The Children’s Forest of Central Oregon invites families to explore new ways to connect with the outdoors at the first annual Discover Nature Festival. With more than 30 fun, nature-based activities, the festival offers children and families the opportunity to enjoy time outside together, while engaging in hands-on activities, games, and more. The FREE event is September 26, 10am-3pm, at Riverfront Park in Bend, Oregon.
There will be something fun and engaging for everyone – whether they are active and athletic, curious about the natural world, or want to get their hands dirty making art. Activities range from Fly Fishing and Archery, to Fort Building and the Fire Fighter Challenge, to Live Birds of Prey and Story Time in the Teepee.
The festival is also a way to learn more Children’s Forest of Central Oregon, which inspires youth to lead healthy lives and be stewards of public lands through connections with nature. The Children’s Forest collaborates with community organizations and this year’s Festival activity partners include:
ArtsCentral
Bend Endurance Academy
Bend Parks and Recreation Department
Camp Fire Central Oregon
Camp Tamarack
Deschutes County Library
Discover Your Forest
Deschutes National Forest
East Cascades Audubon Society
High Desert Museum
Heart of Oregon Corps
Mosaic Medical
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
OSU Extension
REI
Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory
The Environmental Center
Trout Unlimited
Upper Deschutes Watershed Council
Wanderlust Tours
Wildheart Nature School
The event is sponsored by: St. Charles Health System, Bend Radio Group, Miller Lumber, The Source Weekly, Brooks Resources, Riverside Animal Hospital, PacificSource Health Plans and PressPros.
For additional information on the Discover Nature Festival, visit http://childrensforestco.org
Links and information are also being provided on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/childrensforestco
