It’s the Silver Falls State Park Winter Festival, and that means guided nature hikes, seasonal crafts and educational activities – all of which is free, except for the $5 parking pass.
The shindig runs for two days, 10 am to 4 pm, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15.
Visitors will have a chance to learn about the park in winter, including the changing landscapes and habitats for resident and migratory birds and animals.
Activities include guided walks and classes, building bird nest boxes, making bird feeders and paper bird crafts, and creating wreaths. All activities will be held in the South Falls day-use area.
Schedule of Activities:
- Make a wreath at the Evergreen Picnic Shelter
- Build a bird nest box at the Creekside Shelter
- Make a bird feeder or paper bird craft in the Stone Kitchen Shelter
- Attend a guided walk at the South Falls Lodge Courtyard:
- 11 a.m.: Winter Tree ID hike (1-hour hike)
- 12 p.m.: Mushroom ID hike (1-hour hike)
- 2 p.m.: Mushroom ID hike (1-hour hike)
- Visit discovery tables to learn about the waterfalls in winter, the winter solstice and other seasonal topics
- Earn a commemorative Silver Falls ornament by taking part in at least six of the above activities
Like we said, all the activities are free, but a day-use parking permit is required. Permits cost $5 per day; annual permits, normally $30, are on sale for $25 in the month of December and are available at the park. For more information, visit the event page at stateparks.oregon.gov or call 503-874-0201.
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