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SUMMARY:Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jim Hammond for an exploration of the summer night sky at Rimrock Ranch. Jim and friends from the Sisters Astronomy Club will set up powerful telescopes and help you identify constellations\, planets\, and far-away galaxies. Explore astronomy and get a rare chance to enjoy the dark skies of this protected ranch. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is an outing with minimal walking. \nRoute: The star party will occur adjacent to the parking area on a gravel road. Terrain will be uneven at times. \nElevation gain/loss: There is no elevation gain/loss for this outing.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/star-party-2/
LOCATION:Rimrock Ranch\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dark Sky,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:20250822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T123000
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SUMMARY:Tracks and Scat!
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever discovered tracks or scat in areas frequented by wildlife and wondered what left these bits of evidence behind? Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Gary ‘Gus’ Gustafson at the Metolius Preserve to learn more about the wildlife of Central Oregon and the clues they leave in the landscape. Explore the different kinds of wildlife tracks and learn how to determine which animal they came from. Then\, dig into wildlife scat and learn how to read this clue that wildlife leave behind in their daily activities. Look for scat and tracks along the trail and in photos as we hike around the Preserve. 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/tracks-and-scat/
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:20250726T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T233000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174854
CREATED:20250611T182814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T182814Z
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SUMMARY:Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jim Hammond for an exploration of the summer night sky at Rimrock Ranch. Jim and friends from the Sisters Astronomy Club will set up powerful telescopes and help you identify constellations\, planets\, and far-away galaxies. Explore astronomy and get a rare chance to enjoy the dark skies of this protected ranch. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is an outing with minimal walking. \nRoute: The star party will occur adjacent to the parking area on a gravel road. Terrain will be uneven at times. \nElevation gain/loss: There is no elevation gain/loss for this outing.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/star-party/
LOCATION:Rimrock Ranch\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dark Sky,Outdoor Recreation,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploresisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Star-Party-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T110000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174854
CREATED:20250611T181735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T181735Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Kids: Interesting Insects!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Karen Walsh for Nature Kids! Get outside and explore the nature of Central Oregon on guided family nature walks just for kids ages 5-10. Kids and their families can explore\, imagine\, and grow through hands-on activities and experiences outside. During July\, we’ll explore the world of insects! Featuring butterflies\, bees\, and insect transformations\, we’ll observe colorful butterflies\, create unique insect art\, and have fun learning about insects. \nMeet other families\, learn more about the natural world around us\, and have fun! Offered on the second Wednesday and last Saturday of the month April-October at Land Trust Preserves and in Bend. Perfect for kids ages 5-10 with a grown-up in tow. Registration is helpful\, but not required. Registrants will receive important event details and directions leading up to the outing. Registration 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-interesting-insects/
LOCATION:Camp Polk Meadow Preserve\, Cemetery Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Outdoor Recreation,Tours
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:20250711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174854
CREATED:20250611T180851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T180851Z
UID:10001065-1752228000-1752238800@exploresisters.com
SUMMARY:Kids' Butterfly Walk
DESCRIPTION:Captivate your young ones as they roam the forest searching for butterflies with the Deschutes Land Trust and Sue Anderson. This family-friendly walk around the Metolius Preserve is perfect for kids ages 6-11 with a grown-up in tow. Kids will learn how to safely (for them AND the butterflies!) catch and identify these delicate creatures\, experience up-close encounters\, and learn more about butterfly features and natural history. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is an easy for kids ~1-2 mile hike on dirt roads and 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/kids-butterfly-walk-2/
LOCATION:Metolius Preserve\, SW Warm Springs Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,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:20250630T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250630T163000
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SUMMARY:Fire + Ice Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust\, Daniele McKay\, and Carol Moorehead for a hike through glacier-carved valleys and volcanic craters. We’ll start at the Metolius Preserve and make our way via the Lake Creek Trail to Suttle Lake and then on to Blue Lake. Stops along the way will explore how fiery volcanoes and glacial ice have shaped the Cascades\, while we enjoy summer wildflowers. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is a challenging ~12.5 mile hike on dirt roads and trails. \nRoute: This hike will start at the North Trailhead of the Metolius Preserve and will follow the Lake Creek Trail to Suttle Lake and beyond to Blue Lake. Terrain will be uneven at times. \nElevation gain/loss: This hike is challenging with 450′ of cumulative elevation gain/loss.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/fire-ice-hike/
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:20250629T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174854
CREATED:20250611T180349Z
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UID:10001063-1751193000-1751198400@exploresisters.com
SUMMARY:Nature Kids: Butterfly Ballet!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Karen Walsh for Nature Kids! Get outside and explore the nature of Central Oregon on guided family nature walks just for kids ages 5-10. Kids and their families can explore\, imagine\, and grow through hands-on activities and experiences outside. Join us during June for a delightful butterfly ballet told through the eyes of newly emerged butterflies. Bring your colorful costumes. We’ll listen to spectacular music in the meadow for this enchanting performance. \nMeet other families\, learn more about the natural world around us\, and have fun! Offered on the second Wednesday and last Saturday of the month April-October at Land Trust Preserves and in Bend. Perfect for kids ages 5-10 with a grown-up in tow. Registration is helpful\, but not required. Registrants will receive important event details and directions leading up to the outing. Registration 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-butterfly-ballet/
LOCATION:Indian Ford Meadow Preserve\, 69700-69714 Indian Ford Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Outdoor Recreation,Tours
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:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T123000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174854
CREATED:20250611T175454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T175454Z
UID:10001061-1751104800-1751113800@exploresisters.com
SUMMARY:Geology Wander
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Derek Loeb to learn about the geologic past of the Metolius Preserve. We’ll wander through pine forests\, exploring how the area that includes the Preserve was formed by glacial processes. Enjoy a late morning stroll while learning about this unique landscape. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is an easy ~1-2 mile walk on trails. \nRoute: This hike will start at the South 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/geology-wander/
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/Geology-Wander-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250627T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174854
CREATED:20250611T175016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T175016Z
UID:10001060-1751018400-1751029200@exploresisters.com
SUMMARY:Kid's Butterfly Walk
DESCRIPTION:Captivate your young ones as they roam the forest searching for butterflies with the Deschutes Land Trust and Sue Anderson. This family-friendly walk around the Metolius Preserve is perfect for kids ages 6-11 with a grown-up in tow. Kids will learn how to safely (for them AND the butterflies!) catch and identify these delicate creatures\, experience up-close encounters\, and learn more about butterfly features and natural history. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is an easy for kids ~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/kids-butterfly-walk/
LOCATION:Metolius Preserve\, SW Warm Springs Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Outdoor Recreation,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploresisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Butterfly-Walk-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250623T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174854
CREATED:20250611T174159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T174159Z
UID:10001059-1750669200-1750678200@exploresisters.com
SUMMARY:Wildflower Walk
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 summer 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-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/Wildflower-Hike-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174854
CREATED:20250611T173323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T173323Z
UID:10001056-1750267800-1750273200@exploresisters.com
SUMMARY:30th Anniversary Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust\, Rika Ayotte\, and Maret Pajutee for a 30th anniversary walk at one of the Land Trust’s flagship Preserves: Indian Ford Meadow Preserve. We’ll enjoy a sunset walk to take in views of the mountains while listening to historic and poetic readings about the meadow—past and present. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is an easy 1 mile walk along the Preserve trail and through a grassy meadow. \nRoute: This hike will start at the Indian Ford Meadow Preserve kiosk and follow gravel and dirt trails into a grassy meadow. Terrain will be uneven at times. \nElevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/30th-anniversary-walk/
LOCATION:Indian Ford Meadow Preserve\, 69700-69714 Indian Ford Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Recreation,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://exploresisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/30th-Anniversary-Walk-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174854
CREATED:20250512T222328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T222328Z
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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 about how subtle changes in precipitation and soils create the right conditions for wetter plants like vine maple\, twinflower\, and thimbleberry to thrive even on the dry side of the Cascade mountains. Hike Rating: This is an easy 3-4 mile hike on Preserve trails. Route: This hike will start at the North Trailhead of the Metolius Preserve and follow Preserve trails. Terrain will be uneven at times. Elevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike. \nRegistration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/plant-hike/
LOCATION:Metolius Preserve\, SW Warm Springs Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor Recreation,Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T110000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174854
CREATED:20250512T222148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T222148Z
UID:10000077-1748077200-1748084400@exploresisters.com
SUMMARY:Wildflower Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join Deschutes Land Trust and Melinda Walker for a spring hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve. Search for balsamroot\, pale blue flax\, and other beauties all while enjoying the varied terrain and trails at the Preserve. Enjoy hiking among ancient junipers as you make your way to a rocky outcropping for a canyon overlook and mountain views. Hike Rating: This is a moderate 3 mile hike on Whychus Canyon Preserve hiking trails. Route: This hike will start at the Whychus Canyon Preserve kiosk and follow trails partway down into the Whychus Creek canyon. Terrain will be uneven at times. Elevation gain/loss: This hike is moderate with 150′ of elevation gain/loss. \nRegistration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/wildflower-hike-2/
LOCATION:Wychus Canyon Preserve\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor Recreation,Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T174854
CREATED:20250512T221802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T221802Z
UID:10000075-1747994400-1748001600@exploresisters.com
SUMMARY:30th Anniversary History Wander
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust\, Rika Ayotte\, and Carol Wall for a 30th anniversary history walk at one of the Land Trust’s flagship Preserves: Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Explore the starring role that Camp Polk played in the history of Central Oregon as one of the original stopping places on the Santiam Wagon Road. Admire the craftsmanship of the Hindman barn (one of Deschutes County’s oldest structures) and imagine what living in the Hindman house would have been like for the Hindman family. Hike Rating: This is an easy\, less than 1 mile walk on a gravel trail. Route: This hike will start at the Camp Polk Meadow Preserve kiosk and follow a gravel trail. Terrain will be uneven at times. Elevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike. \nRegistration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/30th-anniversary-history-wander/
LOCATION:Camp Polk Meadow Preserve\, Cemetery Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor Recreation,Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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