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Exploring the Tualatin River Basin: A Nature and Recreation Guide

By Tualatin Riverkeepers Edited by Susan Peter and Shirley Ewart 2002. 5 3/8 x 8 3/8 inches. 176 pages. Color illustrations. Maps. Drawings. Bibliography. Index. ISBN 0-87071-540-2. Paperback, $19.95. Table of Contents

The Tualatin River Basin in Washington County, Oregon has some of the most appealing and least known natural areas in the greater Portland area, and nobody knows the territory better than Tualatin Riverkeepers.

This informative, well-organized guide introduces 85 readily accessible sites throughout the Tualatin River Basin, from the River's tributaries in the Coast Range to its confluence with the Willamette River. The detailed site descriptions include directions, maps, and a wealth of information on the plants, wildlife, and natural attractions to be found. Also included are brief features on the flora, fauna, ecology, and history of the area.

Hikers, canoeists, naturalists, birders, and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds will find this unique field guide an essential companion as they explore the beautiful, meandering Tualatin River and its environs.

"A concise, accurate, thorough and downright beautiful guide to an area that is underappreciated by those who haven't taken the time to look around them. This little book is so well written, so well organized, so well illustrated, that readers can learn to love the beauty and value of the Tualatin just by reading the book. So think of the adventures each of its sections can take you on! Buy this amazing book and let it spark a summer of outdoor discoveries."

--Dan Hays, Statesman Journal

"Exploring the Tualatin River Basin is an excellent way to discover the wildlife and natural diversity in our very own backyards. My congratulations to Tualatin Riverkeepers for this wonderful resource."

--Senator Mark Hatfield

"It is apparent that the residents of the Tualatin Valley treasure their wildlife and have set aside many areas for its health and diversity. This guide invites the reader to visit and enjoy these special places, giving concise directions to access points and providing a glimpse at what makes each spot so special."

--Harry Nehls, author of Familiar Birds of the Northwest

Tualatin Riverkeepers is a community-based organization working to protect and restore the Tualatin River system. The Riverkeepers builds watershed stewardship through public eductioan, access to nature, citizen involvement and advocacy... connecting people ot he natural resources in their community.

About the Editors

Susan Peter is a geographer and librarian who created and cultivates a demonstration forest with over 40 species of trees. She has taught nature classes for adults and children in many different settings. She lives in Beaverton, Oregon.

Shirley Ewart is an anthropologist and the author of two books and numerous articles. For several years she taught Native American Studies at Portland Community College. She lives in Tigard, Oregon.

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