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Virtual Explorations

 

The partners of the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon have teamed up to offer Central Oregon Virtual Explorations, which transforms field trips and outdoor learning into the virtual space.

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Virtual NatureHoods Program

 

The Children’s Forest’s NatureHoods program has been adapted into a virtual experience for the 2020-2021 school year.  This is a free program available to Kindergarten to 2nd grade classes in Central Oregon, with a unique theme for each grade level. The programs will feature 3 live virtual sessions, 3 nature journal activites, student kits, and a classroom kit. Learn more here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]

Project SNOW

 

Discover Your Forest has adapted their popular snowshoe field trip to a three part virtual program exploring snow’s impact on life and land in Central Oregon. The program is for 4th graders and includes both live virtual instruction and supplemental activities. To learn more and book a program visit their website.

 

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Squirrels:  Introduction to Habitat Investigations

 

High Desert Museum is offering a two part series focused on how scientists study habitat and make decisions about wildlife conservation. This program is for 2nd graders and includes both live virtual instruction and supplemental activities. To learn more, email Carolyn Nesbitt at cnesbitt@highdesertmuseum.org.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]

Invasive Species

 

The Environmental Center is offering a two part series focused on plant adaptations, invasive plants, and stewardship. This program is for 3rd graders from Title I schools and includes both live virtual instruction and supplemental activities. To learn more, email Geneva Mayall at geneva@envirocenter.org.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]

Healthy Stream Explorations

 

Upper Deschutes Watershed Council is offering a 1-3 part series focused on watersheds, riparian areas, and investigating stream health. This program is for 6th-8th graders and includes both live virtual instruction and supplemental activities. To learn more, email Alyssa Grove at agrove@restorethedeschutes.org.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]

More Virtual Learning Resources

 

In addition to Virtual Explorations, there is a wide range of other resources available including:

• Recorded educational videos
• Printable activities
• Activities that get students exploring outside

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