Nearby Nature is a non-profit education organization based in Eugene, Oregon. Our staff and volunteers lead nature walks, teach summer daycamps, host school programs, sponsor special events, and work on environmental restoration projects, primarily in the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park.
Nearby Nature also serves as the City of Eugene’s official caretaker in Alton Baker Park, maintains an educational Learnscape on the grounds of the Alton Baker Park Host Residence, and is a partner in the Network Charter School.
More information about Nearby Nature programs and volunteer opportunities can be found at http://nearbynature.org.
Photos and thoughts from your own adventures and experiences in nearby nature are welcome. Either comment on a pre-existing post or email info@nearbynature.org. If your thoughts are lengthy and constitute a story/essay, we may place them on the “Your Contributions” page.
Note: Postings on this site reflect the knowledge, opinions, and interests of individual staff members and volunteers of Nearby Nature and do not necessarily reflect the knowledge, opinions, and priorities of Nearby Nature as an institution.
