# Event Details - **Event Name**: Open Lands Day at the Rogue River Preserve - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Explore, discover, and enjoy. Join us for an autumn visit to the incredible Rogue River Preserve!About this EventPlease only register for one of the options listed below. Thanks!Join us for an autumn 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 ExplorationsCheck 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.10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Insect Walk and Talk with Robert OrpetJoin Robert Orpet, an applied Entomologist from Oregon State University Extension, for an Insect Walk and Talk! Robert's past work has included testing integrated pest management guidelines on commercial pear orchards combined with interviews with farm decision-makers to understand adoption, recurring earwig transportation workshops to promote biocontrol of aphids and psyllids, and outreach and guest lectures to support a diverse workforce in entomology. Robert aims to integrate community members into projects and views research, extension, and teaching as related. He calls his approach “Insects and People.”12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Lichen Study with Kristi MergenthalerApothecia, soredia, and lobules, say what? Join Kristi Mergenthaler, Botanist and Stewardship Director, to study lichens by observation and nature journaling. Using hand lenses, we will learn about lichen forms and structures important in identification and reproduction while admiring their beauty. Bring a camp chair/ground pad and hand lens, if you have one. We will provide extras if needed. This is a wonderful opportunity for beginners.Meeting LocationRogue River PreserveDifficultyEasy 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.BathroomYesPet PolicyThis 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 events@landconserve.org. You can also visit our website. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/eagle-point/open-lands-day-at-the-rogue-river-preserve/100002000521490631 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, dog, workshops, parties, meetups, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: Rogue River Preserve - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Eagle Point - **state**: OR - **country**: United States - **location**: Rogue River Preserve - **lat**: 42.531624 - **long**: -122.84103500000003 - **full address**: Rogue River Preserve, 646 Rogue River Dr, Eagle Point, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Open Lands Day at the Rogue River Preserve - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e81f8e76f21d87bfdb84e2ac6766faa8be9866ba0ff72a3dba14e9ab63a53a53-rimg-w1200-h1800-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789588874 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Open Lands Day at the Rogue River Preserve being held? - **A:** Open Lands Day at the Rogue River Preserve takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Rogue River Preserve, 646 Rogue River Dr, Eagle Point, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Open Lands Day at the Rogue River Preserve? - **A:** Open Lands Day at the Rogue River Preserve is organized by Southern Oregon Land Conservancy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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