EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
& Silver Falls Conference Center (Times may change. Please call park to verify.) ________________________________________________________________________________ Earth Day Invasive Weed Removal Party Saturday, April 17, 2010 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Location: South Falls Day Use area parking lot.
recognition of Earth Day. Gloves and tools will be provided. Wear appropriate shoes and come dressed for the weather. A BBQ lunch will be provided and an afternoon guided hike. SPONSORED BY: Co-sponsored by Silver Falls State Park and SOLV. COST: Free parking for participants. For more information, call Kyle Nagelman 503-874-0201, kyle.nagelman@state.or.us
Mother’s Day Wildflower & Birding Festival Saturday and Sunday May 8 & 9, 2010 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
WHAT: Learn about the many native wildflowers that call Silver Falls home, and about the many birds that stop at Silver Falls during their migrations. Participate in hands-on displays and activities, birding & plant walks, photography hikes, and presentations. View plant displays and take home your own native plants during our plant sales. SPONSORED BY: Co-sponsored by Friends of Silver Falls and Silver Falls State Park COST: $5.00 per vehicle day use parking fee, otherwise there is no charge. For more information, call 503-873-8735 or 503-873-8681 ext. 21. _________________________________________________________________________________ State Parks Day, Silver Falls Challenge Foot Race Saturday June 5, 2010
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. For more information, or to volunteer for this event, contact: Race course & Registration: www.racenorthwest.com
Dorothy Brown-Kwaiser, (503)874-0201 _________________________________________________________________________________ NEW Historic Silver Falls Days Saturday & Sunday, July 10-11, 2010 10:00 am - 4:00 pm LOCATION: South Falls Lodge and surrounding day use area 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: Friends of Silver Falls State Park and Silver Falls State Park COST: $5.00 per vehicle day use parking fee For more information, call 503-873-8681 ext. 21, or 503-874-0201 Silver Falls Star Party
WHAT: 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. SPONSORED BY: Night Sky 45 Astronomy Club, Silver Falls State Park, and Friends of Silver Falls State Park COST: $5.00 per vehicle day use parking fee, otherwise there is no charge. For more information, call 503-873-8681 ext. 21, or 503-874-0201 _________________________________________________________________________________ SOLV Clean Up Event Saturday, September 25, 2010 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
WHAT: Assist park staff and other volunteers throughout the state to help clean Oregon's waterways. This event runs in conjunction with SOLV's Fall Beach Cleanup. SPONSORED BY: SOLV, and Silver Falls State Park. COST: No vehicle charge for volunteers. For more information, call 503-873-8681 ext. 21 Christmas Festival
LOCATION: South Falls Lodge and surrounding day use area WHAT: Engage in various Christmas time crafts - make a wreath, 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 parking 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.
Mother's Day – Sunday, May 9 Father's Day – Sunday, June 20
Reservations are recommended.
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