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Mt Pisgah Winter Ferns

  • Start date: 03/24/2022

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 03/24/2022

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

Five varieties of native ferns can be found this time of year in the Mt. Pisgah Arboretum. Our first stops will be in the Patricia Baker Wildflower Garden to examine four varieties of ferns. We will hunt for the fifth fern as we explore the lush fern growth in the Arboretum and at the old quarry, and we will also see early spring wildflowers. Finally, we’ll stroll back along Arboretum trails to our cars. This hike will proceed at a slower pace with plenty of stops for ferns and wildflowers. Total distance will be about 2.5 miles, with about 200 ft. of elevation gain/loss. Allow at least 2 1/2 hours for the hike. Meet by the restrooms near the West (Main) Trailhead. Parking requires a Lane County Parks Permit sticker, or allow time when you arrive to purchase a day pass from the machine at the top of the lot. Bring water, a snack, and clothing appropriate to the weather. Wear shoes that can handle a little mud. Optional: A small magnifying glass or hand lens is useful for looking at fern leaflets, and a small pair of binoculars is useful for looking at plants growing off-trail.

  • Event Leader: Yoerger Karen

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Urban

  • Departure Location: See Trip Description

  • Rating: Easy

  • Roundtrip total drive miles:

  • Season: 2022

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: See trip description.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 2.5

  • Member Fees: 1

  • Elevation Gain: 200

  • Non-Member Fees: 2

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Our group examined and identified many examples of the five ferns that can be found at Mt. Pisgah Arboretum this time of year (sword, shield, licorice, bracken, and goldback/silverback) and talked about their characteristics. We also appreciated some early blooms including spring beauty, snow queen, buttercup, fawn lilies, camas, and pale baby blues eyes. It was a fun walk with an enjoyable group of hikers!

Members & Guests signed-up & waitlisted

  • Number of spots on trip: 8
  • Number of spots available: 0
No. Status Full name Phone Transportation Needed? Trip Fee # Can Take?
1 Signed-Up Yoerger, Karen 541-510-2832 N 1
2 Signed-Up Duncan, Sharon 541-343-8079 N 1
3 Signed-Up Hoeg, Kathy 541-484-6196 N 1
4 Signed-Up Wasserman, Sara 541-465-9018 N 2
5 Signed-Up Esch, Patricia 541-338-8280 N 1
6 Signed-Up Emlen, Clara 541-746-2181 N 1
7 Signed-Up Eubanks, Charla 541-505-0256 N 1
8 Signed-Up Alexander, Joanna 458-209-7798 N 1
9 Signed-Up Ojerio, Joan 541-206-7054 N 1
10 Waitlist Cleall, Patricia 941-780-0583 N 2
11 Waitlist Shapiro, Kate 541-999-0091 N 2
12 Waitlist Risque, Robin 541-228-2525 N 1
13 Waitlist Whalen, Maureen 510-390-4411 N 1
14 Waitlist Alqady, Moaaz 425-500-2535 N 2