Environmental Learning Center at CCC

Check out the activities at the ELC on Saturday, June 20th!

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Nature Spy Discovery Days' theme is Butterflies this week. Learners of all ages can find out more about these amazing insects through games, crafts, and a nature walk at 11:00 a.m.
Free -Donations appreciated!
No registration needed.
Don't forget to visit Oregon City Year Round Farmers Market and Home Orchard Education Center, too!

Nature Spy Discovery continues througout the summer on Mondays-Thursdays and Saturdays at the same time. During the week of June 22nd, visit us to learn about Pollinators.

9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Haggart Observatory Public Viewing
There is no pre-registration; simply come on out to the Environmental Learning Center and join Rose City Astronomers to view the night sky through the 24-inch Newtonian reflector telescope.

Viewings are free and on a first-come basis. All of the lights in the area will be off to help with the viewing but the Observatory will be open.

If the skies are cloudy, call Rose City Astronomers for cancellation updates: 503-594-6044 or check their website: https://www.rosecityastronomers.net/

Join us for our second annual Explore the Outdoors event on Saturday, June 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

All activities are free, open to the public, and happening throughout the event.

1:00 p.m. Jerry Hermann will be presenting information on the ELC namesake, John Inskeep, in Lakeside Hall.

Clackamas River Water Providers will be sharing water conservation tips, as well as providing education about insects with Clackamas River Basin Council .

Rotary Club of Oregon City will have volunteers helping children make crafts and other activities.

Oregon City Optimists have generously sponsored a free copy of the ELC coloring book story "If I Were a Dragonfly" and a box of crayons for children attending the event.

OC Farmer’s Market will have activitites at their Info Booth to learn more about what the Market has to offer. They are open every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. during the summer season.

Home Orchard Education Center will be sharing more about Beetle Bumps. They are open 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the year.

Clackamas Community College Community Gardens will share tips for getting your garden ready for planting and family friendly activities available there over the summer.

Clackamas Free Clinic will provide information about their services along with free giveaways to encourage healthy habits during the hot summer months.

Visit any of the locations to get a map, explore the activities, and turn in a completed map to the ELC to be entered into a drawing for one of the prizes.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/explore-the-outdoors-2026-insects-tickets-1982832439202 (Link in bio)

Explore the Outdoors 2026: Insects Join us to learn about the insects that are all around with crafts, hands-on activities, and live insects!