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Eagle Watch

Round Butte Overlook Park SW Riverview Rd, Madras, Oregon

The 23rd annual Eagle Watch celebration will return Feb. 24-25 at Round Butte Overlook Park. The event will feature activities that explore the natural and cultural significance of the eagles and other raptors that inhabit the Lake Billy Chinook area. The free two-day celebration runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Feb. 24 and 10 […]

Free

Free Days at High Desert Musuem

High Desert Museum 59800 US-97, Bend, OR

Our partner High Desert Museum is offering free admission on January 27, 2018 and Febuary 24, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. For more information visit their website.  

Free

Tiny Explorers: Nature Collage

Rockridge Park NE 18th Street and Egypt Drive, Bend, OR, United States

Nature is all around us. Join us for our spring Tiny Explorers series in Bend, offered on Thursdays in March and April from 10-11am.  Tiny Explorers encourages new parents to kickstart a healthy life enjoying the outdoors by getting their little ones outdoors starting at a young age.  The program is targeted at new families with […]

Free

Tiny Explorers: Tricky Leprechaun

Riley Ranch Nature Preserve 19975 Glen Vista Rd, Bend, United States

Join us for outside fun as we discover where the leprechaun hid his treasure! Join us for our spring Tiny Explorers series in Bend, offered on Thursdays in March and April from 10-11am.  Tiny Explorers encourages new parents to kickstart a healthy life enjoying the outdoors by getting their little ones outdoors starting at a young […]

Free

PROGRAM IS FULL: Discover Nature Day: Habitat Heroes

High Desert Museum 59800 US-97, Bend, OR

PROGRAM IS FULL Discover Nature Days are free family programs offered by Children's Forest partners.  Each event features a different theme and location with a mix of science, art, and exploration. This week's program is Habitat Heroes with High Desert Museum.  Design and create habitat for local insects and critters in this special STEM program.  Participants will […]

Free

Tiny Explorers: Tricky Leprechaun

Shevlin Park NW Shevlin Park Rd, Bend, OR, United States

Join us for outside fun as we discover where the leprechaun hid his treasure! Join us for our spring Tiny Explorers series in Bend, offered on Thursdays in March and April from 10-11am.  Tiny Explorers encourages new parents to kickstart a healthy life enjoying the outdoors by getting their little ones outdoors starting at a young […]

Free

Puddlestompers: Watery Wonders

Shevlin Park NW Shevlin Park Rd, Bend, OR, United States

Spark a sense of wonder for nature through imaginative play, exploration, songs and stories.  This week's program is Watery Wonders with Upper Deschutes Watershed Council. Ages 3-5 with family.  Free!

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Tiny Explorers: Ribbon Play

Sawyer Park 62999 O. B. Riley Rd, Bend, OR, United States

Join us for this week's Tiny Explorer program as we learn about rainbows and make colorful wands to play with! Join us for our spring Tiny Explorers series in Bend, offered on Thursdays in March and April from 10-11am.  Tiny Explorers encourages new parents to kickstart a healthy life enjoying the outdoors by getting their little […]

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High Desert Museum Kids’ Day: Nature’s Tools

High Desert Museum 59800 US-97, Bend, OR

Inspired by the current exhibit Innovation Lab, this Kids’ Day theme will inspire young learners to use nature to solve real-world problems. Participate in hands-on arts and crafts and STEM stations at activity tables throughout the Museum. Free with admission into the museum 

Tiny Explorers: Bubbles

Hillside Park NW Hillside Park Drive, Bend, United States

There are bubbles in the air! Join us as we make bubble wands and play! Join us for our spring Tiny Explorers series in Bend, offered on Thursdays in March and April from 10-11am.  Tiny Explorers encourages new parents to kickstart a healthy life enjoying the outdoors by getting their little ones outdoors starting at a […]

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