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.

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Self-Guided Explorations

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.

10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Spring Wildflower Saunter with Liz Landreth

Join Liz Landreth, Docent and Naturalist, to enjoy the diverse variety of native plants at the Rogue River Preserve! During the stroll, visitors will have the opportunity to stop and identify different wildflowers and plants with the help of Liz, who is famously known as Southern Oregon's 'Flower Floozy'! Don’t forget to bring a hand lens or borrow one from us.

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Caterpillar Book-Making with Gayle Erbe-Hamlin

Join Gayle Erbe-Hamlin, Professional Artist, to learn how to create a handmade book using drawings and unique papers that are inspired by nature. Visitors will have the opportunity to create a simple line drawing from an impression of their time at the Rogue River Preserve, then transform it into a small book. No creative experience is necessary and all materials will be provided. All that is needed is an enthusiastic spirit and the ability to fold paper, use scissors, and glue.

Meeting Location

Rogue River Preserve

Difficulty

Easy to Moderate: You can take a short stroll to the old garden along the river, walk the relatively flat one and a half mile loop trail, enjoy the benches, have a picnic in the grass, or all of the above. For more information about our trails, please click here.

Bathroom

Yes

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.

If you have any questions, please contact Paige Gerhard, Event and Volunteer Coordinator, at 541-482-3069 (Ext 107) or email events@landconserve.org.

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