Join the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon and our partners for the Spring Into Nature Festival in Madras this May!  The Spring Into Nature Festival celebrates the many ways that we all connect with nature. The event will provide something for everyone, including nature arts and crafts, STEM activities, outdoor recreation, music, food, and more. Bring your family out to try a new outdoor activity, connect with amazing community organizations, and learn more about the natural world.  The event is made possible by 15 community partners – see the list of activities below.

Saturday, May 6
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sahalee Park, Madras
Free!

Music Performances
11:00-12:00  Miguel Herrada, Brad Porterfield, and Renee Gonzalez:  flamenco music, poetry, and dance
12:30-1:30  James Edmund Greeley:  Native American flute music

Ongoing Activities
Bird House Building with Oregon State Parks
Fire Prevention Obstacle Course with Ochoco National Forest
Early Literacy with Jefferson County Library District
Nature Art Activities with Latino Community Association
Pine Cone Bird Feeders and a Compass Course with Camp Fire Central Oregon
Monarch Butterfly Activities with Deschutes Land Trust
Bee Hotels with Think Wild
Flight in Nature with the Central Oregon STEM Hub
Water Safety with Madras Aquatic and Recreation District
Mammals of Central Oregon with Discover Your Forest
Seed Starts with the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries
Bird Activities with East Cascade Audubon Society
Insect Activities with Juntos Aprendemos
Fly Casting with Trout Unlimited
TBD with Family Resource Center
Nature Treasure Hunt with the Children’s Forest