Forest Park Bird Alliance Loop

Join us for nature photography inside a deep Forest Park hike loop above Downtown Portland.

1- Hour Hike (moderate pace.) Sloping inclines and descents. It's a short hike, but you will feel you had some exercise afterwards.
Cross wooden bridges, count banana slugs on our path and notice the gorgeous depth and detail of this forest, with every step.
Weather hot or not should not affect us, as it will be cool inside the trees.

Parking at the Bird Alliance information center and store, we will hike out and back. Afterwards, we will spend a bit of time in the gift shop in order to discover all of the resources this location has to offer.

The Bird Alliance of Oregon is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to bird and habitat protection across Oregon in the United States. Founded in 1902 and incorporated in 1909, it is one of the oldest conservation organizations in the world.

NO DOGS ALLOWED AT THIS VENUE

The Wonder Compass Nature Photography Women's Groups Are:

Beginner Friendly! Simply bring any camera you prefer.
Camera Phones, DSLR's or Film Cameras Welcome.
Please have a general working knowledge of your camera equipment.
PLEASE BRING WATER.

WHO IS THIS FOR ?
Any level photographer, looking to start a daily creative practice.
Those who wish to train their eyes to see beauty everywhere, anytime.
Anyone looking for community through sharing your creations of art and time in nature hiking.

BENEFITS OF THIS PRACTICE:

1. A daily practice of walking and photography as a personal art form
2. Connecting with nature for support and engaging with the environment
3. Establishing physical health through walking and wondering each day
4. Rooting into all available local green spaces to connect and support your community
5. A powerful health practice with nature for those seeking mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
6. Learn simple techniques to transform ordinary images into something magical.
7. Learning how to meditate on the move while making art.
8. Mindful anchors will be offered depending on the location. (For This Walk, Our Sense of Hearing Can Be A Focus As We Listen To The Bird Calls.)