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  • Wonder Keepers Preschool Winter 2026 Session Begins — Space Available!

    Nearby Nature 622 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR, United States

    In 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 Winter 2026 Session Begins — Space Available!

    Nearby Nature 622 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR, United States

    Participants 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. […]

  • Spring Volunteer Information Session

    Nearby Nature 622 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR, United States

    Love nature? Enjoy kids? Care about parks? Learn all about leading school nature walks in Alton Baker Park this spring as well as other Nearby Nature volunteer opportunities — including gardening projects, restoration work, Wonder Keepers Preschool, Natural Neighbors After School, TAG Team graffiti patrol, Summer Daycamps and more! No experience is needed–training provided. Check […]

  • Misty Mountain Magic No School Day Adventure

    Hendricks Park 1800 Skyline Blvd, EUGENE, OR, United States

    Wander Hendricks Park in search of secret hideaways for the magical among us! Make fairies and gnomes and build tiny homes from forest finds. Listen to stories, read maps, and create your own magic wand! $75 members/$85 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups of 12 kids. Outdoors at Hendricks Park. Scholarship aid available. If you […]

    $75 – $85

  • Wonder Keepers Preschool Spring 2026 Session Begins

    Nearby Nature 622 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR, United States

    In 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 Spring 2026 Session Begins — Space Available!

    Nearby Nature 622 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR, United States

    Participants 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. […]

  • Soil Scientists No School Day Adventure

    Nearby Nature 622 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR, United States

    Dig deep and discover the amazing life of soil. Marvel at the connections between geology, the creation of compost, and the tending of garden beds! Unearth microbe mysteries and create soil concoctions in our mud kitchen while we learn about the world beneath our feet. $70 members/$80 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups of 12 […]

    $70 – $80

  • Green Start Play Day: Flower Power

    Nearby Nature 622 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR, United States

    Enjoy outdoor nature play in our Learnscape plus toddler and pre-school activities and stories -- this month we’ll be this month we’ll be celebrating the rainbow of flowers that bloom in spring! 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 […]

    Free – $10

  • 11th Annual Wow Newts Nature Quest!

    Tugman Park 3666 Hilyard St, Eugene, OR, United States

    Join us for our 11th annual newt count! Learn all about newts from naturalist Tom Titus as we count these cool critters in Tugman Park’s creek. Meet outside the Tugman Park picnic shelter. Nearby Nature members FREE, non-members $10/family. Pre-register online!

    Free – $10

  • Green Start Play Day: Mighty Mamas

    Nearby Nature 622 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR, United States

    Enjoy outdoor nature play in our Learnscape plus toddler and pre-school activities and stories -- this month we’ll be this month we’ll this month we’ll be honoring mamas of all shapes and sizes and species! Rain or shine! Kids 5 and under only, with an adult. Members FREE, non-members $10/family. Register online. (If our registration […]

    Free – $10

  • Nature Out Loud No School Day Adventure

    Nearby Nature 622 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR, United States

    Hike in the park and discover the noises of nature nearby, from birds and bugs to water and wind. Use your super-senses to become a forest floor investigator. Play tunes in our Sound Garden, make melodies from recycled materials, and sing silly songs on our Star Stage! $70 members/$80 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups […]

    $70 – $80

  • Trees and Bees No School Day Adventure

    Hendricks Park 1800 Skyline Blvd, EUGENE, OR, United States

    Discover new trails and cool hiding spots in the Hendricks Park forest. Play mini-gnome hide and seek and look for the tallest, widest, and weirdest trees in the forest. Explore the rhododendron garden as well and learn how to dissect a flower, do a bee dance, and create rainbow Earth Art! $75 members/$85 non-members. Ages […]

    $75 – $85

  • Green Start Play Day: Creepers and Crawlers

    Nearby Nature 622 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR, United States

    Enjoy outdoor nature play in our Learnscape plus toddler and pre-school activities and stories -- this month we’ll be investigating insects! 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 to receive a 50% […]

    Free – $10

  • 2026 Haunted Hike

    Alton Baker Park 100 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR

    Celebrate night creatures at our 30th 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 […]

    Free – $25