Youth Education
Bird Walk
Join Tom Lawler, expert local birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. With Tom’s keen eye and guidance, you will spot and learn to identify a variety of species found in the wetlands, meadows, and forests surrounding the Nature Center. Whether you are new to birding or an experienced birder,…
Family Nature Hike
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin a naturalist for a guided hike to explore our favorite spots in and around the nature center. We’ll be on the lookout for wildlife as we journey from the forest to the river. Hikes are about an hour long and include admission to the nature center.
Family Nature Hike
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin a naturalist for a guided hike to explore our favorite spots in and around the nature center. We’ll be on the lookout for wildlife as we journey from the forest to the river. Hikes are about an hour long and include admission to the nature center.
Mad Science Family Program
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesUnleash your inner mad scientist while your family experiments with colorful, fun, and messy chemistry! See if you can inflate balloons using chemical reactions, discover membrane madness to create bouncy eggs, and experience the chaos of making slime, elephant toothpaste and more. Capacity is limited, so secure your family’s spot early.
Transplanting Forest Seedlings Workshop
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesDuring this hands-on workshop and field trip, you’ll learn how to identify and incorporate a variety of native forest seedlings into your landscape. Workshop will take place outdoors.
Amplify Fall Fest
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesEducators of color and students of color pursuing a career in education! Check out Amplify Fall Fest by the Central Oregon Regional Educator Network. This is a family-friendly gathering on Saturday, October 23rd from 1 pm - 4 pm at the Tumalo Community School with catered lunch and raffle prizes. For more information, go to…
Bird Walk
Walk on the wild side! Join Tom Lawler, expert local birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. With Tom’s keen eye and guidance, you will spot and learn to identify a variety of species found in the wetlands, meadows, and forests surrounding the Nature Center. Whether you are new to…
Mad Science Family Program
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesUnleash your inner mad scientist while your family experiments with colorful, fun, and messy chemistry! See if you can inflate balloons using chemical reactions, discover membrane madness to create bouncy eggs, and experience the chaos of making slime, elephant toothpaste and more. Capacity is limited, so secure your family’s spot early.
Trail Day at Camp Tamarack
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesHigh schoolers: Sign up for Trail Day at Camp Tamarack. Camp needs you! Join Camp Tamarack for an afternoon at camp - volunteer to help care for our trails, learn about Heart of Oregon & Camp Tamarack and job opportunities! Hot chocolate and smores! Camp Shuttle from Culver High School, Redmond Proficiency Academy, and Sisters…
Raptor Party Family Program
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesParty with SNCO’s birds of prey during this family program. You’ll learn all about what makes a raptor different from other birds while getting to know an owl, eagle, and falcon on a first-name basis. Your family will enjoy meeting a zookeeper, learning they care for these special birds, and creating and testing out enrichment…