Our Events

Discover Nature Festival

Riverbend Park 799 SW Columbia St, Bend, OR, United States

Presented by the Children's Forest of Central Oregon, Discover Nature Festival offers over 30 outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy!  This free event is on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 11am-3pm at Riverbend Park in Bend.  The event is presented in partnership with Bend Park and Recreation District and Deschutes National Forest. Activities include: […]

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Tiny Explorers: Journey Sticks

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

Bring your walking shoes we are going to go on an adventure to make journey sticks! 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 […]

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Children’s Forest Homeschool Kick-off Event

Hollinshead Park 1235 NE Jones RD., Bend, United States

Join the partners of the Children's Forest of Central Oregon for the Kick-off to our 2019-2020 Homeschool Series. Homeschool students and their families are invited for a morning of educational nature activities exploring Hollinshead Park, with lunch from 12:00-12:30pm. Activities are geared towards Kindergarten to 8th grade.   Please go to the link provided to […]

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Tiny Explorers: Let’s Get Rolling

Pine Nursery Park 3750 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend, OR, United States

Bring your scooter/stroller/tricycle for a ride in the park. 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, […]

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Tiny Explorers: Forest Mobile

Drake Park 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR

We will look for items in nature to make our own mobiles. 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 […]

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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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