Open Lands Day at Rogue River Preserve

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

Explore, discover, enjoy! Join us at the Rogue River Preserve for our Open Lands Day!

Rogue River Preserve

Registration opens on 5/3 at 6:00 amPlease join us for Open Lands Day at the Rogue River Preserve! The Preserve includes two miles of Rogue River-front, a large floodplain forest, and oak woodlands with meadows., and is open to the public only during events like Open Lands Days, work parties, and for youth education programs, so take advantage of this special opportunity! 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 do all three. To limit crowding on the trails, registration is free and required for the hike or self-guided exploration for the day. Guided hike participants are welcome to explore the property before or after their hike slot.<ul><li>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. Up to 30 visitors.</li></ul><ul><li>10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Bark Beetles. Dr. Bill Schaupp is an expert on Bark Beetles and forest health, and is a marvelous story teller. Learn about how to read bark beetle signs from the trees at Rogue River Preserve. 15 hikers.</li></ul><ul><li>1﻿:00 p. m.-3:00 p.m. -Native Bees. Look for native bees with entomologist Judith Maxwell from the Bee Atlas. Learn about their recent research and new bee discovery at Rogue River Preserve. 15 hikers.</li></ul>Meeting Location: Rogue River PreserveDifficulty: Easy. Slow strolls, 1 mile on trails and some off trail, generally flatB﻿athroom: Yes<h3>While Covid restrictions have lifted, please exercise precaution and stay home if you are feeling ill. Contact SOLC staff for a possible raincheck. </h3>As much as we love our furry friends at SOLC, pets are not allowed. SOLC does make exceptions for ADA service animals. Companion animals, however, are not allowed.If you have questions about the day, contact Amber Shannon at 541-482-3069 Ext 107 or email events@landconserve.org.V﻿isit our <a href="https://www.landconserve.org/hikes-and-tours" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hike Series</a> page

Above photo credit Frank LospallutoB﻿elow photo credit SOLC staff

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