Explore Nature, Seek the Stars
Photos courtesy of Sunriver Nature Center
Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory
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visit to Sunriver is not complete without a stop at Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. Whether you are an early bird or a night owl, there’s an activity for everyone. Located next to Lake Aspen and nestled among eight acres of pine forest, wetland and meadow habitats, Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory is your gateway to the natural world, distant galaxies and everything in between! During the day, gather the family, hop on your bikes and head along Sunriver’s bike paths toward the nature center. A team of naturalists await your visit and are eager to introduce the natural
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world to curious minds. Once you step inside the nature center, you can explore nature from the forest floor to the sky while learning about the wildlife that call Oregon home. Children and adults will enjoy seeking out live snakes, lizards, frogs and salamanders in dark corners before getting an up close look at thousands of dancing bees inside a beehive. Next, take a stroll through the botanical garden, an oasis for native wildflowers, pollinators and birds. Visit with live owls, hawks and an eagle and learn about their amazing survival strategies. Complete your daytime visit with swan and otter watching on the shores of Lake Aspen, and at
