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Tiny Explorers: Squirrels

Miller's Landing Park 80 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR, United States

Join us for our FREE Tiny Explorers series in Bend. Tiny Explorers encourages new parents to kickstart a healthy life enjoying the outdoors by getting their little ones in nature starting at a young age. The program is targeted at new families with infants and toddlers, from birth to 3 years old. Each week has […]

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Film Screening: School’s Out: Lessons from a Forest Kindergarten

The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend, OR, United States

Join the Children's Forest of Central Oregon for a film screening of School's Out: Lessons from a Forest Kindergarten (2013), followed by a panel discussion. Make this a family night out. We'll provide outdoor games and crafts for children ages 4 and up during the film and panel. 4:30-5:00 Arrival, food and beer for sale […]

Tiny Explorers: Running with the Wind

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

Join us for our FREE Tiny Explorers series in Bend. Tiny Explorers encourages new parents to kickstart a healthy life enjoying the outdoors by getting their little ones in nature starting at a young age. The program is targeted at new families with infants and toddlers, from birth to 3 years old. Each week has […]

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Tiny Explorers: Bear Hunt

Skyliners Lodge 16125 Skyliners Road, Bend, OR, United States

Join us for our FREE Tiny Explorers series in Bend. Tiny Explorers encourages new parents to kickstart a healthy life enjoying the outdoors by getting their little ones in nature starting at a young age. The program is targeted at new families with infants and toddlers, from birth to 3 years old. Each week has […]

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Homeschool Series: Project SNOW with Discover Your Forest

Mt. Bachelor 13000 Century Dr, Bend, OR, United States

Join the Children’s Forest Partners for a series of outdoor learning and environmental education programs, just for homeschool students. Meet other homeschool families and introduce your children to Central Oregon ecosystems through educational experiences outdoors. January 8, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Project SNOW with Discover Your Forest Mt. Bachelor Ski Area Free Pre Registration Required- See Below

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Homeschool Series: Under Pressure STEAM Challenge with Camp Fire Central Oregon

Oregon State University - Graduate Research Center (Room GR 209) 650 SW Columbia Street, Bend, OR, United States

Join the Children’s Forest Partners for a series of outdoor learning and environmental education programs, just for homeschool students. Meet other homeschool families and introduce your children to Central Oregon ecosystems through educational experiences outdoors. FEBRUARY 5TH | OSU GRADUATE RESEARCH CENTER, ROOM GR 209 | $10 This program is geared for homeschooled youth aged […]

$10

Discover Nature Day: Winter Wonders

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

Presented by the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon partners, these family programs have something for kids (and adults) of all ages. Programs are designed for families to connect in nature together and are open to parents, grandparents, and siblings. Learn more at childrensforestco.org/family. Saturday, February 8, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Shevlin Park Ages: 6-10 […]

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Tiny Explorers: Rainbow Painting

robert sawyer park 62999 O. B. Riley Rd, Bend, OR, United States

Depending on the weather we will be either painting snow, or making paints with natural materials and painting rocks. So get ready for the little one to be a little messy! Join us for our FREE Tiny Explorers series in Bend. Tiny Explorers encourages new parents to kickstart a healthy life enjoying the outdoors by […]

Homeschool Series: Animal Tracking with The Environmental Center

Skyliners Lodge 16125 Skyliners Road, Bend, OR, United States

Join the Children’s Forest Partners for a series of outdoor learning and environmental education programs, just for homeschool students. Meet other homeschool families and introduce your children to Central Oregon ecosystems through educational experiences outdoors. March 4, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Animal Tracking with The Environmental Center Skyliner Lodge $5 Pre Registration Required- See Below

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Tiny Explorers: Tricky Leprechauns

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

We are looking for leprechaun treasure today! Join us for our FREE Tiny Explorers series in Bend. Tiny Explorers encourages new parents to kickstart a healthy life enjoying the outdoors by getting their little ones in nature starting at a young age. The program is targeted at new families with infants and toddlers, from birth […]