Past Activity
Thomas Condon 200th Birthday
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Start date: 03/03/2022
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Start time: 12:00 AM
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End date: 03/03/2022
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End time: 11:59 PM
Description:
This is a 3-mile walk through the Eugene Masonic Cemetery and the University of Oregon celebrating the 200th birthday of Thomas Condon, a fossil-hunting minister who was Oregon's first state geologist, the University of Oregon’s first science professor, and the first to recognize the paleontological importance of the John Day region. He was a forward-thinking man who ensured that future generations could fully appreciate the richness of the state’s natural history. This hike begins and ends at 25th & University St - Eugene Masonic Cemetery. Because of Covid we will not be visiting the inside of the Museum of Natural & Cultural History or stepping inside buildings on the UO campus. We will make a brief stop at the Erb Memorial Union if a bathroom stop is requested, but that is dependent upon public access at that time. We should be finished by 6pm. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. The hike goes rain or shine. Fossils fans - bring your stories!
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Event Leader: Mark Hougardy
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Event Leader Phone: 541-206-9532
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Event Leader Email: hougardy@gmail.com
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Assistant Leader:
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Event category: Trips
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Area Type: Urban
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Departure Location: See Trip Description
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Rating: Easy
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Roundtrip total drive miles:
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Season: 2022
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Permits Required:
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Event Status: Passed
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Supplies and Equipment Required:
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participant prerequisites:
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Conditions:
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Total Distance: 3
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Member Fees: 1
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Elevation Gain: 100
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Non-Member Fees: 2
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Committee: Trips
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Junior member fees: —
