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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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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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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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