Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Karen Walsh for Nature Kids! Get outside and explore the nature of Central Oregon on guided family nature walks just for kids ages 5-10. Kids and their families can explore, imagine, and grow through hands-on activities and experiences outside. During April, we'll explore the world of birds! Learn all about bird watching, practice using binoculars, and discover how birds communicate and find tasty snacks.
Meet other families, learn more about the natural world around us, and have fun! Offered on the third Saturday of the month April-October in Prineville. Perfect for kids ages 5-10 with a grown-up in tow. Registration is helpful, but not required. Registrants will receive important event details and directions leading up to the outing. Registration opens 1 month prior to the event.
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Outing Details + Route
Hike Rating: This is an easy for kids, up to 1 mile walk. Distance will vary depending on age and ability.
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What to Bring
Snacks, water, closed toe shoes. Dress for the weather.
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About the Property
The Deschutes Land Trust acquired and protected the 185 acre Ochoco Preserve in 2017. The Preserve includes 1 mile of the Crooked River, 1 mile of McKay Creek, 1 mile of Ochoco Creek, and is located outside of Prineville, Oregon. Ochoco Preserve is home to a host of wildlife species including salmon and steelhead, a variety of amphibians, and many species of water birds and songbirds.
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Accessibility
The Land Trust is working to make our Walks + Hikes as accessible as possible. Please let us know at least one week in advance if there is something we can do or provide to support you in participating in this outing to the fullest and we will accommodate as possible.
