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Illinois Valley Hike

  • Rough and Ready Creek Preserve (map)

Registration Opens

Wednesday, April 16, 7:00 a.m. (Click Here to Register)

Description

Enjoy a leisurely stroll and learn more about the Illinois Valley at the Rough and Ready Creek Preserve with Rebekah Bergkoetter, Stewardship Manager, and Molly Morison, Board Vice President. Both will discuss serpentine soils, specialized species living in the area, and a brief history about an invasive plant at the preserve.

Date and Time

Saturday, May 17, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Meeting Location

33096 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, OR 97534 - Carpooling Available from the SOLC Office

Focus

Introduction to Rough and Ready Creek, Ecology

Guide

Rebekah Bergkoetter, Stewardship Manager, and Molly Morrison, Board Vice President, Southern Oregon Land Conservancy

Hiker Limit

15 Hikers

Difficulty

Easy to Moderate, Fairly Flat, Uneven Terrain

Visitors will walk on a dirt trail with one ditch crossing and cobble bars. There will be no more than two miles of walking.

Bathroom

None

Pet Policy

This 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.

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Later Event: May 21
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