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:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190417 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190323T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101442Z UID:31067-1555372800-1555459199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Buford Park Habitat Plan DESCRIPTION:Habitat Management at Lane County’s Buford Park from planning to implementation: 2008-2035\nJason Blazer\, Stewardship Director at Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah\, will update us on the newly adopted plan to conserve the park’s wildlife and botanical resources. The plan envisions trail improvements as well as restored rare prairie\, oak savanna and oak woodland habitats. Jason has been involved with stewardship of this large\, strategically located regional park close to 20 years. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/buford_park_habitat_plan-24636/ CATEGORIES:Conservation, Science, & Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190417 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190227T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101435Z UID:31015-1555372800-1555459199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Delta Ponds Birding DESCRIPTION:We’ll meet at the north end of the Green Way Bridge in the Valley River parking lot. This is a leisurely hiking and birding trip around Delta Ponds. In 2018 we identified 24 bird species and a couple early blooming wildflower species. We saw one pair of Canada geese with goslings. This is a leisurely outing that takes about 3 hours. The more pairs of eyes in the group the more species we’ll spot.\n Meetup/Departure Location: North side Greenway Bridge at Valley River parking lot URL:https://obsidians.org/event/delta_ponds_birding-24610/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190415 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190325T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101445Z UID:31087-1555200000-1555286399@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 could see the beginning of spring wild flowers. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/north_fork_willamette-24646/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190415 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190123T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101425Z UID:30917-1555200000-1555286399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Kalapuya Talking Stones DESCRIPTION:Scattered through the Whilamut Natural Area in Eugene and nearby Springfield are 15 boulders deeply etched with words from the Kalapuya language. These Talking Stones help to remind visitors the Kalapuya people are still here. The words were chosen to reflect natural things in the traditional landscape\, such as a fish trap\, wooded area\, a camas field. We will be visiting all of the stones on our walk. \nThis is a meandering walk starting from the main parking area at Alton Baker Park; meet at the parking lot’s south end. The route will be clockwise into Springfield\, then along the river and back to the parking area. Dress for the weather. We should be completed by noon. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/kalapuya_talking_stones-24559/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190414 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190307T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101437Z UID:31025-1555113600-1555199999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:North Bank Deer Preserve DESCRIPTION:Update on trail conditions from Roseburg BLM office: It is not closed but according to those on horseback\, there are some fallen trees. BLM would like to us to send a report after our trip. The North Bank Habitat is near Roseburg\, exit 135\, Wilbur\, then on North Bank Rd to the West Entrance. The drive takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes. The up and down loop hike has rolling—some steep & challenging hills— up to and along the ridgeline with oak savannas\, meadows\, and views of the Umpqua River. One will need to watch for poison oak. Expect a few sections of the trail to be really muddy. We should start hiking around 9:30 and complete the hike between 2:30 and 3:00. It will be a steady moderate pace with a late lunch so bring some snacks. The elevation gain is like doing Mt. Pisgah twice. If weather conditions are not optimal\, I’ll substitute a hike on Pisgah. The hike is described in Sullivan’s Southern Oregon hiking book. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/north_bank_deer_preserve-24615/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190410 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190411 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190121T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101421Z UID:30883-1554854400-1554940799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:The Oregon Coast Aquarium DESCRIPTION:LOAD BUS AT 7:30 am\nThe Oregon Coast Aquarium is the focus of our early spring trip to the Oregon coast. We’ll visit the sea lions\, seals. otters\, assorted other creatures(large and small) and the colorful coast birds beginning their annual breeding plumage. We’ll go via Corvallis with a coffee stop at Avery Park. We’ll be able to observe some animals during their feeding time. Knowledgeable volunteers are at the otter\, seal lion/seals and aviary. They have stories to tell about their “creatures” and can answer questions. The large gift shop is a shopper’s delight. Lunch will be on your own at the Aquarium restaurant. Before leaving Newport we’ll drive around the area near the aquarium to see the developing OSU marine science campus and NOAA (National Oceanic Atmospheric Association). We hope to visit the NOAA research vessel as well. Leaving the area we’ll return down the coast looking for returning whales swimming north. Ice cream in Florence if we’re in the mood. \nALL BUS TRIP PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE A MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM FOR CURRENT YEAR.\nMedical form is available from registrar or at http://www.obsidians.org/com_bus \nCost: $63 Members $65 Non-Members Payment due: March 20\nPlease make checks payable to Obsidian Bus Trips\nREGISTRATION & MAIL CHECKS TO: Judy Phelps\, 541-726-0118\n2774 Viewmont Ave.\, Springfield\, OR 97477\n Meetup/Departure Location: ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/the_oregon_coast_aquarium-24541/ CATEGORIES:Bus Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190410 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190411 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190111T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101418Z UID:30857-1554854400-1554940799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE THE TIME CHANGE—This is our weekly aerobic hike starting at Martin Street Trailhead up to Spencer Butte. We start promptly so come a few minutes early to check in. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. It is a steady pace varying from moderate to fast. Registered guests are welcome. Please call the leader if any questions. \nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24528/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190408 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190409 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190401T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101449Z UID:31119-1554681600-1554767999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Deception Creek DESCRIPTION:Here’s a chance to see some serious trail clearing work. The lower elevation trails along Hwy 58 have so may trees down that sometimes the trail can’t be seen. But here’s a spot to walk through a freshly cleared trail. Obsidians Mike Smith\, Larry Dunlap\, and myself spent time on the crews that did this work. Hopefully\, I can describe what was in the now clear path. (I’ll have a few pictures). We will be able to park at the Forest Service Center parking lot and start our hike from there. If people are interested in seeing some of the mess that remains\, we might make a quick stop at the Hardesty Trails Area. As I understand it\, you don’t have to walk far before you see the problems the Forest Service and their volunteers are facing. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/deception_creek-24662/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190408 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190325T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101444Z UID:31085-1554595200-1554681599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Shellburg Falls DESCRIPTION:This trip is one I did last year. It has a series of three water falls you pass as you hike the loop trail. The last one is the most impressive. If the weather is good we may include a side trip to Ankeny Wildlife Refuge on the way back. We will be driving up I-5 to the exit for Hwy. 22 and following that east to our trailhead. Ankeny uses the same exit headed west and is very close. You might include binoculars just in case. N Meetup/Departure Location: ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/shellburg_falls-24645/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190408 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190322T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101442Z UID:31059-1554595200-1554681599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Ridgeline Trail DESCRIPTION:We will use a car shuttle to facilitate the hike of the Ridgeline Trail from Blanton to Spring trailhead. A great way to hike the entire Ridgeline trail and to see the storm damage and wildflowers. A steady pace with up and downs. Please check if you can drive. UPDATE: Kay and I will leave our cars at Spring trailhead at 8:00 and John J will drive us to Amazon. He will also drive to Blanton so we probably only need only one other driver. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ridgeline_trail-24632/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190406 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190401T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101450Z UID:31125-1554422400-1554508799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Pisgah Arboretum Flower hike DESCRIPTION:Look for us by my car a row or two down from the fee box. We will walk the arboretum trails to see fawn lilies and camas blooming. The Jette trail has 100s of fawn lilies in bloom. (Optional to hike to the summit possibly before —Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pisgah_arboretum_flower_hike-24665/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190403 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190404 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190111T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101418Z UID:30855-1554249600-1554335999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE THE TIME CHANGE—This is our weekly aerobic hike starting at Martin Street Trailhead up to Spencer Butte. We start promptly so come a few minutes early to check in. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. It is a steady pace varying from moderate to fast. Registered guests are welcome. Please call the leader if any questions. \nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24527/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190402 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190113T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101419Z UID:30865-1554076800-1554163199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Basic Climb School 2019 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://obsidians.org/event/basic_climb_school_2019-24532/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190331 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190401 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190324T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101443Z UID:31079-1553990400-1554076799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Trillium at Amazon/Spencer DESCRIPTION:This will be a trillium hike on the last day of spring break. They are just beginning to bloom on the Ridgeline Trail. The pace will be “almost” moderate with time to spot and enjoy the trillium—but not get out your flower identification book. Email me if you would prefer not to go the top of the Butte but want to turn back at Fox Hollow or the last junction before the summit. jbjacobsen@comcast.net \nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer-24642/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190331 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190401 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190310T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101439Z UID:31043-1553990400-1554076799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Dimple Hill DESCRIPTION:Meeting Location: 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 (hopefully) 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. Although rated moderate according to distance and elevation gain\, some hikers may find it difficult. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/dimple_hill-24624/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190330 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190331 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190222T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101432Z UID:30985-1553904000-1553990399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Ridgeline Storm Repair DESCRIPTION:For this month’s outing we will work to make tread improvements to the Ridgeline trail that have resulted from this year’s snow storm. We will have a variety of tasks including raking and kiosk cleaning. \nMeet the Willamette & 52nd Trailhead parking lot\, the gravel parking lot on Willamette. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ridgeline_storm_repair-24594/ CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190330 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190331 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190221T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101432Z UID:30981-1553904000-1553990399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:McKenzie View Loop DESCRIPTION:Meeting Place: County Farm and Fox Meadow Rds. (North of Costco\, about 1/3 mile from Armitage Park\, near the First Baptist Church of Eugene) \nWe’ll explore the hills and country roads around Springfield. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29210622 \nMake sure your bike is in good running condition. If the psi range on the sidewall calls for 60-80 psi\, fill 60-65. In Winter we need more contact with the road surface and less psi should do it. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mckenzie_view_loop-24592/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190329 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190330 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190208T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101428Z UID:30949-1553817600-1553903999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:The Willamette Water Trail DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a virtual paddle trip down the Willamette River Water Trail with Michelle Emmons\, Willamette Riverkeeper’s South Valley Program Manager\, and avid paddling explorer. Learn how to plan your own aquatic adventure\, and gain insight on how the Willamette River’s water quality has changed\, what challenges our river faces today\, and how you can help.   URL:https://obsidians.org/event/the_willamette_water_trail-24575/ CATEGORIES:Entertainment END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190329 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190128T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101426Z UID:30931-1553731200-1553817599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Salem Exploration DESCRIPTION:Update: Last week Jim changed the reservations to 19. 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 at 11:00. Other sights depending on time: Riverfront Park\, Union Street Railroad Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge\, the new Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge\, Supreme Court Building (hopefully)\, sculptures\, and gardens on the way to Willamette University\, the Deepwood Museum & Gardens\, the Bush Barn Art Center\, the Salem Convention Center\, and the historic Ladd and Bush Bank.\nBe prepared to be on your feet most of the exploration. Jim has a special place for lunch. We should be back in Eugene by 5:30 if all goes well. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/salem_exploration-24566/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190328 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190111T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101417Z UID:30853-1553644800-1553731199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:This is our weekly aerobic hike starting at Martin Street Trailhead up to Spencer Butte. We start promptly so come a few minutes early to check in. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. It is a steady pace varying from moderate to fast. Registered guests are welcome. Please call the leader if any questions. \nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24526/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190326T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T235959 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190207T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101428Z UID:30947-1553558400-1553731199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Bend Oregon Explore DESCRIPTION:This trip will involve exploring downtown Bend on foot (with an emphasis on its history)\, hiking 2 miles of the river trail\, and visiting the High Desert Museum. The trip leader needs to refresh his knowledge of Bend\, Oregon\, in preparation for a Road Scholar trip. Participants are welcome to offer their knowledge of the city. If time and weather allow we might make a stop on the last day to learn about the Big Eddy rapids. Our accommodation will be 1 night in a hotel. We will be walking up to 5 miles per day. \nSCHEDULE:\nTuesday\, March 26\nDepart Eugene and drive to Bend. We will explore the downtown area\, shops\, eateries. In the late afternoon\, we will check into our hotel then hike the 2-mile trail near the hotel. F dinner\, enjoy eating at a restaurant in old town. There will be free time that evening to continue seeing the town or enjoy the amenities of the hotel. \nWednesday\, March 27\nIn the morning we’ll scout out a few more places in downtown Bend and possibly stop by Bend’s history center. In the early afternoon\, we’ll visit the High Desert Museum and if time/weather allows we’ll visit the area near Sunriver on the Deschutes called the Big Eddy. We should return to Eugene by dinner time. \nDEPARTURE INFO:\nOur group will depart from Eugene on Tuesday\, March 26th at 8:30 am. The exact address will be sent to the trip participants closer to the departure date. Street parking will be available for people who leave their cars. \nGEAR:\nBe prepared for rain and cooler temps. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring money for food and beverages. \nACCOMMODATIONS:\nWe will stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Bend. The trip leader will provide information about how you can reserve with the hotel to get a group rate. Participants are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. RESERVATIONS AT THE HOTEL NEED TO BE MADE BY MARCH 8th. After that day the special rate is based on availability at the hotel. Cancellations can be made up to 48 hours before arrival. The hotel is close to the river trail and a 15-minute walk from downtown.\nCOSTS:\nThe group rate is $129 per room. Each room has two queen beds and includes breakfast\, wifi\, use of the pool\, and parking. This price does not include a 12% tax. If you wish to share with another participant consider splitting the cost. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/bend_oregon_explore-24574/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190327 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190323T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101443Z UID:31077-1553558400-1553644799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Obsidian Grounds DESCRIPTION:The main focus will be to clean up/remove the remaining debris from the snow storm a couple weeks back. We also need to get at some of the normal spring jobs – cutting back ferns\, pruning/trimming plantings\, pulling blackberries\, remove ivy from trees and the list can go on\, but this should keep us busy for 3 hours or so. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/obsidian_grounds-24641/ CATEGORIES:Lodge Building END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190325 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190311T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101439Z UID:31045-1553385600-1553471999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Leaburg Canal DESCRIPTION:Easy walk along the Leaburg canal starting at the power station 13 miles east of Thurston. This level path follows the canal approximately 3 miles east with pleasant views of the surrounding farms\, river\, side creeks\, and canal. Expect to see a variety of waterfowl. The path is covered in small pea gravel and is generally not muddy\, but due to the gravel\, you may find hiking boots more comfortable than a soft-soled shoe. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/leaburg_canal-24625/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190323 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190324 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190221T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101432Z UID:30979-1553299200-1553385599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:100 Mile Bakery Loop DESCRIPTION:Meeting Place: 4th and A Streets\, Springfield. \nWe’ll explore the hills and country roads around Springfield. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29000873 \nMake sure your bike is in good running condition. If the psi range on the sidewall calls for 60-80 psi\, fill 60-65. In Winter we need more contact with the road surface and less psi should do it. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/100_mile_bakery_loop-24591/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190323 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190324 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190114T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101419Z UID:30867-1553299200-1553385599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:SOLVE Beach Clean-Up DESCRIPTION:Please join thousands of volunteers on Saturday\, March 23\, 2019 from 10AM – 1PM for SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup – part of International Coastal Cleanup.\nObsidians and friends of Wandertrail Tours will participate in cleaning area around Berry Creek\, 8 miles north of Florence.\nTrash bags and gloves will be provided to you on the site.\nSOLVE event info> https://www.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0C1I00000GshHq\nAfter the cleanup\, please join us for Ice-cream beach party sponsored by Wandertrail Tours! (“while supplies last”)\nOn the way back\, some of us will stop for a lunch in Florence. Please join us. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/solve_beach_clean-up-24533/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190322 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190220T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101431Z UID:30975-1553126400-1553212799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Delta Ponds DESCRIPTION:We will meet at the north end of the Greenway bike bridge\, behind Valley River Center. Pace will be leisurely with plenty of stops for birding and photography. Optional Lunch at River Valley Mall or other location after the hike. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/delta_ponds-24588/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190320 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190321 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190128T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101426Z UID:30929-1553040000-1553126399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt. Pisgah – Spring Equinox DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: TIME CHANGE Pisgah is now open with Trail 1 and 7 open to the summit.We Look for us by my car a row or two down from the fee box at main gate. Sunset is at 7:24 and the Moonrise is at 7:13. \n(Before the storm I planned for us to visit the bench in the arboretum with the Mary Oliver quote. She was a well known American poet in touch with the “march of the seasons” who died in January. I’ll schedule a walk in the arboretum when the trails open—hopefully when the wildflowers are still in bloom.) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_pisgah_-_spring_equinox-24565/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190320 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190321 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190111T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101417Z UID:30851-1553040000-1553126399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:The hike will be the usual Spencer Butte hike. Caution for root wad holes and some debris on the trail.\nTo get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park on Martin Street at the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. One can take LTD Bus #28 to Martin Street. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/spencer_butte-24525/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190319 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190320 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190323T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101442Z UID:31065-1552953600-1553039999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Wilderness Strategies Project Update DESCRIPTION:Matt Peterson\, Recreation Program Manager with the U. S. Forest Service\, will address the new changes and restrictions coming in 2020 to reduce impact and preserve the character of the Mt. Jefferson\, Mt. Washington and Three Sisters wilderness areas. Join us and bring your questions as Matt explains the details and impact of the new permit system and what they will mean in planning future activities in these areas. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/wilderness_strategies_project_update-24635/ CATEGORIES:Conservation, Science, & Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190317 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190318 DTSTAMP:20260724T002817 CREATED:20190216T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101431Z UID:30971-1552780800-1552867199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Drift Creek Wilderness from the North DESCRIPTION:WEATHER UPDATE: Warm and dry predicted. \nTIDES: High at 0935 Low at 1638. \n(St. Patrick’s Day) \nThis is a chance to hike in one of the lesser visited wilderness areas from one of the lesser used trails. This is a pretty area; however\, here are reasons you might NOT want to do the hike. Yes\, sometimes it is worth making sure people know upfront what they are signing up for: \n1. It is a long drive\, a good two hours each way\, past Newport to the south and then a 15 miles on FS roads.\n2. For the drive\, it isn’t a long hike\, about 8 miles RT\, maybe closer to 7.5.\n3. I will be taking pictures of blowdowns and removing some of the smaller ones. I am scouting it for the annual early April log out done by the Scorpions of the three trails that go down to Drift Creek. We are only hiking one of those three trails on this date.\n4. That’s right\, the hike goes DOWN 1400’ to Drift Creek\, so one is hiking out uphill. \nThat said\, the area is pretty\, not crowded\, and Drift Creek is pleasant\, and if you “collect” wilderness areas\, as I do\, this is one of the 47 in Oregon. It is 50-100 yards to the other trail destinations across the creek\, but it is about 6 hours of driving and hiking to get there if the water is high\, and it will be!! \nBring good rain gear. Despite the 15 month drought\, the coast range gets rain that the valley does not get There are no stream crossings\, and Drift Creek itself is not easily reached from the end of the trail (which ends in a campsite)\, but the trail may be muddy\, and gaiters are recommended. I got real wet on it last year. The gradient of the trail is steady but not severe. Walking sticks are useful. \nI hope to be at the Trailhead by 10\, at the bottom for lunch\, out by 1:30 or so and back in Eugene before 4. NOTE THE CHANGE IN THE STARTING TIME. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/drift_creek_wilderness_from_the_north-24586/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR