EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

    2010 Events at Silver Falls State Park
       & Silver Falls Conference Center
    (Times may change.  Please call park to verify.)

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                                              Earth Day
                             Invasive Weed Removal Party
                                 Saturday, April 17, 2010
                                       9:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Location: South Falls Day Use area parking lot.

    WHAT: Help staff curb effects of invasive plant species by volunteering for a day of hard work in
    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

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                Mother’s Day Wildflower & Birding Festival
                                       Saturday and Sunday May 8 & 9, 2010
                                                                 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    LOCATION: South Falls Lodge and surrounding day use area

    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.

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    State Parks Day, Silver Falls Challenge Foot Race
                             Saturday June 5, 2010
                  10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    LOCATION: South Falls Lodge and surrounding day use area

    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
    Vicki Sink, (503) 873-8681, ext. 21
    Dorothy Brown-Kwaiser, (503)874-0201

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 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: Connect to Silver Falls State Park's past through hands-on experiences,
    demonstrations, and displays.

    SPONSORED BY: Friends of Silver Falls State Park and Silver Falls State Park

    COST: $5.00 per vehicle day use parking fee

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            Silver Falls Star Party
                     Saturday August 7, 2010
               9:00 pm - 12:00 am

    LOCATION: Silver Falls State Park’s Old Ranch

    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

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                                   SOLV Clean Up Event
                            Saturday, September 25, 2010
                                     10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    LOCATION: Silver Falls State Park

    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

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                                Christmas Festival
                   Saturday & Sunday, December 11 & 12, 2010
                               11:00 am - 4:00 pm

    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.

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      Silver Falls Conference Center

         Treat yourself and family to the following holiday dinners.

                       2010
              Easter Buffet – Sunday, April 4
               Mother's Day – Sunday, May 9
             Father's Day – Sunday, June 20
                                                       Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 25
        New Year's Eve - Friday, December 31


    Please call the Conference Center at 866-575-8875 for information and reservations.
    Reservations are recommended.

    The Silver Falls Conference Center is located within Silver Falls State Park.
Plan to attend the


Silver Falls
Mother's Day
Birding &
Wildflower
Festival

Saturday and Sunday
May 8 and 9, 2010
10:00 - 5:00

Free except for $5.00
Day Use Parking Fee!

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