Register Today - Open Lands Day at the Rogue River Preserve
Admire the colorful autumn foliage with a peaceful visit to the stunning 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. Please only register for one of the options listed below. Thank you.
Self-Guided Explorations 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Check 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.
General Tour with Kristi Mergenthaler 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Join Kristi, SOLC stewardship director, who will lead a general tour of the preserve on a relatively flat 1.5 mile loop trail. She'll discuss the cultural and natural history of the land. This is a great hike for first-time visitors.
Lichen Hike with Steve Sheehy 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Join Lichenologist, Steve Sheehy, for a slow paced walk on trails and roads to look at different lichens growing on trees, shrubs, and stumps. Lichens are magical composite organisms and are important for wildlife, medicine, and can even be ethically and carefully used for fiber dyeing.
