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SUMMARY:History Wander
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Martha Lussenhop for a history wander at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve and the nearby Camp Polk Cemetery. Camp Polk Meadow Preserve has been an important place for people for thousands of years. Today it is known as a local nature preserve that is home to a variety of plants and animals\, with portions of the Preserve restored to improve habitat. Learn more about what brought Indigenous people to the meadow seasonally\, and see evidence of settlers making a living there. Then\, we will walk up an adjacent knoll to the Camp Polk Cemetery. With both traditional and unconventional memorials\, we’ll learn about some of the early settlers who were buried there. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is an easy 1-2 mile walk on a gravel trail and dirt roads. \nRoute: This hike will start at the Camp Polk Meadow Preserve kiosk\, follow a gravel trail\, and then go along a dirt road to the cemetery. Terrain will be uneven at times. \nElevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/history-wander/
LOCATION:Camp Polk Meadow Preserve\, Cemetery Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,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:20250830T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T130000
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SUMMARY:Native Bee Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Michele Sims for a native bee walk at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Explore the buzzing world of native bees as you wander through the summer wildflowers of Camp Polk Meadow 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\, less than 1 mile walk on a gravel trail. Portions may be off-trail through a grassy meadow. \nRoute: This hike will start at the Camp Polk Meadow Preserve kiosk\, follow a gravel trail\, and then 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/native-bee-walk-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T093000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deschutes Land Trust":MAILTO:info@deschuteslandtrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T110000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T080000
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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! Hike Rating: This is a moderate ~2 mile hike. Portions will be on gravel trails and through a grassy meadow. Route: 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. 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/bird-walk/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250517T120000
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning how to combine outdoor writing and sketching with your joy of exploring nature? Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Kolby Kirk to learn tips and techniques for keeping a journal while out in nature! We’ll check out Camp Polk Meadow Preserve\, discuss ways of seeing and recording the landscape\, explore reasons for keeping a trail journal\, and learn tips for quickly sketching flora/fauna for later identification. No journaling or drawing experience needed. Hike Rating: This is a moderate ~2 mile hike. Portions will be on gravel trails and through a grassy meadow. Route: 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. 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/nature-journaling/
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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