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SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Cara Strever for a bird walk at picturesque Indian Ford Meadow Preserve. We’ll look for nuthatches in the pines\, kinglets in the willows along Indian Ford Creek\, raptors in the sky\, and songbirds in the sage flats as we take in views of Mt. Jefferson and the Three Sisters. Beginning and intermediate birders welcome! Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \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 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/bird-walk/
LOCATION:Indian Ford Meadow Preserve\, 69700-69714 Indian Ford Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor Recreation,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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SUMMARY:Metolius River Preserve Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and David Miller for a 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 early 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/
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:Mama + Baby Birds
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 world of mama and baby birds\, including the roles mamas (and daddies!) play in caring for and feeding baby birds. 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/mama-baby-birds/
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:30th Anniversary Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Executive Director Rika Ayotte for a 30th anniversary hike at one of the Land Trust’s flagship Preserves: the Metolius Preserve. We’ll hike from the North Trailhead through fir\, pine\, and larch forests and celebrate all that has been accomplished over the years\, including restoration and community engagement. Enjoy the fall colors of vine maple and bright yellow larch along the way. 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/30th-anniversary-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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SUMMARY:Restoration Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jason Grant for a restoration tour at Rimrock Ranch. The Land Trust completed a major\, mulit-year stream resoration project at Rimrock Ranch in 2023. Visit the recently restored Whychus Creek and see how the restoration has changed over the last few years. Learn about efforts to improve habitat in and around the creek for fish and wildlife. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is a moderate 1-2 mile hike on old roads and through grassy meadows. \nRoute: This hike will start in the meadow at Rimrock Ranch and follow dirt access roads. We will also venture off-trail into the 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/restoration-tour/
LOCATION:Rimrock Ranch\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor Recreation,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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