learnscape
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No School Day Adventure: Full Moon Magic
Your Neighborhood OR, United StatesCelebrate the fall harvest with celestial stories and garden discovery in the Learnscape. Preserve produce and dry herbs for winter. Carve pumpkins, cast spells, and mix potions in the garden! $45 members/$50 non-members. Scholarships available. Ages 6-9, max 12 kids. After-care 3:00-4:00pm! Outdoors in Alton Baker Park. Register online or call 541-687-9699, ext. 2. Register […]
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No School Day Adventure: Nature Out Loud
Your Neighborhood OR, United StatesHike in the park and discover the noises of nature nearby, from birds and bugs to water and wind. Play tunes in our new Sound Garden, make melodies from recycled materials, sing silly songs, and dance on our Star Stage! $45 members/$50 non-members. Scholarships available. Ages 6-9, max 12 kids. After-care 3:00-4:00pm! Outdoors in Alton […]
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No School Day Adventure: FBI Investigators
Your Neighborhood OR, United StatesGet down in the dirt as you investigate the dark, slimy world of the FBI – fungus, bacteria, and invertebrates, oh my! Learn about the organisms that create our soil and clean up nature’s trash. Find cool fungi, build an unstoppable arthropod, and make slime art. $45 members/$50 non-members. Scholarships available. Ages 6-9, max 12 […]
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Learnscape Garden Volunteer Day
Your Neighborhood OR, United StatesJoin us in Nearby Nature's Learnscape this Saturday, November 23 from 10 am to 1 pm, as we prepare the gardens for a winter's rest and work to free pollinator plantings from a grass invasion. Help weed and compost while enjoying bird watching and all the lovely hues of fall. We'll meet under the covered […]
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Postponed until Jan 21st– Green Start Play Day: Winter Greens
Your Neighborhood OR, United StatesPostponed due to inclement weather--Enjoy outdoor nature play in our Learnscape plus toddler and pre-school activities and stories. This month join us as we discover trees that stay green all winter long. Listen to the story of Douglas the Mouse, collect and sort cones, and make evergreen art! Rain or shine. Kids 5 and under […]
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Bee Mine? Nature Quest
Your Neighborhood OR, United StatesLearn all about the bees that help bring the plants in our Learnscape Garden to life. Enjoy a special presentation with live bees by beekeeper Chip Keiger, make a simple mason bee home from natural materials, and play fun bee-themed nature games. Nearby Nature members FREE, non-members $7/family. Pre-register online or call 541-687-9699.
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Green Start Play Day: Get Egg-cited!
Your Neighborhood OR, United StatesEnjoy outdoor nature play in our Learnscape plus toddler and pre-school activities and stories -- this month all about eggs! This month we’ll build bird nests, find out what’s going on inside an egg, and play a fun beak matching game. Kids 5 and under only, with an adult. Rain or shine! Members FREE, non-members […]
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Green Start Play Day: Nature Notes
Your Neighborhood OR, United StatesEnjoy outdoor nature play in our Learnscape plus toddler and pre-school activities and stories. Discover who’s singing in nature this month as we listen to animal songs, make musical instruments, and enjoy a visit from a special guest! Kids 5 and under only, with an adult. Rain or shine! Members FREE, non-members $7/family. Pre-registration required […]
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No School Day Adventure: Incredible Journeys — CANCELED
Your Neighborhood OR, United StatesAdventure 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, do a feeder watch, and observe awesome ospreys! $50 members/$60 non-members. Scholarships available. Ages 6-9, max 12 kids. After-care 3:00-4:00pm! Outdoors in Alton Baker Park. […]
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No School Day Adventure: Puddle Power — CANCELED
Your Neighborhood OR, United StatesPonder the power of water with us as we play Mountain Melt, build in our stream table, weave a river’s web of life, make mud pies, and build like beavers. $50 members/$60 non-members. Scholarships available. Ages 6-9, max 12 kids. After-care 3:00-4:00pm! Outdoors in Alton Baker Park. Register online or call 541-687-9699 (CANCELED)
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Green Start Play Day: Spring Sprouts–CANCELED
Your Neighborhood OR, United StatesEnjoy outdoor nature play in our Learnscape plus toddler and pre-school activities and stories. This month we’ll sniff, touch, and nibble our way through the garden as we use our five senses to learn about plant parts and sow our very own seeds to take home. Kids 5 and under only, with an adult. Rain […]
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Green Start Play Day: Wildflower Wonders — Changed to Zoom Live!
Your Neighborhood OR, United StatesIn this program, we’ll be going “live” with our regular monthly Green Start Play Day — this month with a focus on what’s blooming and beautiful in nature nearby. We’ll wander through the wildflowers in Alton Baker Park, tell a story, demonstrate a craft you can do at home, and do a fun movement activity! […]
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Zoom LIVE–Green Start Play Day: We Dig Dirt
Your Neighborhood OR, United StatesIn this program, we’ll be going Zoom “live” with our regular monthly Green Start Play Day — this month with a focus on discovering the fun and wonder of dirt! If you have a chance before you join us, collect a little container of dirt or compost that you can check out while we host […]
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Green Start Play Day: Creepers and Crawlers — Cancelled
Your Neighborhood OR, United StatesSo sorry but this month's Green Start will not be happening due to staff and space limitations. Please check back in with us next month...on the second Tuesday of August! Hope to see you soon. Nearby Nature Staff
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Nature Quest: Wee Beasties — Cancelled for Today — Rescheduled for July 28th on Zoom Live!
Your Neighborhood OR, United StatesDue to COVID-19 concerns, we've rescheduled this event for Zoom Live on Tuesday July 28th at 10 am! Join us for a virtual creepy-crawly bug hunt in meadows of Alton Baker Park and learn about all sorts of cool critters. Free! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83228151774?pwd=TFVXVk00MGtDVFl3RGY2cXBrZFpJQT09 Meeting ID: 832 2815 1774 Password: 864196
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Green Start Play Day: Get Wet on Zoom Live!
Your Neighborhood OR, United StatesIn this program, we’ll be going Zoom “live” with our regular monthly Green Start Play Day — this month with a focus on discovering the wonders of water! Recommended for kids 5 and under with an adult. Free but donations welcome at Contribute! Link below: Topic: Nearby Nature Green Start Live: Get Wet! Time: Aug […]
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Zoom Live! Green Start Play Day: Garden Goodies
Your Neighborhood OR, United StatesIn this program, we’ll be going Zoom “live” with our regular monthly Green Start Play Day — this month with a focus on the changing of the seasons, and garden treats! Recommended for kids 5 and under with an adult. Members--FREE, Non-Members--$7 per family. Topic: Nearby Nature Green Start Live: Garden Goodies Time: Sep 8, […]
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Green Start Play Day: Hide Outside on Zoom Live!
Your Neighborhood OR, United StatesEnjoy our Zoom Live version of Green Start this month! Celebrate the fall season as we learn about nocturnal animals, play camouflage games, and share ideas for colorful autumn leaf art. Recommended for kids 5 and under. Members FREE, non-members $7/family. Pre-register online or call 541-687-9699. Once you register, we'll send the Zoom link.
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Green Start Play Day: Forest Floor on Zoom Live!
Your Neighborhood OR, United StatesEnjoy our Zoom Live version of Green Start this month! Explore the forest floor and learn about decomposers, dance to the "break down boogie," and share ideas for mushroom art. Recommended for kids 5 and under. Members FREE, non-members $7/family. Pre-register online or call 541-687-9699. Once you register, we'll send the Zoom link.
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Green Start Play Day: Furry Friends on Zoom Live!
Your Neighborhood OR, United StatesEnjoy our Zoom Live version of Green Start this month! Celebrate our furry friends with fun specimen sharing, stories, and ideas for animal art. Recommended for kids 5 and under. Members FREE, non-members $7/family. Pre-register online or call 541-687-9699. Once you register, we'll send the Zoom link.
Free – $7