BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Obsidians - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211122 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211022T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101930Z UID:33219-1637452800-1637539199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Larison Rock DESCRIPTION:This is a low end difficult hike which while short distance overall climbs about 1700 feet in the first two miles\, a steady grade. From there to the top\, the grade lessens\, and the rock has modest views to the south and is itself quite impressive. Arrive at the TH about 0945-1000\, on top by lunch\, then back down 1330 (1:30) or 1400 (2:00)\, at the latest. It’s a short drive\, decent trail used for mountain bikes\, and is a nice workout close to town. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/larison_rock-25740/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211122 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211029T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101938Z UID:33273-1637452800-1637539199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt. Hope Cemetery Loop DESCRIPTION:walk begins in historic Masonic Cemetery where we will note the number of early white settlers in this area long home to the kalapuya Indian tribe\, walk thru the hills\, skirting Laurelwood Golf Course\, and Hendricks Rhododendron garden. We will have a moderate and interesting walk Meetup/Departure Location: University St & E 25th Ave URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_hope_cemetery_loop-25767/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211124 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211014T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101929Z UID:33209-1637625600-1637711999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:This 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-25735/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211125 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211029T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101934Z UID:33247-1637712000-1637798399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:** NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:15-8:30.\nEvery 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. 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. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.) Everyone is required to CARRY A FACE COVERING and know how to use it properly. More information is available on the website. Look for Covid-19 Protocols. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. 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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25754/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211126 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211017T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101930Z UID:33217-1637798400-1637884799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Turkey Trimming DESCRIPTION:This annual urban hike will take us through South Eugene to the Ridgeline Trailhead on 52nd and Willamette. We will hike up a short distance then veer off on the Maintenance spur and go through hidden parts of town (and a new housing development!)\, as we wend our way down to the Amazon Creek headwaters before heading back to where we started. We will go at a moderate pace. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/turkey_trimming-25739/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211127 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211111T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101944Z UID:33311-1637884800-1637971199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah DESCRIPTION:We can adjust mileage if the weather does not cooperate. Park at the Main Parking lot. Look for us two or three rows below the fee box. We will head out on the lower road and then along the river to the North Trailhead and then take Trail 3\, 4\, 1 to the summit. From there\, we have longer and shorter options on how to return to the main parking lot . Please be\nfamiliar with the COVID protocols on the website. Watch for updates. If questions\, my email is jbjacobsen@comast.net URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt_pisgah-25786/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211128 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20210304T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101810Z UID:32633-1637971200-1638057599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Spencer Butte Planting DESCRIPTION:For this outing we will plant over 250 salvaged plants around the main trailhead parking lot. \nMeet at the main Spencer Butte Trailhead parking lot\, the paved lot on Willamette Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte_planting-25439/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211128 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211101T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101940Z UID:33283-1637971200-1638057599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Sweet Creek Falls DESCRIPTION:We will try to do both lower and upper sections of trail. If conditions allow this the length of the hike is closer to 5 miles. After all the rain the falls should put on a good show. If there is interest and the the is right we might go into Florence for lunch. This is to be determined at end of hike by those who are interested. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/sweet_creek_falls-25772/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211129 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211103T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101941Z UID:33293-1638057600-1638143999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Shotgun Creek Loop DESCRIPTION:Meet at: Corner of 42nd and Marcola Rd in the parking lot of the Weyerhauser Mckenzie Natural Area. From I-105 aka Hwy 126 take the 42nd street exit in Springfield (it is the exit past Mohawk Blvd.). Turn left on 42nd street. In about 1 mile the road ends and you will see the parking lot on your right. Look for the Willamalane sign.\n This is a great winter hike. Much of the trail is through old growth forest and then finished along the creek itself. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/shotgun_creek_loop-25777/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211129 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211118T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101945Z UID:33321-1638057600-1638143999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:North Fork Willamette DESCRIPTION:We will start at the beginning of second leg of trail and continue into the third section as far as we like before retracing our steps back to our cars. This trail follows the river through a mixed forest that has been recently thinned in the last couple of years. Be prepared for muddy trail and dripping trees. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/north_fork_willamette-25791/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211129 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211126T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101947Z UID:33331-1638057600-1638143999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Spencer Butte sunrise DESCRIPTION:Zippy hike to see sunrise at 7:25 AM URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte_sunrise-25796/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211201 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211014T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101929Z UID:33211-1638230400-1638316799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:This 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-25736/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211202 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211029T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101934Z UID:33249-1638316800-1638403199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:45 to 9:00.***** REMEMBER\, THERE IS A TIME CHANGE FOR THE START!!!*******\nEvery 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. 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. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.) Everyone is required to CARRY A FACE COVERING and know how to use it properly. More information is available on the website. Look for Covid-19 Protocols. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. 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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25755/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211204 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211027T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101932Z UID:33233-1638489600-1638575999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Food for Lane County DESCRIPTION:The fairgrounds will probably be closed so we will meet at corner 16th and Friendly — south side of Amazon Creek. We will walk on the Fern Ridge bike path along the Amazon Creek to the Food for Lane County warehouse on Bailey Hill Road. In years past we have carried cans but this year\, I suggest a lightweight check or cash to promote our theme\, “Carrying each other by feeding others.” Another option is to donate online\, possibly a tribute card for the holiday season. https://foodforlanecounty.org/donate/donate-funds/tribute-card/ \nIf questions\, Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net URL:https://obsidians.org/event/food_for_lane_county_-25747/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211205 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211101T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101940Z UID:33285-1638576000-1638662399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Three Mile Lake DESCRIPTION:A hike that starts 10 miles south of Florence. We start in a forest that opens to a trail out on the dunes and ends at the beach. We walk along the beach for about a mile\, return to the dunes\, and back into the forest. We get a peek at the south end of Three Mile Lake. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/three_mile_lake-25773/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211205 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211102T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101940Z UID:33289-1638576000-1638662399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Finley Wildlife Refuge DESCRIPTION:This is primarily a hiking trip. But we are going to make a brief stop at Bruce Rd to check out what is on one of the largest ponds on the refuge. Then on to headquarters where we will start the hike. We will do the entire loop that includes the Mill Pond trail and the Woodpecker trail and come back to cars. With rain we have had it will be muddy so wear appropriate foot gear or bring a change of shoes. This is a mixed forest of firs and oaks with hanging moss very prehistoric. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/finley_wildlife_refuge-25775/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211206 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211119T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101946Z UID:33323-1638662400-1638748799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Dimple Hill DESCRIPTION:We will meet in the Jerry’s Home Improvement Center parking lot\, Beltline at Highway 99\, at the far side of the parking lot from the store\, next to Highway 99 and the Jerry’s sign.\nThe hike will begin at Chip Ross Park on the north side of Corvallis. Weather permitting\, there are good views of Corvallis from the upper reaches of Chip Ross Park. We’ll take Dan’s Trail to the summit of Dimple Hill and stop for lunch and good views to the south. Most of Dan’s Trail is a long and steady uphill\, with plenty of switchbacks to keep it from becoming too steep. The trail is muddy in places\, but generally in good condition\, and there are mountain bikers to watch out for. On November 13 there was one tree down across the trail. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/dimple_hill-25792/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211208 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211108T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101942Z UID:33301-1638835200-1638921599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:This 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-25781/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211209 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211029T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101935Z UID:33251-1638921600-1639007999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:45-9:00.\nEvery 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. 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. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.) Everyone is required to CARRY A FACE COVERING and know how to use it properly. More information is available on the website. Look for Covid-19 Protocols. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. 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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25756/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211212 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211006T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101926Z UID:33187-1639180800-1639267199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Green Island Birdwalk DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED due to dangerous weather conditions!!! \nMeeting place: Papa’s Pizza\, 1577 Coburg Rd. \nGreen Island\, the location of this birdwalk\, sponsored by the Conservation/Science & Education Committee\, is open to the public periodically by the McKenzie River Trust. It is a former agricultural site\, now transforming into a diverse riparian woodland habitat. On our March 2021\, visit we took the north loop and saw many swallows taking advantage of Dennis Arendt’s painted boxes\, and around a couple of dozen bird species. Randy Sinnott\, local birder\, will lead the “listening & looking.” \nIn case of very windy/rainy weather\, trip will be re-scheduled\, participants will be notified in advance. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/green_island_birdwalk-25724/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211212 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211121T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101946Z UID:33325-1639180800-1639267199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Salmon Creek Trail South DESCRIPTION:This moderate\, out-and-back hike is close to the Kwis fire which is still not completely contained. Oakridge locals assure me that the trail is open\, although there are some downed trees across the trail and there may be smoke. It will be muddy and slippery in places\, but the forest and creek will be beautiful. We can have lunch at the Oakridge fish hatchery\, which will be our turnaround point. \nThere is a very brief stretch of gravel road\, but the drive and parking are suitable for all vehicle types. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/salmon_creek_trail_south-25793/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211213 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211103T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101941Z UID:33295-1639267200-1639353599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Thurston Hills Vista Loop DESCRIPTION:Meet at: North Trail Head parking lot off Main Street in East Springfield. You will see the entrance on the right just past Springfield Memorial Cemetery. There is a brand new loop added off the summit of the existing trail. It has amazing features and vistas. It just opened but will not be advertised to the public until next year. This will be a one-way hike with shuttle. I will ask three cars to meet me ahead of time at the trail head off Bob Straub and ride with me to the east trailhead. Then we can shuttle the group back. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/thurston_hills_vista_loop-25778/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211215 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211108T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101943Z UID:33305-1639440000-1639526399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:This 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-25783/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211215 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211116T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101945Z UID:33317-1639440000-1639526399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:UO Sustainability Walk DESCRIPTION:This is the second of three tours the University of Oregon has designed to showcase established sustainability practices within buildings and infrastructure\, academic programs\, faculty research\, and student life. This 90-minute walk is more of a saunter and features 10-12 stops when UO Office of Sustainability Director\, Steve Mital will review and discuss specific practices in various campus locations.\nIt is not necessary to participate in all three tours or to go on tours in order. Campus will be on winter break so we will be avoiding crowds.\nThis walk is sponsored by the Conservation\, Science and Education Committee.\n Meetup/Departure Location: NW Corner of 13th and Agate – in front of Oregon Hall URL:https://obsidians.org/event/uo_sustainability_walk-25789/ CATEGORIES:Conservation, Science, & Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211216 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211029T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101935Z UID:33253-1639526400-1639612799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 8:45 to 9:00.\nEvery 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. 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. It is a great way to get and stay in shape. If this is your first time on this Obsidian hike and/or if this is the first time you have hiked up Spencer Butte from the lowest elevation\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. Registered guests are welcome. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. (Please scroll down to read all of this trip description.) Everyone is required to CARRY A FACE COVERING and know how to use it properly. More information is available on the website. Look for Covid-19 Protocols. If you are not willing to follow the guidelines\, please do not join the group. 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. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-25757/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211216 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211203T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101948Z UID:33335-1639526400-1639612799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:South Willamette Trail DESCRIPTION:We will park at the Hardesty Mountain Trailhead along highway 58 near milepost 20. We will hike up the main trail\, then left on the South Willamette trail\, with a couple creek crossings and a bit of elevation changes. One creek crossing will involve rocks and a log to cross. The Eula Ridge trailhead will be our turnaround spot. Lovely timber and a variety of understory will be part of this journey. Trekking poles will be helpful for stream crossings on rocks or logs\, depending on the water flow. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/south_willamette_trail-25798/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211217 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211202T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101947Z UID:33333-1639612800-1639699199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amanda Trail DESCRIPTION:This hike is dedicated to Amanda\, a Coos woman who was forcibly marched to a reservation far from her homeland on Oregon’s Trail of Tears. \n The full trail\, from the south side of Yachats to the Cape Perpetua Whispering Trail Rock Shelter\, is 7.6 miles out and back. We’ll be starting our journey with the Ya’Xaik Trail to the north of Yachats\, adding an additional 1.1 miles. This hike may turn out to be shorter however\, because of intermittent closures of the trail from the Amanda statue leading to Cape Perpetua. We’ll find out. It will be a day of history\, flora and fungi. \nParticipants and others who are interested will be invited to participate in a readers’ theater rendition of ‘Amanda Transcending’\, a play by Connie Bennett that explores the sad story of the Coos people’s forced exile from their homeland. \n Here’s a link to the story of the Amanda Trail: https://www.yachatsoregon.org/DocumentCenter/View/71/Amanda-Trail-Story-PDF URL:https://obsidians.org/event/amanda_trail-25797/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211218 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211212T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101953Z UID:33371-1639699200-1639785599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Not All Who Wander Are Lost DESCRIPTION:This wander will take us up and down hills\, through a hidden park then through the Wayne Morse woods. We will wonder at the gnome village on our way up to the reservoir on College Hill. We will wander back via neighborhood connector paths and wonder at the birds along the newly refurbished chip trail next to the Amazon Canal. Bonus points for those who know what the title of this hike is in reference to. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/not_all_who_wander_are_lost-25816/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211219 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211027T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101931Z UID:33229-1639785600-1639871999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise DESCRIPTION:Moonrise is 4:11 pm and sunset is 4:35. This will be the long hike on Trail 4 and then going up Trail 2. Look for us by my car a row or two or three down from the fee box. We can adjust the mileage depending on the weather. Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions. If you don’t have a Lane County pass allow time to purchase one with Debit/Credit card (no cash) at the pay station by trailhead. Obsidian COVID protocols will be followed. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-25745/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211219 DTSTAMP:20260620T133439 CREATED:20211108T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101944Z UID:33309-1639785600-1639871999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Midnight Lake DESCRIPTION:This is a good first-of-the-season trip for intermediate skiers (it’s really not appropriate for beginners). We’ll plan on heading up to Midnight Lake via the PCT\, then following the trail through the woods over to the road past Bechtel Shelter\, for a nice glide back to Pengra Pass and then the parking lot. Lunch will be at either Midnight Lake or at Bechtel Shelter. Depending on conditions\, it could turn into an out-and-back instead of a loop (for instance\, if it’s icy under the trees). Trip will be cancelled or re-scheduled if snow conditions are inadequate. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/midnight_lake-25785/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR