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CALENDAR


February

Tryon Creek Winter Twig Identification
Feb 4, 2012 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10 p.m. Saturday Guided Nature Hike for all ages. Explore the forest, stream ecosystems & natural history of the park.
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Tryon Creek "To be a Tree"
Feb 10, 2012 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 1 p.m. Story and stroll for families with young children. Please pre-register online at www.tryonfriends.org.
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Tryon Creek "Wildlife Detectives"
Feb 11, 2012 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10 p.m. Saturday Guided Nature Hike for all ages. Explore the forest, stream ecosystems & natural history of the park.
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Tryon Creek "Owl Moon"
Feb 17, 2012 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 1 p.m. Story and stroll for families with young children. Please pre-register online at www.tryonfriends.org.
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Tryon Creek "The Art of Owling"
Feb 18, 2012 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10 p.m. Saturday Guided Nature Hike for all ages. Explore the forest, stream ecosystems & natural history of the park.
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Tryon Creek "Some Smug Slug"
Feb 24, 2012 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 1 p.m. Story and stroll for families with young children. Please pre-register online at www.tryonfriends.org.
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Tryon Creek "Magnificent Moss & Lovely Lichen"
Feb 25, 2012 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area. 10 p.m. Saturday Guided Nature Hike for all ages. Explore the forest, stream ecosystems & natural history of the park.
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Cove Palisades Eagle Watch
Feb 25, 2012 - Feb 26, 2012 at The Cove Palisades State Park. Times TBD. The annual Eagle Watch features a wide variety of interesting and entertaining events and activities!
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April


Champoeg Earth Day
Apr 21, 2012 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Join us for guided nature walks, volunteer work projects and special presentations. Junior Ranger program for the kids!
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May

Champoeg Founders Day
May 5, 2012 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. 1-4 p.m. Commemorates the May 2, 1843 vote at Champoeg that established the first American Provisional Government in the Pacific Northwest. Guest speakers and living history programs. Tours of historic sites.
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Silver Falls Mother's Day Birding & Wildflower Festival
May 12, 2012 - May 13, 2012 at Silver Falls State Park. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn about native plants, wildflowers and birds who live in the park. Join hands-on activities, birding & plant walks, family hikes. Native plant sales.
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Champoeg Quilt Show
May 12, 2012 - May 13, 2012 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Quilting Through the Ages. More than 50 beautiful quilts, including a raffle quilt! Quilt demonstrations by costumed volunteers.
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Silver Falls Volunteer Day
May 19, 2012 at Silver Falls State Park. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Volunteer for plant surveying, trail maintenance and construction projects. Information and registration, call 503-873-8681 ext. 35 or e-mail guy.rodrigue@state.or.us
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Prineville Reservoir 13th Annual Star Party
May 19, 2012 at Prineville Reservoir State Park. Gather under the stars at one of Oregon's darkest night sky. Daytime exhibits, presentations & prizes. NASA programs! For all ages. Equipment provided. Visit Star Party website
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June


Silver Falls State Parks Day & Challenge Foot Race
Jun 2, 2012 at Silver Falls State Park. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Begin the day with a brisk dash over the creek and through the woods in our Annual 5K Footrace and Youth Development Run. Free one-night camping in regular tent and RV campsites. Free day use Saturday only.
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Champoeg Oregon State Parks Day
Jun 2, 2012 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free park admission & free camping Saturday night – regular campsites only. Ranger-led tours of Champoeg historic sites. Junior Ranger program for kids, including wildlife art lessons.
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Collier Oregon State Parks Day
Jun 2, 2012 at Collier Memorial State Park. Free day use fees and traditionaal campsites in all Oregon State Parks. Reservation fees still apply. Contact Reservations Northwest for more information: 1-800-452-5687
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Champoeg Free Fishing Day
Jun 9, 2012 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Try your luck at catching warm water fish in the Willamette River. Fish without a license June 9-10. Free use of rods and reels (subject to availability) with free bait and fishing instruction.
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Bates Ripples in Time River Celebration
Jun 9, 2012 at Bates State Park. Watch here for more information.
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Farewell Bend Star Party
Jun 15, 2012 - Jun 16, 2012 at Farewell Bend State Recreation Area. More info to come.
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Champoeg Bluebird Day
Jun 16, 2012 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. 1-4 p.m. Celebrate the return of Western Bluebirds. See bluebirds at their nest boxes. Build or purchase a nest box. Bluebird-related Junior Ranger program. Exhibits, video presentations and sales items
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South Beach Let's Go Camping
Jun 15, 2012 - Jun 17, 2012 at South Beach State Park. Curious about camping? Don't have a tent or a sleeping bag? Not a problem! Join us for an overnight camping event. We provide the gear. More information & registration details
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Deschutes River Let's Go Camping
Jun 15, 2012 - Jun 17, 2012 at Deschutes River State Recreation Area. Curious about camping? Don't have a tent or a sleeping bag? Not a problem! Join us for an overnight camping event. We provide the gear. More information & registration details
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Collier Living History Day
Jun 17, 2012 at Collier Memorial State Park. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bringing the Logging Museum to life. Belching stream, grinding gears, the roar of antique engines, and the chinking of horse's harnesses will fill the air and delight children and adults alike.
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Cove Palisades Let's Go Camping
Jun 22, 2012 - Jun 24, 2012 at The Cove Palisades State Park. Curious about camping? Don't have a tent or a sleeping bag? Not a problem! Join us for an overnight camping event. We provide the gear. More information & registration details
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Jessie Honeyman Let's Go Camping
Jun 29, 2012 - Jul 1, 2012 at Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park. Curious about camping? Don't have a tent or a sleeping bag? Not a problem! Join us for an overnight camping event. We provide the gear. More information & registration details
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Wallowa Lake Let's Go Camping
Jun 29, 2012 - Jul 1, 2012 at Wallowa Lake State Park. Curious about camping? Don't have a tent or a sleeping bag? Not a problem! Join us for an overnight camping event. We provide the gear. More information & registration details
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July


Jessie Honeyman Let's Go Camping
Jun 29, 2012 - Jul 1, 2012 at Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park. Curious about camping? Don't have a tent or a sleeping bag? Not a problem! Join us for an overnight camping event. We provide the gear. More information & registration details
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Wallowa Lake Let's Go Camping
Jun 29, 2012 - Jul 1, 2012 at Wallowa Lake State Park. Curious about camping? Don't have a tent or a sleeping bag? Not a problem! Join us for an overnight camping event. We provide the gear. More information & registration details
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Valley of the Rogue Let's Go Camping
Jul 6, 2012 - Jul 8, 2012 at Valley of the Rogue State Park. Curious about camping? Don't have a tent or a sleeping bag? Not a problem! Join us for an overnight camping event. We provide the gear. More information & registration details
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Cape Lookout Let's Go Camping
Jul 13, 2012 - Jul 15, 2012 at Valley of the Rogue State Park. Curious about camping? Don't have a tent or a sleeping bag? Not a problem! Join us for an overnight camping event. We provide the gear. More information & registration details
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Champoeg Let's Go Camping
Jul 13, 2012 - Jul 15, 2012 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. Curious about camping? Don't have a tent or a sleeping bag? Not a problem! Join us for an overnight camping event. We provide the gear. More information & registration details
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Silver Falls History Days
Jul 14, 2012 - Jul 15, 2012 at Silver Falls State Park. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The land we know today as Silver Falls State Park has a colorful and interesting history. Join us for demonstrations, displays and activities to bring this history to life.
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Cascadia Let's Go Camping
Jul 20, 2012 - Jul 22, 2012 at Cascadia State Park. Curious about camping? Don't have a tent or a sleeping bag? Not a problem! Join us for an overnight camping event. We provide the gear. More information & registration details
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Farewell Bend Birds of Prey
Jul 23, 2012 at Farewell Bend State Recreation Area. 7 p.m. (PDT). Presentation by the Bureau of Land Management.
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Umpqua Lighthouse Let's Go Camping
Jul 27, 2012 - Jul 29, 2012 at Umpqua Lighthouse State Park. Curious about camping? Don't have a tent or a sleeping bag? Not a problem! Join us for an overnight camping event. We provide the gear. More information & registration details
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Tumalo Let's Go Camping
Jul 27, 2012 - Jul 29, 2012 at Tumalo State Park. Curious about camping? Don't have a tent or a sleeping bag? Not a problem! Join us for an overnight camping event. We provide the gear. More information & registration details
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Lake Owyhee Birds of Prey
Jul 28, 2012 - Jul 29, 2012 at Lake Owyhee State Park. 7 p.m. (MDT). Presentation by the Bureau of Land Management.
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August


Stub Stewart Let's Go Camping
Aug 3, 2012 - Aug 5, 2012 at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park. Curious about camping? Don't have a tent or a sleeping bag? Not a problem! Join us for an overnight camping event. We provide the gear. More information & registration details
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Silver Falls Star Party
Aug 11, 2012 at Silver Falls State Park. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Join park staff and astronomy club members for a night of stargazing. Learn about constellations, nebulas, and other heavenly sights. View them through many different sizes and styles of telescopes.
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Nehalem Bay Let's Go Camping
Aug 10, 2012 - Aug 12, 2012 at Nehalem Bay State Park. Curious about camping? Don't have a tent or a sleeping bag? Not a problem! Join us for an overnight camping event. We provide the gear. More information & registration details
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Silver Falls Let's Go Camping
Aug 10, 2012 - Aug 12, 2012 at Silver Falls State Park. Curious about camping? Don't have a tent or a sleeping bag? Not a problem! Join us for an overnight camping event. We provide the gear. More information & registration details
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Milo McIver Let's Go Camping
Aug 17, 2012 - Aug 19, 2012 at Milo McIver State Park. Curious about camping? Don't have a tent or a sleeping bag? Not a problem! Join us for an overnight camping event. We provide the gear. More information & registration details
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Beverly Beach Let's Go Camping
Aug 24, 2012 - Aug 26, 2012 at Beverly Beach State Park. Curious about camping? Don't have a tent or a sleeping bag? Not a problem! Join us for an overnight camping event. We provide the gear. More information & registration details
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Willamette Mission Let's Go Camping
Aug 24, 2012 - Aug 26, 2012 at Willamette Mission State Park. Curious about camping? Don't have a tent or a sleeping bag? Not a problem! Join us for an overnight camping event. We provide the gear. More information & registration details
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September


Champoeg Pioneer Farmstead Day
Sep 1, 2012 at Champoeg State Heritage Area. 1-4 p.m. Choose fresh produce from the 1860s Kitchen Garden to take home. Watch wheat threshing and winnowing, butter churning, spinning and wool carding, blacksmithing, woodworking & pioneer games.
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Collier Loggers Breakfast
Sep 2, 2012 at Collier Memorial State Park. The Friends of Collier Park Logging Museum hosts the Loggers' Breakfast on the west bank of Spring Creek. Tickets are $10 (subject to change). For more information e-mail Lisa Dykstra
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