kids camp

Join us for a day of fun and learning at Family Fun on the Farm. School is out for the day on 10/14 and you're invited to join us from 10 am to 1 pm. We'll explore the 16-acre Sauvie Island Organics farm and the grounds of Howell Territorial Park while learning about food, farming and the land. Our staff will guide you and your family through an exploration of our curriculum, designed for elementary school-aged children, including:

Soil Exploration. Dig in and learn about healthy soil.
Seed to Harvest. Plant, tend and harvest the Grow Lunch Garden.
Plant Parts Investigation.Explore the farm and plants we can eat.
Wildlife & Food web. Who else has been foraging on the farm?
Pollination Station. Meet these hard-working farm friends.

The event is free, but pre-registration is requested here:

Come meet these hard working friends of the farm at Pollination Celebration, our annual event in support of  National Pollinator Week. Pollination Celebration, presented by Whole Foods Market, will offer guests a sneak peek into the world of pollinators, the challenges they face and the important role pollinators play in our food supply.  In addition to Sauvie Island Center's own staff, subject matter experts from our event partner Metro will be on hand for the celebration. A donation of $10 per family is suggested to cover event costs and pre-registration is requested.

Session 1: August 8-12 

Session 2: August 15-19

9 a.m.--1 p.m. daily

Calling all explorers! Have you ever wondered what an owl would pack for lunch? Or what animal bones look like under a microscope? At Nature Nuts Summer Camp we will explore the amazing world around us through crafts and hands-on activities, like magic tricks!

Nature Nuts is for children entering 2nd - 4th grade.

$159 per camper

Register now at http://www.columbiasprings.org/programs/environmental-education/summer-n...

Join us for a day of fun and learning at Family Fun on the Farm day. School is out for the day and you're invited to Sauvie Island Center's Family Farm Day on Friday, October 9th from 10 am to noon. We'll explore the 16-acre Sauvie Island Organics farm and the grounds of Howell Territorial Park while learning about food, farming and the land. Our staff will guide you and your family through an exploration of our curriculum, designed for elementary school-aged children, including:

• Soil Exploration. Dig in and learn about healthy soil.
• Seed to Harvest. Plant, tend and harvest the Grow Lunch Garden.
• Healthy Snacks. Taste fresh veggies that you can use at home to create yummy snacks!
• Plant Parts Investigation. Explore the farm and plants we can eat.
• Wildlife & Food web. Who else has been foraging on the farm?
• Pollination Station. Meet these hard-working farm friends.

The event is free, but pre-registration is requested.

Description: Explore the wonders of an oak woodland through the eyes of a pollinator and your child. Join naturalist Jenna Kulluson for a hands-on program for the whole family. Have fun discovering the natural world while learning about the important roles that butterflies, hummingbirds, beetles and bees play in this habitat.

Register:  www.oregonmetro.gov/calendar

Where: Graham Oaks Nature Park

When:  10 to 11:30a.m.

Cost: $11 per family per day

Ages: Target audience is 3 to 5 years of age, must be accompanied by parent/guardian

Wheelchair accessible