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Kalapuya Ways Hike and Story at Hendricks Park
2025-10-05 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hendrick’s Park, Summit Ave &, Skyline Blvd,, Eugene, OR, 97403
Learn about the Kalapuya Indigenous people, past and present, with instructor Karen Rainsong, who is the Exec. Dir of SCEC. This presentation and guided hike is best for adults and teens. Learn about native plants and their uses as well as tools such as baskets, digging sticks, cordage, the atlatl and more.
Bring some cash as a donation to the Friend’s of Hendricks park for this presentation. Hike will include some gentle uphill climbs and is not generally considered wheelchair friendly, although the opening talk in the park is accessible.
See items of material culture, and listen to a Kalapuya story (permission for Karen to tell this story has been given by Esther Stutzman, a local Kalapuya elder.) Karen has been learning about and from Indigenous people for over 18 years.
See more info on their website: https://friendsofhendrickspark.org/

Acorn Circle 2025: Let's Go Eeling at CG Library
2025-10-08 14:30 - 15:30 | Cottage Grove Library, 700 E Gibbs Ave,, Cottage Grove, OR, 97424
SESSION ONE“Let’s Go Eeling” Storybook and Make a Basket
This free learning session will include watching a short video, hearing a storybook about catching eels, discussion about the main idea of the story, and a craft where you can make your own small basket with ribbons to take home. Curriculum by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, adaptation and teaching by the staff of Singing Creek Educational Center. Teachers and parents are welcome to attend.Supported by the City of Cottage Grove.
Best for ages 6 – 10
Location: Cottage Grove LibraryDate: Wednesday October 8th, 2025Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Acorn Circle 2025: Let's Go Eeling at Eugene Library
2025-10-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Eugene Public Library, 100 W 10th Ave,, Eugene, OR, 97401
SESSION ONE“Let’s Go Eeling” Storybook and Make a Basket
This free learning session will include watching a short video, hearing a storybook about catching eels, discussion about the main idea of the story, and a craft where you can make your own small basket with ribbons to take home. Curriculum by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, adaptation and teaching by the staff of Singing Creek Educational Center. Teachers and parents are welcome to attend.
Best for ages 6 – 10
Location: Eugene Public Library, 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401Date: Friday October 10th, 2025Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Acorn Circle 2025: Let's Go Eeling at Lebanon Library
2025-10-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Lebanon Library, 55 Academy St., Lebanon, OR, 97355
SESSION ONE“Let’s Go Eeling” Storybook and Make a Basket
This free learning session will include watching a short video, hearing a storybook about catching eels, discussion about the main idea of the story, and a craft where you can make your own small basket with ribbons to take home. Curriculum by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, adaptation and teaching by the staff of Singing Creek Educational Center. Teachers are welcome to attend. Parent or guardian must stay with your child.
Best for ages 6 – 10.
Location: Lebanon Library, Date: Tuesday October 14th, 2025Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Acorn Circle 2025: Mulak Man at Cottage Grove Library
2025-10-15 02:30 - 15:30 | Cottage Grove Library, 700 E Gibbs Ave,, Cottage Grove, OR, 97424
SESSION TWO“Mulak Man” and make a leather pouch
This learning session will include hearing the story “Mulak Man” about traditional elk hunting, and a “moving quiz” testing comprehension for prizes, then make your own leather pouch to take home. Curriculum by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, adaptation and teaching by the staff of Singing Creek Educational Center. Teachers and parents are welcome to attend.
Supported by the City of Cottage Grove.
FREE. Best for ages 6 – 10, but children of all ages are welcome.
Location: Cottage Grove LibraryDate: Wednesday October 15th, 2025Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Wild Ways Family Days: Map and Compass Oct 16
2025-10-16 09:30 - 12:00 | Dorris Ranch Living History Village, 205 Dorris St., Springfield, OR, 97477
This family-oriented series of classes will get you outside learning skills and connecting with nature. Our location is the beautiful Dorris Ranch Living History Village in Springfield, Oregon.
Map, Compass and Navigation 101
9:30am – NoonThursday, October 16 or Sunday, Oct 19th
$50/family $35/individual
Min 8, Max 15 students (counting ages 7+)
Bring water bottles, snacks, and dress to be outside. Optional: bring a sack lunch and enjoy a picnic at the Living History Village with the group after the class.
Get outside and hands-on with Singing Creek Educational Center and Wild Alive Outside, a family-centered wilderness skills series for all ages. Each workshop focuses on one or more wilderness skills—knots, navigation, shelters, fire-building, basketry, carving, plant identification, nature journaling and more—practical learning in a safe, supportive environment.
Map, compass, and Navigation 101: This workshop introduces the cardinal directions, basics of reading a map, using a compass to take a bearing, and more.
No prior experience needed. Come dressed to get dirty and for the weather. Many activities will not be ideal for young children, but all ages are welcome with parental supervision and guidance. Individual adults and teens are also welcome to join in the fun!

Address:Dorris Ranch, 205 Dorris Street, Springfield, OR(Turn left upon entering the driveway and park near the restrooms.)
Register here.

Acorn Circle 2025: Mulak Man at Eugene Library
2025-10-17 16:30 - 17:30 | Eugene Public Library, 100 W 10th Ave,, Eugene, OR, 97401
SESSION TWO“Mulak Man” and make a leather pouch
This learning session will include hearing the story “Mulak Man” about traditional elk hunting, and a “moving quiz” testing comprehension for prizes, then make your own leather pouch to take home. Curriculum by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, adaptation and teaching by the staff of Singing Creek Educational Center. Teachers and parents are welcome to attend.
FREE. Best for ages 6 – 10, but children of all ages are welcome.
Location: Eugene Public LibraryDate: Friday October 17th, 2025Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Wild Ways Family Days: Map and Compass Oct 19
2025-10-19 09:30 - 12:00 | Dorris Ranch Living History Village, 205 Dorris St., Springfield, OR, 97477

Acorn Circle 2025: Mulak Man at Lebanon Library
2025-10-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Lebanon Library, 55 Academy St., Lebanon, OR, 97355
SESSION TWO“Mulak Man” and make a leather pouch
This learning session will include hearing the story “Mulak Man” about traditional elk hunting, and a “moving quiz” testing comprehension for prizes, then make your own leather pouch to take home. Curriculum by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, adaptation and teaching by the staff of Singing Creek Educational Center. Teachers are welcome to attend and a parent/guardian must stay with the child.
FREE. Best for ages 6 – 10, but children of all ages are welcome.
Location: Lebanon Library, 55 Academy Street, Lebanon, OR 97355Date: Tuesday October 21st, 2025Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Acorn Circle 2025: Coyote and the Fish Trap at Eugene Library
2025-10-24 16:30 - 17:30 | Eugene Public Library, 100 W 10th Ave,, Eugene, OR, 97401
SESSION THREE“Coyote and the Fish Trap” storybook, Past/Present tense verbs, and Make Your Own Coyote Mask
This free learning session will include hearing the story “Coyote and the Fish Trap”, learning about tenses in verbs, learning a few words in Chinuk wawa and making a paper coyote mask to take home. Curriculum by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, adaptation and teaching by the staff of Singing Creek Educational Center. Teachers and parents are welcome to attend.
FREE. Best for ages 6 – 10, but all ages are welcome with a parent/guardian.
Location: Eugene Public LibraryDate: Friday October 24, 2025Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Hallows Eve Batty Bash 2025-cancelled
2025-10-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Dorris Ranch Living History Village, 205 Dorris St., Springfield, OR, 97477
CANCELLED due to weather- Sorry!
Join us for a fun autumn-themed celebration in an old-fashioned style! Make your own crafts, fun kids activities and games, watch a spooky shadow puppet show, and enjoy treats from our bake sale!
All our crafts are plastic-free and candy-free, we are using natural materials to make things like witch’s brooms, lavender ghosts, and more. Learn about local bats with our instructor Willow who knows about them!
Our shadow puppet play will be inside the indigenous-style plankhouse and is a little bit spooky but not scary (suitable for all ages.) We will have homemade baked treats (many will be healthy treats) but some may contain nuts, gluten or other allergens. Please feel free to bring your own snack, but we discourage commercial candy at this event. We also plan to serve hot apple cider at this event.
Feel free to wear a costume that is not too scary (no gore or weapons of any kind) and culturally appropriate. Keep in mind this is a family-friendly event and we want to show respect for all cultures and keep things child-focused (no adult themed costumes.)
Let’s make this a special vintage style Hallows Eve celebration!
***This small, curated and thoughtful event is a good choice for children with sensory issues, special needs or fears of large crowds. Each craft station will have a volunteer ready to help and parents will stay with their children. Unlike some other halloween celebrations, we don’t feature scary images, loud noises or overwhelming crowds. We don’t use plastic (as much as possible) and don’t give out candy. Enjoy a healthy alternative Halloween celebration just right for children with special needs or that just love old-fashioned fun!****
Location: Dorris Ranch Living History VillageSaturday October 25, 20252pm to 4pm

Entry fees$15 per child$25 for two kids$10 each for 3 or more children in the same familyThis is NOT a drop off event; you must stay with your child. Adults are free with a participating child.

Please RSVP below to hold your spot and bring cash or check at the door.There will be a maximum of 25 children at this event.
All ages and abilities are welcome. There are no stairs to get into any buildings but the ground may be uneven or wet, and some paths are gravel. Please use caution and let us know if you need help.

Oregon bats: Come learn why they are important members of our ecosystem and how you can help them!Wear a bat costume if you like!

Pictures of our past Halloween Events:

Acorn Circle 2025: Coyote and the Fish Trap at Cottage Grove Library
2025-10-29 14:30 - 15:30 | Cottage Grove Library, 700 E Gibbs Ave,, Cottage Grove, OR, 97424
SESSION THREE“Coyote and the Fish Trap” storybook, Past/Present tense verbs, and Make Your Own Coyote Mask
This free learning session will include hearing the story “Coyote and the Fish Trap”, learning about tenses in verbs, learning a few words in Chinuk wawa and making a paper coyote mask to take home. Curriculum by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, adaptation and teaching by the staff of Singing Creek Educational Center. Teachers and parents are welcome to attend.
Supported by the City of Cottage Grove.
FREE. Best for ages 6 – 10, but all ages are welcome with a parent/guardian.
Location: Cottage Grove LibraryDate: Wednesday October 29, 2025Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Acorn Circle 2025: Coyote and the Fish Trap at Lebanon Library
2025-11-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Lebanon Library, 55 Academy St., Lebanon, OR, 97355
SESSION THREE“Coyote and the Fish Trap” storybook, Past/Present tense verbs, and Make Your Own Coyote Mask
This free learning session will include hearing the story “Coyote and the Fish Trap”, learning about tenses in verbs, learning a few words in Chinuk wawa and making a paper coyote mask to take home. Curriculum by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, adaptation and teaching by the staff of Singing Creek Educational Center. Teachers are welcome to attend and a parent/guardian must stay with their child(ren).
FREE. Best for ages 6 – 10, but all ages are welcome with a parent/guardian.
Location: Lebanon Library, 55 Academy Street, Lebanon, OR 97355Date: Tuesday November 4, 2025Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Indigenous Cultural Presentation at Lebanon Library
2025-11-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Lebanon Library, 55 Academy St., Lebanon, OR, 97355
Join us for a wonderful cultural presentation with Deitrich Peters of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde!
Join us at the Lebanon Public Library with Deitrich Peters of the Grand Ronde Tribe. Deitrich (Deitz) has graciously agreed to share elements of his regalia and will play flute music, talk about his culture, and answer questions. SCEC Executive Director Karen Rainsong will attend and display items of Kalapuya material culture.
Great for ages 8 and up.
FREESeating is limited, please arrive 10 minutes early.
Date: Saturday, November 4, 2025Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pmLibrary Address: 55 Academy St, Lebanon, OR 97355

Indigenous Cultural Presentation at Eugene Library
2025-11-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Eugene Public Library, 100 W 10th Ave,, Eugene, OR, 97401
Join us for a wonderful cultural presentation with Deitrich Peters of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde!
Join us at the Eugene Public Library with Deitrich Peters of the Grand Ronde Tribe. Deitrich (Deitz) has graciously agreed to share elements of his regalia and will play flute music, talk about his culture, and answer questions. SCEC Executive Director Karen Rainsong will attend and display items of Kalapuya material culture.
Great for ages 8 and up.
Generously sponsored by the Woodard Family Foundation.
FREESeating is limited, please arrive 10 minutes early.
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pmLibrary Address: 100 West 10th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401

Indigenous Cultural Presentation at Cottage Grove Comm. Ctr
2025-11-15 14:30 - 15:30 | Cottage Grove Community Center, 700 E Gibbs Ave,, Cottage Grove,, OR, 97424, United States
Join us for a wonderful cultural presentation with Deitrich Peters of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde!
Join us at the Cottage Grove Community Center in November, in honor of Native American Heritage Month, with Deitrich Peters of the Grand Ronde Tribe. Deitrich (Deitz) has graciously agreed to share elements of his regalia and will play flute music, talk about his culture, and answer questions. SCEC Executive Director Karen Rainsong will attend and display items of Kalapuya material culture. Best for ages 8 and up.
FREESeating is limited, please arrive 10 minutes early.
Date: Saturday November 15, 2025Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Addess: Cottage Grove Library and Community Center700 E Gibbs Ave, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Thank you to our generous funders: The Woodard Family Foundation and the City of Cottage Grove

Indigenous Program for Littles at Fern Ridge Library
2026-01-28 11:00 - 11:30 | Fern Ridge Public Library, 88026 Territorial Hwy, Veneta, OR, 97487
Location:Fern Ridge Library88026 Territorial Hwy Veneta OR 97487
Wednesday January 28, 202611amFREE
Join us for the Chipmunk Circle for children ages 3 to 5 and learn about indigenous culture with KwisKwis, a Townsend’s chipmunk stuffy.This engaging and hands-on curriculum will delight your little ones! With story books and simple activities children will begin to learn words and concepts about First Nations culture and healthy relationships with nature.

The teaching staff at Singing Creek Ed. Center may not necessarily be Native themselves but they are well trained and respectful of other cultures. The series uses items from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde including books, the stuffy, and online curriculum.

Learn more about this program here:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/pre-k-kwiskwis-finds-his-way/

Frontier Heritage Fair SCEC booth 2026
2026-02-14 09:00 - 2026-02-15 17:00 | Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene
Join us Feb 14th and 15th at the Lane County Fairgrounds at the annual Frontier Heritage Fair!9am to 5pm on Saturday9am to 4pm on Sunday
This indoor family-friendly event features booths, exhibits, crafts, artisans and live music! See the the frontier, wild west and Civil War era goods and demonstrations.We will be doing our always popular corn dollie making craft! Create your own boy or girl doll and dress it up with clothing you create. (Suggested Donation $2 per doll)
There is a small entrance fee to come into the fair but it’s well worth it!
Admission $5, Kids 12 and under Free, when accompanied by an adult.
PLEASE NOTE: Singing Creek is a participant only, not part of the management. The event has a limited scope with displays and merchandise relating to the Fur Trade, Civil War, Old West and pre-1898 period in general. It is not a craft fair. For more information call the director Melody Morrell at 541-689-4281
If you want to volunteer for a shift at our booth you can get in free. Your kids can come along and help if you volunteer. Contact our Director, Karen Rainsong, for more info: director@singingcreekcenter.org.

Old School: History Camp for Today's Kids 2026
2026-03-23 09:00 - 2026-03-25 14:00 | SMJ House, 303 Willamette St., Eugene,, OR, 97401, United States
Join us for a fun three day adventure for kids ages 6 – 10 during Spring Break!
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am to 2pmAges 6 – 10
Cost: $160 per student and $130 each for siblings.Reserve a spot for a nonrefundable $35 (deducted from your final tuition)
Early Bird discount before Feb 15th: $145 per student and $115 each for siblings
We will have fun learning about the history of Oregon and doing all kinds of activities, indoors and out, at the Shelton McMurphey Johnson House (Eugene’s Victorian mansion).
Camp will be led by an instructor and a teen helper and will have a max of 12 students. We provide all the fun historical games and activities; you get to take home your creations each day. Camp stays on the site of the SMJ house each day. Open to kids of all gender expressions. We provide non-gendered dress up clothing for different sizes of bodies. You may bring your own lunch and water bottle; however if you are low-income and need help with food let us know and we will provide lunch and snacks.
We are happy to talk with you about any accommodations your child may need. The house does not have an elevator and has three floors. Most of the time we will be on the ground floor of the house but if everyone is able to walk up the stairs we may visit other floors.
This camp is jointly taught by SCEC and the SMJ house.
Learn more and register: https://smjhouse.org/events/camps/

Forest Path Nature Spring Break Camp 2026
2026-03-23 09:00 - 2026-03-27 15:00 | Dorris Ranch Living History Village, 205 Dorris St., Springfield, OR, 97477
Join us during Spring Break week March 23rd- 27th for a fun adventure camp!
Perfect for ages 6 – 10, this camp will get you exploring the woods around the Living History Village (our location) at Dorris Ranch! Learn about plants, animals, seasonal changes, edible foods and medicines, indigenous traditional knowlegde and more. We’ll play games every day and enjoy the historical buildings in the village like the pioneer cabin, the cedar plankhouse and more.
Time: 9am – 3pmMonday – FridayPre-registration required. $40 deposit required to hold your child’s spot.
CostEarly Bird by Feb 15th: $220 ea, $200 ea for siblingsAfter Feb 15th: $250 per student, siblings $220
Cancellation fee: Refund/ Cancellation Policy: There is a $40.00 cancellation fee per registration. Up to 14 days before the first day of the program you may cancel your child’s enrollment and receive your money back (minus the $40 cancellation fee). Cancellations made less than 14 days before the first day of the program will not be refunded. Registrations and fees are non-transferable.
All genders and abilities are welcome at this camp. We are happy to talk with you about any accommodations your child may need. We will be on different surfaces including gravel, grass and pavement and might be walking all the way to the river if all are able. There are many wonderful paths in Dorris Ranch and it is a public park so you can explore there anytime it’s open.
Please let us know if you have questions. Email Karen Rainsong at: director@singingcreekcenter.org.
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Indigenous Day: Learning for adults, teens and teachers
2026-04-13 13:00 - 15:30 | Dorris Ranch Living History Village, 205 Dorris St., Springfield, OR, 97477
Join us for a wonderful cultural presentation with Deitrich Peters of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde!
This event is now full. Please contact us if you are interested in having us offer this on another day for your group.
Join us for learning about Indigenous culture, including how to talk about Native people today, especially for those who are teachers or aspiring teachers. Deitrich (Deitz) has graciously agreed to share elements of his regalia and will play flute music, talk about his culture, and answer questions. Together we will make a simple craft related to the four directions and the medicine wheel. Learn about the how local indigenous people are reclaiming culture and connection to the Earth. SCEC Executive Director Karen Rainsong will display items of Kalapuya material culture. Find out how SCEC has adapted Grand Ronde online free curriculum for all ages at library presentations.
Group rate available. For teen and adult audiences. Pre-registration required.Location is the living history village at Dorris Ranch, weather permitting.
Date: Monday, April 13thTime: 1pm – 3:30pmCost: $15 per personTo register: email our director, Karen Rainsong at director@singingcreekcenter.org

Healing with the Land Workshop for Teens and Adults
2026-04-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Dorris Ranch Living History Village, 205 Dorris St., Springfield, OR, 97477
Healing with the Land: Indigenous Worldviews for Nature Connection and Healing
Join us for an adventure at the living history village at Dorris Ranch as we turn our minds as one to open our senses to the gifts and wonder of deep nature connection. Using Indigenous and Land-based healing worldviews, you will be guided through a sensory awareness experience with medicinal plants to develop a new language of reciprocation and gratitude. Led by Ana Bradley, one of the original co-founders of Whole Earth Nature School, Ana brings passion and 20+ years of deep nature and attunement skills to her work with people and nature.
Cost: $15 per person or $120 for a group of ten or moreLocation: Dorris Ranch Living History Village at 205 Dorris St, Springfield, OR
Deadline to register is April 14th.
Monday, April 20thNoon – 1:30pmOr book this as a field trip with your students on another dayFor teens and adults

Ana Bradley is the co-founder of Whole Earth Nature School. She has dedicated her life to deepening her connection with the Earth through nature awareness and attunement, cultivating a deeper sense of self-awareness, and supporting others in awakening their natural awareness of the environment, the land, and themselves. Through experiential/psycho-education, nature-based therapeutic practices, and land-based lived experiences, Ana blends person-centered and trauma-informed care practices into her mentoring style. Ana has worked with people of all ages across the lifespan, from one-on-one mentoring to facilitating groups of varying sizes and multicultural backgrounds. Ana is a mother, Clinical Herbalist, musician, and will be receiving her Master’s in Counseling in May of 2026 to blend her skill sets into a nature and experiential-based licensed professional counselor.

Forest Family Day: Native Plants and Cordage
2026-05-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Dorris Ranch Living History Village, 205 Dorris St., Springfield, OR, 97477
Join us for a wild Spring plant adventure with clinical herbalist and amateur ethnobotanist, Ana Bradley. We will use our owl eyes and raccoon touch to identify, thank, and try a variety of plant friends in the Dorris Ranch wild areas. Meet, taste, and try lush spring plants such as Stinging Nettle (learn how to safely eat and to make cordage!), Plantain, and Licorice Fern. Together we will learn the life-saving skills of ethical harvesting and plant identification to meet our new plant friends for food, medicine, and tools!
Location: Dorris Ranch Living History Village, 205 Dorris St. Springfield, ORDate: May 9, 2026, 1pm – 2:30pmCost: $12 per personAges 8 years old and up, adults welcome.
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Ana Bradley is the co-founder of Whole Earth Nature School. She has dedicated her life to deepening her connection with the Earth through nature awareness and attunement, cultivating a deeper sense of self-awareness, and supporting others in awakening their natural awareness of the environment, the land, and themselves. Through experiential/psycho-education, nature-based therapeutic practices, and land-based lived experiences, Ana blends person-centered and trauma-informed care practices into her mentoring style. Ana has worked with people of all ages across the lifespan, from one-on-one mentoring to facilitating groups of varying sizes and multicultural backgrounds. Ana is a mother, Clinical Herbalist, musician, and will be receiving her Master’s in Counseling in May of 2026 to blend her skill sets into a nature and experiential-based licensed professional counselor.

Healing the Heart of the Mother: An Indigenous-led Ceremony
2026-05-24 13:00 - 15:00 | OR
Join us to help heal the heart of the Mother and our own hearts. Led by our Indigenous friends and featuring music, prayers and healing energy, this special ceremony will connect us to the sacred mother Earth and our own internal mother.
Sunday, May 24, 20261pm – 3pmCost: Sliding scale $25- $45If you are experiencing financial hardship, but would like to join us and lend your positive, healing energy, please email us and let us know if there is another way you can reciprocate. Perhaps help with set up or bring something that you made yourself as an offering to our guests. Pre-registration required, use the form below. For ages teen and up.Led by: Deitrich Peters (Grand Ronde) and his wife Kathy Peters, and Katherine K’iya Wilson.
At Mandala Sanctuary in South Eugene on private property (Address provided after you register)

Join us for a wonderful indigenous-led ceremony to bless and heal the heart of the Mother Earth. Using allies such as cedar, camas and sage we will tap into the heart center and connect to the Earth, showing our respect and gratitude to all living beings. After clearing the space and setting our intentions, we will be guided by Deitrich Peters (Grand Ronde) and his wife Kathy. Listen to stories and flute music and bring a journal to record your thoughts and feelings as we connect to the sacred Mother. In this time of so much stress and disharmony, we will use our voices and hands for healing and tap into the camas flower’s beauty and promise of return. Take home some blessed camas seeds and a heart full of love.

The Mandala Sanctuary is a beautiful space on private property. There is parking next to the building and there is only one small step to enter the building. Hot water for tea is available; please bring your own travel mug. Please no pets allowed or use of drugs/alcohol at this event.
This event is a fundraiser for Singing Creek Educational Center, a nonprofit providing culturally-responsive living history programming in Western Oregon.
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Trails of Time: An Oregon Living History Gathering
2026-06-20 09:30 - 16:00 | Dorris Ranch Living History Village, 205 Dorris St., Springfield, OR, 97477
Join us for a family-friendly gathering with history interpreters, acitivities, live music, meet-a-goat, and indigenous storytelling and food. Local history educators and enthusiasts will be on hand dressed in the time period they are portaying and doing authentic chores, activities and crafts. Learn to wash clothes on a washboard, sit in a canoe with the fur traders, listen to Native stories in the cedar plankhouse and try some fry bread.
Our good friend Deitrich Peters and his family members (from Grand Ronde) will be there to talk with you about Native culture today and show some items of regalia, and he will likely play flute a few times throughout the day. He may even bring a tipi to set up near the plankhouse, weather permitting.
Admission: FREEBut bring some cash to buy fry bread or other handmade historical items. Bring your own water bottle.
Time: 9:30am – 4pm
This is a drug and alcohol free event. Please do not bring dogs or other pets. The festival area in on a gravel path and most activities will be outside, please dress for the weather.
To inquire about being a part of the festival or for more information please contact Karen Rainsong: director@singingcreekcenter.org, 541 968-1986.
NEW! Joining us this year are two dwarf goats; see below….

BRING YOUR BOTTLES AND CANSPlease bring your clean, dry, empty returnable (10 cents) cans and bottles for CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates for children. We want to help them raise money for the important work they do in our community.

At the festival: Meet urban goatherd Angela Petty and her two Nigerian Dwarf goats, Oak and Orion! Oak and Orion are male “wethers,” so they don’t produce milk. Instead, they are small-scale urban land stewards! They graze and browse in neighborhood backyards, alleys, and green spaces. Along with prescribed burning, herbivores can support natural ecosystems by eating blackberries and other invasive-species, removing fuel loads, sequestering carbon, providing disturbance, and fertilizing. Oak and Orion also enjoy engaging with human friends through events, school visits, and public grazing.

History Pub 2026: The Applegates and the Kalapuyans
2026-06-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley School Rd., Saginaw, OR, 97424
Join us for an informative and interesting talk by Karen Rainsong, the Executive Director of Singing Creek Educational Center. Karen researched the Applegates and their connections to the Yoncalla Valley Kalapuyans and put together this fascinating powerpoint.
Join us for a raffle drawing for prize money, trivia and a good time learning about local Oregon history at a great winery!
June 24th, 5pm at Saginaw Vineyards

Forest Path Summer Camp June 2026
2026-06-29 09:00 - 2026-07-03 15:00 | Dorris Ranch Living History Village, 205 Dorris St., Springfield, OR, 97477
Join us for summer camp the week of June 29 – July 3 for a fun outdoor adventure camp!
Perfect for ages 6 – 10, this camp will get you exploring the woods around the Living History Village (our location) at Dorris Ranch! Learn about plants, animals, seasonal changes, edible foods and medicines, indigenous traditional knowlegde and more. We’ll play games every day and enjoy the historical buildings in the village like the pioneer cabin, the cedar plankhouse and more.
BONUS: Join staff from Nearby Nature on an insect safari! Use bug nets and magnifiers to look for cool creepy crawlies in the tall grass and soil nearby.
Time: 9am – 3pmMonday – FridayPre-registration required. $40 deposit required to hold your child’s spot.More info and registration: https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/summer-camps/
Cost$250 per student, siblings $220 each
Refunds/Cancellation fee: There is a $40.00 cancellation fee per registration. Up to 14 days before the first day of the program you may cancel your child’s enrollment and receive your money back (minus the $40 cancellation fee). Cancellations made less than 14 days before the first day of the program will not be refunded. Registrations and fees are non-transferable.
All genders and abilities are welcome at this camp. We are happy to talk with you about any accommodations your child may need. We will be on different surfaces including gravel, grass and pavement and might be walking all the way to the river if all are able. There are many wonderful paths in Dorris Ranch and it is a public park so you can explore there anytime it’s open.
Please let us know if you have questions. Email Karen Rainsong at: director@singingcreekcenter.org.

Earth Ways Summer Camp July 6 2026
2026-07-06 09:00 - 2026-07-10 15:00 | Dorris Ranch Living History Village, 205 Dorris St., Springfield, OR, 97477
Monday – Friday, 9am to 3pm
Learn about indigenous ways of the Kalapuya and other Native tribes in this outdoor camp at the Dorris Ranch Living History Village. This day camp includes special guest Native people who will share about culture, traditional crafts, and music. Help put up a full size tipi and learn about the meaning of the poles and traditional symbols. Learn some words in the Kalapuya language, make a leather pouch, learn about Pacific Northwest art forms and hear traditional stories. This camp is best for ages 7 – 11 and has a max of ten students.
Our location includes historic buildings and regular bathrooms on a 268 acre wooded park near the Coast Fork of the Willamette River. We will go on nature walks and explore the indigenous-style cedar plankhouse. Students will try out the atlatl (spear throwing tool) and play games of sport. We may go down to a shallow, mellow place by the river if the kids are all able to walk there. We will look for creatures and learn about local plants and trees. We treat all beings with respect and release back all creatures we find. Water shoes and tennies are most appropriate for this camp.
Location: Dorris Ranch Living History Village: 205 Dorris St. Springfield, OR
Hold your child’s spot in this camp for only $40.
More details and registration form here:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/summer-camps/

Our friend and partner, Deitrich Peters, is a member of the Grand Ronde tribe and loves teaching about his culture. He is a kind and compassionate person and gently teaches about living cultures today and traditional ways. Learn more about Deitz on our Acorn Circle page here.

Earth Ways Summer Camp July 13 2026
2026-07-13 09:00 - 2026-07-17 15:00 | Dorris Ranch Living History Village, 205 Dorris St., Springfield, OR, 97477

Pioneer Homesteading Summer Camp 2026
2026-07-20 09:00 - 2026-07-24 15:00 | Dorris Ranch Living History Village, 205 Dorris St., Springfield, OR, 97477
Pioneer Homesteading Summer Camp July 2026
Monday – Friday; July 20 – 249am to 3pm
Each camp will feature crafts, games, stories, outside exploration, walking field trips, cooking, and more! Wash clothes on the washboard, learn felting and sewing techniques, grind grain, make shadow puppets, and help on the farm! Enjoy visits from special guests who will teach us, trade with us, or share stories, such as the medicine healer who will bring her doctoring kit (circa 1850) to share with us about healing of the time. We’ll play games every day and enjoy the historical buildings in the village like the pioneer cabin, the cedar plankhouse and more. Read about the values children learn in our summer camps.
Children aged 6-10 are welcome. Eleven year olds may also register if they are really into the theme and motivated- they may be asked to help out a bit with the younger ones. Children bring their own lunches and water bottle each day.
Cost: $250 per weekSiblings in the same camp: $200 each per week.Hold your child’s spot for only $40 deposit.
Scholarships for low income families are available, see the form below. Camps are limited to 10 children.
Location: Living History Village at Dorris Ranch, Springfield205 Dorris Street, Springfield, OR
All genders and abilities are welcome at this camp. We are happy to talk with you about any accommodations your child may need. We will be on different surfaces including gravel, grass and pavement and will not likely be walking all the way to the river. There are many wonderful paths in Dorris Ranch and it is a public park so you can explore there anytime it’s open.
Please let us know if you have questions. Email Karen Rainsong at: director@singingcreekcenter.org. If there is enough interest we may add a second week of this camp.
Learn more and signup on this page: https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/summer-camps/
