Updated May 31, 2023
Spring/ Summer Program Update
At this time, we do not have any remaining openings this spring time but we encourage you to consider scheduling a program with us this summer! We have more availability from August onwards!
Calendar of available dates
Programs can be scheduled as follows:
- Between 9:30am and 3pm, Monday through Friday
Take a look at the upcoming calendars to see what dates might be available for us to lead your program. This year, we will be holding specific dates for priority groups that meet the goals of the Portland Parks levy. These priority groups include Title 1 schools, Head Start programs, and organizations that serve underrepresented communities. If you believe that you fall under these categories, please reach out. We will be releasing the hold for these dates about 4-6 weeks in advance depending on the season.
Program length and start times
- Field Trips are typically two or three hours in length, depending on the age of the participants.
- Guided walks (including Ladybug Nature Walks) are typically ninety minutes in length.
- Custom programs vary in length from one hour to a full day. Please tell us your desired program length when filling out the application.
- Morning programs typically begin at 9:30 or 10am.
- Afternoon programs typically begin at 11:30, 12, or 12:30pm.
- After-school options potentially available from 2-5pm - please call 503-823-3601 for availability.
May 2023
Return to "How to schedule a program" page.
On your application, please choose three possible dates. Check the calendar below for "available" dates and times. Maximum number of participants is listed for each day. This number does not include teachers or adult chaperones if the program is for children or youth.
We offer programs Monday through Friday between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm.
* Please Note: This year, we will be holding specific dates for priority groups that meet the goals of the Portland Parks levy. These priority groups include Title 1 schools, Head Start programs, and organizations that serve underrepresented communities. If you believe that you fall under these categories, please reach out. We will be releasing the hold for these dates about 4-6 weeks in advance depending on the season.
June 2023
Return to "How to schedule a program" page.
On your application, please choose three possible dates. Check the calendar below for "available" dates and times. Maximum number of participants is listed for each day. This number does not include teachers or adult chaperones if the program is for children or youth.
We offer programs Monday through Friday between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
29 See May | 30 See May | 31 See May | 1 Booked | 2 Booked |
5 Booked | 6 Booked | 7 Booked | 8 Booked | 9 Booked |
12 Booked | 13 Booked | 14 Booked | 15 Booked | 16 Booked |
19 Booked | 20 Booked | 21 Booked | 22 Booked | 23 Booked |
26 Booked | 27 Booked | 28 Booked | 29 Booked | 30 Holding for Priority Groups |
July 2023
Return to "How to schedule a program" page.
On your application, please choose three possible dates. Check the calendar below for "available" dates and times. Maximum number of participants is listed for each day. This number does not include teachers or adult chaperones if the program is for children or youth.
We offer programs Monday through Friday between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 No Programs | 4 Holiday - No Programs | 5 Booked | 6 Booked | 7 Tentatively Booked |
10 Booked | 11 Booked | 12 Booked | 13 Booked | 14 Tentatively Booked |
17 Booked | 18 Program Planning - No Programs | 19 Booked | 20 Booked | 21 Booked |
24 Booked | 25 Tentatively Booked | 26 Booked | 27 Booked | 28 Full Availability |
31 Booked | 1 See August | 2 See August | 3 See August | 4 See August |
August 2023
Return to "How to schedule a program" page.
On your application, please choose three possible dates. Check the calendar below for "available" dates and times. Maximum number of participants is listed for each day. This number does not include teachers or adult chaperones if the program is for children or youth.
We offer programs Monday through Friday between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Full Availability | 2 Booked | 3 Booked | 4 Program Planning - No Programs | |
7 Booked | 8 Full Availability | 9 Full Availability | 10 Booked | 11 Booked |
14 Booked | 15 Booked | 16 Full Availability | 17 Booked | 18 Full Availability |
21 Booked | 22 Full Availability | 23 Full Availability | 24 Booked | 25 Full Availability |
28 Booked | 29 Full Availability | 30 Full Availability | 31 See September | 2 See September |