Location: 45.5265425, -122.7366571
Collins Sanctuary is a smaller wetlands sanctuary located in North Portland, managed by local environmental nonprofit groups. It preserves seasonally flooded woodland and provides stormwater habitat. Paths and informational signage offer insight into urban ecology and community-driven conservation efforts. Bird-watchers may spot waterfowl and songbirds. It serves as a living example of urban-scale wildlife habitat preservation and volunteer stewardship.
Tags:
– access: permissive
– alt_name: Balch Creek Forest
– boundary: protected_area
– landuse: forest
– leaf_cycle: evergreen
– leaf_type: needleleaved
– leisure: nature_reserve
– name: Collins Sanctuary
– operator: Audubon Society of Portland
– owner: Metro;Audubon Society of Portland
– protect_class: 4