Spring Whale Watch Week March 21-28. Visit www.whalespoken.org
Great Oregon Spring Beach Cleanup, March 20. Visit SOLV.
Tryon Creek Saturday Guided Hike
Mar 20, 2010 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10-11:30 a.m. Batty Bats. Explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at the park.
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Stub Stewart Leave No Trace
Mar 20, 2010 at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park. 10 a.m. @ Dairy Creek Amphitheater. Three engaging and fun family activities centered around the principles of this outdoor ethic mantra. Discover how easy it is to leave no trace in our scenic wonders.
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Stub Stewart Incredible Insects
Mar 21, 2010 at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park. 10 a.m. @ Dairy Creek Amphitheater. Do you know what a thorax is? What about a chrysalis? Discover the benefits these tiny creatures provide to us. See the world through buggy eyes
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Stub Stewart Where Does JR Beaver Live?
Mar 22, 2010 at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park. 10 a.m. @ Dairy Creek Amphitheater. Join a park naturalist with animal pelts, skulls, animal sounds, and more to get glimpse into the world of the creatures living amongst us at Stub Stewart.
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Stub Stewart Treasure Hunt
Mar 23, 2010 at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park. 10 a.m. @ Dairy Creek Amphitheater. Join a park naturalist on an adventure seeking out natural treasure within the park. Prizes awarded.
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Silver Falls Hike in the Mist Zone
Mar 25, 2010 at Silver Falls State Park. 2 p.m. Spring wildflower and plant guided hike. Walk behind two waterfalls in this two-mile trek. Visit and hear the stories of native plants and wildflowers. 2 miles, 2 hrs.
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Stub Stewart What’s a Seed?
Mar 26, 2010 at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park. 10 a.m. @ Dairy Creek Amphitheater. How does a seed turn into a delicate flower? How do animals help plants grow? Identify what kind of plant some seeds come from. Join us to answer all these questions and more!
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Tryon Creek Saturday Guided Hike
Mar 27, 2010 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10-11:30 a.m. Tree Tricks. Explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at the park.
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Stub Stewart Hike to Unfit Settlement View
Mar 27, 2010 at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park. 10 a.m. @ Clayhill Horse Staging. Join a park naturalist and discover why we built a park in an area deemed "unfit for settlement." Hike takes about 2 hours and is approximately 2 miles.
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Stub Stewart OMSI Star Party
Mar 27, 2010 at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park. 7:30 p.m. @ Hilltop Day-use Area. Vernal Equinox Celebration. View star clusters, galaxies, constellations, the moon and more! Telescopes and star charts provided.($5 day-use fee applies if you are not a registered guest).
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Stub Stewart Slugs, Bugs, and Other Ughs
Mar 28, 2010 at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park. 10 a.m. @ Stub Stewart Welcome Center. Dig down deep with a park naturalist to explore the life of a decaying log and the forest floor. These creatures aren’t as creepy as you think!
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Tryon Creek Saturday Guided Hike
Apr 3, 2010 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10-11:30 a.m. Woodpeckers: The Drummers of the Forest. Explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at the park.
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Tryon Morning Bird Song Walks
Apr 5, 2010 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 7 a.m. Walkers leave whenever they need to for work. Bring your binoculars and field guide. To find out more about this program, you can also check www.audubonportland.org.
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Tryon Creek Saturday Guided Hike
Apr 10, 2010 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. Trillium Hikes throughout the day. Explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at the park.
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Tryon Creek Morning Bird Song Walks
Apr 12, 2010 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 7 a.m. Walkers leave whenever they need to for work. Bring your binoculars and field guide. To find out more about this program, you can also check www.audubonportland.org.
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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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Tryon Creek Saturday Guided
Apr 17, 2010 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10-11:30 a.m. Ethnobotany. Explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at the park.
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Silver Falls EarthDay
Apr 17, 2010 at Silver Falls State Park. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Invasive Weed Removal Party. Join SOLV for a day of fun and hard work. Flyer and sign-up information
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North Santiam Earth Day
Apr 17, 2010 at North Santiam State Recreation Area. Volunteer projects removing invasive weeds and maintaining trails.
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Rooster Rock Earth Day
Apr 17, 2010 at Rooster Rock State Park. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Removing invasive weeds on the loop trail, picking up litter park-wide, planting trees & shrubs.
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East Mayer State Park
Apr 17, 2010 at Mayer State Park. Invasive weed pull.
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Washburne Earth Day
Apr 17, 2010 at Washburne State Wayside. 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Removing Scotch broom and gorse from the park and trails. Meet at Washburne Day Use in front of the restroom building between 8:45-9 a.m.
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Stub Stewart Earth Day Event
Apr 17, 2010 at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park. 9 a.m. Join us for a cleanup event. Volunteers must register at SOLV
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Tryon Morning Bird Song Walks
Apr 19, 2010 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 7 a.m. Walkers leave whenever they need to for work. Bring your binoculars and field guide. To find out more about this program, you can also check www.audubonportland.org.
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Tryon Creek Saturday Guided Hike
Apr 24, 2010 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10-11:30 a.m. Watershed Wandering. Explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at the park.
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Minam Earth Day
Apr 24, 2010 at Minam State Recreation Area. Litter clean-up, painting the recycle center and interpretive programs with recycled paper making & building bird houses.
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Guy Talbot Latourell Falls Earth Day
Apr 24, 2010 at Guy W. Talbot State Park. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Trail work and cleanup along the Latourell Falls loop trail.
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Tryon Celebrate the Earth
Apr 25, 2010 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 2-4 p.m. Bring the whole family to learn more about bobcats through arts and crafts, games & stories. Come dressed as your favorite animal for an afternoon parade. Hear the winners of our Tall Tale Contest tell their stories about “How Bobcats Tail Was
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Tryon Morning Bird Song Walks
Apr 26, 2010 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 7 a.m. Walkers leave whenever they need to for work. Bring your binoculars and field guide. To find out more about this program, you can also check www.audubonportland.org.
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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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Tryon Creek Saturday Guided Hike
May 1, 2010 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10-11:30 a.m. Wonderful Wildflowers. Explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at the park.
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Tryon Creek Saturday Guided Hike
May 8, 2010 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10-11:30 a.m. The Uses of Cedar. Explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at the park.
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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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Tryon Creek Saturday Guided Hike
May 15, 2010 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10-11:30 a.m. Alien Invaders. Explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at the park.
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Tryon Creek Saturday Guided Hike
May 22, 2010 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10-11:30 a.m. TBD. Explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at the park.
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Tryon Creek Camp Stove Encounters
May 29, 2010 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10-11:30 a.m. Join Camp Stove Enthusiast Don Ostby to learn how to use camp stoves for picnics and add a little novelty and adventure to a day-trip outing. Examples of single and two burner stoves ranging from 1947!
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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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Tryon Creek State Parks Day
Jun 5, 2010 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Learn about state parks in our area and enjoy free coffee and treats. Also celebrate Tryon Creek’s 40th Birthday!
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Silver Falls State Parks Day & Challenge Foot Races
Jun 5, 2010 at Silver Falls State Park. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Begin the day with a brisk dash over the creek and through the woods in our Annual 5K Footrace and Youth Development Run. Take advantage of our free one-night camping in regular tent and RV campsites.
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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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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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Historic Silver Falls Days
Jul 10, 2010 - Jul 11, 2010 at Silver Falls State Park. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The land we know today as Silver Falls State Park has a colorful and interesting history. Join us for demonstrations, displays and activities to bring history to life.
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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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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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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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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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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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