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October 20, 2020

Children’s Books with Latinx Characters to Inspire Your Next Outdoor Adventure

What happens when a town comes together to build a park for the community? Curious about what you need for a fun backyard adventure? Do you have a friend or relative that has shared a special place outdoors with you? Or their favorite outdoor activity? Can you relate to parents or grandparents sharing stories aboutContinue reading “Children’s Books with Latinx Characters to Inspire Your Next Outdoor Adventure”

October 6, 2020

State Park Pass Information

State Parks passes are needed to access many Oregon State Parks. Daily parking passes ($5) are available at every day-use park that charges a fee. One-year ($30) and two-year ($50) parking passes are also an available option if you like to get out a lot, which could really save you some money! Where can IContinue reading “State Park Pass Information”

October 6, 2020

Ways to Get Outside that Aren’t Hiking

Original post from Rebekah Ratcliff from the Deschutes Land Trust. There is no lack of incredible places in Central Oregon to explore and discover. Getting outdoors, however, doesn’t always have to be an extreme activity. For many of us spending time outdoors comes in a variety of forms. As the weather improves and you lookContinue reading “Ways to Get Outside that Aren’t Hiking”

October 6, 2020

What is a Land Trust?

Original post from the Deschutes Land Trust. When people first learn about the Deschutes Land Trust, they usually have lots of questions for us. What is a land trust? Are you a governmental organization? What makes you different from the National Forest? Are all of your protected lands open to the public? We hear you!Continue reading “What is a Land Trust?”

Families sitting at an outdoor picnic table with a Mexican blanket tablecloth eating lunch on a sunny day with the forest in the background.

October 6, 2020

Kids in Parks Program

If you live in Madras or Prineville, there is a fun resource to get kids excited about hiking. The Kids in Parks program was developed in 2019, which designated 5 local trails as TRACK Trails. These kid-friendly hikes now have kiosks with activity brochures, including Tracks and Traces, Nature’s Hide and Seek, Animal Athletes, andContinue reading “Kids in Parks Program”

October 6, 2020

Guide to the Perfect Picnic

Original post from Rebekah Ratcliff with the Deschutes Land Trust. Photo: Land Trust. 0. Tip number zero? What? This tip before the rest of the tips is a necessary one. These days we can’t just plan any ordinary picnic, 2020 is the year of pandemic picnics. Please consider others and your own safety as youContinue reading “Guide to the Perfect Picnic”

October 6, 2020

What’s the difference between a National Forest and State Park?

Source: https://online.vwu.edu/news/environmental-studies/national-park-vs-state-park/ For the most part, differences amount to: who owns the land, how land is used, and what branch of government manages the land. 1. OWNERSHIP. All federal public lands are owned by U.S. taxpayers whose money goes toward maintaining national parks, forests, wilderness areas, wild rivers, and scenic rivers. That means thatContinue reading “What’s the difference between a National Forest and State Park?”

October 6, 2020

One Small Interaction Standing as a Reminder of Representation and Why It Matters

by Jacqueline Ruggieri, Administrative Assistant, Children’s Forest of Central Oregon Immediately after the recess bell sounds Mrs. Lindsey’s second grade class excitedly makes their way back into the classroom. They greet her with smiling faces as she announces our presence and explains what is about to happen. Cara, our NatureHoods Coordinator, and myself say ourContinue reading “One Small Interaction Standing as a Reminder of Representation and Why It Matters”

October 6, 2020

LatinX Mentoring Program

Little Sister, Deicy and her Big Sister, Priscilla had their last outing kayaking on the Deschutes river. Deicy is off to Tennessee for college! She has aspirations to become a nurse and with the guidance and support of Priscilla, Deicy is one of 8 of Littles to graduate high school in 2020! From all ofContinue reading “LatinX Mentoring Program”

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