July Natives, Soldiers & Statehood at Fort Yamhill. Daily programs July 1-Aug. 9 @ 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Bullards Beach 4th of July Jul 4, 2009 at Bullards Beach State Park. Dusk to 10: 30 p.m. 2009 fireworks display sponsored by the City of Bandon on property adjacent to the park. For more information, please contact the Bandon Chamber of Commerce, (541)347-9616. Fireworks not allowed in the park or on the beach. Click here for more info.
Tryon Saturday Guided Nature Hikes Jul 4, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10-11:30 a.m. The Fish Come Home. Join a park naturalist for a free, guided nature hike to explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history. Click here for more info.
Tryon Junior Ranger Program Jul 4, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 1-2 p.m. Salmon Life Cycle. Fun for ages 6-12! Join a park ranger and learn how you can help protect our natural resources, plants and animals. Participating in nature games, nature crafts and park explorations will help junior rangers earn their badge. Click here for more info.
Silver Falls 4th of July Jul 4, 2009 at Silver Falls State Park. 10 a.m. Parade Decorating (meet in green tent near campground restrooms). Bikes and pets welcome. 11 a.m. Parade. Begins at woodshed. 2 p.m. A Walk through History. Meet at Lodge. ADA accessible. Click here for more info.
Tryon Junior Ranger Program Jul 5, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 1-2 p.m. Scavenger Hunt. Fun for ages 6-12! Join a park ranger and learn how you can help protect our natural resources, plants and animals. Participating in nature games, nature crafts and park explorations will help junior rangers earn their badge. Click here for more info.
Silver Falls Walk and Junior Ranger Program Jul 5, 2009 at Silver Falls State Park. 10:30 a.m. Silent Reflections Walk. Enjoy nature quotes, observations & quiet. Meet at woodshed. 11 a.m. Junior Ranger Build-a-Bug. Meet in green tent near campground restrooms Click here for more info.
Cape Blanco Living History Jul 8, 2009 at Cape Blanco State Park. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the Hughes House. "Jane and Annie at Home" living history skit presented by the Friends of Cape Blanco Click here for more info.
Nehalem Bay Shakespeare in the Park Jul 10, 2009 at Nehalem Bay State Park. 7 p.m. at the Amphitheater. A Midsummer Night's Dream presented by the Northwest Classical Theater Company. Click here for more info.
Ainsworth Celebrates Oregon 150 Jul 11, 2009 at Ainsworth State Park. 7:30 p.m. "Oregon's First Successful Settlement Before Statehood" living history presentation. Click here for more info.
Tryon Saturday Guided Nature Hikes Jul 11, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10-11:30 a.m. Stories about Stumps. Join a park naturalist for a free, guided nature hike to explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history. Click here for more info.
Tryon Junior Ranger Program Jul 11, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 1-2 p.m. H2O Quality Control. Fun for ages 6-12! Join a park ranger and learn how you can help protect our natural resources, plants and animals. Participating in nature games, nature crafts and park explorations will help junior rangers earn their badge Click here for more info.
Nehalem Bay Shakespeare in the Park Jul 11, 2009 at Nehalem Bay State Park. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. at the Amphitheater. A Midsummer Night's Dream presented by the Northwest Classical Theater Company. Click here for more info.
Tryon Junior Ranger Program Jul 12, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 1-2 p.m. Tracking. Fun for ages 6-12! Join a park ranger and learn how you can help protect our natural resources, plants and animals. Participating in nature games, nature crafts and park explorations will help junior rangers earn their badge. Click here for more info.
Tryon Saturday Guided Nature Hkes Jul 18, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10-11:30 a.m. TBA. Join a park naturalist for a free, guided nature hike to explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history. Click here for more info.
Tryon Junior Ranger Program Jul 18, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 1-2 p.m. Owls. Fun for ages 6-12! Join a park ranger and learn how you can help protect our natural resources, plants and animals. Participating in nature games, nature crafts and park explorations will help junior rangers earn their badge. Click here for more info.
Emigrant Springs Oregon 150 Day Jul 18, 2009 - Jul 19, 2009 at Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area. Living history presentations, historic dress-up pageant for youth, park parade, historic and modern games, displays and music. Click here for more info.
Tryon Junior Ranger Program Jul 19, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 1-2 p.m. Raptors. Fun for ages 6-12! Join a park ranger and learn how you can help protect our natural resources, plants and animals. Participating in nature games, nature crafts and park explorations will help junior rangers earn their badge. Click here for more info.
Tryon Sunday @Two Lecture Jul 21, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 2-3 p.m. Join REI staff for a Father's Day Map and Compass Navigation lecture. Expand your outdoor skills by learning the basics of map and compass use. Receive hands-on training and practice in the park! Click here for more info.
Tryon Saturday Guided Nature Hikes Jul 25, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Birding 101. Bring your bird identification guide, binoculars, notebook and water bottle. First hour will be inside and second hour in the field.
Click here for more info.
Tryon Junior Ranger Program Jul 25, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 1-2 p.m. Amphibians. Fun for ages 6-12! Join a park ranger and learn how you can help protect our natural resources, plants and animals. Participating in nature games, nature crafts and park explorations will help junior rangers earn their badge. Click here for more info.
Tryon Dutch Oven Cooking Jul 25, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 5-7 p.m. Join us for an outdoor demonstration led by a park ranger to learn more about cooking in the outdoors. Pioneers used these cast iron pots and today outdoor enthusiasts are making them a part of their outdoor camping experience. Click here for more info.
Nehalem Bay Shakespeare in the Park Jul 25, 2009 at Nehalem Bay State Park. 5 p.m. at the Amphitheater. Henry IV, Part 1 presented by the Portland Actor's Ensemble. Click here for more info.
Tryon Junior Ranger Program Jul 26, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 1-2 p.m. Conifers. Fun for ages 6-12! Join a park ranger and learn how you can help protect our natural resources, plants and animals. Participating in nature games, nature crafts and park explorations will help junior rangers earn their badge. Click here for more info.
Tryon Saturday Guided Nature Hikes Aug 1, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10-11:30 a.m. TBA. Join a park naturalist for a free, guided nature hike to explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history. Click here for more info.
Tryon Junior Ranger Program Aug 1, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 1-2 p.m. Dragonflies. Fun for ages 6-12! Join a park ranger and learn how you can help protect our natural resources, plants and animals. Click here for more info.
Tryon Junior Ranger Program Aug 2, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 1-2 p.m. Geology. Fun for ages 6-12! Join a park ranger and learn how you can help protect our natural resources, plants and animals. Click here for more info.
Tryon Story and Stroll Aug 7, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10-11 a.m. Camouflage. Join a park naturalist for nature story time and a brief stroll through the park. This program is geared toward families with young children (preferably ages 3-6 but all are welcome.) Click here for more info.
Tryon Saturday Guided Nature Hikes Aug 8, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10-11:30 a.m. TBA. Join a park naturalist for a free, guided nature hike to explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history. Click here for more info.
Tryon Junior Ranger Program Aug 8, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 1-2 p.m. Orienteering. Fun for ages 6-12! Join a park ranger and learn how you can help protect our natural resources, plants and animals. Click here for more info.
Fort Yamhill's Oregon 150 Day Aug 8, 2009 at Fort Yamhill State Heritage Area. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Come and see a glimpse of Western Oregon in 1859. Learn the
shared native and settler history leading to Oregon Statehood. BBQ Lunch.Click here for more info.
Tryon Junior Ranger Program Aug 9, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 1-2 p.m. H20 Quality Control. Fun for ages 6-12! Join a park ranger and learn how you can help protect our natural resources, plants and animals. Click here for more info.
Tryon Story and Stroll Aug 14, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10-11 a.m. Crayfish. Join a park naturalist for nature story time and a brief stroll through the park. This program is geared toward families with young children (preferably ages 3-6 but all are welcome.) Click here for more info.
Silver Falls Star Party Aug 15, 2009 at Silver Falls State Park. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Join park staff and astronomy club members for a night of stargazing. Learn about constellations, nebulas, and other heavenly sights. View them thru many different sizes and styles of telescopes. Click here for more info.
Tryon Saturday Guided Nature Hikes Aug 15, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10-11:30 a.m. Stories about Stumps. Join a park naturalist for a free, guided nature hike to explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history. Click here for more info.
Tryon Junior Ranger Program Aug 15, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 1-2 p.m. Water Cycle. Fun for ages 6-12! Join a park ranger and learn how you can help protect our natural resources, plants and animals. Click here for more info.
Tryon Junior Ranger Program Aug 16, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 1-2 p.m. Ladybugs. Fun for ages 6-12! Join a park ranger and learn how you can help protect our natural resources, plants and animals. Click here for more info.
Tryon Story and Stroll Aug 21, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10-11 a.m. Snakes. Join a park naturalist for nature story time and a brief stroll through the park. This program is geared toward families with young children (preferably ages 3-6 but all are welcome.) Click here for more info.
Tryon Bat Chat Night Hike Aug 22, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 8-9:30 p.m. A free, night hike to experience the bats up close and personal. Learn about the amazing adaptations that allow bats to survive, and walk to the creek to listen to echo locating bats. Please pre-register by calling (503)636-9886 ext. 225. Click here for more info.
Tryon Saturday Guided Nature Hikes Aug 22, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Birding 101. Please bring your bird identification guide, binoculars, notebook and water bottle. First hour will be inside and second hour in the field. Click here for more info.
Tryon Junior Ranger Program Aug 22, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 1-2 p.m. Composting. Fun for ages 6-12! Join a park ranger and learn how you can help protect our natural resources, plants and animals. Click here for more info.
Tryon Junior Ranger Program Aug 22, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 1-2 p.m. Composting. Fun for ages 6-12! Join a park ranger and learn how you can help protect our natural resources, plants and animals. Click here for more info.
Silver Falls Let's Go Camping Aug 22, 2009 - Aug 23, 2009 at Silver Falls State Park. Want to camp, but you're just not sure how? Get some help from the experts. EVENT FULL. Click here for more info.
Tryon Junior Ranger Program Aug 23, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 1-2 p.m. Crayfish. Fun for ages 6-12! Join a park ranger and learn how you can help protect our natural resources, plants and animals. Click here for more info.
Tryon Story and Stroll Aug 28, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10-11 a.m. Dragonflies. Join a park naturalist for nature story time and a brief stroll through the park. This program is geared toward families with young children (preferably ages 3-6 but all are welcome.) Click here for more info.
Tryon Junior Ranger Program Aug 29, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 1-2 p.m. Conifers. Fun for ages 6-12! Join a park ranger and learn how you can help protect our natural resources, plants and animals. Click here for more info.
Milo McIver Let's Go Camping Aug 29, 2009 - Aug 30, 2009 at Milo McIver State Park. Advanced Session. Want to camp, but you're just not sure how? Get some help from the experts. For more information, see Events & Registration. $25 for a family of 5. Click here for more info.
Tryon Guided Nature Hikes Aug 30, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10-11:30 a.m. Watershed Walk. Join a park naturalist for a free, guided nature hike to explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history. Click here for more info.
Tryon Junior Ranger Program Aug 30, 2009 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 1-2 p.m. Slug Sundaes. Fun for ages 6-12! Join a park ranger and learn how you can help protect our natural resources, plants and animals. Click here for more info.
September Great Oregon Fall Beach Cleanup, Sept. 19. Visit SOLV.
Fort Yamhill Archeology Field School. Daily Aug. 10-Sept. 4, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. programs.
Champoeg Pioneer Farmstead Day Sep 5, 2009 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. 1-4 p.m. Enjoy living history demonstrations, fresh produce from the 1860s Kitchen Garden, and refresh yourself with lemonade and music! Click here for more info.
Stub Stewart Youth Hike-Bike-N-Dash Sep 7, 2009 at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park. Second annual event for youth K-17. Gentle paved/packed bike course. Groomed hike/run trails. More info to come. See a video of last year's
event. Click here for more info.
Silver Falls Holiday Festival Dec 12, 2009 - Dec 13, 2009 at Silver Falls State Park. Join us at the South Falls Lodge for crafts, storytelling and music from the RoundHouse Band. Special appearances by JR Beaver and Santa. Click here for more info.
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