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High Desert Museum Kids’ Day: Nature’s Tools

High Desert Museum 59800 US-97, Bend, OR

Inspired by the current exhibit Innovation Lab, this Kids’ Day theme will inspire young learners to use nature to solve real-world problems. Participate in hands-on arts and crafts and STEM stations at activity tables throughout the Museum. Free with admission into the museum 

Tiny Explorers: Bubbles

Hillside Park NW Hillside Park Drive, Bend, United States

There are bubbles in the air! Join us as we make bubble wands and play! Join us for our spring Tiny Explorers series in Bend, offered on Thursdays in March and April from 10-11am.  Tiny Explorers encourages new parents to kickstart a healthy life enjoying the outdoors by getting their little ones outdoors starting at a […]

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Tiny Explorers: Nature Paint

Shevlin Park NW Shevlin Park Rd, Bend, OR, United States

Come make paint out of nature! Join us for our spring Tiny Explorers series in Bend, offered on Thursdays in March and April from 10-11am.  Tiny Explorers encourages new parents to kickstart a healthy life enjoying the outdoors by getting their little ones outdoors starting at a young age.  The program is targeted at new families […]

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Puddlestompers: Fledgling Fun

Crooked River Wetlands Complex 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop, Prineville, OR, United States

Spark a sense of wonder for nature through imaginative play, exploration, songs and stories.  This week’s program is Fledgling Fun with East Cascades Audubon Society. Ages 3-5 with family.  Free!

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Tiny Explorers Prineville!

Rimrock Park 843 S Main St, Prineville, OR, United States

Join us for our spring Tiny Explorers series in Prineville, offered as a 4 week series on Mondays in April and May from 10-11am.  Tiny Explorers encourages new parents to kickstart a healthy life enjoying the outdoors by getting their little ones outdoors starting at a young age.  The program is targeted at new families with infants and […]

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Tiny Explorers: Scavenger Hunt

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

Join us on a nature inspired scavenger hunt! Join us for our spring Tiny Explorers series in Bend, offered on Thursdays in March and April from 10-11am.  Tiny Explorers encourages new parents to kickstart a healthy life enjoying the outdoors by getting their little ones outdoors starting at a young age.  The program is targeted at […]

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Earth Day Fair & Parade

The Enviornmental Center Bend 16 NW Kansas Ave, Bend, Oregon

Join The Environmental Center for a fun and festive celebration of the natural world! Our day of festivities kicks off with a colorful, creative parade filled with children and adults costumed as their favorite plant or animal. Get ready for the parade by creating your own costume! 11:00 am: Assemble on Louisiana Avenue next to McMenamin’s 11:30am: Parade starts (about […]

Tiny Explorers Prineville!

Ochoco Creek Park (North Covered Area) 529 NE Juniper St, Prineville, OR, United States

Join us for our spring Tiny Explorers series in Prineville, offered as a 4 week series on Mondays in April and May from 10-11am.  Tiny Explorers encourages new parents to kickstart a healthy life enjoying the outdoors by getting their little ones outdoors starting at a young age.  The program is targeted at new families with infants and […]

Free

Tiny Explorers: Rock Art

Skyliners Lodge 16125 Skyliners Road, Bend, OR, United States

Nature ROCKS! Join us as we make rock art! Join us for our spring Tiny Explorers series in Bend, offered on Thursdays in March and April from 10-11am.  Tiny Explorers encourages new parents to kickstart a healthy life enjoying the outdoors by getting their little ones outdoors starting at a young age.  The program is targeted […]

Free

Discover Nature Day: Special Ops Survivors

Skyliners Lodge 16125 Skyliners Road, Bend, OR, United States

Discover Nature Days are free family programs offered by Children’s Forest partners.  Each event features a different theme and location with a mix of science, art, and exploration. This week’s program is Special Ops Survivors with Wildheart Nature School.  Learn to navigate the world of unpredictability while playing team games and practicing survival skills in nature. Recommended for […]

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