EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
& Silver Falls Conference Center (Times may change. Please call park to verify.) ________________________________________________________________________________ Mother’s Day Birding & Wildflower Festival Saturday and Sunday, May 12 & 13, 2012 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
WHAT: Learn about the native plants and wildflowers that fill Silver Falls’ forest and about the birds who make Silver Falls their year-round and seasonal home. Participate in hands-on activities, birding & plant walks, family hikes, and informative presentations. View plant displays and purchase your own native plants during our plant sales. Visit the Salem Audubon Society. SPONSORED BY: Co-sponsored by Friends of Silver Falls and Silver Falls State Park COST: $5.00 per vehicle day use fee, otherwise there is no charge. For more information, call 503-873-8681 ext. 21 or 503-874-0201 Event schedule posted in April. www.oregonstateparks.org/park_211.php _______________________________________________________________________ State Parks Day, Silver Falls Challenge Foot Race Saturday, June 2, 2012 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
WHAT: Begin the day with a brisk dash over the creek and through the woods in our Annual 5K Footrace and Youth Development Run. Take advantage of our free one-night camping in regular tent and RV campsites. Day Use fees are also waived on Saturday only. SPONSORED BY: Oregon State Parks, Silver Falls State Park, Friends of Silver Falls and Silverton Runners Club. COST: Day use fees are waived. Regular campsites are free (overnight registration required; call 1-800-452-5687). Registration fee required for foot race. Race course & registration: www.racenorthwest.com For more information, call 503-873-8681 ext. 21 or 503-874-0201 _______________________________________________________________________ Historic Silver Falls Days Saturday and Sunday, July 14 & 15, 2012 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
WHAT: The land we know today as Silver Falls State Park has a colorful and interesting history. Join us as we offer demonstrations, displays and activities to help bring this history to life. SPONSORED BY: Co-sponsored by Friends of Silver Falls and Silver Falls State Park COST: $5.00 per vehicle day use fee, otherwise there is no charge. For more information, call 503-873-8681 ext. 21 or 503-874-0201 _______________________________________________________________________ Silver Falls Star Party Date to be announced 9:00 pm - 12:00 am
WHAT: Join park staff and astronomy club members for a night of stargazing. Learn about constellations, nebulus, and other heavenly sights. View them through many different sizes and styles of telescopes. SPONSORED BY: Night Sky 45 Astronomy Club, Silver Falls State Park, and Friends of Silver Falls COST: $5.00 per vehicle day use fee, otherwise there is no charge. For more information, call 503-873-8681 ext. 21 or 503-874-0201 Christmas Festival Saturday and Sunday, December 8 & 9, 2012 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
WHAT: Engage in various Christmas time crafts—make a wreath, a gingerbread house, cards, and ornaments. Learn how the park changes during the winter. Enjoy storytelling for kids and live music. Special appearances by JR Beaver and Santa. SPONSORED BY: Friends of Silver Falls and Silver Falls State Park COST: $5.00 per vehicle day use fee. Some crafts may have a material fee. For more information, call 503-873-8681 ext. 21 or 503-874-0201 To volunteer, call 503-873-8735. |
| Plan to attend the Mother's Day Birding and Wildflower Festival May & 12 & 13, 2012 Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 10am-4pm Free except for $5.00 Day Use Parking Fee! For more information scroll down on this page, or call the park at 503-873-8681 x21, or 503-874-0201 |
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