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  • Forest Fairies Nature Quest

    Hendricks Park

    Wander through the the Hendricks Park forest in search of our secretive forest friends — and learn a bit about what we see along the way. After your walk, make […]

    Free – $10

  • 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 […]

  • Green Start Play Day: Puddle 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 learning about the wonders of winter water! Rain or shine! Kids […]

    Free – $10

  • Talking Stones Trek No School Day Adventure

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

    Visit the Kalapuya Talking Stones on a trek through Alton Baker Park and learn words, play games, and hear stories from Kalapuya culture. Make a campfire in our fire pit […]

    $70 – $80

  • Winter Wild No School Day Adventure

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

    Explore the winter wonderland of the Pacific Northwest! After a hike through the frost-filled park, warm up by constructing shelters and learning how to build a fire! Discover how animals […]

    $70 – $80

  • Creature Teachers No School Day Adventure

    Hendricks Park

    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 […]

    $75 – $85

  • Green Start Play Day: Noisy Nature

    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 learning all about animal sounds, plus other neat noises in nature! […]

    Free – $10

  • Busy Builders No School Day Adventure

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

    Humans aren’t the only animals that build things! What can we learn from our nearby neighbors’ construction projects? Explore the park to find beaver signs, mole hills, and spider webs. […]

    $70 – $80

  • Green Start Play Day: Tree Talk

    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 getting to know our tall tree neighbors! Rain or shine! Kids […]

    Free – $10

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

    $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 […]

  • Salamander Outing in the Coast Range

    Join the Eugene Natural History Society and Nearby Nature for a salamander outing in the Coast Range! Salamander experts Tom Titus and Stan Sessions will lead a search for these […]

    Free

  • 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 […]

    $70 – $80

  • Family Bird Outing

    Alton Baker Park 100 Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR

    Join us for family-paced birding adventure in Alton Baker Park in partnership with the Coast to Cascades Bird Alliance! We'll have both kid and adult binoculars to share! Meet on […]

    Free – $10

  • 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 […]

    Free – $10

  • EVDP Volunteer Fair

    Farmers Market Pavilion 85 E 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

    Come visit with us at our table at the EVDP (Emerald Valley Development Professionals) Community Volunteer Fair on April 14th from 4-6 pm at the Farmer's Market Pavilion! Find out […]

  • Earth Day Park Clean Up with SOLVE

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

    In honor of Earth Day, Nearby Nature is partnering with SOLVE for an annual cleanup of Alton Baker Park. Join neighbors, community organizations, and local businesses as we pick up […]

    Free