Join us for a beautiful visit to the incredible 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.

Photography Hike with Michael D. Davis and Garry Bagula: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Join Michael D. Davis and Garry Bagula from Southern Oregon Rogue Eduventures to capture photos of the natural beauty of the Rogue River Preserve! This open forum style excursion is specifically designed to share tips for enhancing your skills when photographically documenting your outdoor adventures. Bring your camera or smartphone and photo questions as this is a perfect opportunity to pick up tips for improving your outdoor photography skills.

Mushrooms and Conks Stroll with Wyatt Stein: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join Wyatt Stein, Land Steward, to enjoy the diverse variety of fungi at the Rogue River Preserve! During this stroll, visitors will have the opportunity to stop and identify different mushrooms and conks with the help of Wyatt. Don’t forget to bring a hand lens or borrow one from us.