P.O. Box 3002
Hillsboro, OR 97123

Karen Newton
Administrative Services Coordinator

Phone:   503-681-6206
Email:   karenn@ci.hillsboro.or.us
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Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a 725-acre wildlife preserve with the mission to connect water, wildlife, and people. The programs and services offered at the Preserve are driven by long-term goals to integrate wildlife and habitat preservation, education, water quality management, research, and passive recreation.

This non-profit organization is a premier resource center for information, services, and programs related to wetlands, wildlife and habitat protection, and offers a wide range of programs for children, families, and adults. With tremendous support frοm the community, a 12,000 square foot Wetlands Education Center was completed in September 2003, providing a new gathering place for more than 25,000 people who visit the Preserve annually.

Volunteer Opportunities:
People of all ages and backgrounds are welcome! You or your group can commit for a short-term project, or as a longer term general volunteer. If you get excited about nature, you are a great candidate for volunteering at Jackson Bottom, through:

• Field and Education Programs
• Special Events
• Marketing and Media Relations
• Trail Work and Maintenance
• Service Learning Projects
• Wetlands and Wildlife Monitoring
• Database Assistance or Web Design
• Center Guide

Donor Opportunities:

• Individual, family or corporate memberships
• Education scholarships
• Monthly, quarterly, or annual pledges
• Grants and sponsorships

Goals:

• Provide high quality educational programming for 13,000 students
• Keep Wetlands Education Center open 7 days per week and free to the public
• Restore two acres of wetlands
• Design one new traveling exhibit about Oregon history
• Enhance water quality interactive exhibits
• Involve 30 new volunteers in various activities and projects

Jackson Bottom Wetlands is a non-profit organization, Tax ID # 31-1600186.
Donations to Jackson Bottom Wetlands are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.