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Old Growth Forest Hikes: Then & Now – with John Cissel

  • Start date: 09/25/2026

  • Start time: 6:00 PM

  • End date: 09/25/2026

  • End time: 8:30 PM

Description:

John Cissel will be presenting an update on his "Field Guide to Old-Growth Forests in the Oregon Cascades." John authored a series of old-growth hiking guides from 1991 to 2003 and has recently revisited over 100 of those hikes in preparation for his upcoming guide. Focusing on changes in the forest over the last 30 years, he will highlight the diversity of our amazing old forests and touch on the effects of those changes over time, including changes due to wildfires. John has had a long career in forest and fire ecology and research and had previously given presentations to the Obsidians in 1992 and 2004.

Photo by: John Cissel

  • Event Leader: Ane McKee

  • Event Leader Phone: 541-554-1364

  • Event Leader Email: ane.mckee@gmail.com

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  • Departure Location: Obsidian Lodge

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  • Season: 2026

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  • Event Status: Upcoming

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Bring a potluck dish to share (a main dish, casserole, salad, bread, dessert), but please DO NOT bring serving utensils. DO bring your own personal plate, eating utensils and cup or mug - all of which you will take home to wash. You may bring a non-alcoholic beverage. Decaf coffee, tea and hot chocolate will be provided. - We have a section for Vegetarian Main dishes. We also provide labels to indicate vegan dishes or those with food-related allergies. Please use the labels or bring your own small label of ingredients. Since salads may or may not contain meat, please label yours if it does.

  • participant prerequisites: You do not need to be an Obsidians member to attend. No sign-up is necessary to attend Potlucks & Presentations. If you want to attend only the presentation, please arrive at the Obsidians Lodge just before 7:30 PM.

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