Our Events

Interested in connecting your students with all of the benefits that time outdoors provides? Join us for a fun day in the forest that will help you build your own Forest Classroom program.   Thursday, February 8, 2024 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Skyliner Lodge, Bend Audience:  Kindergarten – 2nd grade teachers Cost:  Free, with […]

NEW DATE: The Spring Into Nature Festival will now be held on Friday, June 14 from 4:00-7:00 pm.   Join the Children's Forest of Central Oregon and our partners for the Spring Into Nature Festival in Madras this May!  The Spring Into Nature Festival celebrates the many ways that we all connect with nature. The event […]

Join OSU-Extension Service and the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon for a family program focused on outdoor exploration, fun physical activity, and nutrition. Families will receive a Nature Kit, plus weekly healthy snack ingredients.  Advance registration is strongly encouraged here. Thursdays, June 20-July 18 (no program July 4) 10:00-11:00 am American Legion Park, Redmond Ages 0-5, […]

Join OSU-Extension Service and the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon for a family program focused on outdoor exploration, fun physical activity, and nutrition. Families will receive a Nature Kit, plus weekly healthy snack ingredients.  Advance registration is strongly encouraged here. Tuesdays, June 25-July 16 10:00-11:00 am Heritage Park, La Pine (next to library) Ages 0-5, with […]

Join Crook County Library and the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon for Storytime in the Park this summer.  Stories, games, nature crafts, and hands-on activities for budding scientists.  Geared for ages 4-7, but all ages are welcome. Wednesdays, June 26-July 31 *no program July 3 10:00-11:00 am Ochoco Creek Park - Castle Park Free!  

Join OSU-Extension Service and the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon for a family program focused on outdoor exploration, fun physical activity, and nutrition. Families will receive a Nature Kit, plus weekly healthy snack ingredients.  Advance registration is strongly encouraged here. Thursdays, June 20-July 18 (no program July 4) 10:00-11:00 am American Legion Park, Redmond Ages 0-5, […]

Join OSU-Extension Service and the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon for a family program focused on outdoor exploration, fun physical activity, and nutrition. Families will receive a Nature Kit, plus weekly healthy snack ingredients.  Advance registration is strongly encouraged here. Tuesdays, June 25-July 16 10:00-11:00 am Heritage Park, La Pine (next to library) Ages 0-5, with […]

Join OSU-Extension Service and the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon for a family program focused on outdoor exploration, fun physical activity, and nutrition. Families will receive a Nature Kit, plus weekly healthy snack ingredients.  Advance registration is strongly encouraged here. Tuesdays, June 25-July 16 10:00-11:00 am Heritage Park, La Pine (next to library) Ages 0-5, with […]

Join Crook County Library and the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon for Storytime in the Park this summer.  Stories, games, nature crafts, and hands-on activities for budding scientists.  Geared for ages 4-7, but all ages are welcome. Wednesdays, June 26-July 31 *no program July 3 10:00-11:00 am Ochoco Creek Park - Castle Park Free!