Nearby Nature
@nearbynature.bsky.social
From summer daycamps to Nature Quests, school field trips to Network Charter School, Restoration Celebrations to Learnscape gardening projects to Community Science Investigations we’ve got programs for everyone!
Serving Eugene, OR & surrounding areas
Serving Eugene, OR & surrounding areas
Come learn about Project Feederwatch and how you can contribute to bird counts at your home or help out in the Learnscape with Nearby Nature's project. More info and registration: bit.ly/4qvXCBx
October 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Come learn about Project Feederwatch and how you can contribute to bird counts at your home or help out in the Learnscape with Nearby Nature's project. More info and registration: bit.ly/4qvXCBx
Celebrate night creatures at our 29th annual Haunted Hike Celebration and Fundraiser! Enjoy an hour long pumpkin-lit hike in Alton Baker Park and meet an entertaining costumed bat, frog, spider, owl, and more! The event happens rain or moonshine — so dress for the weather!
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buff.ly/ep1hX20
October 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Celebrate night creatures at our 29th annual Haunted Hike Celebration and Fundraiser! Enjoy an hour long pumpkin-lit hike in Alton Baker Park and meet an entertaining costumed bat, frog, spider, owl, and more! The event happens rain or moonshine — so dress for the weather!
buff.ly/ep1hX20
buff.ly/ep1hX20
Fall Volunteer Orientation September 11th 6-7:30
Love nature? Enjoy kids? Care about parks?
Stewardship: gardening projects, community science, restoration work, graffiti patrol
Youth programs: preschool, nature walks, after school, the Haunted Hike and more!
Training provided.
buff.ly/P44Ntgo
Love nature? Enjoy kids? Care about parks?
Stewardship: gardening projects, community science, restoration work, graffiti patrol
Youth programs: preschool, nature walks, after school, the Haunted Hike and more!
Training provided.
buff.ly/P44Ntgo
August 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Fall Volunteer Orientation September 11th 6-7:30
Love nature? Enjoy kids? Care about parks?
Stewardship: gardening projects, community science, restoration work, graffiti patrol
Youth programs: preschool, nature walks, after school, the Haunted Hike and more!
Training provided.
buff.ly/P44Ntgo
Love nature? Enjoy kids? Care about parks?
Stewardship: gardening projects, community science, restoration work, graffiti patrol
Youth programs: preschool, nature walks, after school, the Haunted Hike and more!
Training provided.
buff.ly/P44Ntgo
Time to start making after school plans that include lots of outdoor time! Natural Neighbors are enrolling for the fall sessions. More info at buff.ly/eCbbQru
#kidsoutside #outdoorsafterschool #naturekids #eugparks
#kidsoutside #outdoorsafterschool #naturekids #eugparks
August 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Time to start making after school plans that include lots of outdoor time! Natural Neighbors are enrolling for the fall sessions. More info at buff.ly/eCbbQru
#kidsoutside #outdoorsafterschool #naturekids #eugparks
#kidsoutside #outdoorsafterschool #naturekids #eugparks
The Community Science Investigators program at Nearby Nature is looking for adult volunteers to take a walk on Mondays from 9-11 in the Whilamut Natural Area to gather climate data. Must be comfortable with basic digital devices and sampling water. For more info email csi@nearbynature.org
July 25, 2025 at 2:02 AM
The Community Science Investigators program at Nearby Nature is looking for adult volunteers to take a walk on Mondays from 9-11 in the Whilamut Natural Area to gather climate data. Must be comfortable with basic digital devices and sampling water. For more info email csi@nearbynature.org
It may be too early to think about back-to-school, but not too early for making after school plans! Natural Neighbors are enrolling for the fall sessions. More info at buff.ly/eCbbQru
July 18, 2025 at 1:53 AM
It may be too early to think about back-to-school, but not too early for making after school plans! Natural Neighbors are enrolling for the fall sessions. More info at buff.ly/eCbbQru
Summer happens, plans change, many spots in Nearby Nature's Summer Daycamps open up! Join us for the week of 7/28-8/1. Spaces available for campers aged 4-11. Mt. Pisgah and Alton Baker Park locations. Descriptions and registration here: buff.ly/i3eyRkN
July 17, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Summer happens, plans change, many spots in Nearby Nature's Summer Daycamps open up! Join us for the week of 7/28-8/1. Spaces available for campers aged 4-11. Mt. Pisgah and Alton Baker Park locations. Descriptions and registration here: buff.ly/i3eyRkN
The Lane Butterfly Club is hosting its 35th Annual Butterfly Count Saturday July 5th from 10 am - 3 pm! This event is for adults and mature butterfly hunters of any experience level.
To join us at Alton Baker Park: buff.ly/5qgqIf9
To join with the club to venture to other parks: buff.ly/F47pJMp
To join us at Alton Baker Park: buff.ly/5qgqIf9
To join with the club to venture to other parks: buff.ly/F47pJMp
July 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The Lane Butterfly Club is hosting its 35th Annual Butterfly Count Saturday July 5th from 10 am - 3 pm! This event is for adults and mature butterfly hunters of any experience level.
To join us at Alton Baker Park: buff.ly/5qgqIf9
To join with the club to venture to other parks: buff.ly/F47pJMp
To join us at Alton Baker Park: buff.ly/5qgqIf9
To join with the club to venture to other parks: buff.ly/F47pJMp
Want your 4-5 year old to BUG OUT with Nearby Nature next week? We have a few spaces in "Bugs by the Billions!" The daycamp runs from 1pm-4pm Monday through Thursday (6/30 - 7/3) at our home base in Alton Baker Park . Use the coupon code July4 for $25 off tuition.
Register here: buff.ly/v8fpTvv
Register here: buff.ly/v8fpTvv
June 27, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Want your 4-5 year old to BUG OUT with Nearby Nature next week? We have a few spaces in "Bugs by the Billions!" The daycamp runs from 1pm-4pm Monday through Thursday (6/30 - 7/3) at our home base in Alton Baker Park . Use the coupon code July4 for $25 off tuition.
Register here: buff.ly/v8fpTvv
Register here: buff.ly/v8fpTvv
And that's a wrap on our Natural Neighbors After-School Program! Thanks to all the kiddos, staff and volunteers that made this such an adventure filled year! 😊🌲🌈
June 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
And that's a wrap on our Natural Neighbors After-School Program! Thanks to all the kiddos, staff and volunteers that made this such an adventure filled year! 😊🌲🌈
Nearby Nature flourishes thanks to the wonderful community we are apart of. Our interns, volunteers and staff are the heart of what we do! Their passion, dedication and energy help our programs thrive and we are so grateful for them and all they do!
#NearbyNature #Outdooreducation #environmentaled
#NearbyNature #Outdooreducation #environmentaled
May 30, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Nearby Nature flourishes thanks to the wonderful community we are apart of. Our interns, volunteers and staff are the heart of what we do! Their passion, dedication and energy help our programs thrive and we are so grateful for them and all they do!
#NearbyNature #Outdooreducation #environmentaled
#NearbyNature #Outdooreducation #environmentaled
Some spring adventures from our Natural Neighbors after school program!🌈 ☀️ 🌲
#NearbyNature #outdooreducation #outdoorlearning #oregonoutdooreduction #environmentaleducation #environmentalnonprofit
#NearbyNature #outdooreducation #outdoorlearning #oregonoutdooreduction #environmentaleducation #environmentalnonprofit
May 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Some spring adventures from our Natural Neighbors after school program!🌈 ☀️ 🌲
#NearbyNature #outdooreducation #outdoorlearning #oregonoutdooreduction #environmentaleducation #environmentalnonprofit
#NearbyNature #outdooreducation #outdoorlearning #oregonoutdooreduction #environmentaleducation #environmentalnonprofit
We are hiring! Nearby Nature is looking for an instructor for our ever popular bike day camps. Spend the summer days with awesome kids exploring the Willamette River Bike paths. More information here: buff.ly/SZiYHOw
May 14, 2025 at 1:40 AM
We are hiring! Nearby Nature is looking for an instructor for our ever popular bike day camps. Spend the summer days with awesome kids exploring the Willamette River Bike paths. More information here: buff.ly/SZiYHOw
Happy Spring! School field trips are back! These young explorers are hitting the paths, discovering wildlife and learning the wonders of Alton Baker Park!
#NearbyNature #Outdoorlearning #OregonOutdoorEd #NatureGuides #EnvironmentalEd
#NearbyNature #Outdoorlearning #OregonOutdoorEd #NatureGuides #EnvironmentalEd
May 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Happy Spring! School field trips are back! These young explorers are hitting the paths, discovering wildlife and learning the wonders of Alton Baker Park!
#NearbyNature #Outdoorlearning #OregonOutdoorEd #NatureGuides #EnvironmentalEd
#NearbyNature #Outdoorlearning #OregonOutdoorEd #NatureGuides #EnvironmentalEd
Celebrate the end of winter as we discover what’s sprouted in our spring garden! Play photosynthesis games, dig in the dirt, plant seeds, and harvest herbs and other green growing goodies for a plant-parts tea party! $65 members/$75 non-members. Outdoors in Alton Baker Park. buff.ly/5RpUWB4
March 14, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Celebrate the end of winter as we discover what’s sprouted in our spring garden! Play photosynthesis games, dig in the dirt, plant seeds, and harvest herbs and other green growing goodies for a plant-parts tea party! $65 members/$75 non-members. Outdoors in Alton Baker Park. buff.ly/5RpUWB4
Spend the day as a weather wonders watcher! Learn to identify types of clouds, play Mountain Melt, move to the rhythm of water-cycle yoga, and create a raindrop sun catcher!
$65 members/$75 non-members. Ages 5-11. Outdoors in Alton Baker Park.
Scholarship aid available. buff.ly/CTJj1cs
$65 members/$75 non-members. Ages 5-11. Outdoors in Alton Baker Park.
Scholarship aid available. buff.ly/CTJj1cs
March 12, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Spend the day as a weather wonders watcher! Learn to identify types of clouds, play Mountain Melt, move to the rhythm of water-cycle yoga, and create a raindrop sun catcher!
$65 members/$75 non-members. Ages 5-11. Outdoors in Alton Baker Park.
Scholarship aid available. buff.ly/CTJj1cs
$65 members/$75 non-members. Ages 5-11. Outdoors in Alton Baker Park.
Scholarship aid available. buff.ly/CTJj1cs
Join us for a Community Science Investigation! This month we will learn about phenology (the study of how plants and animals react to the change in seasons) in the Learnscape. You can then engage in phenological studies at (or near) your home or volunteer to help at Nearby Nature.
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buff.ly/GPZznmF
March 10, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Join us for a Community Science Investigation! This month we will learn about phenology (the study of how plants and animals react to the change in seasons) in the Learnscape. You can then engage in phenological studies at (or near) your home or volunteer to help at Nearby Nature.
buff.ly/GPZznmF
buff.ly/GPZznmF
Love nature? Enjoy kids? Care about parks? Learn all about leading school walks in Alton Baker Park this spring as well as other Nearby Nature volunteer opportunities — gardening projects, restoration work, Preschool, After School, graffiti patrol and more! No experience is needed. buff.ly/ckDTiuY
March 9, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Love nature? Enjoy kids? Care about parks? Learn all about leading school walks in Alton Baker Park this spring as well as other Nearby Nature volunteer opportunities — gardening projects, restoration work, Preschool, After School, graffiti patrol and more! No experience is needed. buff.ly/ckDTiuY
Enjoy outdoor nature play in our Learnscape plus toddler and pre-school activities and stories — this month all about the wonders of water! Rain or shine! Kids 5 and under only, with an adult. Members FREE, non-members $10/family. Register online. buff.ly/FAHTB3G
March 7, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Enjoy outdoor nature play in our Learnscape plus toddler and pre-school activities and stories — this month all about the wonders of water! Rain or shine! Kids 5 and under only, with an adult. Members FREE, non-members $10/family. Register online. buff.ly/FAHTB3G
Adventure there and back again as we soar across countries and swim between hemispheres. Play migration games, hear incredible stories of strength and skill, design a kite that really flies, do a feeder watch, and observe awesome ospreys!
https://buff.ly/41fukLV
https://buff.ly/41fukLV
February 12, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Adventure there and back again as we soar across countries and swim between hemispheres. Play migration games, hear incredible stories of strength and skill, design a kite that really flies, do a feeder watch, and observe awesome ospreys!
https://buff.ly/41fukLV
https://buff.ly/41fukLV
Enjoy outdoor nature play in our Learnscape plus toddler and pre-school activities and stories — this month all about birds and their spring love songs! Kids 5 and under only, with an adult. Members FREE, non-members $10/family. Register online. https://buff.ly/40RjZp9
February 6, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Enjoy outdoor nature play in our Learnscape plus toddler and pre-school activities and stories — this month all about birds and their spring love songs! Kids 5 and under only, with an adult. Members FREE, non-members $10/family. Register online. https://buff.ly/40RjZp9
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For everyone who struggles with hairy vs. downy woodpecker, here's a fun clue... look at the red spot. On a hairy (pic 1) it's two spots, but on the downy, it's one solid patch 🤓
(Disclaimer: only works for males) #birds
(Disclaimer: only works for males) #birds
February 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
For everyone who struggles with hairy vs. downy woodpecker, here's a fun clue... look at the red spot. On a hairy (pic 1) it's two spots, but on the downy, it's one solid patch 🤓
(Disclaimer: only works for males) #birds
(Disclaimer: only works for males) #birds
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February 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Greetings Bluesky Folks! Glad to see you here!
January 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Greetings Bluesky Folks! Glad to see you here!