Environmental Learning Center at CCC

09/02/2026

Join us this Saturday, September 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for fun activites around the ELC.

1. Nature Spy Family Discovery Day
Learn about trees through crafts, games, books and a Naturalist-led walk at 11:00 a.m.

2. Stewardship Saturday
All ages and abilities are welcome! Tools and training will be provided. This month, we will be preparing areas, like the former Smucker's site pictured above, for fall plantings. Inside projects will be available as well.

3. Oregon City Year Round Farmers Market will be happening from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

4. Home Orchard Education Center is open 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

09/02/2026

Thanks to all who made it out the the annual Star Party with Rose City Astronomers! It was a fun and educational evening. There are more opporutnities to visit the Haggart Observatory and take part in International Observe the Moon Night this Fall. https://www.rosecityastronomers.net/event-particles/2016/2/10/haggart-observatory-public-night-Dv8oq

08/24/2026

Last week of Summer Nature Spy Days at the ELC!
Please join to learn more about Creatures of the Night, including bats, owls, racoons and more.
We are excited to offer an evening program on Thursday, August 27th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the CCC Yellow Parking Lot. Activities will include crafts, games, and guided walks around campus.
Plan to stick around for the annual Star Party with the Rose City Astronomers from 8:30 to 11:00 p.m. too!

08/20/2026

We invite you to join ELC staff at 7:00 p.m. in the Yellow Parking Lot until the Star Party starts to learn about Creatures of the Night!

Come check out galaxies, stars, the moon and more at the annual Star Party hosted by the Environmental Learning Center and Rose City Astronomers on Aug. 27 from 8:30 to 11 p.m.

Take a guided night hike beginning at 7 p.m., followed by viewing the full moon and partial lunar eclipse from telescopes at the Yellow parking lot on CCC's Oregon City campus.

In case of inclement weather or cloudy sky, contact Rose City Astronomers at 503-594-6044 or check their website at www.rosecityastronomers.net

08/17/2026

Join us in supporting our neighbors Home Orchard Education Center!

08/16/2026

Week of August 17th Theme: Tracks
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Stop by the ELC on Monday-Thursday and Saturday to make tracks, tell a track story, and go on a track hunt.
11:00 a.m. Naturalist-led walk around the site.
All ages are welcome.
Free but donations are greatly appreciated.

08/10/2026

Week of August 10th Theme: Weather
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Stop by the ELC on Monday-Thursday and Saturday to float bark boats, make a wind sock, and go on a cloud hunt.
11:00 a.m. Naturalist-led walk around the site.
All ages are welcome.
Free but donations are greatly appreciated!

08/04/2026

Week of Aug 3rd Theme: Dragonflies
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Stop by the ELC on Monday-Thursday and Saturday to play games, make crafts and learn facts.
11:00 a.m. Naturalist-led walk around the site.
All ages are welcome.
Free but donations are greatly appreciated!

07/29/2026

Tree-mendous fun is happening around the ELC on Saturday, August 1!
1. Nature Spy Family Discovery Day (ELC) | 10 a.m.-Noon
2. Stewardship Saturday (ELC) |
10 a.m. - Noon
3. (CCC) |
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
4. (CCC) | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Nature Spy Discovery Day Theme: Trees
Activities for all ages, including:
~ Becoming a tree superhero
~ Making leaf rubbings
~Talking on a tree phone
~ Naturalist-led walk at 11 a.m.
There is no cost or registration needed but your generous donation helps keep these programs running.

Stewardship Saturday
All ages and abilities are welcome! Tools and training will be provided. This week, we will be tackling invasive plants including English Ivy and tansy ragwart along with putting the finishing touches on the bridges around our site. Inside projects will be available as well.

07/27/2026

Our bridges have officially have been cleaned, stained, repaired and upgraded with an anti-slip resistance surface. They’re ready for you to use!
Special thanks to All Clean Pressure Washing, LLC and The Wall for loaning the pressure washers to ELC staff and the STREAMN team volunteers to get the work done.