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Wildlife and Habitat at Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve

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A frog sits on a log at the Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve The varied habitat types at Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve contribute to the diversity of wildlife on the Preserve. Find a snapshot of some of the types of wildlife and habitat you may encounter here.

Videos

Invasive emerald ash borer could wipe out Oregon’s ash trees. Here’s how you can help.

There’s a tree killer on the loose in Oregon, and nobody knows how to stop it. An invasive green beetle called the emerald ash borer has arrived and has killed over 100 million ash trees across the country since it was discovered in 2002.

Cover photo for OPB emerald ash borer video

Restoration Success Story: The History and Restoration of Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve

Join us to witness a remarkable restoration success story. This video showcases the transformation of the floodplain habitat at Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve, from a degraded environment to a flourishing forested wetlands teeming with wildlife and native plants. Witness the incredible journey from degradation to restoration.

What are the Flags For? Amphibian Egg Mass Survey

Hey frog lovers! Tired of all the gloom and doom lately? Here’s some good news for a change! This short video clip tells a real wildlife conservation success story. Follow Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve wildlife biologist, Laura Trunk, as she transforms a degraded wasteland into a healthy floodplain wetland, and see the effects on the native amphibians.

Habitat

Pop-Up Arboretum

Hillsboro parks are home to hundreds of trees. How many of them can you identify? Whether the answer is none or every single one, you can discover our trees in a whole new way by visiting a Hillsboro Pop-Up Arboretum.

During the month of April, temporary arboretums will be "popping up" in Century Oaks and Jackson Bottom Uplands:

Use these maps to explore the trees from previous pop-up arboretums:

Wildlife

Many species of wildlife, including some designated as “sensitive” by the state of Oregon, make Jackson Bottom their home either part of the year or year-round.

Birds

Jackson Bottom is designated as an Important Bird Area (IBA). IBAs are identified as areas of international significance for the conservation of birds and other biodiversity. Together these IBAs form part of a worldwide, integrated approach to the conservation and sustainable use of the natural environment.