La Pine Outdoor Adventure Day to be held

In early June, the Deschutes National Forest, Klamath County and Bend-La Pine School Districts, High Desert Museum, Children’s Forest of Central Oregon, Discover Your Forest, Oregon State Parks and Recreation, and the Deschutes and Klamath County Sheriff’s Offices will host “Outdoor Adventure Day” for local grade school children.

The event on Tuesday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. will serve 800 school children in La Pine, Gilchrist, Crescent and surrounding homeschooling communities in kindergarten through 5th grades.

The students will meet at the La Pine High School baseball fields, 51633 Coach Road, La Pine, for a fun and educational adventures throughout the day. Archaeologists, wildlife biologists, firefighters, recreation specialists and others will staff 30 stations for children to visit and learn about fish, plants, cultural resources, animals, outdoor recreation and safety, art, water, recycling and fire.

“This is a day for kids to get outside and experience the joy and wonder of nature,” said Kathy Enna, event organizer and fuels specialist on the Crescent Ranger District. “It’s an opportunity to introduce them to new ideas—maybe career ideas—and engage them in fun, hands-on activities that they can do or experience in their backyards or the national forest.”

At lunch the kids will be treated to a visit from Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl.

Kids are encouraged to be prepared for the weather with appropriate clothing and carry water with them.

For more information please contact Kathy Enna, 541-433-3257.