Indigenous Culture Day at Tryon Creek Natural Area

Photo courtesy of Friends of Tryon Creek

Listen and learn from Indigenous educators in the culturally rich Tryon Creek State Natural Area during Indigenous Culture Day.

Located in Southwest Portland, Tryon Creek is one of Portland’s best urban parks. This beautiful natural area is a great example of our temperate rainforest climate: trees covered in moss with huge ferns lining the trails that lead to the creek. There are also free guided hikes every week!

The natural area also hosts many outdoor events, including Indigenous Culture Day.

Indigenous Culture Day at Tryon Creek Natural Area

On Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., celebrate the natural history and cultural connection to Indigenous Peoples at Tryon Creek Natural Area. This event is free to attend and open to all ages.

The community is invited to explore the traditional lifestyle of Northwest Tribes at the nature center classroom, shelter and trails. 

Activities

Here’s what is in store for Indigenous Culture Day:

• 9 a.m. Open ceremony.
• 9:30 a.m. Cultural lifeways education tables open for visitors.
• 10 a.m. Guided hike with Friends Cultural Environmental Educator Joseph Pearson.
• 10:30 a.m. Salmon Bake with samples for guests.
• 11 a.m. Storytime reading of “I Love Salmon and Lampreys: A Native Story of Resilience” by Brook M. Thompson read by Friends Education Coordinator Betty Bryant.
• Also, you can enter to win door prizes during the event.

While you’re there, plan to take a short hike along the trails. The natural area features 8 miles of hiking trails, 8 bridges and a wetland boardwalk.

Tryon Creek Natural Area is located at 11321 S Terwilliger Blvd. in Portland. For more information, visit Friends of Tryon Creek’s website.

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