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Watch out for harmful algae blooms!Cyanobacterial Bloom Reported at Dayton Landing.When in doubt, stay out! Please share...
08/31/2026

Watch out for harmful algae blooms!

Cyanobacterial Bloom Reported at Dayton Landing.

When in doubt, stay out!

Please share.

Yamhill County

08/24/2026

Join us for Park Quest 2026: Art in the Park!

Only two more weekends left!

Starting July 4th weekend we will be hiding at least two different pieces of art in two different county parks through the end of August 2026.

Art this weekend was donated by

BROOKE - Knitted Beaver
Yamhill Swcd on IG
Yamhill SWCD on Facebook

MIKE SANTONE - Clay Mask
Mike Santone

Give them a follow & try to find their awesome art this weekend!

How to Participate

-Follow the Yamhill County Parks Department on social media to be among the first to know when new artwork has been hidden.

-Explore Yamhill County Parks and keep your eyes open for hidden artwork.

-If you find a piece, it's yours to keep!

-Share your discovery by tagging us on social media or emailing us a photo.
Read about the artist included with the artwork and consider following their work.

Already found a piece? Consider leaving additional artwork for another family to discover. Take a photo, celebrate your find, and re-hide it so someone else can enjoy the excitement, too!

We're also still looking for local artists who would like to contribute! If you'd like to donate a piece for this year's Park Quest, send us a DM or email—we'd love to have you involved.

Invite your friends, family, neighbors...and yes, even your dogs! 🐕🌲

Happy treasure hunting, and happy summer! 🌞



08/16/2026

Join us today for Park Quest 2026: Art in the Park!

Starting July 4th weekend we will be hiding at least two different pieces of art in two different county parks through the end of August 2026.

This weekend's art was donated by the instructors at Mac Clay Pottery. Mac Clay Pottery
And
NICHOLAS CALUORI
Nicholas Caluori
Give them a follow & try to find their awesome art this weekend!

How to Participate

-Follow the Yamhill County Parks Department on social media to be among the first to know when new artwork has been hidden.

-Explore Yamhill County Parks and keep your eyes open for hidden artwork.

-If you find a piece, it's yours to keep!

-Share your discovery by tagging us on social media or emailing us a photo.
Read about the artist included with the artwork and consider following their work.

Already found a piece? Consider leaving additional artwork for another family to discover. Take a photo, celebrate your find, and re-hide it so someone else can enjoy the excitement, too!

We're also still looking for local artists who would like to contribute! If you'd like to donate a piece for this year's Park Quest, send us a DM or email—we'd love to have you involved.

Invite your friends, family, neighbors...and yes, even your dogs! 🐕🌲

Happy treasure hunting, and happy summer! 🌞



08/08/2026

Join us for Park Quest 2026: Art in the Park!
Hi, I'm Lesley Anderson, a volunteer Yamhill County Parks Advisory Board member.

Starting July 4th weekend we will be hiding at least two different pieces of art in two different county parks through the end of August 2026. This weekend- Aug 8th- there are 3!

Our art this weekend was donated by

The Instructors at Mac Clay Pottery. Mac Clay Pottery

NICHOLAS CALUORI
Nicholas Caluori

MIKE SANTONE
Mike Santone

Give them a follow & try to find their awesome art this weekend!

How to Participate

-Follow the Yamhill County Parks Department on social media to be among the first to know when new artwork has been hidden.

-Explore Yamhill County Parks and keep your eyes open for hidden artwork.

-If you find a piece, it's yours to keep!

-Share your discovery by tagging us on social media or emailing us a photo.
Read about the artist included with the artwork and consider following their work.

Already found a piece? Consider leaving additional artwork for another family to discover. Take a photo, celebrate your find, and re-hide it so someone else can enjoy the excitement, too!

We're also still looking for local artists who would like to contribute! If you'd like to donate a piece for this year's Park Quest, send us a DM or email—we'd love to have you involved.

Invite your friends, family, neighbors...and yes, even your dogs! 🐕🌲

Happy treasure hunting, and happy summer! 🌞



08/03/2026

Join us for Park Quest 2026: Art in the Park!
Hi, I'm Isabel, a volunteer with Yamhill County Parks.

I just hid TWO pieces of art at TWO County Parks.
Can you find the art??
Let us know if you do! It's yours to keep and cherish!

This weekend's artists:

NICHOLAS CALUORI
Nicholas Caluori

MIKE SANTONE
Mike Santone

Happy treasure hunting!

How to Participate

-Follow the Yamhill County Parks Department on social media to be among the first to know when new artwork has been hidden.

-Explore Yamhill County Parks and keep your eyes open for hidden artwork.

-If you find a piece, it's yours to keep!

-Share your discovery by tagging us on social media or emailing us a photo.
Read about the artist included with the artwork and consider following their work.

Already found a piece? Consider leaving additional artwork for another family to discover. Take a photo, celebrate your find, and re-hide it so someone else can enjoy the excitement, too!

We're also still looking for local artists who would like to contribute! If you'd like to donate a piece for this year's Park Quest, send us a DM or email—we'd love to have you involved.

Invite your friends, family, neighbors...and yes, even your dogs! 🐕🌲

Happy treasure hunting, and happy summer! 🌞



07/23/2026

Join us for Park Quest 2026: Art in the Park!

Hi, I'm Neyssa Hays, Chair of the Yamhill County Parks Advisory Board member.

Starting July 4th weekend we have been hiding at least two different pieces of art in county parks through the end of August 2026.

This week's art was donated by the instructors at Mac Clay Pottery. Mac Clay Pottery and Tristan Shell-Spurling.

Give them a follow & try to find their awesome art this week!

How to Participate

-Follow the Yamhill County Parks Department on social media to be among the first to know when new artwork has been hidden.

-Explore Yamhill County Parks and keep your eyes open for hidden artwork.

-If you find a piece, it's yours to keep!

-Share your discovery by tagging us on social media or emailing us a photo.
Read about the artist included with the artwork and consider following their work.

Already found a piece? Consider leaving additional artwork for another family to discover. Take a photo, celebrate your find, and re-hide it so someone else can enjoy the excitement, too!

We're also still looking for local artists who would like to contribute! If you'd like to donate a piece for this year's Park Quest, send us a DM or email—we'd love to have you involved.

Invite your friends, family, neighbors...and yes, even your dogs! 🐕🌲

Happy treasure hunting, and happy summer! 🌞



07/12/2026

Weekend #2 of Parks Quest: Art in the Park!

Can you guess these two county parks?
Can you find the hidden art?!?

Tag us and share!

Yay for teasure hunting! Yay for Parks! Yay for Art!

Thank you to this week's Artists Mike Santone and Nicholas Caluori

07/04/2026

Join us for Park Quest 2026: Art in the Park!
Hi, I'm Lesley Anderson, a volunteer Yamhill County Parks Advisory Board member.

Starting July 4th weekend we will be hiding at least two different pieces of art in two different county parks through the end of August 2026.

Our first pieces of art were donated by the instructors at Mac Clay Pottery. Mac Clay Pottery
Give them a follow & try to find their awesome art this weekend!

How to Participate

-Follow the Yamhill County Parks Department on social media to be among the first to know when new artwork has been hidden.

-Explore Yamhill County Parks and keep your eyes open for hidden artwork.

-If you find a piece, it's yours to keep!

-Share your discovery by tagging us on social media or emailing us a photo.
Read about the artist included with the artwork and consider following their work.

Already found a piece? Consider leaving additional artwork for another family to discover. Take a photo, celebrate your find, and re-hide it so someone else can enjoy the excitement, too!

We're also still looking for local artists who would like to contribute! If you'd like to donate a piece for this year's Park Quest, send us a DM or email—we'd love to have you involved.

Invite your friends, family, neighbors...and yes, even your dogs! 🐕🌲

Happy treasure hunting, and happy summer! 🌞



Parks Quest is Back with Art in the Park! 🎨☀️Beginning July 4th weekend and continuing through the end of August, we'll ...
07/02/2026

Parks Quest is Back with Art in the Park! 🎨☀️

Beginning July 4th weekend and continuing through the end of August, we'll be hiding at least two unique pieces of locally made art in two different Yamhill County parks every week!

Each piece has been created and donated by talented local artists and inspired by the beauty of our county parks. You'll discover everything from woven creations and pottery to woodworking and more.

🌿 How to Participate

-Follow the Yamhill County Parks Department on social media to be among the first to know when new artwork has been hidden.

-Explore Yamhill County Parks and keep your eyes open for hidden artwork.
If you find a piece, it's yours to keep!

-Share your discovery by tagging us on social media or emailing us a photo.

-Read about the artist included with the artwork and consider following their work.

---Already found a piece? Consider leaving additional artwork for another family to discover. Take a photo, celebrate your find, and re-hide it so someone else can enjoy the excitement, too!

We're also still looking for local artists who would like to contribute! If you'd like to donate a piece for this year's Park Quest, send us a DM or email—we'd love to have you involved.

Invite your friends, family, neighbors...and yes, even your dogs! 🐕🌲

Happy treasure hunting, and happy summer! 🌞🎉



07/01/2026

Join us for Park Quest 2026: Art in the Park!

Hi, I'm Lesley Anderson, volunteer board member with the Yamhill County Parks Advisory Board, and I have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

Parks Quest is Back with Art in the Park! 🎨☀️

Beginning July 4th weekend and continuing through the end of August, we'll be hiding at least two unique pieces of locally made art in two different Yamhill County parks every week!

Each piece has been created and donated by talented local artists and inspired by the beauty of our county parks. You'll discover everything from woven creations and pottery to woodworking and more.

🌿 How to Participate

-Follow the Yamhill County Parks Department on social media to be among the first to know when new artwork has been hidden.

-Explore Yamhill County Parks and keep your eyes open for hidden artwork.
If you find a piece, it's yours to keep!

-Share your discovery by tagging us on social media or emailing us a photo.

-Read about the artist included with the artwork and consider following their work.

---Already found a piece? Consider leaving additional artwork for another family to discover. Take a photo, celebrate your find, and re-hide it so someone else can enjoy the excitement, too!

We're also still looking for local artists who would like to contribute! If you'd like to donate a piece for this year's Park Quest, send us a DM or email—we'd love to have you involved.

Invite your friends, family, neighbors...and yes, even your dogs! 🐕🌲

Happy treasure hunting, and happy summer! 🌞🎉



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