Outdoor Education Adventures

11/11/2026

Have a stash of bottles and cans piling up in your garage? We've got a great reason to hang onto them! 😉

OEA is participating in BottleDrop's Holiday Give 2026, and we need YOUR help!

Starting November 15, funds raised through our Blue Bag fundraiser will receive a 20% bonus!

💙 Want to participate? Simply send us a message and we'll drop off a Blue Bag for you to fill. Or, pick one up at any of our programs.

Start collecting those cans, bottles, and containers now. Every bag helps create more opportunities for children to explore, discover, and learn outdoors!

A little recycling can go a long way! 🌲

11/08/2026

🌲 What does getting muddy have to do with a NeeDoh Advent Calendar?

At first glance, not much! 😂

But here's what connects them: PLAY!

At Outdoor Education Adventures, we believe children deserve opportunities to explore, experiment, get curious, take risks, and learn through meaningful experiences in nature.

And play doesn't have to look the same for everyone. Sometimes it's climbing a tree or searching for bugs. Sometimes it's squeezing a squishy toy while dreaming up the next big adventure!

Our holiday fundraiser is one small way our community can help keep outdoor learning accessible to more children and families.

We're working toward another $4,000 in year-end fundraising, and we're inviting you to be part of the adventure.

🎁 Join our 24 Days of Squishmas fundraiser and enter for a chance to win a NeeDoh Advent Calendar!

👉 www.EdOutdoors.org

Thank you for helping us make outdoor adventures possible! 💚

11/07/2026

🎄♻️ Your empty bottles and cans can make a BIG difference for local kids!

We're getting ready for Holiday Give 2026, and we're inviting our OEA community to turn their bottles and cans into opportunities for outdoor adventures!

From November 15 through December 1, BottleDrop is offering a special holiday fundraising bonus: OEA will earn 20% more on funds raised! 💚

Here's how you can help:
♻️ Start saving your redeemable bottles and cans now!
💙 Contact us and we'll drop off a Blue Bag for you.
🎒 Fill your bag and help support outdoor education opportunities for local children!

It's an easy way to turn your recycling into something meaningful.

Let's fill some bags and get more kids outside!

11/06/2026

🚨 ATTENTION, SQUISH LOVERS! 🚨

We have an important question for you…

How much squish is too much squish? 😂

We're giving away a NeeDoh Advent Calendar, generously donated by@hopscotch_toys, as part of our 24 Days of Squishmas fundraiser!

It's a whole calendar of squishy holiday fun, and you could be the lucky winner.

🎁 $10 donation
📅 Campaign ends November 24 at midnight
🏆 Winner announced November 25
📍 Local pickup only

Enter here: https://outdooredadventures.com/donate/
Every bit of support also helps OEA get closer to our $4,000 year-end fundraising goal so we can keep bringing kids and families meaningful outdoor learning experiences.

Tag someone who would absolutely LOVE this prize! 👇

Support OEA! Give the gift of adventure! Make an end of the year gift and be entered to win a NeeDoh Advent Calendar! LEARN MORE! Donate $10 between November 3rd

11/05/2026

🌿 A little less “Be Careful,” a little more “What do you notice?”

Risky play is an important part of childhood. Whether kids are climbing trees, balancing on logs, jumping from rocks, or exploring uneven terrain, these experiences give them opportunities to build confidence, develop problem-solving skills, understand their own limits, and learn to assess risk.

As adults, our instinct is often to call out “Be Careful!” But what if we shifted from warning children about danger to helping them become more aware of their surroundings and their own capabilities?

Instead of jumping in with a warning, try asking open-ended questions, making observations, and giving kids space to think through challenges for themselves.

This doesn't mean stepping away from safety or ignoring genuine hazards. It means recognizing that not every challenge is a danger, and that a little manageable risk can lead to some pretty big learning.

💚 Let's raise kids who know how to assess risks, trust their bodies, make thoughtful decisions, and feel confident trying new things.

Save this graphic for some helpful reminders the next time you're out exploring together!

Play. Adventure. Learn. 🌲

11/03/2026

🎄 IT'S HERE! Welcome to the 24 Days of Squishmas! 🤩

Who doesn't love a little holiday squish?!

We're kicking off a special holiday fundraiser for Outdoor Education Adventures, and one lucky winner will take home a NeeDoh Advent Calendar generously donated by our friends at Hopscotch Toys! 💚

Here's how to join the fun:

🎁 Donate $10 through our website during the campaign for a chance to win!

📅 Entries close at midnight on November 24.

🎉 We'll draw the winner and announce them on November 25!

📍 Local pickup only.

👉 Donate here: www.EdOutdoors.org

But here's the bigger picture: OEA needs to raise another $4,000 by the end of the year to meet our annual fundraising goal. Your support helps us create more opportunities for kids and families to get outside, get muddy, explore, and learn about the natural world.

Can we reach our goal together?

A huge thank-you to Linda at Hopscotch Toys for donating this awesome prize and helping us support outdoor education!

11/01/2026

🎄 COMING SOON: Something squishy is on the way! 👀

We've got a little holiday fun up our sleeves at Outdoor Education Adventures, and things are about to get *squishy!* 🤩

A huge thank-you to for generously donating a special holiday surprise for our upcoming fundraiser! 🎁 We can't wait to share the details with you. Trust us, sensory-toy fans are going to LOVE this one! 💚

But this is about more than a fun holiday prize. We're working to raise another $4,000 by the end of the year to support OEA's mission of creating equitable opportunities for positive educational experiences in nature.

🌲 More outdoor adventures. More opportunities to explore. More kids connecting with the natural world.

Can we count on our amazing community to help us finish the year strong?

Stay tuned… the squish is coming! 👀🎁

10/31/2026

10/30/2026

Kids deserve time to be kids. Time to explore, move their bodies, get curious, take healthy risks, make friends, and experience the wonder of the natural world. 🌿

That's what Outdoor Science Explorers is all about!

Join Outdoor Education Adventures for an after-school experience where learning is hands-on, curiosity leads the way, and nature is our classroom.

✨ For ages 5–12
✨ Wednesdays from 3–5 PM
✨ Maple Grove, McMinnville

Know a family whose kid would LOVE this? Tag them below or share this post with a friend!

Let's get more kids outside. 🌎

Registration: www.EdOutoors.org

10/28/2026

🐜 Who's living under that log?
🍂 Why do leaves change color?
🪨 What can a rock tell us about the world?
🌲 What happens when we slow down and really look?

At Outdoor Science Explorers, questions like these are the beginning of an adventure!

We're inviting kids ages 5–12 to explore the natural world, investigate their surroundings, and discover that science is happening all around them.

📅 Every Wednesday | 3–5 PM
📍 Maple Grove, McMinnville

Curiosity is welcome. Muddy shoes are encouraged. Adventure awaits!

🔗 Register here: www.EdOutdoors.org