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February 22 2019

No School Day Adventure: Trees and Bees at Hendricks Park

Beth nature, nature play, no school day, outdoors, outside, spring

Explore off the beaten path as we discover new trails and cool hiding spots in the Hendricks Park forest. Play mini-gnome hide and seek and look for the tallest, widest, and weirdest trees in the forest. Explore the rhododendron garden as well and learn how to dissect a flower, do a bee dance, and create rainbow Earth Art!

$45 members/$50 non-members. Scholarships available. Ages 6-9, max 12 kids. Outdoors in Hendrick Park. Register online or call 541-687-9699, ext. 2.

February 22 2019

No School Day Adventure: Paws, Claws, and Jaws

Beth learnscape, nature, nature play, no school day, outdoors, outside, spring

Sneak through the 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 antlers. Learn new ways to identify animals and tell stories about them using the clues they leave behind. Make your own set of antlers and create a track tale to tell your friends!

$45 members/$50 non-members. Scholarships available. Ages 6-9, max 12 kids. Outdoors in Alton Baker Park and at our Yurt. NEW! After care is available from 3:00-5:00 pm. Register online or call 541-687-9699, ext. 2.

February 22 2019

No School Day Adventure: Talking Stones Trail

Beth learnscape, nature, nature play, no school day, outdoors, outside, spring

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. Make a campfire in our fire pit (weather permitting) and create roasted snacks to enjoy with fresh-harvested herb tea!

February 22 2019

No School Day Adventure: Treasure Trackers at Mt. Pisgah — CANCELLED — now a 4J Snow Makeup Day

Beth nature, nature play, no school day, outdoors, outside, spring

Discover secret meadows, hidden beaches, and trees of mystery at Mount Pisgah by using maps, clues, and wayfinding skills. Put together puzzles, hide prizes for new friends, and discover if you have what it takes to find your way to tricky treasures on this day long adventure in nature!

$50 members/$55 non-members. Scholarships available. Ages 6-9, max 12 kids. Outdoors in Mount Pisgah Arboretum. Register online or call 541-687-9699, ext. 2.

February 19 2019

Nearby Nature Quest: Wow Newts!

Beth family, nature, nature quest, outdoors, outside, spring

Join us for our 4th annual newt count! Learn all about newts from naturalist Tom Titus as we count these cool critters in Tugman Park’s creek. Meet at the picnic shelter. Nearby Nature members FREE, non-members $5/family. Pre-register online or call us at 541-687-9699

February 19 2019

Nearby Nature Quest: Treefrog Tunes (rescheduled from March 9th)

Beth family, nature, nature quest, nature walk, outdoors, outside, spring

Learn all about (and listen for!) Pacific treefrogs! Meet at the Amazon Park playground. Nearby Nature members FREE, non-members $5/family. Pre-register online or 541-687-9699. (Rescheduled from March 9th due to cold weather!)

February 19 2019

Green Start Play Day: Follow Your Nose!

Beth family, green start, learnscape, nature, nature play, outdoors, outside, pre-school, preschool, toddler

Enjoy outdoor nature play in our Learnscape plus toddler and pre-school activities and stories. This month we’ll follow our noses! Rain or shine! Kids 5 and under only, with an adult. Members FREE, non-members $5. Pre-register online or call 541-687-9699.

Green Start Play Days happen on the second Tuesday of each month from 10 am-11:30 am, outdoors, rain or shine.

January 16 2019

Green Start: Noisy Nature

Beth nature, nature play, outdoors, outside, preschool, toddler

Enjoy outdoor nature play in our Learnscape plus toddler and pre-

school activities and stories. Rain or shine! Kids 5 and under only, with an adult.

Members FREE, non-members $5. Pre-register online or call 541-687-9699.