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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 runs September 14-December 11. (No program Friday October 16\, Wednesday November 11\, or the week of Thanksgiving November 23-27.) 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.
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
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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 2:30-5:30 pm and Fridays 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 when you register and we will prorate your fees due according to when you join the group. If you are applying for scholarship aid\, 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 are available as long as space is available on each day. Both days currently have space available. Contact Programs Manager Grace Chollar-Webb at programs@nearbynature.org for more info.
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
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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!
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
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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.
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
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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!
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
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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.
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
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SUMMARY:Wonder Keepers Preschool Winter 2027 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 Winter 2027 season runs January 4-March 19. Online application for enrollment is ongoing. (No program January 18 or February 15.) 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.
URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/wonder-keepers-winter-2027-session-begins
LOCATION:Nearby Nature\, 622 Day Island Rd\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Preschool Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270106T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270319T173000
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SUMMARY:Natural Neighbors After School Winter 2027 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. \nOur Winter 2027 program begins January 6 and ends March 19. Programs happen Wednesdays from 2-5:30 pm and Fridays from 2:30-5:30 pm at our Learnscape in Alton Baker Park\, rain or shine\, kids ages 5-11 (K-5th grade). Flexible drop-off for the first hour of the program. Pick-up between 5-5:30 pm. Online enrollment is ongoing. See details at Natural Neighbors After School. \nSimply pay the $50 deposit when you register\, and we will prorate your fees due according to when you join the group. If you are applying for scholarship aid\, use the coupon code ECO at online checkout\, and no fee will be charged until we have confirmed your financial aid. \nPlease note that Drop in Days are available as long as space is available on each day. Both days currently have space available. Contact Programs Manager Grace Chollar-Webb at programs@nearbynature.org for more info.
URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/natural-neighbors-winter-2027/
LOCATION:Nearby Nature\, 622 Day Island Rd\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States
CATEGORIES:After School
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SUMMARY:Wonder Keepers Preschool Spring 2027 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 Winter 2027 runs March 29-June 11. Online application for enrollment is ongoing. (No program May 31.) 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.
URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/wonder-keepers-spring-2027-session-begins
LOCATION:Nearby Nature\, 622 Day Island Rd\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Preschool Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270331T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270611T173000
DTSTAMP:20261021T214215Z
CREATED:20261006T150213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T214215Z
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SUMMARY:Natural Neighbors After School Spring 2027 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. \nOur Spring 2027 program begins March 31 and ends June 11. Programs happen Wednesdays from 2:30-5:30 pm and Fridays 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. ((No programs Friday April 17th and Friday June 5th.) \nSimply pay the $50 deposit when you register and we will prorate your fees due according to when you join the group. If you are applying for scholarship aid\, 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 are available as long as space is available on each day. Both days currently have space available. Contact Programs Manager Grace Chollar-Webb at programs@nearbynature.org for more info.
URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/natural-neighbors-spring-2027/
LOCATION:Nearby Nature\, 622 Day Island Rd\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States
CATEGORIES:After School
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