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Nature Walks for Kids

Join the Science Outreach Program as we explore ecosystems in our local parks, trails and natural areas. Ecosystem Explorers walks emphasize outdoor exploration, inquiry and observation and introduce kids to the ecology all around us. They are led by 麻豆传媒 Fox biology and education students.

Walks are most suitable for children ages 3 to 8, although all are welcome. Parents/guardians should remain with their children for the duration of the walk, which will last no longer than one hour. 

Fall 2025 Nature Walk Series. 

September 18th, 3:30pm-4:30pm

We will meet at Champoeg State Park to discuss our first ecosystem story. Did you know that under our feet lives a hidden world? We'll discuss how microbes, fungi, roots, and critters in our soil ecosystem recycle nutrients for the plants and animals above ground. It's science, an adventure, and a chance to get our hands a little dirty!

October 16th, 3:30pm-4:30pm

On this walk at Ewing Young Park, we’ll explore streams, ponds, and puddles to discover the hidden life in and around the water. From insects that “skate” across the surface, to tiny critters swimming below, to plants that thrive at the edges, every drop tells a story. You’ll learn how water connects everything— carrying nutrients, shaping landscapes, and sustaining the creatures we love to see. Come ready to explore, get curious, and maybe even get your toes a little wet!

November 20th, 3:30pm-4:30pm

Every leaf, pawprint, and birdsong is part of a bigger story. On this walk, we’ll learn how plants and animals act as the storytellers of forests and prairies at Graham Oaks. From the way trees share space and light to the tracks and signs animals leave behind, we’ll uncover the tales written in the living landscape. We’ll practice “reading the forest” and noticing the clues plants and animals give us about survival, cooperation, and change.