About Birding Hike at Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge

Join Adventures Without Limits and a USFWS biologist for a birding hike at Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. The trip is open to the public, inclusive, and accessible to people of all abilities. Adventures Without Limits specializes in creating a welcome space for diverse sets of needs.

Transportation:

Participants can meet our team on-site at the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge visitor center, or shuttle with AWL from the Beaverton Transit Center (4108 SW Lombard Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005). Please note that our bus is lift-equipped with space for 2 wheelchair users.

If you would like to ride with AWL to Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge please register for the “General Admission – WITH shuttle” option.

Itinerary:

11:00 AM – Shuttle pick up at Milky Way, Pacific University

11:30 AM – Shuttle pick up at Beaverton Transit Center

12:00 PM – Arrive at the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge visitor center

12:15 PM – Time to hike!

2:00 PM – Return to the visitor center

2:30 PM – Shuttle departs Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge

3:00 PM – Shuttle drop off at Beaverton Transit Center

3:30 PM – Shuttle drop off at Pacific University

Inclusions:

  • Certified guides

  • Trip planning & logistics

  • Location permits

  • Exclusions:

  • Lunch/snacks/beverages

Packing List:

  • Binoculars (if you have some!)

  • Durable, close-toed shoes for hiking, such as tennis shoes, running shoes, or hiking boots.

  • Avoid wearing cotton if possible. Instead, try to wear synthetic materials such as fleece that will dry quicker and keep you warmer.

  • Backpack for personal belongings

  • Water bottle

  • Snacks, lunch for after

  • Rain gear

  • Warm layers

  • Dry clothes to change into afterward in case of rain.