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February

Cove Palisades Eagle Watch 2010
Feb 27, 2010 - Feb 28, 2010 at The Cove Palisades State Park. Join us for live birds of prey, renowned guest speakers, field viewing sessions, fun contests, prizes and more! Flyer & Schedule
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April


Champoeg Earth Day Event
Apr 17, 2010 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate with a nature-related activities including a Junior Ranger program; guided walk through wetlands and oak savannah habitats; restoring Champoeg’s historic landscape, nature videos.
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May

Champoeg Founders Day
May 1, 2010 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. 1-4 p.m. Commemorates the May 2, 1843 vote at Champoeg that established the first American Provisional Government in the Pacific Northwest. Guest speakers and living history programs. Tours of historic sites. Horse Plowing Competition.
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Silver Falls Mother's Day Birding & Wildflower Festival
May 8, 2010 - May 9, 2010 at Silver Falls State Park. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., South Falls Area. Birding with Steve Shunk, author of Peterson Reference Guide to Woodpeckers. Guided bird & wildflower walks, native plant sales, classes & workshops.
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Prineville Reservoir 11th Annual Star Party
May 15, 2010 at Prineville Reservoir State Park. Gather under the stars at one of Oregon's darkest night sky locations. Day activities, presentations, exhibits & prizes. Special programs by NASA! All equipment provided. Visit website
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June
Oregon State Parks Day June 5, 2010. Free park admission, free camping for Saturday night – regular campsites only .

Champoeg State Parks Day
Jun 5, 2010 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. Free park admission, free camping for Saturday night – regular campsites only. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tours of 1860s Kitchen Garden and Old Champoeg townsite. Evening program and Junior Ranger Program.
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Champoeg Free Fishing Day
Jun 12, 2010 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Try your luck at catching a variety of warm water fish in the Willamette River. Free use of rods and reels (subject to availability) with free bait and fishing instruction. Part of ODFW Free Fishing Weekend.
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Champoeg Bluebird Day
Jun 19, 2010 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. 1-4 p.m. Celebrate the return of Western Bluebirds to the park with a variety of fun and educational activities. See bluebirds at their nest boxes. Build or purchase a nest box. Bluebird-related Junior Ranger program.
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July


Champoeg Living History Saturday
Jul 3, 2010 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Volunteers in period costumes demonstrate 19th Century farm skills. Interactive activities for kids of all ages.
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Champoeg Living History Saturdays
Jul 10, 2010 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Volunteers in period costumes demonstrate 19th Century farm skills. Interactive activities for kids of all ages.
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Champoeg Living History Saturday
Jul 17, 2010 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Volunteers in period costumes demonstrate 19th Century farm skills. Interactive activities for kids of all ages.
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Champoeg Barn Dance
Jul 24, 2010 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. 6-9 p.m. "Foot-stomping" music and dance as enjoyed in the 19th Century. "Play" a pitchfork, washboard or rattle to accompany the band. Learn a dance typical of the "old days."
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Champoeg Living History Saturday
Jul 31, 2010 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Volunteers in period costumes demonstrate 19th Century farm skills. Interactive activities for kids of all ages.
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August
2010 State Fair, Aug. 27-Sept. 6

Champoeg Living History Saturday
Aug 7, 2010 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Volunteers in period costumes demonstrate 19th Century farm skills. Interactive activities for kids of all ages.
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Champoeg Living History Saturday
Aug 14, 2010 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Volunteers in period costumes demonstrate 19th Century farm skills. Interactive activities for kids of all ages.
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Champoeg Barn Dance
Aug 21, 2010 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. 6-9 p.m. "Foot-stomping" music and dance as enjoyed in the 19th Century. "Play" a pitchfork, washboard or rattle to accompany the band. Learn a dance typical of the "old days."
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September
2010 Great Oregon Fall Beach Cleanup, Sept. 25. Visit SOLV

Champoeg Pioneer Farmstead Day
Sep 4, 2010 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. 1-4 p.m. The Annual Pioneer Farmstead Day will provide an opportunity for you and your family to view and participate in living history demonstrations and choose fresh produce from the 1860s Kitchen Garden to take home.
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October


Champoeg Apple Harvest Day
Oct 2, 2010 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. 1-4 p.m. The bounty of the harvest will be the theme for this day as your family enjoys fresh-pressed apple cider, apple butter, desserts cooked in a Dutch oven, garden produce to purchase, and more.
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Smith Rock Oregon Archaeology Celebration
Oct 1, 2010 - Oct 29, 2010 at Smith Rock State Park. Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010. Annual Friday evening presentations featuring renowned archaeologists, anthropologists, historians and tribal leaders from around the region.
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December
Shore Acres Holiday Lights: Nov. 26-Dec. 31, 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Friends of Shore Acres
Winter Whale Watch Dec. 25-Jan. 1. www.whalespoken.org

Champoeg Holiday Gathering
Dec 4, 2010 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. 1-4 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to make simple gifts to give or keep. Make cedar swags, pomanders, garlands, and ornaments. Holiday storytelling. Decorate holiday cookies. Enjoy holiday music.
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