Aragon Alpacas Day: Interesting and Fun!

Aragon Alpacas Day: Interesting and Fun!

Alpaca Day was so fun! It was an overcast but warm day on May 26th, 2019 as we visited the Aragon Alpacas farm. Ann showed us around her alpaca farm and her cute, cozy little store on the property. She lives in an old farmhouse and has a big red barn and about 30...
Grandparent’s Pioneer Tea at the Schoolhouse

Grandparent’s Pioneer Tea at the Schoolhouse

Honor your grandparents near and far at our annual Grandparent’s Pioneer Tea! Sunday September 10th is National Grandparent’s Day! This event is now SOLD OUT. Come see us at the next event. We’ll serve you a special sit-down tea with china cups and...
Homestead Arts: Felted Placemats

Homestead Arts: Felted Placemats

Come make your own unique placemat using felting techniques! It’s easy, all it takes is soap and water and the colored wool rovings- a little agitation and presto! You have your very own felted creation. These fun placemats can be used around the house under a...
Birding Day 2017

Birding Day 2017

  Class is cancelled for today- not enough sign ups. Please stay tuned for the reschedule date! Join us for a fun day learning all about birds. This class is open to all ages but is best for kids 8 years old and up. Our instructor, Kathy Lamberg, will show a...
First Girl: A Story by Peggy Illeen

First Girl: A Story by Peggy Illeen

One of our wonderful volunteers, Peggy Illeen, who is a fabulous photographer, is also a gifted author. This is one of her short stories, called “First Girl.” It is told from the perspective of a Native girl in the West. It brings a personal quality to the...

Homestead Arts: Basket Weaving

Join us and learn how to make a simple basket! There will be kids basket making with pipe cleaners and ribbons. It’s an easy process that involves weaving in and out, up and down around the pipecleaners. Also make an egg shaped rattle to put in your basket! All...

Tea with Mrs. Skinner

Meet Mrs. Eugene Skinner, the first woman settler in the Eugene area, and listen to her talk about her life here. Our costumed interpreter will take you back in time at the Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, the area’s only Victorian house musuem. Gather in the...
Horse Riding Day at Animal Rescue Teaching

Horse Riding Day at Animal Rescue Teaching

Saturday May 6th 11am to 1pm Kids aged 5 and up. Cost: $30 per child. Adult must stay with participating child. Space is limited; sign up early! Location for this event: Animal Rescue Teaching 85671 Chezem Rd.Eugene, OR 97405 Join us and help support our friends...

Homestead Arts: Tin Can Lanterns

Join us on Saturday, Feb 25th at 1pm for a fun class learning to make your own tin can lanterns! Cost: $5, We provide your tin cans and supplies. Bring an extra hammer from home if you have one. Best for ages 7 and up. Location: the Granary building at Singing Creek...