BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Obsidians - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Obsidians X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://obsidians.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Obsidians REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200302 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200227T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101618Z UID:31827-1583020800-1583107199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:West Kirk Park DESCRIPTION:Convenient short drive. Easy afternoon stroll along West Kirk Ponds and Long Tom River.\nBirds\, blooms and sunset watch. Meetup/Departure Location: Albertsons\, Santa Clara (parking lot closest to Burger King) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/west_kirk_park-25029/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200302 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200303 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200208T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101606Z UID:31719-1583107200-1583193599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Big Lake Snow Shoe DESCRIPTION:This ss starts at Ray Benson Sno Park. We will ss on the South loop trail then along Big Lake to the south end of the lake. We will keep a moderate pace and have lots of opportunities for great views of the lake and of Mount Washington. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/big_lake_snow_shoe-24972/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200304 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200305 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200120T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101559Z UID:31663-1583280000-1583366399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace. —not like the other hikes on our schedule. If you have questions\, email wintertrips@obsidians.org. Every Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. A great way to get and stay in shape. Registered guests are welcome.\n To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please call the leader if any questions. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24944/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200309 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200109T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101555Z UID:31637-1583625600-1583711999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:North Fork Willamette DESCRIPTION:This trail follows the North Fork of the Willamette River. The river should be running full and fast this time of year. We *might* see the beginning of spring wild flowers. We will hike from the trailhead at Westfir to the top of the second section. We will put a car at the top of the trail. \nT URL:https://obsidians.org/event/north_fork_willamette-24931/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200309 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200225T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101613Z UID:31785-1583625600-1583711999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Fern Ridge North DESCRIPTION:Meeting Place: Albertsons\, Santa Clara (parking lot closest to Burger King) \nConvenient short drive. North shore Fern Ridge brisk walk from Orchard Point Park to Richardson Point…. and back. \n50% crushed stone trail\, 50% concrete path. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/fern_ridge_north-25006/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200310 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200213T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101607Z UID:31725-1583712000-1583798399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise DESCRIPTION:Sunset is 7:11pm and moonrise is 7:25\, though the moon likely doesn’t rise over the foothills until ~7:35. \nLook for us by my car a row or two down from the fee box. If you want to leave earlier\, email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net \nReminder: Daylight Savings time starts the night before\, so be aware of the time change. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-24975/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200310 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200311 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20191228T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101553Z UID:31615-1583798400-1583884799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Forest Service Permits and Fees DESCRIPTION:Matt Peterson\, Recreation Program Manager with the Forest Service\, will provide information about the new Central Cascades wilderness permitting system to be implemented this year. Details will also be provided to members regarding reimbursing trip leaders for permit fees for club hikes at applicable trailheads from the Friday before Memorial Day to the last Friday in September. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/forest_service_permits_and_fees-24920/ CATEGORIES:Conservation, Science, & Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200311 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200312 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200120T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101559Z UID:31665-1583884800-1583971199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace. —not like the other hikes on our schedule. If you have questions\, email wintertrips@obsidians.org. Every Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. A great way to get and stay in shape. Registered guests are welcome.\n To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please call the leader if any questions. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24945/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200314 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200315 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200129T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101603Z UID:31693-1584144000-1584230399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Get Acquainted Pi Hike DESCRIPTION:Lets get acquainted\, with Pie! Guests welcome! Bring a friend!\nWhen Pi is truncated to seven decimal places\, it becomes 3.1415926. We’re celebrating those Pi digits on March 14 at 1:59.26pm. We will hike from the Obsidian Lodge on the Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park. Mileage could be another mile depending on weather and interest. Back at the lodge after the hike\, we will celebrate Pi Day with a piece of pie. \n Email me at jbjacobsen.comcast.net if you need directions to the Lodge. Directions are available on our website\, or: http://obsidians.org/lodgemap.htm URL:https://obsidians.org/event/get_acquainted_pi_hike-24959/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200314 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200315 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200225T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101614Z UID:31787-1584144000-1584230399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Fay Lake DESCRIPTION:Depending on conditions and if they have plowed out space for cars at the beginning of the Faye Lake trail we will do that trail. Faye Lake is a road trip with little elevation gain that ends at the lake. We will have lunch there and return to the cars. \nIf there is no place to park we will park at Maxwell Butte sno park and do the mountain view loop. Under 5 miles with more elevation gain. I will make every attempt to figure this out before the trip. If sky’s are clear we may have views of 3 Finger Jack and Jefferson. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/fay_lake-25007/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200316 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200123T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101600Z UID:31677-1584230400-1584316799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:WINTER WEATHER WARNING: Freezing weather and some snow expected the night before this trip. This trip may be altered or cancelled. We will avoid the steps if they are icy. \nThis hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled route from Blanton Road. We’ll cross Blanton Ridge before continuing on from the 52nd and Willamette trailhead. This option provides a good in town workout.. If the weather doesn’t co-operate we can forgo the exposed rocky steps near the top.\n To get to the trailhead from 29th & Willamette continue south on Willamette. At Willamette/Donald St Intersection bear right on Willamette. Immediately bear right again on to Crest Drive. Follow signs staying on Crest for approximately 1.2 miles to the Junction with Blanton Road. Turn left on Blanton. The trial head is on your left in about ½ mile.\nAnother way to get to the Blanton trailhead is to go south on Chambers until it ends at Crest Drive. Turn left on to Crest. In about ½ mile turn right on Blanton Road. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/blanton_ridge_to_spencer_butte-24951/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200316 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200223T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101612Z UID:31769-1584230400-1584316799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:The Bus Rally DESCRIPTION:The Bus Rally – Sunday\, March 15\, 2020\, 2-4 pm\nEach year the Bus Committee holds a Rally at the Obsidian Lodge to announce our planned bus trips. This is always a fun time as we reconnect with old friends and enjoy meeting new people. The Rally is open to all Obsidian members\, family and friends as well as nonmember guests. Leaders will present details about the trips they have planned and this will be the first opportunity to sign up for trips that are of interest to you. The cost of each trip is figured at a rate to cover expenses. There will be refreshments and door prizes (including two gift certificates each for $25 off on the cost of a bus trip). Concessions will have Obsidians merchandise displayed. We look forward to seeing you at the Rally.\nQuestions? Call Sharon Cutsforth 541-746-4929 or Judy Garwood 541-683-5539 URL:https://obsidians.org/event/the_bus_rally-24998/ CATEGORIES:Bus Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200318 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200319 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200120T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101559Z UID:31667-1584489600-1584575999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:The hike will go on with the following changes:\nArrive\, drop your money in the container\, and I will sign you up.\nStart hiking.\nWe can meet at the top. \nStart down separately. What one does after the hike is….after the hike. \nThere should be nice wildflowers\, including snow queens\, visible. There are many spotted Towhees and Pacific wrens\, too. Much is visible to those who hike alone. Enjoy it!! \nIf this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace. —not like the other hikes on our schedule. If you have questions\, email wintertrips@obsidians.org. Every Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. A great way to get and stay in shape. Registered guests are welcome.\n To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please call the leader if any questions. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. \nMy hikes are leave no trace and don’t feed the animals. Pick up litter if you feel the urge. The Obsidians are responsible for parts of the trail! URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24946/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200319 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200320 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200130T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101604Z UID:31705-1584576000-1584662399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt. Pisgah – Spring Equinox DESCRIPTION:Update: MEET at the Bathroom area near wildflower garden to sign in and wash hands. Celebrate the spring equinox with a walk on Arboretum and Buford Park trails to take note of benches and flowers. Mileage depends on weather and interest. You can opt out of going to the summit. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_pisgah_-_spring_equinox-24965/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200320 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200321 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200225T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101614Z UID:31789-1584662400-1584748799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Gold Lake via Marilyn Lakes DESCRIPTION:Leave from Goldlake snow park across Hwy 58. We will start up the road until we see the sign that leads us of toward Upper and Lower Marilyn Lakes. The trail takes use between the lakes and through the trees until we rejoin the Goldlake road close the the shelter. We will have lunch and explore the area if weather allow and return to the cars via Goldlake Road \nPlease remember to bring the extra two dollars for drivers. If you have snow park permits not attached to your car please bring them to use in cars that may not have them. We can stop in Oakridge to buy a day pass if necessary. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/gold_lake_via_marilyn_lakes-25008/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200322 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200120T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101557Z UID:31653-1584748800-1584835199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Drift Creek Wilderness\, North Trail DESCRIPTION:Important note: Due to the need to do social distancing\, I would recommend people to travel separately. This is not environmentally friendly\, but many of us are elderly and in the high risk category\, and being in the same vehicle for 4 hours is not social distancing. Being on the trail is. If that is unacceptable\, I can understand and apologize. \n***Please read this before you sign up.*** \n Drift Creek Wilderness is a 2 hour drive from Eugene\, the last 16 miles on a FS road. The trail goes downhill 1400′ to the Creek and then climbs back up. It may well be wet\, and other than the beautiful creek and forest\, there are no views. Also\, I will be doing scouting for the annual logout by the Scorpions 2 weeks later. I may cut out some smaller blowdowns. It is in the wilderness\, which makes it special. It is a moderate hike by all classifications. It climbs at the end\, not the beginning\, but it is not a long hike. Those who are interested in leading hikes\, navigating\, or dealing with wilderness trail scouting and clearing are more than welcome\, since I will be discussing all of these\, including trail memory\, and time on trail recognition\, two of what I think are important but under appreciated virtues in the woods. \nIf you don’t mind a bit of a drive\, this is a lovely wilderness which many people aren’t aware of. It’s not big\, and it has only three trails in it\, and you will get a chance to hike one of them. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/drift_creek_wilderness_north_trail-24939/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200322 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200302T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101619Z UID:31839-1584748800-1584835199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Weyerhauser Road Loop DESCRIPTION:We’ll ride the paths around Clearwater\, Weyerhauser Road and Jasper. NO RIDER LEFT BEHIND. \nTO VIEW ROUTE\, COPY AND PASTE THE FOLLOWING LINK INTO ANOTHER WINDOW:https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31805261 \n Meetup/Departure Location: 4th & A Sts\, Springfield URL:https://obsidians.org/event/weyerhauser_road_loop-25035/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200322 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200316T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101623Z UID:31873-1584748800-1584835199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt. Pisgah DESCRIPTION:Update: You will not have to sign your name on the sign up sheet. I’ll check you in. There will be a bag where you can drop your money. Meet at the bathroom across from the Pavilion and by flower garden to sign in. The current plan is for a hike on the Jetta Trail in the Arboretum to see the incredible wildflowers and then on back trails (5 \, 56\, and 2) to the summit avoiding the crowds on the main trail. Enjoy the open landscapes. Possibly 3 hours depending on the route back down. \nEmail me if any questions: jbjacobsen@comcast.net URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_pisgah-25054/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200322 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200323 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200316T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101622Z UID:31865-1584835200-1584921599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:☣️ !! We will keep distance 6’+ and use COVID-safe sign-in proceedures (explained at sign-in time) \nThis hike to the top of Spencer Butte takes the less traveled route from Blanton Road. We’ll cross Blanton Ridge before continuing on from the 52nd and Willamette trailhead. This option provides a good in town workout.. If the weather doesn’t co-operate we can forgo the exposed rocky steps near the top. \n To get to the trailhead from 29th & Willamette continue south on Willamette. At Willamette/Donald St Intersection bear right on Willamette. Immediately bear right again on to Crest Drive. Follow signs staying on Crest for approximately 1.2 miles to the Junction with Blanton Road. Turn left on Blanton. The trail head is on your left in about ½ mile. \nAnother way to get to the Blanton trailhead is to go south on Chambers until it ends at Crest Drive. Turn left on to Crest. In about ½ mile turn right on Blanton Road. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/blanton_ridge_to_spencer_butte-25050/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200322 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200323 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200317T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101624Z UID:31875-1584835200-1584921599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt. Baldy Sunrise DESCRIPTION:Welcome Spring fresh air special. Local hike\, No travel required.\nMeet at Martin Street Trailhead. We will leave promptly at 6:30 AM. Sunrise is 7:10 AM. \n☣️ !! We will keep distance 6′.\nPer new guidance of Obsidians safety board\, instead of signing liability waiver every participant will give verbal approval to leader so we don’t need to touch same pan and paper. There is also new guide how to handle money. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_baldy_sunrise-25055/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200325 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200130T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101604Z UID:31707-1585008000-1585094399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Salem Exploration DESCRIPTION:Jim Northrop who lived in Salem for 24 years will be our guide for our walk. There will be a guided tour of the Capitol Dome and Building. We will tour Riverfront Park\, Union Street Railroad Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge\, the Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge with a walk (depending on weather\, sculptures\, and gardens on the way to Willamette University\, the Hallie Ford Art Museum (free). Depending on time: Deepwood Museum & Gardens\, the Bush Barn Art Center\, the Salem Convention Center\, and the historic Ladd and Bush Bank. Be prepared to be on your feet most of the exploration. Jim has a special place for lunch (your cost). We should be back in Eugene by 5:30 if all goes well. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/salem_exploration-24966/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200325 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200326 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200120T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101559Z UID:31669-1585094400-1585180799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:☣️ !! We will keep distance 6’+ and use COVID-safe sign-in proceedures (explained at sign-in time). We ask extra attention at the top to avoid hogging the area\, and ask you return down in smaller groups (to avoid the long train down the steps). \nIf this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace. —not like the other hikes on our schedule. If you have questions\, email wintertrips@obsidians.org. Every Wednesday we do this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot\, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. A great way to get and stay in shape. Registered guests are welcome.\n To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please call the leader if any questions. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24947/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200327 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200305T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101620Z UID:31847-1585180800-1585267199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:North Bank Habitat DESCRIPTION:Hike changed to a local hike so that car pooling is not involved. I plan to take back trails —#4 down to #2 and back up to the summit. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/north_bank_habitat-25039/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200327 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200314T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101622Z UID:31863-1585180800-1585267199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt. Pisgah DESCRIPTION:Turn right at the sign for West Summit Trailhead and follow pay fee signs. Look for the yellow fee box. UPDATE: Meet at the bathroom near wildflower garden to and sign in. Depending on weather\, I plan to take (wide) back trails -Trail 4 up and down to Trail 2 and the long uphill to the summit. Estimated time is 3 hours so bring snacks. Once we reach the summit\, you have the option of going back down on the main trail for total of 6 miles or continuing on to north trailhead and then along the river for a total of 7.4 miles. \nEmail me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_pisgah-25049/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200328 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20191029T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101538Z UID:31499-1585267200-1585353599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Exploring Croatia DESCRIPTION:Poised between the Balkans and central Europe\, this rugged beautiful land has been passed between competing kingdoms\, empires and republics for millennia. If there is an upside to this continual disruption\, it’s in the rich cultural legacy that each has left behind. Venetian palaces snuggle up to Napoleonic forts\, Roman columns protrude from early Slavic churches\, and Hapsburg empire architecture faces off with Socialist realist sculpture. \nLong-time Obsidian\, Darko Sojak\, will present about Croatia and the region. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/exploring_croatia-24862/ CATEGORIES:Entertainment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200328 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200206T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101606Z UID:31717-1585267200-1585353599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Walking in the UK DESCRIPTION:Long-Distance Walking in the UK (The Easy Way). Obsidians Carla and David Cooper will share photos and highlights from their five walks in England and Scotland. Come hear why long-distance walking in the UK is so appealing as they take you along Wainwright’s Coast to Coast\, the west Highland Way\, the Cotswold Way\, the Great Glen Way\, and the Speyside Way. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/walking_in_the_uk-24971/ CATEGORIES:Entertainment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200328 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200316T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101623Z UID:31871-1585267200-1585353599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Wild Iris Ridge DESCRIPTION:We’ll meet at the intersection of Bailey Hill Rd & S Bertelsen Rd. where there is a small parking area. This is part of the Ridgeline trail but doesn’t have a direct connection to the rest of the system. We’ll just take a casual stroll on this lollipop loop trail. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/wild_iris_ridge-25053/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200329 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20191024T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101533Z UID:31457-1585353600-1585439999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Beach Clean-Up with SOLVE DESCRIPTION:SOLVE is a state-wide non-profit organization that takes action every day to keep Oregon clean and green. They mobilize over 35\,000 volunteers and organize over 1\,000 cleanup and restoration projects throughout the state.\nSOLVE mission: Bring Oregonians together to improve our environment and build a legacy of stewardship.\nPlease join me on our next SOLVE cleanup project. We will clean lovely small beach and area around Berry Creek\, few miles north of Florence\, OR.\nOptional: On the way back we will stop in Florence for lunch. Please join us. \n3.13.2020 UPDATE: The health and safety of Oregon’s communities has always been a priority to SOLVE. Due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19\, our statewide Spring Oregon Beach Cleanup\, presented by AAA\, has been rescheduled for July 5\, 2020. Beach Cleanups on July 5 are crucial in removing litter and debris left from 4th of July celebrations. We view this date change as an opportunity to focus on a different challenge facing the health and wellness of the Oregon Coast. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/beach_clean-up_with_solve-24840/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200329 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200213T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101607Z UID:31727-1585353600-1585439999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Hendricks Park Stroll DESCRIPTION:Latest adjustments:\n☣️ !! We will keep distance 6’+ and use COVID-safe sign-in proceedures (explained at sign-in time) \nThere will be a co-leader and we will break up into two groups for social distancing. \nWhat’s Bloomin’ – Spring! This park is always changing and simply amazing. We’ll check out what’s new in the Native Plant garden\, walk several trails through the Rhododendron Garden and finish with a short trail in the forest. Easy pace! \n Meetup/Departure Location: Hendricks Park\, at Wilkens Shelter URL:https://obsidians.org/event/hendricks_park_stroll-24976/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200329 DTSTAMP:20260713T144833 CREATED:20200227T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101615Z UID:31801-1585353600-1585439999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Trail Maintenance DESCRIPTION:We don’t have an project yet. But\, you can be sure we’ll be doing some trail work. \nMeet at the main Willamette Street Trailhead parking lot\, the paved on Willamette. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/trail_maintenance-25015/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR