Join us for a guided hike or self-guided exploration in the crisp autumn air by visiting the Rogue River Preserve during our Open Lands Day.

The Preserve includes two miles of Rogue River-front, a large floodplain forest, and oak woodlands with meadows. The Preserve is occasionally open to the public during guided hikes, special events like Open Lands Days, and for local schools groups. Explore the trails, unguided, or join experts for a guided fun educational hike.

To limit crowding on the trails, we require pre-registration for specific time slots. Guided Hike participants are welcome to explore the property before or after their hike slot.

• 9 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

• 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Guided 1.5 mile loop. Up to 15 visitors

• 1 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Guided plants and people hike. Up to 15 visitors

Hike guide Tara Laidlaw

Guided 1.5 mile loop: In the morning, SOLC’s Education Program Manager Tara Laidlaw will lead a hike along the Gnatcatcher Loop trail, a mostly-flat 1.5-mile loop that offers a fantastic overview of many of the Preserve’s special habitats, interesting features, and conservation projects.

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Hike guide Liz Landreth

Guided plants and people hike: In the afternoon, volunteer docent and naturalist Liz Landreth will lead a walk focusing on fall plants and ethnobotany. Liz will tell stories about how plants adapt to this unique environment, and how the Native American peoples used and still use this season to harvest the bounty of the Rogue Valley to sustain them.

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 Araceli Jimenez at 541-482-3069 Ext 107 or email her.

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