BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Nearby Nature - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Nearby Nature X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nearbynature.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Nearby Nature REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T113000 DTSTAMP:20260907T203026Z CREATED:20260817T224742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T203026Z UID:17183-1788861600-1788867000@www.nearbynature.org SUMMARY:Green Start Play Day: Garden Party DESCRIPTION:Enjoy outdoor nature play in our Learnscape plus toddler and pre-school activities and stories — this month we’ll be harvesting goodies in our garden! 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% off discount coupon code. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/green-start-garden-party-2026/ LOCATION:Nearby Nature\, 622 Day Island Rd\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States CATEGORIES:Green Start Play Day,Preschool Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nearbynature.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1757-e1788813018927.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T193000 DTSTAMP:20260818T204858Z CREATED:20260818T204825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T204858Z UID:17204-1788890400-1788895800@www.nearbynature.org SUMMARY:Fall Volunteer Information Session 2026 DESCRIPTION:Love nature? Enjoy kids? Care about parks? Learn all about leading school nature walks in Alton Baker Park this fall as well as other Nearby Nature volunteer opportunities — including gardening projects\, restoration work\, Wonder Keepers Preschool\, Natural Neighbors After School\, TAG Team graffiti patrol\, our October Haunted Hike and more! No experience is needed–training provided. \nCheck out our Guides Program Overview for more information about our School Nature Walks program and our 2026 Guides Training Schedule. See Internships to learn about setting up an Internship. Visit our Volunteer page to fill out a Volunteer Questionnaire before you come (or if you can’t make it!) so we can learn more about your skills and interests. \nMeet at the Nearby Nature Yurt in Alton Baker Park. \n\nQuestions? Call Nearby Nature at 541-687-9699 or email info@nearbynature.org. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/volunteer-information-session-fall-2026 LOCATION:Nearby Nature\, 622 Day Island Rd\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nearbynature.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_5880-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T123000 DTSTAMP:20260709T205840Z CREATED:20260709T203423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T205840Z UID:17051-1789374600-1797078600@www.nearbynature.org SUMMARY:Wonder Keepers Preschool Fall 2026 Session Begins DESCRIPTION: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. \nPrograms happen Monday\, Wednesday\, and Friday from 8:30 am-12:30 pm at our Learnscape in Alton Baker Park\, rain or shine\, for kids 3-5 years old. You may request to register your child for one\, two\, or three days a week (as space is available). Flexible drop off is between 8:30-9 am and flexible pick up is between 12-12:30 pm. \nSee complete details at Wonder Keepers. \nOur Fall 2026 season begins September 14. Online application for enrollment is ongoing. Once you apply\, we will contact you promptly to discuss whether or not our all outdoor\, all weather program is a good match for your child. Once we have confirmed your enrollment\, a minimum $50 non-refundable deposit per day of the week is due to hold your spot. If you are applying for a scholarship\, use the coupon code ECO at online checkout and no fee will be charged until we have confirmed your financial aid. \nNote that enrollment is ongoing and we will prorate your final fees due according to when you join the group. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/wonder-keepers-fall-2026-session-begins LOCATION:Nearby Nature\, 622 Day Island Rd\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States CATEGORIES:Preschool Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nearbynature.org/wp-content/uploads/20250319_110623-cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T173000 DTSTAMP:20260709T203338Z CREATED:20260709T202546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T203338Z UID:17042-1789567200-1796837400@www.nearbynature.org SUMMARY:Natural Neighbors After School Fall 2026 Session Begins DESCRIPTION: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. \nPrograms happen Wednesdays from 2-5:30 pm at our Learnscape in Alton Baker Park\, rain or shine\, kids ages 5-11 (K-5th grade). Flexible drop off from 2-3 pm. Pick up between 5-5:30 pm. Online enrollment is ongoing. See details at Natural Neighbors After School. \nSimply pay the $50 deposit and we will prorate your final fees due according to when you join the group. If you are applying for a scholarship\, use the coupon code ECO at online checkout and no fee will be charged until we have confirmed your financial aid. \nPlease note Drop in Days may be available once season begins if space is available. Contact Programs Manager Grace Chollar-Webb at programs@nearbynature.org for more info. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/natural-neighbors-fall-2026/ LOCATION:Nearby Nature\, 622 Day Island Rd\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States CATEGORIES:After School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nearbynature.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_8644-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T163000 DTSTAMP:20260907T195854Z CREATED:20260907T195720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T195854Z UID:17247-1791534600-1791563400@www.nearbynature.org SUMMARY:Spooky Species No School Day Adventure DESCRIPTION:Can an owl really rotate its head all the way around? Do bats drink blood? Are there bugs that glow in the dark? Discover the secrets of nocturnal species! Play echolocation games\, dissect owl pellets\, and create spider webs at Hendricks Park. \n$75 members/$85 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade)\, groups of 12 kids. Outdoors at Hendricks Park. \nScholarship aid available. If you are applying for aid\, enter the coupon code ECO at online checkout and you will not be charged until we arrange your aid. We will contact you regarding available financial support. If the program is full\, please register on the wait list so we can contact you if space becomes available! \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/spooky-species-2026-no-school-day-adventure/ LOCATION:Hendricks Park\, 1800 Skyline Blvd\, EUGENE\, OR\, 97403\, United States CATEGORIES:No School Day Adventure ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nearbynature.org/wp-content/uploads/Little-Brown-Bat-cropped.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nearby Nature":MAILTO:info@nearbynature.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T113000 DTSTAMP:20260907T203144Z CREATED:20260817T224956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T203144Z UID:17185-1791885600-1791891000@www.nearbynature.org SUMMARY:Green Start Play Day: Hide Outside DESCRIPTION:Enjoy outdoor nature play in our Learnscape plus toddler and pre-school activities and stories — this month we’ll be discovering who’s hiding in the wild outside! 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% off discount coupon code. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/green-start-hide-outside-2026/ LOCATION:Nearby Nature\, 622 Day Island Rd\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States CATEGORIES:Green Start Play Day,Preschool Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nearbynature.org/wp-content/uploads/Raccoon.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T210000 DTSTAMP:20260226T204929Z CREATED:20260226T204716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T204929Z UID:16726-1792171800-1792184400@www.nearbynature.org SUMMARY:2026 Haunted Hike DESCRIPTION: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 for the weather! \nPre-registration and payment required online staring in September. NOTE — when you register\, please only register in ONE adult’s name. As you complete your registration\, you will be asked how many adults and how many children are in your group. Also\, if the hike times you are interested in are all full\, PLEASE sign up on the hike called WAITLIST  Thanks! \nHelp Nearby Nature reach its goal of getting Every Child Outside by contributing to our ECO Fund as part of this event.  Every year we grant more than $10\,000 to families and schools! \nCancellation Policy: Please note paid fees for this event as well as membership are non-refundable. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/2026-haunted-hike/ LOCATION:Alton Baker Park\, 100 Day Island Rd\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401 CATEGORIES:Family Event,Fundraisers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nearbynature.org/wp-content/uploads/Haunted-Hike-Actors_smaller.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T163000 DTSTAMP:20260907T200427Z CREATED:20260907T200427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T200427Z UID:17255-1793953800-1793982600@www.nearbynature.org SUMMARY:Earth's Magnificent Motions No School Day Adventure DESCRIPTION:Become an earth scientist as you investigate what the planet is made of\, how it moves\, and why it matters. Learn about your favorite rock and make your own volcano as we discover the wonders of Oregon and Willamette Valley geology. \n$75 members/$85 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade)\, groups of 12 kids. Outdoors at Hendricks Park. \nScholarship aid available. If you are applying for aid\, enter the coupon code ECO at online checkout and you will not be charged until we arrange your aid. We will contact you regarding available financial support. If the program is full\, please register on the wait list so we can contact you if space becomes available! \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/earths-magnificent-motions-2026-no-school-day-adventure/ LOCATION:Hendricks Park\, 1800 Skyline Blvd\, EUGENE\, OR\, 97403\, United States CATEGORIES:No School Day Adventure ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nearbynature.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1507-rotated.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Nearby Nature":MAILTO:info@nearbynature.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T113000 DTSTAMP:20260907T202927Z CREATED:20260817T225125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T202927Z UID:17187-1794304800-1794310200@www.nearbynature.org SUMMARY:Green Start Play Day: Fun with Fungi DESCRIPTION:Enjoy outdoor nature play in our Learnscape plus toddler and pre-school activities and stories — 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 to receive a 50% off discount coupon code. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/green-fun-with-fungi-2026/ LOCATION:Nearby Nature\, 622 Day Island Rd\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States CATEGORIES:Green Start Play Day,Preschool Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nearbynature.org/wp-content/uploads/Mushrooms-in-the-Learnscape-by-Sahalie-Pittman-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261111T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261111T163000 DTSTAMP:20260907T201316Z CREATED:20260907T201143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T201316Z UID:17260-1794385800-1794414600@www.nearbynature.org SUMMARY:FBI Investigators No School Day Adventure DESCRIPTION:Get down in the dirt to investigate the engrossing world of decay and the organisms that create our soil — F(ungus) B(acteria) and I(nvertebrate)! Hunt for fungus\, build an unstoppable arthropod\, and make slime. \n$70 members/$80 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade)\, groups of 12 kids. Outdoors at Alton Baker Park and in our Learnscape. \nScholarship aid available. If you are applying for aid\, enter the coupon code ECO at online checkout and you will not be charged until we arrange your aid. We will contact you regarding available financial support. If the program is full\, please register on the wait list so we can contact you if space becomes available! \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/fbi-investigators-2026-no-school-day-adventure/ LOCATION:Nearby Nature\, 622 Day Island Rd\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States CATEGORIES:No School Day Adventure ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nearbynature.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0124-rotated-e1788811893738.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Nearby Nature":MAILTO:info@nearbynature.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T113000 DTSTAMP:20260907T201405Z CREATED:20260817T225251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T201405Z UID:17190-1796724000-1796729400@www.nearbynature.org SUMMARY:Green Start Play Day: Furry Friends DESCRIPTION:Enjoy outdoor nature play in our Learnscape plus toddler and pre-school activities and stories — this month we’ll discover how animals stay warm in the winter. 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% off discount coupon code. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/green-furry-friends-2026/ LOCATION:Nearby Nature\, 622 Day Island Rd\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States CATEGORIES:Green Start Play Day,Preschool Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nearbynature.org/wp-content/uploads/20091221_Alton-Baker_015-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR