Downtown Eugene

Sunday, January 22, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Discover how animals keep warm in winter on this family-paced trek through the winter woods of Alton Baker Park. Enjoy trail activities, crafts, and a snack. Meet a costumed Kinder Critter! Fun for all ages—families welcome.

Follow signs to Park Host Residence/Nearby Nature Yurt. $2/person, $5/family. Pre-registration suggested: Nearby Nature, 687-9699.

Saturday, February 11, 10:00 a.m. - noon
Discover who is singing love songs in the spring greens on this family-paced hike in Alton Baker Park. Make a musical instrument from recyclables. Meet a costumed Kinder Critter! Fun for all ages—families welcome. Follow signs to Park Host Residence/Nearby Nature Yurt. $2/person, $5/family. Pre-registration suggested: Nearby Nature, 687-9699.

Sunday, March, 5, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Go on a family-paced bird walk in Alton Baker Park, learn about our feathered neighbors, and make a bird house to take home. Meet a costumed Kinder Critter! Fun for all ages—families welcome. Follow signs to Park Host Residence/Nearby Nature Yurt. $2/person, $5/family plus small materials fee. Pre-registration suggested: Nearby Nature, 687-9699.

Nearby Nature’s Egg Walk! Saturday, April 8, 2-5:00 p.m. Meet at Alton Baker Park! Celebrate the egg-straordinary assortment of critters who hatch out of eggs in the spring—from ducks to dragonflies! Meet costumed critters on a special guided hike in Alton Baker Park, check out live critters from the Oregon Herpetological Society and the park’s ponds, enjoy crafts, a raffle, and snacks. Each hike lasts an hour and pre-registration is required.

Call 687-9699 to reserve your spot! $4/member, $5/non-member.