Interactive Experiences

Coast Range Association (CRA) - Chuck Willer, Director of the CRA, will update us on the current forest management plans for our public forests and help us focus our energy to take action to protect this valuable resource. The CRA was the first organization in the U.S. to publish a bioregional conservation plan (1994). They have led on documenting forest ownership and the socioeconomic analysis of the timber industry. Did you know that local federal forests are the No. 1 carbon volume forests in the whole country? The CRA has been in the forefront of public interest advocacy for our world-class forests. Currently, all three major public forestland owners, the BLM, the Forest Service and the State of Oregon, are working on new management plans. The CRA is deeply involved in all three planning efforts. The Thyme Garden Earth Day celebration is a great opportunity to hear the latest news.

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Heritage Natural Finishes - This Philomath based company offers natural home finishes and plans to bring their mobile book store! Learn about permaculture, re-wilding, and caring for nature with environmentally friendly choices.

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Backyard Nature Academy - Backyard nature academy will have a touch table with furs, stones and skulls, a scavenger hunt you can do while wandering the event and a bird feeder craft that all ages can create! 

 

Peak Electric Heat Pumps - Come say hi to your neighbors, Brian & Gretchen, at the Peak Heat Pumps & Electric booth! They're local folks who love helping homes in Corvallis, Alsea, and the Mid-Willamette Valley stay comfortable, safe, and energy-efficient year-round. Stop by to chat with them about: Heat pumps (for cozy winters & cool summers), Heat pump water heaters (hot water, less energy), and EV chargers & electrical upgrades.

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Corvallis Waldorf School - Explore the art of making herbal salts with Corvallis Waldorf’s Larissa Lench.

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Chintimini Wildlife Center - Chintimini Wildlife Center's Biofact Booth invites families and children to become wildlife detectives! At this hands-on station, children can safely explore real animal skulls, furs, bones and other natural artifacts. Discover how animals use their teeth, claws and coats to survive in the wild. Staff and volunteers will help guide curiosity with fun facts and questions about native Oregon wildlife.

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Whimsy Supper Club - Whimsy Supper Club offers personal chef services as themed dinner and tea party experiences where food meets fantasy. Talus brings culinary adventure, quirky characters, and interactive fun to the occasion. The supper club practices sustainable sourcing and creates flexible menus for groups up to 12.

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Benton County Master Gardeners - Come talk plants with Benton County Master Gardener volunteers! We’re ready to answer your home gardening questions. Bring photos and samples to get on-the-spot sustainable gardening advice. Discover upcoming gardening events and workshops sponsored by the Benton County Master Gardener Association, in support of the OSU Extension Master Gardener program.

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Philomath Community Services - Learn about local community services while enjoying a fun interactive paper pot activity and browsing complimentary local seeds!

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Janet Hagen, Thyme Garden Founder, will also have a display featuring Earth Breeze, her favorite renewable laundry soap and a kids activity!