Get Outdoors Day

May 31st 10 am – 3 pm at Peavy Arboretum (shuttle at Crescent Valley High School)

During this event, the forest brims with bilingual activities, families, and community groups – all coming together with the goal of getting people outside, enjoying community, and hopefully trying something new along the way (like catching a fish in Cronemiller Pond for the first time).

We make sure to offer free transportation to the event to ensure that every family has a chance to take part in the fun.

CWC’s Education Team will be there with many of our Ambassador reptiles and invertebrates, enjoying a day in the forest!

Twilight Tour

June 11 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm at Chintimini Wildlife Center

BSWCD is holding their first Twilight Tour of the year at Chintimini Wildlife Center, focusing on our pollinator garden and native plant work. Our dedicated garden space, which is funded in part by a grant from Benton Soil and Water Conservation, functions as a haven for pollinators and as an immersive platform for visitors to understand the intricate relationships between plants, insects, and the environment in the Willamette Valley. 

Sign up through BSWCD’s website, this is a free event but space is limited.

Songs for Songbirds

July 19th at Common Fields, Dine-Out All Day, music from 4 pm – 7 pm

Common Fields is partnering with Chintimini Wildlife Center for a fun, summer night of music, animals, and delicious food!

They are donating 10% of their proceeds all day (minus alcohol) to Chintimini Wildlife Center. We will be there, along with three musical guests, and our reptiles and invertebrates!

Wild Summer Days

July 26th 11 am – 3 pm at Chintimini Wildlife Center

After the success of last year’s Wild Summer Days, we are bringing it back and bigger than ever!

Complete your Wildlife Explorer Passport at the event and receive an exclusive Wildlife Explorer keychain!

Go Giddy Pops has already confirmed that they will be there for all your cool treat needs, as well as OSU favorite 3 Potato More and Nick’s Soul Food for a variety of savory dishes. Something for everyone!

Party Perfection will be providing excellent face painting! Keep an eye on this page for updates!

Englewood Forest Festival

August 9th 10am – 4 pm at Englewood Park, Salem

Join us at the Englewood Forest Festival, a celebration the arts, nature, and community in a free family-friendly festival sharing the diverse talents of local artists, musicians, performers, and environmental nonprofits.

The festival provides music and entertainment on two stages and free family-friendly activities for all ages to learn more about the Englewood Forest environment.

CWC’s Education Team will be there, as well as one of our raptors, who will be doing a presentation and flight! Join us at this super fun event!

Wild Night Out 2025

Saturday September 13th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm CH2M Alumni Center, Oregon State University

Save the date for our annual auction and fundraiser, Wild Night Out!