The Land Trust is excited to bring a new series of family outings to our community this year—Nature Kids!
Nature Kids outings are guided family nature walks just for families with kids ages 5-10. With topics from birds to trees, teddy bears and bees, kids and parents will have a great time with our amazing leader. Get outside, explore the nature of Central Oregon, meet other families, and have fun! Offered on the second Wednesday and last Saturday of the month, April-October, at Land Trust Preserves and at parks in Bend.
Registration is not required, but helps provide emailed driving directions and other outing information.
This year's Nature Kids include:
- June 29, 2024, 10:30am-12pm. Nature Kids: Teddy Bear Picnic! at Indian Ford Meadow Preserve, Sisters
- July 10, 2024, 2:30-4pm. Nature Kids: Buzz Into Action! at Alpenglow Park, Bend
- July 27, 2024, 10:30am-12pm. Nature Kids: Buzz Into Action! at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve, Sisters
- August 14, 2024, 2:30-4pm. Nature Kids: Water Bugs! at Shevlin Park, Bend
- August 24, 2024, 10:30am-12pm. Nature Kids: Water Bugs! at Paulina Creek Preserve, La Pine
- September 11, 2024, 2:30-4pm. Nature Kids: Animal Architects! at Shevlin Park, Bend
- September 28, 2024, 10:30am-12pm. Nature Kids: Animal Architects! at Paulina Creek Preserve, La Pine
- October 9, 2024, 2:30-4pm. Nature Kids: Treemendous Trees! at Hollingshead Park, Bend
- October 26, 2024, 10:30am-12pm. Nature Kids: Treemendous Trees! at the Metolius Preserve, Camp Sherman
Other kids' outings that are offered by the Land Trust (and require advance registration):
- June 22, 2024, 9-11am. Kids' Bird Walk at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve, Sisters
- June 28, 2024, 10am-1pm. Kids' Butterfly Walk at the Metolius Preserve, Camp Sherman
- July 12, 2024, 10am-1pm. Kids' Butterfly Walk at the Metolius Preserve, Camp Sherman
- September 7, 2024, 1-3pm. Kids' Fairy Houses at the Metolius Preserve, Camp Sherman
- September 21, 2024, 1-3pm. Kids' Falling for Nature at the Metolius Preserve, Camp Sherman
We look forward to seeing you on the trail!