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:20200419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200420 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 CREATED:20200129T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101603Z UID:31697-1587254400-1587340799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Shellburg Falls DESCRIPTION:There are 3 water falls along this trail. One you walk behind. One is tucked away with huge rocks and a long falls into a deep canyon. The first one is at the beginning of the hike. The rest of the hike goes through a combination of old and second growth forests. We also pass through a forest service campground. We should see some wildflowers. Meetup/Departure Location: ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/shellburg_falls-24961/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200419 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 CREATED:20200312T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101621Z UID:31857-1587168000-1587254399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Pisgah w/Pacific Source DESCRIPTION:Special Outreach project. Through Travel Lane County we’ll accompany members of a Pacific Source group on the trails of Buford Park and the Arboretum. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pacific_source-25046/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200419 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 CREATED:20200101T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101553Z UID:31621-1587168000-1587254399@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Cottage Grove Mural Walk DESCRIPTION:This is a walking exploration of Cottage Grove’s downtown murals. We will meet at the Albertson’s on 30th and Hilyard (parking lot northeast corner) and carpool. We should return to the parking lot by 1 pm. This trip is considered exploratory. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/cottage_grove_mural_walk-24923/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200417 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 CREATED:20200219T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101609Z UID:31743-1586995200-1587081599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:A Day at OMSI DESCRIPTION:Load bus at (former) Shopko site at 7:30 a.m.; Depart at 8:00 a.m. \nRain or shine this will be a fun day with friends. Heading north\, our first stop will be in Albany for our coffee break at McDonalds (on your own). We will then proceed to the OMSI Center in Portland. Along the way we will likely see sheep in the green fields and possibly some hawks or eagles. Your OMSI admission is included in the trip cost. If you wish to attend a theater presentation you will need to purchase those tickets on your own. We will have approximately 3 to 3 1/2 hours to visit exhibits\, have lunch and view theater presentations. There is a large cafeteria “Theory” open from 11 – 2. You may also bring your lunch if you wish\, however you may have to leave lunch bags and backpacks in an unsecured “lunch room.” We will re-board the bus at 3 p.m. and travel Highway 99 back to Eugene. Our estimated time of arrival in Eugene is 6:00 p.m.\nA COMPLETED 2020 MEDICAL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED \nCost: Member $62 Non-member $64 Payment Due: March 26\, 2020\nPlease make checks payable to Obsidians Bus Trips\nREGISTRATION & MAIL CHECKS TO: Sharon Cutsforth 541-746-4929\n 1120 South 39th Street\, Springfield 97478 \n Meetup/Departure Location: (former) ShopKo Coburg Rd/Chad Dr\,(btwn ShopKo & Taco Bell) URL:https://obsidians.org/event/a_day_at_omsi-24985/ CATEGORIES:Bus Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200417 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 CREATED:20200206T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101605Z UID:31715-1586995200-1587081599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Pisgah w/Pacific Source DESCRIPTION:Special Outreach project. Through Travel Lane County we’ll accompany members of a Pacific Source group on the trails of Buford Park and the Arboretum. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pacific_source-24970/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200415 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200416 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 CREATED:20200219T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101609Z UID:31749-1586908800-1586995199@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 summertrips@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-24988/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200415 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 CREATED:20200219T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101609Z UID:31747-1586822400-1586908799@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 at 9:00 AM. This is a leisurely hiking and birding trip around Delta Ponds on both sides of Goodpasture Road. In 2019 we saw 21 species even though the water species were spread out over a large area because of the flooding then. At our leisurely pace the trip took three hours. \nIF YOU ARE CANCELING WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE TRIP\, PLEASE GIVE WE A CALL AT 541-688-7025. I don’t have a computer access at home. Meetup/Departure Location: North End of Green Way Bridge at Valley River URL:https://obsidians.org/event/delta_ponds_birding-24987/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200415 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 CREATED:20191228T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101553Z UID:31617-1586822400-1586908799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Seneca and Sustainability DESCRIPTION:Todd Payne\, President and CEO of Seneca Jones (Seneca Family of Companies)\, will speak about the industry’s sustainable management of forest resources\, the importance of forest stewardship and Seneca’s cogeneration program (a bio-energy facility). Seneca has four lumber manufacturing facilities\, a renewable energy facility and a167\,000 acre sustainably managed tree farm. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/seneca_and_sustainability-24921/ CATEGORIES:Conservation, Science, & Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200412 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200413 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 CREATED:20200320T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101624Z UID:31877-1586649600-1586735999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt. Pisgah DESCRIPTION:Meet at the lowest level of the parking lot down from the fee box. 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.. The current plan to take o back trails (5 \, 56\, and 2) to the summit avoiding the crowds on the main trail. Enjoy the open landscapes. Not sure about mileage but possibly 3 hours depending on the route back down. Email me if any questions: jbjacobsen@comcast.net URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mt-_pisgah-25056/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200412 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200413 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 CREATED:20200307T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101621Z UID:31851-1586649600-1586735999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Rooster Rock DESCRIPTION:Departs from: Springfield\, Winco Parking lot\, I-105/Mohawk. 1920 Olympic Street\, Springfield. This gives us easy access to get on I-105\, take Mohawk exit to Marcola\, Mohawk Valley and to Sweet Home. It is another 21 miles on Highway 20 to the Trout Creek Trailhead and the Menagerie Wilderness (established1984). There will be a bathroom stop on the way. It is a wilderness so the limit is 12. It will be a moderate steady pace for the uphill hike. It would be like hiking Mt. Pisgah twice with few stops. From the junction with the old climbers’ trail\, it climbs 750′ in the last half mile. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/rooster_rock-25042/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200412 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 CREATED:20200301T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101618Z UID:31833-1586563200-1586649599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Eugene Book Loop Walk DESCRIPTION:Visit 4 of Eugene’s locally-owned book stores on this 5 mile loop walk. At each bookstore we will browse for about half an hour\, with one-hour at Smith Family Books. Plan to grab lunch at the Bon Mi restaurant downtown (optional). Restroom stops will be included. If there is significant rain we will take the LTD bus as needed. Bring your daypack to carry any books that you buy. Please allow for some flexibility in the schedule. Park at the Amazon Community Center\, close to the pool area\, we begin and end our walk here. The plan is to be finished by 4pm. \nSchedule:\nAmazon Community Center to Black Sun\n10:00 – Depart parking lot\, walk .5 mile\n10:15 – Arrive at Black Sun Books\n10:45 – Depart Black Sun\, walk 1.6 miles to J Michaels Books\n11:20 – Arrive J.Michael Books (160 E Broadway)\n12:00 – Lunch at Bon Mi\n12:45 – Depart Bon Mi\, walk .5 miles to Smith Family (bathroom stop at Graduate Hotel as needed)\n13:00 – Arrive Smith Family Books\n14:00 – Depart Smith Family\, walk 1.6 miles to Tsunami Books (bathroom stop at Graduate Hotel as needed)\n14:45 – Arrive Tsunami\n15:30 – Depart Tsunami; walk .5 miles to Amazon Parking Lot\n16:00 – Finish URL:https://obsidians.org/event/eugene_book_loop_walk-25032/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200408 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200409 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 CREATED:20200216T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101608Z UID:31733-1586304000-1586390399@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 summertrips@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-24979/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200408 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 CREATED:20200301T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101619Z UID:31835-1586217600-1586303999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: MEET at the bathrooms near the wild flowers garden to wash hands/sign in. Sunset is 7:47 and the moonrise is 7:33. I plan to take trail 17 and 3 or 4 to catch the main trail to the summit. We will take the main trail (#1) back to the parking lot. Email the leader or summertrips@obsidians.org if you have questions. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-25033/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200407 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 CREATED:20200223T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101611Z UID:31763-1586131200-1586217599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Silver Falls DESCRIPTION:An absolutely wonderful spring hike! The “Trail of 10 Falls” wanders through a lush green canyon with early spring wildflowers and amazing waterfalls\, some of which we will walk behind. Our hike will start at the North Falls parking lot. Lunch break at the South Falls Lodge (approx. 5 miles) where there is usually a fire going inside the lodge to warmth us\, if needed. After lunch we will walk a mile through the woods on the rim trail\, then drop back into the canyon for the return to our cars. \nOptional: Participants have the option to relax at the South Falls Lodge and wait to be picked up after the group completes the hike. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/silver_falls_-24995/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200406 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 CREATED:20200129T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101603Z UID:31695-1586044800-1586131199@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Finley Wildlife Refuge DESCRIPTION:We will be hiking a combination of the Woodpecker and Mill hill trails. We will stop at Bruce Rd to take a look at the large pond there on the way to the boardwalk trail out to another large pond. We will then move on to the Woodpecker trail. Lunch will be at the office where we will find real bathrooms and tables. After lunch we will complete hike back to cars. This is a hike focused on birds so stops will be made for looking at birds. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/finley_wildlife_refuge-24960/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200402 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200403 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 CREATED:20200221T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101610Z UID:31755-1585785600-1585871999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Green Island Work Party w/MRT DESCRIPTION:Western Pond Turtle Action with McKenzie River Trust. Details: We will meet at 8:30 at the Park & Ride and carpool to Green Island. From 9-12 we will be helping to protect native Western Pond Turtle habitat on Green Island with the Trust. For this project\, we will be helping to ensure that there is usable nesting grounds on this 1200-acre conservation site. Western Pond Turtle habitat is critical in protecting and ensuring populations of this threatened species (which is up for Endangered Species Listing in Oregon). We will be helping the Trust to provide the best possible conditions for these iconic Willamette Valley turtles.\nIn addition to this Obsidian signup\, please register with the Trust at this project page:\nhttp://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07egxgc0v188d8e6f1&llr=beuqvaeab URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mrt-24991/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200402 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 CREATED:20200211T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101606Z UID:31723-1585699200-1585785599@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte DESCRIPTION:NOTE THE TIME CHANGE—– -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 summertrips@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.  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-24974/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200330 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200331 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 CREATED:20191230T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101553Z UID:31619-1585526400-1585612799@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Basic Climb School 2020 DESCRIPTION:The emphasis of course is to provide students with the basic skills needed to climb safely with a group in a range of environments from sport rock climbing to alpine mountaineering. The course will prepare students to travel on glaciers\, negotiate steep slopes of rock and snow\, and participate in Obsidian climbs. This course is not meant to train people to lead groups on rock or glaciers but rather to be a safe team member. \nThe course consists of three classroom sessions and two field sessions covering introduction to rock climbing and snow skills. The class is limited to 30 participants. You must be 16 or older to participate; but will need a parent or guardian signature if under 18. Please see the Climbs page of the Obsidians webpage for more detail. URL:https://obsidians.org/event/basic_climb_school_2020-24922/ CATEGORIES:Climbs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200329 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200330 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 CREATED:20200316T070000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101623Z UID:31867-1585440000-1585526399@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 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-25051/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200329 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 CREATED:20200302T080000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T101619Z UID:31841-1585353600-1585439999@obsidians.org SUMMARY:Lorane Hwy Loop DESCRIPTION:Meeting Place: Market of Choice\, 29 and Willamette (South Parking Lot) \nWe’ll ride Lorane Hwy climbing Briggs Hill\, Doane and returning Lorane Hwy. NO RIDER LEFT BEHIND. \nTO VIEW ROUTE\, COPY AND PASTE THE FOLLOWING LINK INTO ANOTHER WINDOW:\n https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32039577 URL:https://obsidians.org/event/lorane_hwy_loop-25036/ CATEGORIES:Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200329 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200329 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 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:20260713T145736 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:20200327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200328 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 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:20200327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200328 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 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:20260713T145736 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:20200326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200327 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 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:20200326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200327 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 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:20200325 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200326 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 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:20200324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200325 DTSTAMP:20260713T145736 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 END:VCALENDAR