Family Fun Day!!!
Sponsored by the Oregon Logging Conference
Saturday, February 27, 2027
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wheeler Pavilion, Lane County Fairgrounds
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Family fun and many hands-on educational activities are included in Family Day at the Oregon Logging Conference, which takes place on Saturday, Feb 27, centered in the Wheeler Pavilion at the Lane Events Center and Fairgrounds.
There is something NEW this year at Family Day: For the Trees, a virtual reality experience inside a working forest. This includes a series of videos produced by Oregon Forests Forever, each a few minutes long, which takes the viewer on a journey through active forest management, wildfire prevention, reforestation, and the people who keep Oregon’s forests healthy and sustainable. This virtual reality tour, which will be located in the Wheeler Pavilion, shares the sights and sounds that can only be experienced inside a working forest.
Another always popular activity is the building of wooden birdhouses. Families can see and learn about live wildlife and the many products that are made from wood and also enjoy art projects and face painting. Coni-Fir and Smokey Bear will more than likely be on the premises, and don’t forget to enjoy some free popcorn.
There will also be a free seedling give away, with the seedlings donated by the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe.
This family-oriented tradition has been part of the Oregon Logging Conference for more than 30 years. The free and fun activities offer hands-on and educational opportunities to learn more about Oregon forests, forestry, and logging.
Families are also encouraged to take a walk around, see some of the state-of-the-art equipment on display, and meet some of the folks who work in logging, construction, trucking, and heavy equipment.
Also on Saturday, be sure to watch the chainsaw carving artists create their trees, bears, birds, and other works of art, and catch the final day of the Log Loader Competition at the Oregon Logging Conference.
Family Day activities are free and public admission to the Oregon Logging Conference on Saturday is also free. KEZI TV News 9 is a proud sponsor of OLC’s Family Day.