Nature Kids: Batty for Bats!, Hollinshead Park

Join Karen Walsh for Nature Kids, family nature walks in Bend and at Land Trust Preserves! Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Karen Walsh for Nature Kids! Get outside and explore the nature of Central Oregon on guided family nature walks just for kids ages 5-10. Kids and their families can explore, imagine, and grow through hands-on activities and experiences outside. During October, we’ll discover the hidden world of one of Central Oregon’s most misunderstood residents. From the sagebrush desert to the lava tubes of the Cascades, bats are working hard while you sleep. Join us to find out why these superheroes of the night are essential to our home! Meet other families, learn more about the natural world around us, and have fun! Offered on the second Wednesday and last Saturday of the month April-October at Land Trust Preserves and in Bend. Perfect for kids ages 5-10 with a grown-up in tow. Registration is helpful, but not required. Registrants will receive important event details and directions leading up to the outing. Registration opens 1 month prior to the event. Hike Rating: This is an easy for kids, up to 1 mile walk. Distance will vary depending on age and ability. What to Bring: Snacks, water, closed toe shoes. Dress for the weather. Accessibility: The Land Trust is working to make our Walks + Hikes as accessible as possible. Please email us at [email protected] at least one week in advance if there is something we can do or provide to support you in participating in this outing to the fullest and we will accommodate as possible.