Open Lands Day at the Rogue River Preserve

Join us for a serene visit to the incredible Rogue River Preserve! The Rogue River Preserve includes two miles of riverfront along the Rogue River, a large floodplain forest, and oak woodlands with meadows. It is only open to the public during special events, work parties, and youth education programs. So, come and take advantage of this special opportunity and explore the trails at your own pace, attend a guided hike, bring a picnic lunch or thermos of tea to enjoy by the river, or all three.

To limit crowding on the trails, registration is free and required for hikes or self-guided exploration for the day. Guided hike participants are welcome to explore the property before or after their hike slot.

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Self-Guided Explorations

Check out field guides, binoculars, and other gear from our lending library and chat with docents along the trail to learn as you explore. Alternatively, you can walk the trails at your own pace, take photos, go birding, draw, or relax on a bench. This is a wonderful opportunity for families.

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Lichen Hike with Steve Sheehy

Join Lichenologist, Steve Sheehy, for a slow paced walk on trails and roads to look at different lichens growing on trees, shrubs, and stumps. Lichens are magical composite organisms and are important for wildlife, medicine, and can even be ethically and carefully used for fiber dyeing. This hike is an easy and slow stroll that is less than one mile on roads and trails that are generally flat.

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Creepy and Crawly Bug Hike with Ethan Robison

Join Education Program Coordinator at Pollinator Project Rogue Valley, Ethan Robison, for a (possibly) spooky and (definitely) informative hike through the Rogue River Preserve! This slow paced jaunt will highlight pollinators such as moths, bats, beetles, wasps and more. Using microscopes, insect guides, native wildflowers, and other fun tools, we will delve deep into the autumn ecology of plants and pollinators in Southern Oregon. This hike is perfect for anyone and everyone. So, bring your friends, family, a sense of wonder, and even a bug costume (optional) for this Creepy and Crawly Bug Hike!

Meeting Location

Rogue River Preserve

Difficulty

Easy to Moderate: You can take a short stroll to the old garden along the river, walk the relatively flat one and a half mile loop trail, enjoy the benches, have a picnic in the grass, or all of the above. For more information about our trails, please click here.

Bathroom

Yes

Pet Policy

This property is protected to conserve special habitats. Therefore, we kindly ask that you leave your pets at home. Certified Assistance Dogs that have been certified at a training facility by an Assistance Dogs International, Inc. will be the only dogs that are allowed.

If you have any questions, please contact Paige Gerhard, Event and Volunteer Coordinator, at 541-482-3069 (Ext 107) or email ZXZlbnRzIHwgbGFuZGNvbnNlcnZlICEgb3Jn. You can also visit our website.

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