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July 2022
Alpaca Farm and Fiber Arts for Girl Scouts
Come play with the alpacas and learn all about their fleece, what they provide us, and their unique personalities. Ann, the owner, will lead us around her farm and tell stories about these interesting animals. Then we go into the studio to learn about different kinds of animal fibers for spinning and weaving. Learn how to spin on a spinning wheel and make a colorful little needle felted animal, or you can do some wet felting around a bar of…
Find out more »September 2022
Grandparent’s Pioneer Tea 2022
Join us for a magical tea party celebrating the Grandparents and "Grandfriends" in your life! Bring them to tea and experience a sit-down affair with tiny treats and delicious teas, plus some entertainment. This is a fundraiser for Singing Creek Educational Center, a non profit bringing history to life for kids and families. Treats provided will include at least one gluten free item and fruit. (And we usually get chocolate too!) Plus you get to try three different kinds of…
Find out more »October 2022
Pioneer Homesteading for Girl Scouts
Learn what it was like to be an Oregon settler in 1890 at the historic Dr. Snapp House. Built in 1886, this home is in a park next to the Coast Fork Willamette River. Pioneer dress-up clothes and bonnets are available or bring your own. Fun activities and authentic "chores" and crafts await you in this class where you can earn your Playing the Past badge in a truly unique and hands-on way. Activities may include: churning butter, grinding grain,…
Find out more »November 2022
Native American Day with Special Guest for Girl Scouts
Learn all about the Kalapuya Indigenous people of the Willamette Valley region, and enjoy storytelling and drumming/songs from a Native American local Tribal member. Explore Native art of the Columbia River area and make a craft to take home. We will learn about tools, trade, foods, medicinal plants, housing, language and more. Then we will learn about some Native American leaders and what they have accomplished today. This juniors-level class will include a break in the middle to stretch your…
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