When & Where is Get Outdoors Day?

Saturday, June 1st from 10am to 3pm

Peavy Arboretum in Corvallis, OR

What is Get Outdoors Day? 

The OSU Research Forests, OSU Extension Service, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Benton County Health Department are hosting the ninth annual Get Outdoors Day event at Peavy Arboretum.  

The event is designed to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun. Participating partners offer a variety of activities to engage visitors and connect youth with the outdoors. The event is bilingual (Spanish and English) and the primary audience are families from Title 1 Schools in Linn and Benton Counties. Help connect kids to all the wonderful benefits of the outdoors!

Visit the main Get Outdoors Day webpage here

What do Get Outdoors Day volunteers do? 

Volunteers are needed to assist with: 

• Welcoming visitors and assisting with event activities 
• Traffic and parking 
• Set up and take down 
• Multi-lingual support for visitors and exhibitors

All Volunteers receive

• Free lunch and event t-shirt 
• Orientation and support from event leaders 
• A fun day connecting with families in the forest! 

I’m under 18, can I still volunteer? 

Yes! Youth can absolutely volunteer for Get Outdoors Day. You will just need your parent or guardian to sign your volunteer waiver (volunteer waivers will be sent out to volunteers before the event). 

What are the hours?

We offer three volunteer shift options in the registration:

Morning: 9am to 12:30pm

Afternoon: 12-3:30pm

All day: 9am to 3:30pm