Git Yer Gear! Used Gear Sale Fundraiser
May
4
10:00 AM10:00

Git Yer Gear! Used Gear Sale Fundraiser

It’s our first annual used gear sale to benefit our outdoor education programs! Donate your gently used outdoor recreation equipment and clothing on or before Friday, May 3, by placing the items in a garbage bag or box with “Straub Outdoors written on a piece of making tape on the bag/box, email your street address to us at Info@StraubOutdoors.org, and we’ll pick up the items and give you a donation form to fill out for your records.

All proceeds will directly benefit children in our community who would otherwise experience financial or other barriers to accessing the natural world and science learning opportunities. We appreciate your support!

And be sure to check out the sale, which will take place during the “Sheep-to-Shawl” living history event at the Willamette Heritage Center, located at 1313 Mill Street SE in Salem!

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Jun
24
to Jun 28

Discovery Camp: Swamp Creatures!

  • Location: 1313 Mill Street SE (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore marshes, swamps, and other wetlands habitats to learn about the cool creatures that live above and below the water! Straub Outdoors Discovery Camps begin and end at the Willamette Heritage Center in Salem with daily field trips to natural areas for science-based investigations and other fun activities. Ages 6-11. Tuition: $479 per child. 10% discount for multiple siblings registering for the same camp. Registration opens Monday, January 22, 2024. Visit our summer camp webpage on or after this date to complete an online registration form. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. A limited number of half- and full-tuition scholarships are available. For more information, contact Melissa Nyseth, Administrative Coordinator, at 503-779-5227 or at Info@StraubOutdoors.org.

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Jul
8
to Jul 12

Discovery Camp: Fruit Fare

  • Location: 1313 Mill Street SE (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Pick local berries and other fruits and learn how to make pies, parfaits, and other treats using fresh, healthy ingredients! Straub Outdoors Discovery Camps begin and end at the Willamette Heritage Center in Salem with daily field trips to farms, fruit stands, state parks, and other natural areas for science-based explorations and other fun activities. Ages 6-11. Tuition: $479 per child. 10% discount for multiple siblings registering for the same camp. Registration opens Monday, January 22, 2024. Visit our summer camp webpage on or after this date to complete an online registration form. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. A limited number of half- and full-tuition scholarships are available. For more information, contact Melissa Nyseth, Administrative Coordinator, at 503-779-5227 or at Info@StraubOutdoors.org.

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Jul
15
to Jul 19

Discovery Camp: Rockin' Reptiles & Amphibians

  • Location: 1313 Mill Street SE (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore forests, streams, lakes, and rivers in search of lizards, snakes, frogs, and newts! Straub Outdoors Discovery Camps begin and end at the Willamette Heritage Center in Salem with daily field trips to natural areas for science-based investigations and other fun activities. Ages 6-11. Tuition: $479 per child. 10% discount for multiple siblings registering for the same camp. Registration opens Monday, January 22, 2024. Visit our summer camp webpage on or after this date to complete an online registration form. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. A limited number of half- and full-tuition scholarships are available. For more information, contact Melissa Nyseth, Administrative Coordinator, at 503-779-5227 or at Info@StraubOutdoors.org.

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Jul
22
to Jul 26

Nature Camp: Herbivore Hijinks

  • Location: 1313 Mill Street SE (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Deer, rabbits, and field mice all eat plants. This means they’re members of a very special club: the herbivores! Learn about what herbivores like to eat, where they live, and how they raise their young. Straub Outdoors Nature Camps begin and end at the Willamette Heritage Center in Salem with a daily shuttle to Smith Creek Village at Silver Falls State Park for science-based investigations and other fun activities. Ages 6-11. Tuition: $429 per child. 10% discount for multiple siblings registering for the same camp. Registration opens Monday, January 22, 2024. Visit our summer camp webpage on or after this date to complete an online registration form. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. A limited number of half- and full-tuition scholarships are available. For more information, contact Melissa Nyseth, Administrative Coordinator, at 503-779-5227 or at Info@StraubOutdoors.org.

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Jul
29
to Aug 2

Discovery Camp: Pedal Power!

  • Location: 1313 Mill Street SE (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This week is all about using our bodies to power everything from bicycles to tractors to boats! Includes a guided cycling trip at a nearby state park. Straub Outdoors Discovery Camps begin and end at the Willamette Heritage Center in Salem with a daily field trips to natural areas for science-based investigations and other fun activities. Ages 6-11. Tuition: $479 per child. 10% discount for multiple siblings registering for the same camp. Registration opens Monday, January 22, 2024. Visit our summer camp webpage on or after this date to complete an online registration form. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. A limited number of half- and full-tuition scholarships are available. For more information, contact Melissa Nyseth, Administrative Coordinator, at 503-779-5227 or at Info@StraubOutdoors.org.

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Aug
5
to Aug 9

Nature Camp: Carnivorous Critters

  • Location: 1313 Mill Street SE (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

What do coyotes, bobcats, cougars, and river otters all have in common? They all eat other animals to survive and feed their young. Find out where they live and how they hunt their prey. Straub Outdoors Nature Camps begin and end at the Willamette Heritage Center in Salem with a daily shuttle to Smith Creek Village at Silver Falls State Park for science-based investigations and other fun activities. Ages 6-11. Tuition: $429 per child. 10% discount for multiple siblings registering for the same camp. Registration opens Monday, January 22, 2024. Visit our summer camp webpage on or after this date to complete an online registration form. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. A limited number of half- and full-tuition scholarships are available. For more information, contact Melissa Nyseth, Administrative Coordinator, at 503-779-5227 or at Info@StraubOutdoors.org.

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Aug
5
to Aug 9

Adventure Camp: Far-out Fossils

  • Location: 1313 Mill Street SE (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spend five days and two overnights exploring areas in Central and Eastern Oregon, looking for fossils and learning about the prehistoric animals they came from. This Straub Outdoors Adventure Camp will begin on Monday and end on Friday at the Willamette Heritage Center in Salem with a week of fun, science-based investigations and a two-day camp-out at Cottonwood Canyon State Park with our expert outdoor guides and educators. Ages 11-13. Tuition: $679 per child; includes meals and lodging. 10% discount for multiple siblings registering for the same camp. Registration opens Monday, January 22, 2024. Visit our summer camp webpage on or after this date to complete an online registration form. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. A limited number of half- and full-tuition scholarships are available. For more information, contact Melissa Nyseth, Administrative Coordinator, at 503-779-5227 or at Info@StraubOutdoors.org.

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Aug
12
to Aug 16

Nature Camp: Super Smart Scavengers

  • Location: 1313 Mill Street SE (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Turkey vultures can ride air currents like expert paragliders to scope out their next meal and crows can solve puzzles to get food! Learn about all of the ways that scavengers help keep ecosystems clean. Straub Outdoors Nature Camps begin and end at the Willamette Heritage Center in Salem with a daily shuttle to Smith Creek Village at Silver Falls State Park for science-based investigations and other fun activities. Ages 6-11. Tuition: $429 per child. 10% discount for multiple siblings registering for the same camp. Registration opens Monday, January 22, 2024. Visit our summer camp webpage on or after this date to complete an online registration form. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. A limited number of half- and full-tuition scholarships are available. For more information, contact Melissa Nyseth, Administrative Coordinator, at 503-779-5227 or at Info@StraubOutdoors.org.

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Aug
19
to Aug 23

Nature Camp: Diggin' with Detritivores

  • Location: 1313 Mill Street SE (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Did you know that some insects, worms, crabs, and other animals eat dead plants and animals? Find out why they are the superheroes of our forests, farms, and oceans! Straub Outdoors Discovery Camps begin and end at the Willamette Heritage Center in Salem with a daily shuttle to Smith Creek Village at Silver Falls State Park for science-based investigations and other fun activities. Ages 6-11. Tuition: $429 per child. 10% discount for multiple siblings registering for the same camp. Registration opens Monday, January 22, 2024. Visit our summer camp webpage on or after this date to complete an online registration form. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. A limited number of half- and full-tuition scholarships are available. For more information, contact Melissa Nyseth, Administrative Coordinator, at 503-779-5227 or at Info@StraubOutdoors.org.

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Aug
26
to Aug 30

Discovery Camp: Chill Out!

  • Location: 1313 Mill Street SE (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

August is the perfect time to cool off with some awesome ice science activities and a dive into Oregon’s last prehistoric Ice Age! Straub Outdoors Discovery Camps begin and end at the Willamette Heritage Center in Salem with a daily field trips to natural areas for science-based investigations and other fun activities. Ages 6-11. Tuition: $479 per child. 10% discount for multiple siblings registering for the same camp. Registration opens Monday, January 22, 2024. Visit our summer camp webpage on or after this date to complete an online registration form. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. A limited number of half- and full-tuition scholarships are available. For more information, contact Melissa Nyseth, Administrative Coordinator, at 503-779-5227 or at Info@StraubOutdoors.org.

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Eco Explorers Field Trip: Eugene Science Center
Nov
10
9:00 AM09:00

Eco Explorers Field Trip: Eugene Science Center

Out-of-school days are perfect for nearby science adventures! Whether it's rain or shine, our educators know how to make the most of a day trip. The cost includes admission fees, transportation, two healthy snacks, and all materials and supplies for make-and-take activities. (Participants should bring a sack lunch and water bottle.) Drop-off is 8:30-9:00 am and pick-up is 4:30-5:00 pm at the Willamette Heritage Center (1313 Mill Street SE, Salem, Oregon).

On Friday, November 10, our field trip theme is "Asteroids & Aliens!" We'll visit the Eugene Science Center for a kid-friendly planetarium show about the search for life on other planets with plenty of time to explore the interactive exhibits.

Cost: $89 per child

For more information or to register your child, click the link below. Complete one registration form per child. For questions or additional information, email us at Info@StraubOutdoors.org or give us a call at 503-779-5227!

Autumn Academy Information & Registration

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"Monster Mash!" Overnight at Camp Greider
Oct
21
to Oct 22

"Monster Mash!" Overnight at Camp Greider

  • Location: 1313 Mill Street SE (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Halloween and science go together like, well, like bats and echolocation or spiders and biomimicry! This fun, safe overnight experience at Camp Greider near the Salem 4-H Center in West Salem is a kid-friendly opportunity for children ages 7-11 to explore their spooky side with monster cookie-making, a Monster Mash dance party, squiggly-slimy science activities, and an "owl prowl" night hike. Halloween costumes are optional and encouraged!

Saturday evening dinner and Sunday morning breakfast are included. Drop-off (4:00 pm on Saturday) and pick-up (10:00 am on Sunday) is at the Willamette Heritage Center (1313 Mill Street SE, Salem, Oregon). Children ages 5-6 are welcome to attend the Saturday evening activities from 5:00-8:00 pm accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Cost:

$129 per child - Monster Mash Party & Overnight

$59 per child - Monster Mash Party Only

$10 per accompanying guardian (for Saturday evening - 1st child)

$0 per accompanying guardian (for Saturday evening - additional children)

For more information or to register your child, click the link below. Submit one registration form per child.

Autumn Academy Information & Registration

For questions or additional information, email Info@StraubOutdoors.org or call 503-779-5227.

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Eco Explorers Field Trip: Fall Fest at Fordyce Farms
Oct
13
9:00 AM09:00

Eco Explorers Field Trip: Fall Fest at Fordyce Farms

Out-of-school days this fall are perfect for nearby science adventures! Whether it's rain or shine, our educators know how to make the most of a day trip. The cost includes admission fees, transportation, two healthy snacks, and all materials and supplies for make-and-take activities. (Participants should bring a sack lunch and water bottle.) Drop-off is 8:30-9:00 am and pick-up is 4:30-5:00 pm at the Willamette Heritage Center.

On Friday, October 13, our destination is Fordyce Farms for a fun day at the Fall Fest (yes, that is a lot of Fs), including u-pick apples, a corn maze, hay fort, indoor hay maze, and pumpkin patch, followed by pumpkin carving and caramel apples at the Willamette Heritage Center.

Cost: $89 per child

For more information, to register your child for this field trip, or to learn more about our other Autumn Academy science enrichment programs during the months of October and November, click on the link below. To register, submit one form for each child. For questions or additional information, email us at Info@StraubOutdoors.org, or call 503-779-5227!

Autumn Academy Information & Registration

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Science Club
Oct
9
to Nov 22

Science Club

  • Location: 1313 Mill Street SE (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Autumn is a fantastic season to get outside in nature as the seasons change. It's also a great time to explore some fun STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) concepts through hands-on activities and learn about the world around us.

Our Science Club program for children ages 5-11 takes place after school in our classrooms at the Willamette Heritage Center in Salem, at nearby natural areas (weather permitting), and at selected recreation facilities. This program offers maximum flexibility: sign up for specific dates or days of the week in advance or purchase a package and choose the dates as needed with 72 hours advance notice.

All Science Club sessions during our Autumn Academy (October and November) include a healthy snack, recreation time, "spooky science" activities, and homework help. School pick-up, math tutoring, and dinner are also available upon request for an additional charge.

For cost information or to register your child for this program, click the link below. (Complete one registration form for each child.)

Autumn Academy Information & Registration

If you have questions or would like additional information, feel free to email us at Info@StraubOutdoors.org, or call 503-779-5227!

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Winter Break Camp: Aerospace Engineering!
Dec
27
to Dec 31

Winter Break Camp: Aerospace Engineering!

  • Location: 1313 Mill Street SE (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

During Winter Break Camp, we’ll study the aerodynamic wings of seagulls and turkey vultures, and learn how other animals like flying squirrels and bumblebees manage to stay airborne too. We’ll try out different designs of paper airplanes to determine which features make them fly higher, farther, and faster and then design and build realistic model planes. After trying out other kinds of aircraft like drones and rockets, we’ll also launch a weather balloon to collect and record atmospheric data!

Ages: 5-7 and 8-12 (separate cohorts take place simultaneously, at the same locations)

Camp Dates: December 27-31, 2021

Times: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Early drop-off and late pick-up are available upon request.)

Tuition: $325

A 10% discount is available for multiple siblings. A limited number of scholarships are also available.

Location: TBD

For more information or to reserve a space for your child, email us at Info@StraubOutdoors.org or call 503-779-5227.

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EcoExplorers Field Trip: Family Mushroom Foray!
Oct
30
9:00 AM09:00

EcoExplorers Field Trip: Family Mushroom Foray!

Mushrooms are everywhere in late fall and our naturalists know where to find them! Learn about the different kinds of mushrooms, including which are edible and which are poisonous. Find out how fungi help forests grow and trees “talk” to each other. Look at mushrooms under a microscope to study their structures and make spore prints to take home!

Cost: $20/person or $40/family (Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)

Location: Silver Falls State Park, Smith Creek Village (formerly the Conference Center) in the Upper Smith Creek Classroom and surrounding areas.

To register, t Info@StraubOutdoors.org or call 503-779-5227.

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EcoExplorers Field Trip: Tiny Home Showcase
Sep
11
9:00 AM09:00

EcoExplorers Field Trip: Tiny Home Showcase

Find out why tiny homes are good for the planet! The tiny houses take up less space, which means you need less stuff and you consume less energy. The challenge is that you have to learn how to live simply and have less stuff. But there’s a good side: less stuff means less trash and other kinds of waste, which is also better for the planet!

Take a tour of some interesting and eco-friendly tiny homes with our educators - all in one location at the annual Portland Tiny House Show. Pick your favorite tiny home and learn how to design your own!

Cost: $65 per child ages 5-12

To register, email Sienna Gaskins, Program Coordinator, at Info@StraubOutdoors.org or call 503-779-5227.

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Summer Camp: Eco Engineering!
Aug
2
to Aug 6

Summer Camp: Eco Engineering!

  • Location: 1313 Mill Street SE (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Photo credit: Alby Headrick

School’s out, now let's go outside and learn!

Our week-long summer day camps provide kids entering Grades 1-7 with opportunities to experience fun, science-based activities in a supportive outdoor environment. Camps are led by college-educated field educators and have a teacher-student ratio of 1:7. Campers learn about Oregon's insects, wildlife, forests, rivers, wetlands, geology, engineering, art, and cultural history during visits to state parks and other natural areas.

Visit our summer camp page for more information!

Please note: 2021 summer camps are pending guidance from the Oregon Health Authority. To place your child on our reservation list, download and complete an application form and email it to Info@StraubOutdoors.org. Once we’ve received guidance from the OHA, camp spaces will be offered to children on our reservation list first.

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Summer Camp: Water Worlds!
Jul
26
to Jul 30

Summer Camp: Water Worlds!

  • Location: 1313 Mill Street SE (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

School’s out, now let's go outside and learn!

Our week-long summer day camps provide kids entering Grades 1-7 with opportunities to experience fun, science-based activities in a supportive outdoor environment. Camps are led by college-educated field educators and have a teacher-student ratio of 1:7. Campers learn about Oregon's insects, wildlife, forests, rivers, wetlands, geology, engineering, art, and cultural history during visits to state parks and other natural areas.

Visit our summer camp page for more information!

Please note: 2021 summer camps are pending guidance from the Oregon Health Authority. To place your child on our reservation list, download and complete an application form and email it to Info@StraubOutdoors.org. Once we’ve received guidance from the OHA, camp spaces will be offered to children on our reservation list first.

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Summer Camp: Prehistory Mysteries!
Jul
19
to Jul 23

Summer Camp: Prehistory Mysteries!

  • Location: 1313 Mill Street SE (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Photo credit: Didier Descouens

School’s out, now let's go outside and learn!

Our week-long summer day camps provide kids entering Grades 1-7 with opportunities to experience fun, science-based activities in a supportive outdoor environment. Camps are led by college-educated field educators and have a teacher-student ratio of 1:7. Campers learn about Oregon's insects, wildlife, forests, rivers, wetlands, geology, engineering, art, and cultural history during visits to state parks and other natural areas.

Visit our summer camp page for more information!

Please note: 2021 summer camps are pending guidance from the Oregon Health Authority. To place your child on our reservation list, download and complete an application form and email it to Info@StraubOutdoors.org. Once we’ve received guidance from the OHA, camp spaces will be offered to children on our reservation list first.

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Summer Camp: Wild About Wildlife!
Jul
12
to Jul 16

Summer Camp: Wild About Wildlife!

  • Location: 1313 Mill Street SE (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Photo credit: Bennilover

School’s out, now let's go outside and learn!

Our week-long summer day camps provide kids entering Grades 1-7 with opportunities to experience fun, science-based activities in a supportive outdoor environment. Camps are led by college-educated field educators and have a teacher-student ratio of 1:7. Campers learn about Oregon's insects, wildlife, forests, rivers, wetlands, geology, engineering, art, and cultural history during visits to state parks and other natural areas.

Visit our summer camp page for more information!

Please note: 2021 summer camps are pending guidance from the Oregon Health Authority. To place your child on our reservation list, download and complete an application form and email it to Info@StraubOutdoors.org. Once we’ve received guidance from the OHA, camp spaces will be offered to children on our reservation list first.

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Summer Camp: Wild Trackers!
Jul
5
to Jul 9

Summer Camp: Wild Trackers!

  • Location: 1313 Mill Street SE (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

School’s out, now let's go outside and learn!

Our week-long summer day camps provide kids entering Grades 1-7 with opportunities to experience fun, science-based activities in a supportive outdoor environment. Camps are led by college-educated field educators and have a teacher-student ratio of 1:7. Campers learn about Oregon's insects, wildlife, forests, rivers, wetlands, geology, engineering, art, and cultural history during visits to state parks and other natural areas.

Visit our summer camp page for more information!

Please note: 2021 summer camps are pending guidance from the Oregon Health Authority. To place your child on our reservation list, download and complete an application form and email it to Info@StraubOutdoors.org. Once we’ve received guidance from the OHA, camp spaces will be offered to children on our reservation list first.

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Summer Camp: Farm Squad!
Jun
28
to Jul 2

Summer Camp: Farm Squad!

  • Location: 1313 Mill Street SE (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

School’s out, now let's go outside and learn!

Our week-long summer day camps provide kids entering Grades 1-7 with opportunities to experience fun, science-based activities in a supportive outdoor environment. Camps are led by college-educated field educators and have a teacher-student ratio of 1:7. Campers learn about Oregon's insects, wildlife, forests, rivers, wetlands, geology, engineering, art, and cultural history during visits to state parks and other natural areas.

Visit our summer camp page for more information!

Please note: 2021 summer camps are pending guidance from the Oregon Health Authority. To place your child on our reservation list, download and complete an application form and email it to Info@StraubOutdoors.org. Once we’ve received guidance from the OHA, camp spaces will be offered to children on our reservation list first.

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Summer Camp: Nature Rangers!
Jun
21
to Jun 25

Summer Camp: Nature Rangers!

  • Location: 1313 Mill Street SE (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

School’s out, now let's go outside and learn!

Our week-long summer day camps provide kids entering Grades 1-7 with opportunities to experience fun, science-based activities in a supportive outdoor environment. Camps are led by college-educated field educators and have a teacher-student ratio of 1:7. Campers learn about Oregon's insects, wildlife, forests, rivers, wetlands, geology, engineering, art, and cultural history during visits to state parks and other natural areas.

Visit our summer camp page for more information!

Please note: 2021 summer camps are pending guidance from the Oregon Health Authority. To place your child on our reservation list, download and complete an application form and email it to Info@StraubOutdoors.org. Once we’ve received guidance from the OHA, camp spaces will be offered to children on our reservation list first.

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Spring Break Camp: Creative by Nature
Mar
22
to Mar 26

Spring Break Camp: Creative by Nature

  • Location: 1313 Mill Street SE (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Photo credit: Jose Martinez

This spring, outdoor adventures await! Using a map and compass, explore hidden places in nearby state and local parks to learn about “super squirrels” and how they have adapted to survive. Draw “nature ninjas” (predators), build bridges and cranes, and design an eco-friendly Hobbit House. Play Native American heritage games, star in a “Creekside Critters” play, and learn how to make a simple Claymation-style movie using a smartphone and natural inspiration!

See our Spring Break Camp page for more information.

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Summer Day Camp: Insect Zoo! Butterflies, Beetles, & Other Bugs
Jun
22
to Jun 26

Summer Day Camp: Insect Zoo! Butterflies, Beetles, & Other Bugs

Insects rock! Explore the miniature worlds of nature’s hard-working bugs, including bees, beetles, grasshoppers, butterflies, and aquatic insects. Learn how pollinators help gardens, prairies, and forests grow and work cooperatively to design a pollinator garden at the Willamette Heritage Center! See our summer camp page for the spaces currently available in this camp and our other 2020 day camps or call 503-779-5227.

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School's Out Science Camp
Dec
27
to Jan 3

School's Out Science Camp

  • Eco Hub at the Willamette Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This winter, School’s Out! Science Camp will include daily “Puddle Stomper” field trips at parks and other natural areas close to Salem, followed by fun indoor science activities at the Eco Hub (1313 Mill Street SE, Salem). Each day is limited to eight participants and activities are led by experienced Straub Outdoors instructors. Register your child (ages 6-12) for one or more days. Cost: $39 per child per day. Register for 4 days and the 5th day is free! Click HERE to download a registration form.

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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION SESSION
Aug
27
7:00 PM19:00

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION SESSION

Tuesday, August 27 • 7:00-8:00 pm

Eco Hub • 1313 Mill St SE • Salem, OR

Interested in learning about job opportunities and internships with Straub Outdoors this fall?

This session will include information about field instructor positions, employment dates, compensation, on-the-job training, and career development services. 2019-20 internship positions and volunteer opportunities will also be covered.

This session is free. To register, email ExecutiveDirector@StraubOutdoors.org.

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Artists Reception: Mandala Series with David Cohen
May
11
5:00 PM17:00

Artists Reception: Mandala Series with David Cohen

  • Eco Hub @ Willamette Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Mandalas are complex spiritual symbols rooted in Hinduism and Buddhism. This Portland-based artist will give an informal talk at 6:00 pm about his botanically-inspired mandalas, which he sensitively renders with pen and ink washes. $5 suggested donation at the door.

NOTE: This reception and artist talk has been rescheduled from April 20 to May 11. David’s Mandala Series will be on display at the Eco Hub through July 7th.

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Wildflower Hike: Catherine Creek and Dalles Mountain with John Savage
Apr
14
7:30 AM07:30

Wildflower Hike: Catherine Creek and Dalles Mountain with John Savage

  • Parkinglot of the Willamette Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

View the rare obscure buttercup, bitter root, dagger pod, and desert parsleys in the Columbia Gorge. 3-4 miles with some elevation gain. Bring water, lunch, snacks, hiking shoes, and rain gear. Meet in the parking lot at the Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill Street SE, Salem at 7:30 am. Transportation will be provided. Cost: $10. Space is limited. To register email John@straubcenter.org or call 503-779-5414.

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Nature Talk
Apr
11
6:00 PM18:00

Nature Talk

  • Dye House @ The Willamette Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Wildcrafting and Western Herbalism with Jody Beckwith

Western herbalism is a form of healing arts that draws from herbal traditions of Europe and the Americas in the treatment and prevention of illness. Learn how herbalists gather plants from nature to create salves, tinctures and other medicinal remedies. $5 suggested donation.

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Art Exhibit: Mandala Series, Recent Works on Paper by David Cohen
Apr
9
to Jul 7

Art Exhibit: Mandala Series, Recent Works on Paper by David Cohen

  • Eco Hub @ Willamette Heritage Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

. Mandalas, which evolved from the teachings of ancient Hinduism and Buddhism, are complex representations of spiritual or ritualistic symbols, often representing the totality of the universe. In contemporary times they have become generic terms for any diagram, formation or geometric pattern that can represent the cosmos metaphysically or symbolically which are designed in a geometric, repetitive pattern. 

This Portland-based artist creates botanically-inspired mandalas, which he sensitively renders with pen and ink washes. Come view David’s art during his three month-long exhibit in the Eco Hub!

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