No School Day Adventure

Scoot like a slug, sneak like a spider, soar like a bat, and scuttle like a skunk! During this day long adventure, we will learn about a variety of fascinating […]

What stories can stones tell us about the creatures that thrived where we live now millions of years ago? And how do we learn about more recent life – the […]

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 […]

Journey to the days before wagon trains as we hike to the Kalapuya Talking Stones and build forest-inspired shelters. Learn words, play games, and hear stories from different native cultures. […]

Sneak through the tall trees in search of mammal tracks and traces. Unlock the mysteries of local critters as we investigate real pelts, skulls, and antlers. Learn new ways to […]

What can we learn about sharing and caring from nature nearby? Explore Hendricks Park and search for examples of communication, cooperation, and teamwork in the animal and plant communities around […]

Hike new trails, discover hilltop vistas, and look for trees of mystery at Hendricks Park by using maps, clues, and wayfinding skills. Put together puzzles, hide prizes for new friends, […]

Discover 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

What stories can stones tell us about the creatures that thrived where we live now, millions of years ago? And how can we learn about more recent life – the […]

Get down in the dirt to investigate the engrossing world of decay and learn about the organisms who create our soil in both Spanish and English! Creep through tunnels, hunt […]

Investigate the woods-wide-web of life in Hendricks Park! Discover how trees “talk” as well as how forests get ready for winter. Find funky fungi, build tiny forest forts, and create […]

Sneak through the tall trees and stalk through the grasses in search of mammal tracks and traces. Unlock the mysteries of local critters as we investigate real pelts, skulls, and […]

Do you have what it takes to survive outside? Construct shelters, warm up around a cozy fire, hide in plain sight, and navigate your way around the park using maps […]

  Journey to the days before wagon trains as we hike to the Kalapuya Talking Stones and build forest-inspired shelters. Learn words, play games, and hear stories from Kalapuya culture. […]

Hike new trails, discover hidden habitats, and find trees of mystery using maps, clues, and wayfinding skills. Put together puzzles, hide prizes for new friends, and discover if you have […]

Wander the park in search of secret hideaways for tiny people and critters! Learn about our park’s winged creatures, both big and small. Make fairies and gnomes and create tiny […]

Adventure there and back again as we soar across countries and swim between hemispheres. Play migration games, hear incredible stories of strength and skill, design a kite that really flies, […]