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Discover Your Forest joins forces with a diverse array of partners to bring community events and programs to Central Oregon throughout the year.  From elegant fundraisers to film tours, we host several fundraisers annually. Our interpretive programming provides opportunities for any age and many interest groups. During the summer we offer programming across the Newberry National Volcanic Monument including Jr. Ranger programs, lectures, family days and more! During the winter, you can find us up at Mt. Bachelor for school programs, Snowshoe, Ski or Snowboard with a Ranger and other programs that make outdoor education fun.  Stay up to date by following us on Facebook or Instagram, or check out what’s happening here on our website, and don’t miss out on the fun!

Winter Programs Return to Mt. Bachelor!

The “Snowshoe with a Ranger” program begins December 17, and runs through March
26, 2023. Interested participants can meet at the Forest Service snowshoe hut located
in the parking lot of Mt. Bachelor’s West Village. Snowshoe tours are offered on
weekends and during school breaks except for Christmas and New Year’s Day. Tours
start at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and last 90 minutes. Snowshoes are provided free of
charge. No prior experience is needed. Participants must be eight years or older and
should dress appropriately for cold weather.

 

Our Interpretive ski and snowboard tours are offered on the slopes of Mt. Bachelor. Tours
take place on weekends beginning January 7, 2023, and run through March 26, 2023.
Tours begin at 12:00 p.m. and last one hour. Participants must have their own lift tickets
and appropriate equipment, have competence on groomed, intermediate runs, and be
18 years of age or older.


While both programs are free, donations are suggested to support Discover Your Forest
in providing educational programs and volunteer support to the Deschutes and Ochoco
National Forests and the Crooked River National Grassland. Reservations are not
required for individual participants; however, tour size is limited and first-come, first-
served. Group tours for schools, youth, or other organizations may be scheduled for
weekdays. Pets are not allowed. If you have any questions or would like to make a
reservation for a school group or organization, please contact Karen Walsh at (541)
383-4771 or karen.walsh@discovernw.org.