Discover Nature Festival
September 9, 2018 @ 4:00 am - 8:00 am
The 2018 Discover Nature Festival is scheduled for Sunday, September 9 at Riverbend Park in Bend from 11am-3pm. The event is offered in partnership with Bend Park and Recreation District and Deschutes National Forest. This FREE event will feature over 30 nature education, outdoor recreation, and health and wellness activities including:
Outdoor Gear Repair Station with the Gear Fix
Climbing wall
Archery
“Wildside” Play Area
Fire Fighter Challenge
Bike Obstacle Course
Fly Casting
Watery Wonders
Story Walk by the River
Stream Tables
Read with a Ranger
Leave No Trace
Obstacle Courses
Healthy Snacks
Slacklining
Telescopes
Migratory Bird Run
Birds of Bend
Energy in Motion
Rocks of Central Oregon
Animal Encounter
Skulls, Tracks, and Pelts
Nature Mandala
Natural Dyes and Weaving
Fish Prints
And more!
This event offers something for the whole family to connect with nature and try out new outdoor activities.
We want to give a huge thank you to our event sponsors!
The Gear Fix – Outdoor Recreation Zone sponsor
Mix 100.7 – Nature Exploration Zone sponsor
St. Charles Health System
Source Weekly
Visionary Homes
Central Oregon Health Council