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SUMMARY:Metolius River Preserve Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and David Miller for a late spring botany hike at the Metolius River Preserve. We’ll hike a portion of the beautiful west side Metolius River Trail from Lower Bridge Campground south towards the Preserve. Enjoy spring wildflowers while you explore the area’s mixed pine\, cedar\, and spruce forest. Then\, dig deeper into the Preserve’s super cool fen and learn more about this special kind of wetland. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is a moderate 3-4 mile hike on established trails. \nRoute: This hike will start at Lower Bridge Campground and follow the Metolius River Trail along the river and through the forest. Terrain will be uneven at times. \nElevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/metolius-river-preserve-hike-2/
LOCATION:Metolius Preserve\, SW Warm Springs Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T110000
DTSTAMP:20260523T135909
CREATED:20260501T220428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T220428Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Aaron Jenkins for a bird walk at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. With ponderosa pine forest\, wet and dry meadows\, and a portion of Whychus Creek\, the Preserve is one of Central Oregon’s birding hot spots! Visit the Hindman Springs portion of the Preserve\, watching for warblers in the willows and woodpeckers working the pine groves. Then\, we’ll visit the lower meadow to watch for some of the more than 180 species of birds that have been observed at the Preserve! Beginning and intermediate birders welcome! Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is a moderate ~2 mile hike. A portion will be on gravel trails\, with the majority in a grassy meadow on a faint trail or uneven\, hummocky terrain. \nRoute: This hike will start at the Camp Polk Meadow Preserve kiosk\, follow the gravel trail\, and then venture off-trail into the meadow. Terrain will be uneven and wet at times. \nElevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/bird-walk-2/
LOCATION:Camp Polk Meadow Preserve\, Cemetery Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T135909
CREATED:20250611T181532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T220536Z
UID:10001066-1779872400-1779886800@exploresisters.com
SUMMARY:Plant Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Tom Wainwright for a spring hike to learn about the plants of the Metolius Preserve. Explore the unique transition zone where wet westside and dry eastside plants converge in the forests of the Metolius Preserve. Learn how differences in geography\, geology\, and soils determine conditions for the rich diversity of plant life at the Preserve. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is an easy 3-4 mile hike on Preserve trails. \nRoute: This hike will start at the North Trailhead of the Metolius Preserve and follow Preserve trails. Terrain will be uneven at times. \nElevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/plant-hike-2/
LOCATION:Metolius Preserve\, SW Warm Springs Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Recreation,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploresisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Plant-Hike-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T135909
CREATED:20250611T172456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T220649Z
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Melinda Walker for a wildflower hike to explore the diverse forests of the Metolius Preserve. From ponderosa pine forest to lush creekside corridors\, the Metolius area boasts a unique combination of wetter plants from the west side of the Cascades along with the drier eastern Cascade vegetation. We’ll explore this fascinating transition zone while searching for wildflowers like lilies\, wild rose\, and columbine. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is an easy 3 mile hike on Preserve trails. \nRoute: This hike will start at the North Trailhead of the Metolius Preserve and follow Preserve trails. Terrain will be uneven at times. \nElevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/wildflower-hike-4/
LOCATION:Metolius Preserve\, SW Warm Springs Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Recreation,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploresisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Wildflower-Hike-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T135909
CREATED:20260501T220914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T220914Z
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SUMMARY:Post-Burn Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust for a tour of the prescribed burn completed this spring at the Metolius Preserve. The Land Trust is working with our partners at The Nature Conservancy and Deschutes National Forest/Sisters Ranger District to reintroduce fire to the Preserve. Visit the recently burned section and learn why fire is so important to our ponderosa pine forests. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is a moderate 1-2 mile walk on Preserve trails and off-trail through the forest. \nRoute: This hike will start in the southern section of the Metolius Preserve\, follow Preserve trails\, then go off-trail through the burned area. Terrain will be uneven at times. \nElevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/post-burn-tour/
LOCATION:Metolius Preserve\, SW Warm Springs Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T135909
CREATED:20250611T184519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T221257Z
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SUMMARY:Native Bee Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Michele Sims for a native bee walk at the Metolius Preserve. Explore the buzzing world of native bees as you wander through the late spring wildflowers of the Preserve. Discover what bees do all day (and night!)\, how they are connected to native plants\, and what you can do to make bees at home in your yard or garden. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is an easy ~1 mile walk on trails. \nRoute: This hike will start at the North Trailhead at the Metolius Preserve and follow Preserve trails. Terrain will be uneven at times. \nElevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/native-bee-walk-2/
LOCATION:Metolius Preserve\, SW Warm Springs Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Recreation,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T123000
DTSTAMP:20260523T135909
CREATED:20260501T221548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T221548Z
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SUMMARY:Wildfire Restoration Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Carol Moorehead for a wildfire restoration tour at Rimrock Ranch. In August 2025\, the 23\,000 acre Flat Fire burned through Rimrock Ranch and several other Land Trust Preserves on Whychus Creek. Learn all about the fire impacts at Rimrock Ranch\, see how the Preserve is recovering\, and discover how post-fire restoration efforts are helping it along. We’ll also explore how the Preserve might evolve in the coming years as wildfire recovery is a multi-year process. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is a moderate 1-2 mile hike on old roads. \nRoute: This hike will start in the parking area at Rimrock Ranch and follow dirt access roads. Terrain will be uneven at times. \nElevation gain/loss: There is moderate elevation gain/loss on this hike.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/wildfire-restoration-tour/
LOCATION:Rimrock Ranch\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor Recreation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploresisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Wildfire-Restoration-Tour-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T135909
CREATED:20250611T170824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T221659Z
UID:10001053-1781341200-1781352000@exploresisters.com
SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Melinda Walker for a wildflower hike to explore the diverse forests of the Metolius Preserve. From ponderosa pine forest to lush creekside corridors\, the Metolius area boasts a unique combination of wetter plants from the west side of the Cascades along with the drier eastern Cascade vegetation. We’ll explore this fascinating transition zone while searching for wildflowers like lilies\, wild rose\, and columbine. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is an easy 3 mile hike on Preserve trails. \nRoute: This hike will start at the North Trailhead of the Metolius Preserve and follow Preserve trails. Terrain will be uneven at times. \nElevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/wildflower-hike-3/
LOCATION:Metolius Preserve\, SW Warm Springs Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Recreation,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploresisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Wildflower-Hike-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T135909
CREATED:20260501T221840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T221840Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Coleen Pidgeon for a bird walk at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. With ponderosa pine forest\, wet and dry meadows\, and a portion of Whychus Creek\, the Preserve is one of Central Oregon’s birding hot spots! Visit the Hindman Springs portion of the Preserve\, watching for warblers in the willows and woodpeckers working the pine groves. Then\, we’ll visit the lower meadow to watch for some of the more than 180 species of birds that have been observed at the Preserve! Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is a moderate ~2 mile hike. Portions will be on gravel trails and through a grassy meadow. \nRoute: This hike will start at the Camp Polk Meadow Preserve kiosk\, follow the gravel trail\, and then venture off-trail into the meadow. Terrain will be uneven and wet at times. \nElevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/bird-walk-3/
LOCATION:Camp Polk Meadow Preserve\, Cemetery Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor Recreation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploresisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/bird-walk-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T135909
CREATED:20260501T222306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T222306Z
UID:10004881-1781427600-1781438400@exploresisters.com
SUMMARY:Wildflower + Bee Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust\, Carol Moorehead\, and Michele Sims for a wildflower and bee walk along Spring Creek near the Metolius River. This beautiful\, privately-owned and conserved property includes wetland habitat and pine and aspen groves. Search for late spring wildflowers as you explore the buzzing world of bees! Learn what bees do all day (and night!)\, how they are connected to native plants\, and what you can do to make bees at home in your yard or garden. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is a moderate ~2 mile hike. Portions will be on established trails and through grassy meadows. \nRoute: This hike will start at the Camp Sherman store and follow the Metolius River trail. Once on the Spring Creek property\, trails are through grassy meadows. Terrain will be uneven at times. \nElevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/wildflower-bee-walk/
LOCATION:Spring Creek\, Camp Sherman\, 97730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor Recreation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploresisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Native-Bee-Walk.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T135909
CREATED:20260501T222521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T222521Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jenn Masse\, Certified Forest & Nature Therapy Guide\, for a guided forest bathing experience at Indian Ford Meadow Preserve. \nWe will begin with a short grounding exercise to help you arrive and tune into your senses\, followed by guided invitations that encourage slowing down and noticing the world around you. Along the way\, there will be opportunities to share what you are observing\, and we will close with a final group reflection and tea. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nInspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku\, which translates to “taking in the atmosphere of the forest through the senses\,” forest bathing is a guided experience of slowing down and being present in a natural setting. Research over several decades has linked this practice to a wide range of benefits\, including reduced stress\, improved sleep\, lower blood pressure and inflammation\, and strengthened immune function. At its heart\, forest bathing is about remembering our connection to nature\, to one another\, and to ourselves. This experience is suitable for most abilities and includes slow walking and periods of stillness. \nHike Rating: This is an easy ~1 mile walk along the Preserve trail. \nRoute: This hike will start at the Indian Ford Meadow Preserve kiosk and then follow gravel and dirt trails. Terrain will be uneven at times. \nElevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/forest-bathing/
LOCATION:Indian Ford Meadow Preserve\, 69700-69714 Indian Ford Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor Recreation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploresisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/forest-bathing-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T135909
CREATED:20250611T171857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T222632Z
UID:10001054-1781690400-1781697600@exploresisters.com
SUMMARY:Butterfly Walk
DESCRIPTION:Explore the delicate and beautiful world of butterflies with the Deschutes Land Trust and Amanda Egertson. Learn how to safely (safe for you AND the butters!) catch and identify butterflies as you delight in up-close encounters with these fluttery creatures. You’ll also learn more about their unique features and natural history. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is an easy ~1-2 mile hike on dirt trails. \nRoute: This hike will start at the North Trailhead of the Metolius Preserve and explore Preserve trails. Terrain will be uneven at times. \nElevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/butterfly-walk/
LOCATION:Metolius Preserve\, SW Warm Springs Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Recreation,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploresisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Butterfly-Walk-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T135909
CREATED:20250512T221950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T222931Z
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SUMMARY:Native Bee Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Michele Sims for a native bee walk at the Metolius Preserve. Explore the buzzing world of native bees as you wander through the late spring wildflowers of the Preserve. Discover what bees do all day (and night!)\, how they are connected to native plants\, and what you can do to make bees at home in your yard or garden. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is an easy ~1 mile walk on trails. \nRoute: This hike will start at the North Trailhead at the Metolius Preserve and follow Preserve trails. Terrain will be uneven at times. \nElevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/native-bee-walk/
LOCATION:Metolius Preserve\, SW Warm Springs Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor Recreation,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploresisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Native-Bee-Walk.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260619T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260619T153000
DTSTAMP:20260523T135909
CREATED:20260501T223140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T223548Z
UID:10004883-1781879400-1781883000@exploresisters.com
SUMMARY:Nature Kids: Wildlife in our Woods
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Robin Galloway for Nature Kids! Get outside and explore the nature of Central Oregon on guided family nature walks just for kids ages 8-12. Kids and their families can explore\, imagine\, and grow through hands-on activities and experiences outside. During June and July\, we’ll explore the world of wildlife! Test your observation skills by finding signs that animals leave behind in their daily travels. Then learn how to match these signs to the animals\, through bones\, tracks\, and scat (poop). \nMeet other families\, learn more about the natural world around us\, and have fun! Offered on the third Friday of the month May-August at Land Trust Preserves near Sisters. Perfect for kids ages 8-12 with a grown-up in tow. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is an easy for kids\, up to 1 mile walk. Distance will vary depending on age and ability
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/nature-kids-wildlife-in-our-woods/
LOCATION:Camp Polk Meadow Preserve\, Cemetery Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor Recreation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploresisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Nature-Kids-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T110000
DTSTAMP:20260523T135909
CREATED:20250611T173933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T223827Z
UID:10001058-1781946000-1781953200@exploresisters.com
SUMMARY:Kids' Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Mary Yanalcanlin for a bird walk just for kids! Wander around Hindman Springs looking for birds and nests while learning about bird behavior and habitat. Explore the changing of the seasons as birds prepare for summer. Perfect for kids ages 4-10 with a grown-up in tow. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is an easy for kids\, 1 mile walk on a gravel trail. \nRoute: This hike will start at the Camp Polk Meadow Preserve kiosk and follow a gravel trail. Terrain will be uneven at times. \nElevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/kids-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Camp Polk Meadow Preserve\, Cemetery Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Recreation,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploresisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bird-Walk-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T135909
CREATED:20260501T223946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T223946Z
UID:10004884-1781949600-1781956800@exploresisters.com
SUMMARY:Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION:Breathe\, slow down\, and reconnect with nature. Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Indy Lockhart of Rooted Presence for a guided forest bathing session in the Metolius Preserve. Forest bathing is a gentle\, sensory experience that invites you to pause\, notice\, and restore your well-being in the beauty of the natural world. We’ll begin with a guided meditation deepening into each of the senses\, then you’ll be led through a series of invitations that offer the opportunity for deeper relaxation and connection with ourselves and the earth. We will come together for optional sharing and close the experience with wildcrafted tea. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is an easy ~1-3 mile walk on dirt trails. \nRoute: This hike will start at the South Trailhead of the Metolius Preserve and explore Preserve trails. Terrain will be uneven at times. \nElevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/forest-bathing-2/
LOCATION:Metolius Preserve\, SW Warm Springs Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor Recreation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploresisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/forest-bathing-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T135909
CREATED:20260501T224126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T224126Z
UID:10004885-1782325800-1782333000@exploresisters.com
SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the summer solstice with the Deschutes Land Trust and Cara Strever on a sunset bird walk at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. With ponderosa pine forest\, wet and dry meadows\, and a portion of Whychus Creek\, the Preserve is one of Central Oregon’s birding hot spots! We’ll visit the Hindman Springs portion of the Preserve to watch for the resident great horned owls\, and hike the lower meadow to search for some of the more than 180 species of birds that have been observed there. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is a moderate ~2 mile hike. Portions will be on gravel trails and through a grassy meadow. \nRoute: This hike will start at the Camp Polk Meadow Preserve kiosk\, follow the gravel trail\, and then venture off-trail into the meadow. Terrain will be uneven and wet at times. \nElevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/bird-walk-4/
LOCATION:Camp Polk Meadow Preserve\, Cemetery Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T123000
DTSTAMP:20260523T135909
CREATED:20260501T224332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T224332Z
UID:10004886-1782464400-1782477000@exploresisters.com
SUMMARY:Predators of Central Oregon
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder which predators roam the landscape of Central Oregon? Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Gary “Gus” Gustafson to explore the world of predators—bobcat\, cougar\, fox\, coyote\, wolf\, black bear\, and more. Gus will help you learn more about their habitat\, feeding preferences and techniques\, reproductive behavior\, and interactions with people. We’ll even dig into the expanding presence of gray wolves in the region. While it’s extremely unlikely that any predators will be seen during the hike\, Gus will help you to become more aware of the clues wildlife leave behind during their daily activities. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is a moderate ~3 mile hike on Metolius Preserve hiking trails. \nRoute: This hike will start at the North Trailhead of the Metolius Preserve and follow Preserve trails. Terrain will be uneven at times. \nElevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/predators-of-central-oregon/
LOCATION:Metolius Preserve\, SW Warm Springs Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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