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 4
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sahalee Park, Madras
Free!

12:00 Performance by Jefferson Greene, a cultural artist born and raised on the Warm Springs reservation.  Jefferson is deeply involved in his ancient Columbia Plateau culture, its ceremonies, and practices.  He is a teacher of language, legends, song, dance, weaving, acrylic painting, and necklace/bracelet/earring making.

Ongoing Activities
Bird House Building with Oregon State Parks
Fire Prevention Obstacle Course with Ochoco National Forest
Warm Springs Culture and Lifeways with High Desert ESD
Bird Feeders with Camp Fire Central Oregon
Monarch Butterfly Crafts and Plantings with Deschutes Land Trust
Nature Puzzles with Think Wild
Hop to the Bunny with OSU Extension-Nutrition Education
Madras Elementary Children’s Mural with Trust for Public Land
Native Wildflowers with Discover Your Forest
Tracks Tell A Story with Vámonos Outside
Bucket Ball Toss with Mosaic Medical
Literacy Activities with Jefferson County Library District
Wildlife Skulls with The Environmental Center
Night Sky Activities with DarkSky Oregon
TBD with Family Resource Center
Nature Treasure Hunt and Art Activity with the Children’s Forest
Plus more activities to be announced!