Open Lands Fae

From: Saturday, October 28th 2023, 10:00 AM PDT

To: Saturday, October 28th 2023, 3:00 PM PDT

Join us at the Rogue River Preserve for a very special and spooky Open Lands Day!

The 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. (30 Visitors)

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Lichen Hike

Discover the cryptic lichens that live on trees, rocks, and soil with lichenologist, Steve Sheehy. Learn how to identify some of the 57 liches that have been described on the preserve. (15 Hikers)

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cryptozoology Hike "Sassy with Sasquatch"

Bigfoot, Yeti, Sasquatch! Let’s go for a walk to the Fairy Forest and discuss the elusive creatures of the Pacific Northwest. This hike will be guided by Rebekah Bergkoetter, Land Steward at SOLC. (15 Hikers)

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Cryptozoology Hike "Ness Around and Find Out"

Learn about the monster of Loch Ness while walking around the vernal pool-mounded prairies. Perhaps a distant cousin will be spotted... This hike will be guided by Rebekah Bergkoetter, Land Steward at SOLC. (15 Hikers)