By Katie Chipko
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My name is Eduardo Romero and I was born in Bend, Oregon. Unlike many other Latinx I was fortunate enough to get into the outdoors. I participate in most of the major […]
This summer, Children’s Forest partners had the opportunity to connect with hundreds of students through district-sponsored summer schools. After a school year when most field trips were on hold, and […]
Central Oregon and its amazing array of beautiful rivers, bountiful snowpack, diverse vegetation, and fascinating geology gives teachers and students unlimited opportunities for using the natural world as an outdoor […]
Molly Alles (she/her) was born and raised among the mountains, forests, and rivers of Trinity County; schooled, trained, and refined as an educator among the Redwood forests and rugged […]
Wesley Heredia (he, him) serves as the Vámonos Outside Program Coordinator. Wes, an avid snowboarder and rock climber, was born in Los Angeles, California. He has been a field instructor […]
Katie Chipko (she, her) has been with the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon since 2012. She holds a deep belief in the many positive benefits that time outdoors provides for […]
It feels as if we just said farewell to 2020 and celebrated the beginning of the new year, yet spring break is around the corner. Without anything planned, the long […]
Forest Explorer Outdoor Days The Environmental Center is adapting their Forest Explorer field trips into an enrichment program on Wednesdays. What: Outdoor School Days provide students with an understanding of the […]
After-school EarthSmart The Environmental Center is adapting their popular EarthSmart school program into an afterschool option. What: Our EarthSmart Education program, in partnership with Deschutes County Solid Waste, is a […]
Children’s Forest Nature Clubs Children’s Forest Nature Clubs provide a fun afterschool program with games, hands-on activities, art projects, and social connection. The clubs will meet weekly at parks or […]