 2015 edition of Our Big Backyard

To find the latest parks and nature events, classes and news, pick up the fall issue of Our Big Backyard magazine. The latest edition of Metro's quarterly parks and nature magazine includes a look inside the transformation of River Island Natural Area along the the Clackamas River, where a former gravel mine is returning to its wild roots. The falls issue also includes a detailed field guide to Howell Territorial Park, a Q&A, photo contest and fun events for the whole family.

Pick up a copy of the magazine at a local public library branch, the Oregon Zoo, a Metro park, or at various community centers and senior centers.

In the fall issue, you can also discover:

How the Latino Greenspaces Project connects young people with nature
4 questions with ultramarathonner Nang Dunn, who runs for a cause
The fun-filled family activities available at Oct. 17-18 during Salmon Homecoming at Oxbow Regional Park
And more!

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