Educational
Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley and Reconstructing Willamette Valley Environments
OSU Extension Service 996 Jefferson Street, Eugene, ORJoin the OSU Master Gardeners for a free seminar with Dr. David Lewis, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Indigenous Studies at Oregon State University and author of the acclaimed Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley. Dr. David Lewis will discuss the Kalapuya tribal culture and the Willamette Valley environments in which they lived, and will […]
Upstream: An Evening with Novelist David James Duncan
Jaqua Concert Hall, The Shedd Institute 868 High St, Eugene, ORJoin author and river advocate David James Duncan (The River Why, The Brothers K, My Story as Told by Water) and McKenzie River Trust for an inspiring and thoughtful conversation about the relationships between people and the natural world around us. Duncan will reflect on ideas from recent works, including his 2023 novel Sun House, […]
No Time To Waste Documentary
Art House 492 E 13th Ave, Eugene, ORNO TIME TO WASTE celebrates legendary 99-year-old park ranger Betty Reid Soskin’s inspiring life, work and urgent mission to restore critical missing chapters of America’s story. The film follows her journey as an African American woman presenting her personal story from a kitchen stool in a national park theater to media interviews and international audiences […]
Beaver Walk and the Beaver Believers Film Screening
Lake Creek Lodge 13375 SW Forest Service RD 1419, Camp Sherman, ORJoin us for an interpretive beaver walk along the South Fork of Lake Creek in Camp Sherman, followed by a viewing of the award-winning feature documentary sharing the urgent yet whimsical story of beaver-related restoration. We'll be meeting at Lake Creek Lodge at 4 pm. 4 PM: Beaver Natural History Walk & Restoration Site Tour 5:30 […]
Community GMRS Radio System Meeting
McKenzie Fire and Rescue - Leaburg Station 428670 McKenzie Hwy, Walterville, OR, United StatesAs we build on our preparedness meeting from last month, McKenzie Fire will host a GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) information session on Sat. April 20th from 10am to noon @ the McKenzie Fire Training Facility in Leaburg. This session will include information from Craig Myers – owner of My-Comm (a local radio communications business […]
Free Compost Workshop
BRING Recycling 4446 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, ORFor beginning to experienced composters, these hands-on workshops will cover the basics of how composting works, which materials to use, and the different methods and types of compost bins available. Workshops are led by knowledgeable backyard composting information specialists. The BRING Recycling site is located at 4446 Franklin Blvd, Eugene. Compost demonstrations are held in […]
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
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