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Holiday Open House at the Nature Store
The following description was submitted by the event organizer.
Join the annual tradition of kicking off the holiday season with a fun Nature Store weekend. Featuring special events, discounts, door prizes, and treats to make your holiday shopping festive and fun. Open until 6 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, giving you a little extra time to soak in the festivities.
Nature Store Staff
- Drink tastings and light snacks both days
- Chai provided by Kinglet Chai and coffee provided by Water Avenue
- Free craft station available both days. Make cute birdy and holiday crafts throughout the day. Easy enough for every level, cute enough to give to friends or hang on your tree.
- Earring-making class and Freddy Trujillo musical evening on Nov. 15 — see website for tickets
Saturday, November 14
- Kids Storytime: 10:30-11:30 a.m.: “Bird Count”, written by Susan Edwards Richmond and illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman. Learn all about the annual Christmas Bird Count and how to become a citizen scientist. Follow Ava along as she participates in her first Christmas Bird Count and learns all about counting birds and contributing to the nation’s longest-running community science bird project. After the story, learn about Portland’s very own upcoming Christmas Bird Count and how you can help out, too.
- Bluegrass Jam: 1-6 p.m.:Tap your toes while you browse to some bluegrass tunes! These awesome local musicians have a variety of tunes and instruments that will keep you entertained all afternoon long.
Sunday, November 15
- Wooden Earring Making Workshop: 1-2 p.m.: Join local artist and tree expert, Sarah Cameron, and learn to make wooden earrings. Sarah will provide a brief background and demonstration before letting participants flex their creativity to make their own creations. Tools, wooden earring bases, and a variety of beads and charms will be provided. Whether you’re making earrings for yourself or as a holiday gift, they’re sure to be a hit. The workshop price includes one pair of earrings; additional pairs are $10 each.
- An Evening with Freddy Trujillo: 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Join an evening celebrating birds and music. Local musician Freddy Trujillo’s newest album, Ave Trujillo, is a tribute to the birds that inspired Freddy throughout his life and ultimately this new album. Freddy describes this album as “rich with memorable characters, thoughtful collaborations, Mexican musical traditions, and quietly profound observations about the natural work, Ave Trujillo stands as Freddy Trujillo’s most imaginative and fully realized work to date.” Custom-crafted birdy cocktails and appetizers will pair nicely alongside Freddy Trujillo’s bird-inspired tunes. Ticket includes 2 drink tickets, appetizers, and music by Freddy Trujillo