Events
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Winged Wonders Summer Camp
Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm | Location: Miller Woods, McMinnville |
Campers will look to the skies as they explore the world of birds, bats, and insects that take flight. -
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Skulls, Fangs & Claws Summer Camp
Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm | Location: Charles Metsker County Park, McMinnville | Investigate skulls, teeth, tracks, and claws to uncover what they reveal about an animal’s diet and lifestyle.
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Wild Builders Summer Camp
Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm | Location: Charles Metsker County Park, McMinnville | Nature is full of incredible builders. Inspired by these creatures, children will experiment with their own natural building projects.
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Magnificent Mini Beasts Summer Camp
Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm | Location: Charles Metsker County Park, McMinnville | Tiny creatures play a big role in healthy ecosystems. Campers will search for insects, spiders, and other small critters while learning why these mini beasts matter so much.
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Creek Critters Summer Camp
Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm | Location: Charles Metsker County Park, McMinnville | Come explore the creek and pond in search of the animals who call them home and learn how they do it.
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Forest Detectives Summer Camp
Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm | Location: Charles Metsker County Park, McMinnville | Campers become nature detectives as they study forest animals and plants. Tracks, scat, chewed leaves, and markings on trees all tell a story waiting to be uncovered.
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Art in Nature Summer Camp
Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm | Location: Charles Metsker County Park, McMinnville | Mixed in with playing games and exploring the park we will use nature to inspire works of art, including dance, creative writing, and skits.
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Outdoor Science Explorers | Homeschool | Fall 2026
Miller Woods 15580 NW Orchard View Rd, McMinnville, ORThe Outdoor Science Explorers Program is a great way for kids to spend some time outside after school, exploring, playing and learning in our local parks. Kids will engage in activities and games that strengthen their observational skills, build self-reliance and social skills, and increase their knowledge of local plants, animals, and ecosystems.
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Outdoor Science Explorers | After School | Fall 2026
Nature School at Maple Grove Southeast Nehemiah Lane, McMinnville, OR, United StatesThe Outdoor Science Explorers Program is a great way for kids to spend some time outside after school, exploring, playing and learning in our local parks. Kids will engage in activities and games that strengthen their observational skills, build self-reliance and social skills, and increase their knowledge of local plants, animals, and ecosystems.
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Nature Play at Maple Grove | Fall 2026 Session 1
Nature School at Maple Grove Southeast Nehemiah Lane, McMinnville, OR, United StatesNature Play is a program for children to 5 years old and their caregivers. An experienced nature educator will model how to explore the outdoors with young children and allow healthy risk taking. Activities will be guided by the children’s natural curiosity and wonder as they freely play and explore their environment.
