Events

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 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!  

Embracing the Big and Discovering the Small: The Restorative Power of Nature Journaling   Nature journaling is a flexible and engaging practice that helps students develop NGSS-aligned science skills, nurture curiosity and wonder, and strengthen their relationships with the land and with each other.  Join us for a workshop series to learn about this wonderful practice! […]

Join NatureConnect Central Oregon and our partners for our 2nd Saturdays at Skyliner event!  This family event will capture the magic of springtime at Skyliner Lodge with nature activities, art, and exploration of Tumalo Creek.   We have a fun schedule of activities and families are welcome to come for the entire event, or attend […]

We want to hear from you! NatureConnect and our partners invite teachers to join us for a fun evening out full of networking and lively discussion. As the world of education continues to evolve, our partners want to be sure that field trips and outdoor enrichment programs continue to meet the needs of teachers and […]

Come enjoy a special summer evening at Skyliner Lodge to celebrate the revival of this special place in our community.  The Rooftop Revival Party celebrates the completion of Skyliner’s new roof, plus it’s continued legacy as a home for outdoor education, under the stewardship of NatureConnect Central Oregon.  This is the first (in recent history) […]

NatureConnect Fest is returning in 2025!  NatureConnect Fest, presented by the Gear Fix, celebrates the diversity of ways that we all connect with nature. The event will provide something for everyone, including nature arts and crafts, STEM activities, outdoor recreation, music, food, and more. Bring your family out to try a new outdoor activity, connect with amazing community […]

Every Sunday morning, a nonprofit organization partners with The YOUNI Movement to guarantee the best bingo experience in all of Central Oregon! Not’Cho Grandma’s Bingo is the OG of FUNdraising bingo — an experience — high energy BINGO that promises to entertain from start to finish!  On October 12, NatureConnect and Vámonos Outside are proud […]

Get Awesome Outdoor Gear…Support Vámonos Outside Vámonos Outside is hosting their 2nd Used Gear Sale this Saturday!  Come and support their incredible programs that connects hundreds of youth to the outdoors each year, while picking up some great gear, just in time for ski season.  They’ll be selling: skis and snowboards nordic skis winter jackets […]

Join NatureConnect for a special program exploring the outdoors in winter.  Families will explore the area around Skyliner Lodge through activities that highlight winter adaptations of local wildlife, then head indoors for a special shadow puppetry program. We’ll warm up with soup and hot cocoa by the fire.  The program will focus on enjoying the […]