for Spring Break!

(read all about them below)

Recycle on the Run with NFL Player Ovie Mughelli

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World's #2 Eco Athlete to appear in Planet Kids on Friday & Saturday

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• Ovie Mughelli will host his Recycle on the Run game all day Friday and Saturday

• One public autograph session from 1-2pm each day

• Learn about everyday things that kids can do to help planet earth

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Salmon Tent Story Time & Animal Dress-Up Parade

Mt. Hood National Forest Service gives you a chance to get swallowed up by a fish tale! Kids (ages 3 - 12), don colorful costumes and enter into a large salmon where they are entertained by the much loved storyteller Will Hornyak. Will tells about the magnificent journey that salmon travel and discusses with children ways they can individually help improve the environment. Children leave this 20 minute event excited about ways they can help salmon and improve water quality in their local watersheds. 

Oregon Adventure:  Grow Local, Shop Local, Eat Local

Kids, grab your Oregon Adventure Passport to play tons of fun games, meet the USA Pears mascot and taste fresh local pears! USA Pears presents Oregon Adventure featuring Oregon Blueberries, Oregon Potatoes and Dairy Farmers of Oregon. You can make a difference -- buy local, shop local and cook with local ingredients. Radio Disney will be on hand to guide you through each stop on the adventure!   learn more

Salmon & Safari

How are salmon and trees alike? Hands on discovery of one of the oldest natives of the Pacific Northwest. Salmon have been intertwined with the history of the Northwest since the beginning. Try your hand at finding out how to age salmon or create your own life-cycle bracelet.

Ever wanted to go on a Northwest safari? Furs, bones and antlers of native wildlife for hands-on exploration. Grab a pair of binoculars and be on the look out for birds perched all around!

EverGreen Twins Activity Book

Come see the new EverGreen Twins Activity Book: 40+ Eco-Activities, Games, and Outdoor Adventures by local author Rick Reynolds that has been getting rave reviews from folks of all ages. Rick will be at the show all three days to invite kids to color pages and do activities from the book, including Eco-doku™ puzzles, a “Pollination Maze,” and “Worm Bin Magic!” The EverGreen Twins teach ecology and sustainability in fun ways while reinforcing other key learning standards and inspiring readers to use their creativity to help the Earth.

seeTURTLES (Sunday only)

Sea turtles inspire curiosity and empathy in young people. Have your young ones go on a hunt for turtle "eggs" and learn more about these amazing sea creatures. There's no more inspiring and engaging way to teach children about science than by participating in a hands-on activities. Kids will not only learn about sea turtles, but be inspired about involvement in conservation efforts.           seminar on eco-tourism

Meet Bernice (Sunday only)

Bernice will bring her author/owner, Rob Adamowski, and illustrator Kellee Beaudry to the show on Sunday for book readings, pawtographs and a children's art activity.

A fun, memorable and interactive experience for children ages 7 & under
incorporating art & literature!   details

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 27

photo: Hovering

Birdwatching!

Kids accompanied by an adult can join our bird watching field trip to the Vanport Wetlands on Friday, March 25 at 1:00 pm.

Space is limited. Register by sending an email to betterliving {at} blueoceanevents {dot} org with your name and how many are in your party.  details