Peter's Walking Tours and Continuing Education Courses.
Exploring Cedar Mill: History, Nature, and Community
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Course Number SS419s/SS519s 1 Credit $140
There can be additional materials and entrance fees. Check with the instructor for specific details for this class.
This new course explores Cedar Mill, from historic sites and Heritage trees to present-day parks and neighborhoods. We’ll tour the Cedar Mill Creek Greenway, Foege Park, and the Cedar Mill Wetlands which provide modern recreation options for all ages. Later, we’ll visit the Cedar Mill Library and explore past and present historic sites along NW Cornell Road, such as the John Quincy Adams Young House, one of the oldest buildings in Washington County, three Heritage fruit trees from an early orchard, and Cedar Mill Falls, the site of the original lumber mill that gave this area its name. We’ll end the day with a tour of the Union Cemetery of Cedar Mill. Discussions and lesson ideas will include local history, geography, writing, math, science, and plant/wildlife identification. K-12 educators in every subject will find teaching ideas to use inside and outside of the classroom.
This class has been created and will be taught by Heritage Institue instructor Melissa Juska. Please contact Melissa at mjbros200@gmail.com for more specific information and to reserve a spot in the class.
Exploring Washington County's Hidden Parks: Geology, History, Native Flora and Fauna
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Course Number SS419J 1 Credit $140
There can be additional materials and entrance fees. Check with the instructor for specific details for this class.
In this exciting new class, we will discover some of Washington County’s most important parks and natural sites. Along the way, we will learn to identify more than a dozen native bird species while exploring the Koll Center Wetlands Park, and we’ll visit Cooper Mountain Nature Park, where we will discover Northwest volcanic history. In addition, we will learn to identify dozens of native plants, trees and art works on our walks through Rood Bridge Park and Orenco Woods Park. Most importantly, we will discuss ways to bring the study of nature, art, local history to our students through meaningful classroom lessons and field trips. Our adventures will provide ideas that will energize history, science, math and art activities across the curriculum in K-12 classrooms.