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SUMMARY:Wonder Keepers Preschool Winter 2026 Session Begins -- Space Available!
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. Note that enrollment is ongoing and we will prorate your final fees due according to when you join the group. As of December 2025\, space is still available for all days in our Winter 2026 session! \nSee complete details at Wonder Keepers. \nOur Winter 2026 season begins January 5th. 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 ($25 for scholarship applicants) 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. \n 
URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/wonder-keepers-winter-2026
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 2026 Session Begins -- Space Available!
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. Note that online enrollment is ongoing and we will prorate your final fees due according to when you join the group. As of December 2025\, space is still available for all days in our Winter 2026 session! For our Friday session\, we are currently gathering names on a wait list. Once we have enough kids to run a session\, we will open that day! \nSee 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-2026/
LOCATION:Nearby Nature\, 622 Day Island Rd\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States
CATEGORIES:After School
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SUMMARY:Green Start Play Day: Tree Talk
DESCRIPTION: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 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-day-tree-talk-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: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 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.
URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/spring-2026-volunteer-information-session
LOCATION:Nearby Nature\, 622 Day Island Rd\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Misty Mountain Magic No School Day Adventure
DESCRIPTION: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 create your own magic wand! \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.
URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/misty-montain-magic-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:Wonder Keepers Preschool Spring 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. Note that enrollment is ongoing and we will prorate your final fees due according to when you join the group. As of January 2026\, space is limited for our Spring program but please get on our wait list in case things change! \nSee complete details at Wonder Keepers. \nOur Spring 2026 season begins March 30th. 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 ($25 for scholarship applicants) 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. \n 
URL:https://www.nearbynature.org/events/wonder-keepers-spring-2026
LOCATION:Nearby Nature\, 622 Day Island Rd\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Preschool Event
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SUMMARY:Natural Neighbors After School Spring 2026 Session Begins -- Space Available!
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. Note that online enrollment is ongoing and we will prorate your final fees due according to when you join the group. As of January 2026\, space is still available for all days in our Spring 2026 session! For our Friday session\, we are currently gathering names on a wait list. Once we have enough kids to run a session\, we will open that day! \nSee 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-spring-2026/
LOCATION:Nearby Nature\, 622 Day Island Rd\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401\, United States
CATEGORIES:After School
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