Wonder Keepers Preschool Spring 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 Spring 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. […]
Bioblitz 2025: Tugman Park
Tugman Park 3666 Hilyard St, Eugene, OR, United StatesJoin us for a Community Science Investigation! This month we will use iNaturalist to collect observations of the web of life in Tugman Park at our Bioblitz (part of the City Nature Challenge 2025)! Work with a small group and a knowledgeable leader who can help get you set up to contribute to this fun […]
10th Annual Wow Newts Nature Quest!
Tugman Park 3666 Hilyard St, Eugene, OR, United StatesJoin us for our 10th 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!
Green Start Play Day: Rainbow Party
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 we’ll be celebrating the rainbow of colors that make spring so magical! 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 […]
Talons & Tweets No School Day Adventure
Alton Baker Park 100 Day Island Rd, Eugene, ORDiscover who's tweeting in Alton Baker Park. Practice beak techniques, check out our talon collection, experiment with feathers and flight, and make a cool bird mask. Go on a bird watching walk in the park. $65 members/$75 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups of 12 kids. Outdoors in Alton Baker Park. Scholarship aid available. If […]
Wild Child No School Day Adventure
Hendricks ParkPlay mini-gnome hide and seek and look for the tallest, widest, and weirdest trees in the park! Explore off the beaten path, play camouflage games, and discover what's wild about spring in the park’s forests and meadows. $70 members/$80 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade), groups of 12 kids. Outdoors in Hendricks Park. Scholarship aid available. […]
Green Start Play Day: Worm’s World
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 we’ll be celebrating the magic of mucky mud and wiggly worms! 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, […]
Summer Daycamps Training 2025
Nearby Nature 622 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR, United StatesNew summer volunteers, interns, and staff will come together on this day to learn all about how they can help with our summer daycamps program! For more information and to learn how you can join in the fun, contact Programs Manager Claire Griffin at programs@nearbynature.org. See also our Volunteers page!
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 […]