Spring on spongy soils at Sharon Fen Preserve!
Spring on spongy soils at Sharon Fen Preserve! This hike with Rebekah Bergkoetter, Stewardship Manager, will include an expansive view of a unique landform, a brief history of the geologic history, and discussions about the general ecology of this particular type of wetland. With favorable conditions, there is also an opportunity to see infrastructure from decades past and to test the load bearing qualities of floating mats of moss.
This hike is limited to 8 participants.
Meeting Location: CVS Pharmacy Parking Lot, 2341 Ashland Street, Ashland, OR 97520 (Carpooling Required for Sharon Fen Preserve Due to Road Conditions)
Focus: General Ecology
Guide: Rebekah Bergkoetter, Stewardship Manager, Southern Oregon Land Conservancy
