Educational
Family Day: Ocean Adventures
Museum of Natural and Cultural History 1680 East 15th Avenue, Eugene, ORWith hands-on activities about ocean environments and the animals that call them home, Ocean Adventure Family Day is perfect for ages three and up. Explore the museum, learn about ocean ecosystems, and enjoy the snacks! Includes many activities that are bilingual Spanish/English. A drop-in event, Family Day is perfect for children ages three and up […]
Build the McKenzie River Drift Boat
McKenzie River Discovery Center 44645 McKenzie Hwy, Walterville, ORBuild the McKenzie River Drift Boat Five-day hands-on workshop April 22, 2024 – April 26, 2024 Tuition: $850 Class limit is twelve (12) people Taught by Jayson Hayes of Hayes Custom Boats Learn the process and skills necessary to build your own McKenzie River Drift Boat or any similar small skiff or dory from a […]
Invasive Plants Training
Sweet Home Ranger District Office 4431 Hwy 20, Sweet Home, ORCascade Volunteers and the U.S. Forest Service announce the upcoming Invasive Weeds Training event on April 25th! This free, public event will provide information on how to identify and treat invasive plants. We are excited to announce that in addition to this event, there will be an ongoing program to put these skills to use […]
Learn The Loop
Vida McKenzie Community Center 90377 Thomson Ln, Vida, OR, United StatesVida McKenzie Community Center invites everyone, with or without hearing loss, to come to a free one-hour information session on April 26th at 4:45p.m. to learn about hearing loss, accessibility and to celebrate VMCC’s new Hearing Loop. During this free, friendly peer-to-peer workshop, you will learn how to use a hearing loop to make your […]
McKenzie River Wooden Boat Festival
Eagle Rock Lodge 49198 McKenzie Hwy, Vida, OR, United StatesSAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2024 MCKENZIE RIVER DRIFT BOAT FESTIVAL! The 2024 McKenzie River Drift Boat Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 to 4:00 at Eagle Rock Lodge. The event is a fun day with like-minded folks who are interested in or are obsessed with drift boats and river dories. Come […]
Free Day! At the High Desert Museum
High Desert Museum 59800 S Hwy 97, Bend, ORMid Oregon Credit Union invites everyone to a FREE day at the High Desert Museum! Everyone gets in FREE! **Daily Programs are subject to capacity. Please view our daily schedule online HERE
Meet A Scientist
Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, ORScientists are visiting Eugene Science Center! Meet scientists from our community, learn about their exciting research, and ask questions! Join us on Sunday, April 28th to meet our Scientists of the Month: Julia Widom, Danielle Benoit, Rocky Penick, and Ally Kuznia! Learn more about this month's scientists here: https://eugenesciencecenter.org/.../meet-a-scientist.../ Included with general admission, free for ESC […]
Naturescaping and Fire Resilient Landscaping Workshop
Leaburg Fire Training Center 42870 McKenzie Hwy, Leaburg, ORCome learn how to use native plants to save time, money, and energy on your yard while protecting water quality and enhancing fish and wildlife habitat. Learn how planting the 'right plant' in the 'right place,' helps to control invasive species, reduce chemical use, create defensible space, incorporate fire resilient landscaping, and more! Light refreshments […]
Native Plants & Pollinators: What Does the Latest Science Reveal?
Online OR, United StatesJoin us on May 1st at noon for an exciting class exploring the fascinating relationship between native plants, native cultivars and bees! Discover insights drawn from cutting-edge research in Oregon and beyond as we explore the world of specialist bees and their use of garden plants. Have you ever wondered about the importance of native […]
Not all Flame is the Same: Oregon’s Diverse Fire Ecology
Online OR, United StatesMay is Wildfire Awareness Month, and the Oregon State University Extension Fire Program would like to take you on a journey of fire throughout Oregon. In this webinar, a team of regional fire specialists will share diverse stories about how fire has shaped Oregon landscapes historically and currently. Understanding fire’s role in the place you […]
West Cascades Trails Skills College
Camp White Branch 61500 Old McKenzie Hwy 242, McKenzie Bridge, OR, United StatesSkills College is an entirely free opportunity for potential volunteers to learn how to maintain trails in the forest. It's also a place for experienced volunteers to pick up new skills. Classes are taught by professionals and expert volunteers. Trail Skills College is offered free of charge in an effort to inspire stewardship of trails. […]
McKenzie River Locals Helping Locals P.R.E.P. Event
McKenzie River Community School 51187 Blue River Drive, Blue River, OR, United StatesMcKenzie Locals Helping Locals is inviting our McKenzie Community to a series of presentations we have titled P.R.E.P, which stands for Plan, Resilient, Educate, and Prepare. The purpose of the presentations is to offer our community the opportunity to learn about the many aspects of fire management in our river valley and subsequently scheduled in […]
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