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 June, we’ll celebrate summer and have a picnic with our favorite stuffies! Families pack a picnic-friendly snack, kids bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal, and we’ll have a picnic beneath the trees with wonderful games to play! Meet other families, learn more about the natural world around us, and have fun! Offered on the second Wednesday and last Saturday of the month April-October at Land Trust Preserves and in Bend. 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.
Route: This outing will meet at the Indian Ford Meadow Preserve trailhead and walk Preserve trails from there. Terrain will be uneven at times.
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What to Bring
Your favorite stuffed animal, your picnic snacks, water, closed toe shoes. Dress for the weather.
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About the Property
Indian Ford Meadow Preserve was donated to the Land Trust in 1996 by a local landowner to protect its dramatic scenic views and important wildlife habitat. Bisected by Indian Ford Creek, this picturesque 63 acre meadow near Sisters contains a unique diversity of ecosystems ranging from wetlands to pine forest. The Preserve also serves as a migratory corridor for mule deer and a breeding ground for migratory 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.
