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SUMMARY:Wonder Keepers Preschool Winter 2025 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 2025 season begins January 6. 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-winter-2025-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 Winter 2025 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 Tuesdays and Fridays from 2:30-5:30 pm and 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 2:30-3:30 pm on Tuesday and Friday and from 2-3 pm on Wednesdays. 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 this program has sessions on Tuesday\, Wednesday\, and Friday. Children are welcome to register for one\, two\, or three days a week. Activities will be different on each day.
URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/natural-neighbors-winter-2025-session-begins/
LOCATION:Nearby Nature\, 622 Day Island Rd\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States
CATEGORIES:After School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T100000
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SUMMARY:Green Start Play Day: Water Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy outdoor nature play in our Learnscape plus toddler and pre-school activities and stories — this month all about the wonders of water! 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-start-play-water-wonders/
LOCATION:Nearby Nature\, 622 Day Island Rd\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Event,Green Start Play Day,Preschool Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T180000
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SUMMARY:Spring Volunteer Information Session
DESCRIPTION: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 gardening projects\, restoration work\, Wonder Keepers Preschool\, Natural Neighbors After School\, TAG Team graffiti patrol\, Summer Daycamps 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 2025 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.
URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/spring-volunteer-information-session-2025
LOCATION:Nearby Nature\, 622 Day Island Rd\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T100000
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SUMMARY:Community Science Investigators: Green UP!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Community Science Investigation! This month we will learn about phenology (the study of how plants and animals react to the change in seasons) in the Learnscape. We will be using Nature’s Notebook for our data gathering. You can then engage in phenological studies at (or near) your home or volunteer to help at Nearby Nature. \nDesigned for adult (and mature youth) participants. If you have a smartphone or a camera\, bring one to take pictures. Smartphone users please load the iNaturalist and Nature’s Notebook apps onto your phone if possible. We will have some devices to use during the session or good old paper and pencil if that is more comfortable. Members and Volunteers FREE\, non-members $10. Meet outside Nearby Nature’s Yurt in Alton Baker Park. Pre-register online. \nNote: The CSI Team will be recruiting volunteers to continue Project Feederwatch in the Learnscape for an hour on Monday and Tuesday mornings through April.  Let us know at the event if you are interested! \nAlso coming soon….\nApril 24th 9 am -11 am – City Nature Challenge BioBlitz – Alton Baker Park \nApril 26th 8 am – 10 am – City Nature Challenge BioBlitz in Tugman Park before the Annual Newt Count
URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/community-science-investigators-green-up/
LOCATION:Nearby Nature\, 622 Day Island Rd\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Science Programs,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Weather Watchers No School Day Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Spend the day as a weather wonders watcher! Learn to identify types of clouds\, play Mountain Melt\, move to the rhythm of water-cycle yoga\, and create a raindrop sun catcher! \n$65 members/$75 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade)\, groups of 12 kids. Outdoors in Alton Baker 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 aid.
URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/weather-watchers-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250325T163000
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UID:13987-1742891400-1742920200@www.nearbynature.org
SUMMARY:Spring Sprouts No School Day Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the end of winter as we discover what’s sprouted in our spring garden! Play photosynthesis games\, dig in the dirt\, plant seeds\, and harvest herbs and other green growing goodies for a six-plant-parts tea party! \n$65 members/$75 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade)\, groups of 12 kids. Outdoors in Alton Baker 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 aid.
URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/spring-sprouts-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250331T083000
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SUMMARY:Critters in Costume No School Day Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Discover how animals dress up every day! Identify paw prints\, check out real pelts and skulls\, and solve track mysteries as we investigate the wonders of animal adaptations. Make your own furry friend to take home! \n$70 members/$80 non-members. Ages 5-11 (K-5th grade)\, groups of 12 kids. Outdoors in 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 aid.
URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/critters-in-costume-no-school-day-adventure/
LOCATION:Hendricks Park
CATEGORIES:No School Day Adventure
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SUMMARY:Wonder Keepers Preschool Spring 2025 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 Spring 2025 season begins March 31. 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-spring-2025-session-begins
LOCATION:Nearby Nature\, 622 Day Island Rd\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Preschool Event
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