Registration opens on 3/16 at 6:00 am
Take a stroll through the Whetstone Savanna Preserve with SOLC staff. This hike will traverse the diverse habitats of the Preserve with stops at the legacy oak woodland and vernal pool mounded prairie. There will be some casual botany, birding, and a special trip to visit the rare southern Oregon buttercup.
Guides: Rebekah Bergkoetter, SOLC Land Steward
Focus: Whetstone general ecology
Limit: 15
Meeting Location: Whetstone Savanna Preserve, Central Point
Difficulty: Moderate, low speed hike off-trail on uneven terrain
Bathroom: None
While Covid restrictions have lifted, please exercise precaution and stay home if you are feeling ill. Contact SOLC staff for a possible raincheck.
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 at events@landconserve.org.
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Photo credit: Linda Thomas
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