Save the Date - Open Lands Day at the Rogue River Preserve

Saturday, October 19, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Experience the transition from summer to fall at the Rogue River Preserve. Watch leaves fall from the trees, exposing fruits and hidden vines and shrubs, and listen for resident and migrating birds as they move from place to place. Weather in mid-October may be variable, we could have a brisk morning with a sunny afternoon and there’s only one way to find out!

 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.

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lichenologist Steve Sheehy will lead a casual lichen appreciation and identification walk at a slow pace, mostly walking on roads and trails and looking at lichens growing on trees, shrubs, and stumps. Lichens are magical composite organisms and are important for wildlife, medicine, and can even be (carefully and ethically) used in fiber dying.

 To limit crowding on the trails, registration is free and required for hikes or self-guided exploration for the day. Registration will be open on September 19, please keep an eye out for the link in our next eNews!