Wonder Keepers Preschool Fall 2025 Session Begins
Nearby Nature 622 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR, United StatesIn this all outdoor preschool program, children enjoy sensory adventures, cooperative activities, nature storytelling, garden exploration, Earth art, and free time in our outdoor play spaces. Our Wonder Keepers develop a personal connection to the natural world, make new friends, and develop confidence through independent exploring. Programs happen Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 am-12:30 […]
Natural Neighbors After School Fall 2025 Session Begins
Nearby Nature 622 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR, United StatesParticipants in this program enjoy after school adventures in Alton Baker Park and our Learnscape. Park exploration, natural science activities, Earth art, and free time in our outdoor play spaces help students get to know their nearby animal and plant neighbors and deepen their personal connections to the amazing natural community we all call home. […]
Green Start Play Day: Creepy Critters
Nearby Nature 622 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR, United StatesEnjoy outdoor nature play in our Learnscape plus toddler and pre-school activities and stories -- this month this month we’ll learn about spiders and other creepy crawlies! Rain or shine! Kids 5 and under only, with an adult. Members FREE, non-members $10/family. Register online. (If our registration fee is a hardship for your family, please […]
Navigators of the Night No School Day Adventure
Alton Baker Park 100 Day Island Rd, Eugene, ORScoot like a slug, sneak like a spider, and soar like a bat! During this day long adventure, we will learn about a variety of fascinating creatures that move through nature around us — mostly unseen in the dark of the night. $70 members/$80 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups of 12 kids. Outdoors at […]
2025 Haunted Hike
Alton Baker Park 100 Day Island Rd, Eugene, ORCelebrate night creatures at our 29th annual Haunted Hike Celebration and Fundraiser! Enjoy an hour long pumpkin-lit hike in Alton Baker Park and meet an entertaining costumed bat, frog, spider, owl, and more. Join us for night-themed activities in the shelter before or after your hike. The event happens rain or moonshine — so dress […]
Whilamut MycoBlitz!
Nearby Nature 622 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR, United StatesJoin us for a Community Science Investigation -- a BioBlitz of the mycological variety! We will walk the trails and search between spaces in the Whilamut Natural Area then document the fungus we find on iNaturalist as a part of the Fall Continental MycoBlitz. Must be able to use iNaturalist to participate. Be prepared for a […]
Whispering Woods No School Day Adventure
Hendricks ParkDiscover how trees “talk” as well as how forests get ready for winter. Build fairy forts and gnome homes. Create cool cone crafts, tell tall tree tales, and celebrate trees that stay green year-round. $75 members/$85 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups of 12 kids. Outdoors at Hendricks Park. Scholarship aid available. If you are […]
Rah Rah Rain No School Day Adventure
Alton Baker Park 100 Day Island Rd, Eugene, ORCelebrate the wonders of water in our world, rain or shine*, from the tiniest drops in our cells to the wild rush of a rain storm! Create drip-drop art, go cloud spotting, and hike along the Willamette River. *Note that on this day we will have limited access to rain cover, so students will need […]
Green Start Play Day: Log Life
Nearby Nature 622 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR, United StatesEnjoy outdoor nature play in our Learnscape plus toddler and pre-school activities and stories -- this month this month we’ll be having fun with fungi! Rain or shine! Kids 5 and under only, with an adult. Members FREE, non-members $10/family. Register online. (If our registration fee is a hardship for your family, please email info@nearbynature.org […]
Green Start Play Day: Snow Storm
Nearby Nature 622 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR, United StatesEnjoy outdoor nature play in our Learnscape plus toddler and pre-school activities and stories -- this month this month we’ll be learning about winter weather! Kids 5 and under only, with an adult. Members FREE, non-members $10/family. Register online. (If our registration fee is a hardship for your family, please email info@nearbynature.org to receive a […]