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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Kolby Kirk for a morning of nature journaling at Indian Ford Meadow Preserve. We’ll take a meander through the meadow and discuss ways of seeing and recording the landscape in your journal. Learn how to combine outdoor writing and sketching with your joy of exploring nature! Enjoy personal time to sketch or write. No journaling or drawing experience needed\, but all levels of experience are 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 and through a grassy meadow. \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/nature-journaling-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:20260627T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T110000
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SUMMARY:Pride Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate the queer beauty of the natural world and each other! Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Kay Vincent of Queer as Flock for a PRIDE bird walk at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. We’ll be on the lookout for stunning local birds while celebrating the diversity of both nature and our community. Bring your binoculars (if you have them)\, comfy walking shoes\, and a spirit of curiosity. Every level of birder is welcome! \nPresented by the Deschutes Land Trust’s Emerging Conservationists of Central Oregon (ECCO) \nOuting Details + Route\nHike Rating: This is an easy 1 mile walk along the Preserve 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 little elevation gain/loss on this hike.
URL:https://exploresisters.com/event/pride-bird-walk/
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:20260624T183000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T223827Z
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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:20260619T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260619T153000
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CREATED:20260501T223140Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T080000
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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
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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
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CREATED: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:20260517T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T120000
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Kolby Kirk for a morning of nature journaling at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. We’ll take a meander through the meadow and discuss ways of seeing and recording the landscape in your journal. Learn how to combine outdoor writing and sketching with your joy of exploring nature! Enjoy personal time to sketch or write. No journaling or drawing experience needed\, but all levels of experience are welcome. 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/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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T110000
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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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