Attic transformed into practical learning space. Jill Kraack, former child development specialist for Fullerton IV Elementary School, has transformed her home’s attic into a virtual learning place. She created a workspace for her two children Rylee and Hudson to participate in Comprehensive Distance Learning. “When creating this space my mission was to mainly use things Continue Reading
Learning from a Distance
And so the adventure begins! Comprehensive Distance Learning officially starts Tuesday for Roseburg Public Schools. There will be difficulties and victories for students of all ages. Distance learning may have you feeling overwhelmed, however, the Roseburg school district has designed a plan with the hope that it will set the students of Roseburg on a Continue Reading
Discovery Garden: A Labor of Love
In 1999, 238 River Forks Park Road was just an empty, run-down cow pasture. The Oregon State University Douglas County Master Gardeners spoke to the Douglas County Parks Department and decided they could make the land into an educational garden. Over the years, thousands of hours have been put into it. The vast majority of Continue Reading
Space Camp has Successful Launch
This week, local business, Create and Sip launched their first Space Camp! Children, 8 and older, participated in the out-of-this-world camp. Crystal Unrue, artist and owner of Create and Sip, says, “My idea for space camp was based on the new Space Force that was just started as part of our military.” However, it’s not Continue Reading
Can’t Stop Story Time Story
Before Covid-19, Roseburg Public Library would hold storybook read alouds, but now they are bringing stories to you with “Story-Walk”. This walk begins at the sand volleyball court near Stewart Park. The signs feature the book “Bubble Trouble” by Margaret Mahy. As part of the summer reading program, the library encourages you to read a Continue Reading
Roseburg’s Treasure
Roseburg is extremely fortunate to have Osprey living in our town! These majestic birds can be easily seen at two local locations. Recently, nestlings, or baby Osprey, have been born at the nest structures at Legion Field in Stewart Park and Gaddis Park ballfields. Kris Ammerman, Program Manager for City of Roseburg Parks and Recreation, Continue Reading
Ecstatic About Gymnastics
Eleven year old Olivia Mecham is a gymnastics finatic! Olivia says her ultimate goal for gymnastics is to be in the Olympics and do gymnastics in college. As a level 6, she has been in about 35 competitions so far in her 4 year long gymnastic career. Gymnastics has helped Olvia become both physically and Continue Reading
Whale of a Good Time!
Willie and Baby Whale are back! Children can, once again, enjoy the refreshment of spouting water from the blowholes of these iconic whales at River Forks Park. If your family wants to cool down and have some fun, you can visit this long-lived water attraction. Since 1969, the whales have been spreading joy. The whales Continue Reading
Flag Day
Tomorrow, June 14, is Flag Day. Not many people actually know the meaning of Flag Day. The day celebrates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the United States in 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. Flag Day is celebrated with many things like parades, essay competitions, ceremonies, and Continue Reading
Junior Zookeepers
Sisters, Irelyn and Londyn Weaver have gone wild! They are participating in the Junior Zookeeper program at Wildlife Safari. This exciting program teaches children ages 10 -17 what it’s like to be a real zookeeper! They learn all about animals, how to care for them, and how to share their knowledge with the public. The Continue Reading