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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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SUMMARY:Kid's Fairy Houses
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Martha Lussenhop at the Metolius Preserve to jump into the imaginative world of fairies! Kids will use materials found in the forest to create their own small fairy house and imagine the fairies that might come visit. Kids will build confidence exploring and enjoying nature. Perfect for kids ages 4-7 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\, less than 1 mile walk on established trails. \nRoute: This hike will start at the South Trailhead of the Metolius Preserve and explore trails in the area. 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-fairy-houses-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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SUMMARY:Kids' Falling for Nature
DESCRIPTION:Bring the kids and join the Deschutes Land Trust and Mary Yanalcanlin for a fall nature exploration! Explore the pine forests of the Metolius Preserve and search for woodpeckers and the obvious signs they leave behind. Discover why birds are harder to find at this time of year and enjoy the fall colors of the changing season. 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\, ~1-2 mile walk on established trails. \nRoute: This hike will start at the North Trailhead of the Metolius Preserve and will 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-falling-for-nature/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261003T140000
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SUMMARY:Metolius River Preserve Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and David Miller for a fall 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. We’ll explore the area’s mixed pine\, cedar\, and spruce forest and learn about its diverse native plant communities. 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 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-3/
LOCATION:Metolius Preserve\, SW Warm Springs Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor Recreation
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SUMMARY:Fall Colors Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Coleen Pidgeon for an early fall color hike at the Metolius Preserve. Hike around the northern portion of the Preserve to learn about this unique forest that combines plants and trees from the west side of the Cascades along with the drier eastern Cascade vegetation. Enjoy the reds and oranges of vine maple and brilliant yellow of larch trees (fingers crossed they’ve started to change colors!)\, all while we watch and listen for fall birds in the forest and along Lake Creek. 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/fall-colors-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:Metolius River Preserve Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and David Miller for a fall 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. We’ll explore the area’s mixed pine\, cedar\, and spruce forest and learn about its diverse native plant communities. 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 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-2/
LOCATION:Metolius Preserve\, SW Warm Springs Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor Recreation
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SUMMARY:Fall Colors Wander
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Tom Wainwright for a fall colors wander at the Metolius Preserve. Come on a slow-paced stroll to enjoy the sights\, sounds\, and smells of fall\, and learn a bit about the natural world too. From ponderosa pine forest to lush creekside corridors\, the Metolius region 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 enjoying golden bracken fern and larch and searching for scarlet vine maple. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nHike Rating: This is an easy 2-3 mile walk 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/fall-colors-wander/
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:20261108T130000
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION:Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Jenn Masse\, Certified Forest & Nature Therapy Guide\, for a guided forest bathing experience at the Metolius Preserve. \nWe will begin with a short grounding exercise to help you arrive and tune into your senses\, followed by guided invitations that encourage slowing down and noticing the world around you. Along the way\, there will be opportunities to share what you are observing\, and we will close with a final group reflection and tea. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event. \nInspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku\, which translates to “taking in the atmosphere of the forest through the senses\,” forest bathing is a guided experience of slowing down and being present in a natural setting. Research over several decades has linked this practice to a wide range of benefits\, including reduced stress\, improved sleep\, lower blood pressure and inflammation\, and strengthened immune function. At its heart\, forest bathing is about remembering our connection to nature\, to one another\, and to ourselves. This experience is suitable for most abilities and includes slow walking and periods of stillness. \nHike Rating: This is an easy 2-3 mile walk on Preserve 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/forest-bathing-3/
LOCATION:Metolius Preserve\, SW Warm Springs Rd\, Sisters\, 97759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoor Recreation,Tours
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