Agate Desert Preserve Wildflowers

Since 1978 the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy has been dedicated to the permanent protection of forests, working farms and ranches, rivers, streams and the beautiful natural setting of the Rogue River region.

Southern Oregon Land Conservancy

Meet the charismatic and itty-bitty flora of the Agate Desert Preserve!

Agate Desert Preserve

2025 Hike Series

Join us for our 2025 Hike Series! There is no better way to see the value of conservation than by getting out onto the land. Each spring, our expert hike leaders and outdoor educators offer a series of nature outings open to members and the community.

DescriptionMeet the charismatic and itty-bitty flora of the Agate Desert Preserve with Botanist and Stewardship Director, Kristi Mergenthaler. We will soak in the beauty of rings, patches, and ribbons of colorful flowers and look for federally endangered and other rare flowers that grow in drying vernal pools. This is a unique preserve of vernal pool-mounded prairie surrounded by industrial and grazing land.Date and TimeThursday, April 9, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Meeting LocationJackson County Parks, 7520 Table Rock Rock Road, Central Point, OR 97502 - Meet at Mosquito LaneFocusFlowers, Agate Desert PreserveGuideKristi Mergenthaler, Botanist and Stewardship Director, Southern Oregon Land ConservancyHiker Limit15 HikersDifficultyModerate, Low Speed, Hiking Off-Trail, Uneven TerrainVisitors will be walking cross-county on micro-lumpy ground and will need to cross a smooth-wire fence. There will be no more than one mile of walking.BathroomNonePet 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 <a href="https://www.landconserve.org/hikes-and-tours" title="https://www.landconserve.org/hikes-and-tours" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">website</a>.

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