Fall Craft Idea: Leaf Rubbings!
Sep 27, 2022
Bring the fall colors indoors! Follow along with Land Trust staff as they show step-by-step instructions for leaf rubbings!
Children and nature go together like peanut butter and jelly. To help you get outside and exploring, we've pulled together some resources on how to do just that! Whether you are visiting your backyard, National Forest, or your Land Trust Community Preserves, we want to help you get out there and explore. If you need a hand, join us for from April-November for free, kid-specific guided hikes and explorations.
Five Ideas for Summer Fun with Your Kids
Jun 16, 2022
School is officially out for the summer! As you head into the long, slow days of fun in the sun, you might find you need a few ideas for how to get the kids outside connecting with our forests, meadows, rivers, and canyons. Check out our list of ideas.
Land Trust Hikes for Kids
May 05, 2022
The weather is warming and trails are drying out. It’s time to plan some family hikes that are fun for everyone!
Encouraging a Sense of Wonder in Children
Apr 26, 2022
Spring is here and with it comes a renewed urge to get outside and play. Sadly not everyone has the opportunity to get outside and explore on a regular basis and more often than not it is our children who are missing out. Here's how we can help children get outside and explore the wonder of nature.
Kids and climate anxiety
Feb 10, 2022
Climate change is impacting the next generation in new and troubling ways. Learn more about climate anxiety and how to channel that worry into climate action.
Make Your Own Wreath at Home
Dec 07, 2021
Follow along with Land Trust volunteers Ginny and Toni and learn how to make your own holiday wreath this season!
Tips for hiking with kids
Jun 17, 2021
For those of you with kids, this week heralds the arrival of summer. Like many Central Oregon parents, one of my favorite outdoor activities is taking some summer hikes with my kids. Here are a few tips I’ve learned over the years to plan a successful hiking trip with your kids—especially the small ones.
Tips for an excellent butterfly expedition
May 14, 2021
Early summer is the perfect time to try your hand at butterflying! Here are some tips to make your next butterfly expedition a success.
Nature-inspired Valentine's Day Crafts
Feb 10, 2021
Looking to shake up the usual card options or keep small hands busy? Here are two nature-inspired valentine crafts you can make at home led by Land Trust volunteer Zoë Mowry.
What makes an insect an insect
Feb 01, 2021
What is an insect anyway? Check out just what makes these skittering, buzzing, and chirping animals so amazing. Then, join us for our February Nature Night to learn even more about the importance of insects!