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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T180000
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SUMMARY:30th & Spring to Hendricks
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Ribbon Trail trailhead: 30th and Spring Street. Please arrive by 5:55pm for a 6:00pm departure. This is an easy hike. The pace will match the group’s overall ability. We’ll hike into Hendricks Park and walk through the flower garden before returning. If you have any questions\, please call or email me.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/30th__spring_to_hendricks-26882/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240421
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240413T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T012358Z
UID:36186-1713571200-1713657599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Heceta Head
DESCRIPTION:We’ll start at Washburne State Park and cross 101 to pick up the Valley Trail along China Creek. The bridge probably isn’t repaired yet\, but we can check on its progress before we cross back over 101 and up through the forest on the Oregon Coast Trail to the Heceta Head Lighthouse for lunch. After lunch we’ll take the Hobbit trail down to the beach and along the shore back to our cars. If the bridge across China Creek is open the hike will be 8 miles\, but since it probably isn’t\, it will be 6 miles.\nBe prepared for mud\, but the weather should be good. \nDrive is suitable for all vehicle types\, and there are rest rooms at the trail head and at the lighthouse.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/heceta_head-4-20-2024/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240306T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102448Z
UID:35495-1713657600-1713743999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Diamond Peak- Graduation Climb
DESCRIPTION:This climb is intended for recent graduates of the Obsidians Climb School. We will ascend via the Pioneer Gulch route on the south to southwest side of the mountain. The climb is approximately 10 miles round trip with over 4000 ft of total elevation gain. As you prepare for this\, think about hiking 4 Mount Pisgahs in a day
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/diamond_peak-_graduation_climb-26887/
CATEGORIES:Climbs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240423
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240322T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102454Z
UID:35543-1713744000-1713830399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day. Moonrise is 7:10 pm and sunset is 8:05pm . The full moon is the next day. \nWatch for update if Trails 7 and 4 are open. If closed\, we  will need to take the main trail to the top and for the descent. Look for us by my car a row or two down from the fee box. Please arrive before the departure time to check in.  Email me at jbjacobsen@comcast.net if you have questions or if you have never hiked Mt. Pisgah. If you don’t have a Lane County parking pass\, allow time to purchase one with Debit/Credit card (no cash) at the pay station by trailhead.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/moonrise-26911/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240424
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20231115T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102412Z
UID:35211-1713830400-1713916799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:We will start on time at 7:00 am. 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. \nThere are 2 ways to get to the trailhead:\n1. 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. Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr.\n2. Another 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-26745/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240425
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240417T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T005734Z
UID:36202-1713916800-1714003199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Erma Bells
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00.\nEvery Wednesday since 2013 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. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group. The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. 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 contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/amazon_hdwtrs-spencer_butte-4-24-2024/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240426
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240412T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T135259Z
UID:36180-1714003200-1714089599@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Kelly Butte
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Day Island Park\, Springfield.\nBegin at Day Island Park to D st\, to Summit st. to Kelly Butte Summit \, hike north to Centennial Blvd. to Rainbow st south to River trail toward Eugene. Cross River at bike path heading east on Franklin Blvd. returning to Day Island Park. Some may stop for lunch at Roaring Rapids Pizza on the river. Lunch special pizza\, salad bar and drink $9.95.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/kelly_butte-4-25-2024/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20231011T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102356Z
UID:35103-1714089600-1714175999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Climbs around the world - Morgan Watson
DESCRIPTION:Morgan Watson grew up in Colorado and it was there that he began his love for climbing mountains. He is an avid outdoor adventurer and has traveled around the world to climb mountains and experience different cultures. As one of the owners of Crux Rock Gym in Eugene\, he encourages others to reach their fitness goals in the gym and facilitates them to explore their adventuring spirit in their climbing gym. As our featured presenter at our April 2024 potluck\, he will share with us his adventures and photos of some of his climbs and excursions around the world\, including Peru\, Kyrgyzstan and Nepal.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/climbs_around_the_world_-_morgan_watson_-26691/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240220T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102443Z
UID:35459-1714089600-1714175999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Pisgah East Side Loop
DESCRIPTION:To get to the east trailhead head drive toward Pleasant Hill on hwy 58. Turn left at the 76 station on to Ridgeway Rd. The parking area is 1.7 miles down this road.  We will hike to the summit on trails #2\, 4 and 1 and then return using trail #6.  The parking lot is small but vehicles sometimes park on the road if there isn’t room.  You need a Lane County pass to park but not if you park on the road. Remove any valuables from your vehicle.  There is a porta potty at the trailhead. \nYou may choose to lunch at Sunrise Cafe with others after the hike.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pisgah_east_side_loop-26869/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240407T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T135258Z
UID:36174-1714089600-1714175999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Diamond Peak- Graduation Climb
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/diamond_peak-_graduation_climb-4-26-2024/
CATEGORIES:Climbs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T235900
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240126T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240707T232640Z
UID:35377-1714176000-1714262340@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Trail Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:We don’t have a project yet. But\, we’re certain we’ll be doing some trail maintenance. \nMeet at the main Spencer Butte Trailhead parking lot\, the paved lot on Willamette.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/trail_maintenance-26828/
CATEGORIES:Trail Maintenance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240430T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240430T070000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240417T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T172749Z
UID:36212-1714460400-1714460400@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:We will start on time at 7:00 am. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time. 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. \nThere are 2 ways to get to the trailhead:\n1. 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. Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr.\n2. Another 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-4-30-2024/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240501T080000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240417T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T201221Z
UID:36204-1714550400-1714550400@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00.\nEvery Wednesday since 2013 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. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group. The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. 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 contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/amazon_hdwtrs-spencer_butte-5-1-2024/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240501T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240501T140000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20231209T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T204155Z
UID:35247-1714572000-1714572000@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Pisgah w/Pacific Source
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pacific_source_-26763/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240305T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T204310Z
UID:35487-1714672800-1714672800@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Wild Iris Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Wild Iris Ridge Park trailhead on the corner of Bailey Hill Road and S. Bertleson. Please arrive by 5:55pm for a 6pm departure. Parking can be tight\, carpool if you’re able – otherwise there is street parking on Bailey Hill near the residential area if the lot is full. This is a moderate conditioning hike\, requiring ability to keep a steady pace. The goal is to take the extra loop for a total of 4.4 miles. Suggest long pants as there could be brush covering some of the upper loop trail.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/wild_iris_ridge-26883/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240503T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T235959
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240306T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T102449Z
UID:35497-1714694400-1714867199@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Smith Rock
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/smith_rock-26888/
CATEGORIES:Climbs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T235900
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240202T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T014214Z
UID:35409-1714780800-1715212740@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Grand Canyon Backpack
DESCRIPTION:I have a four night Grand Canyon backpacking permit for up to six hikers the nights of May 4\, 5\, 6\, and 7 (hiking out May 8.) The route is an out and back (down and up!) along the South and North Kaibab Trails. No daily hikes longer than 7.5 miles\, although the first and last days each have 5\,000 ft. elevation change. Pre-trip meetings will be scheduled as needed. All pre- and post-hike transportation and lodging will be on your own\, and the permit fee is $70 each. You probably need a ten day window for travel\, acclimatization\, and the backpack itself. This is a good trip for people who have not previously hiked the Canyon. Please email me (steve80adey@gmail.com) for a detailed trip description and\nDO NOT SIGN UP WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL \nMeetup/Departure Location: email me (steve80adey@gmail.com)
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/grand_canyon_backpack-26844/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240505T090000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240415T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T014317Z
UID:36190-1714899600-1714899600@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Finley Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:The back trails at Finley are open this time of year so we may do a shuttle and see areas that are new. Either way plan on wet trails\, and tall grass. This is primarily a hike but we stop at one blind to check out the birds. For those interested in the headquarters gift shop they should be open.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/finley_wildlife_refuge-5-5-2024/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240507
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240428T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T135310Z
UID:36232-1714953600-1715039999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Diamond Peak
DESCRIPTION:This trip is intended for recent graduates of the Obsidians climb school.  We will ascend via the Pioneer Gulch route on the south to southwest side of the mountain.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/diamond_peak-5-6-2024/
CATEGORIES:Climbs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240507T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240507T070000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240417T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T204842Z
UID:36214-1715065200-1715065200@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:We will start on time at 7:00 am. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time. 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. \nThere are 2 ways to get to the trailhead:\n1. 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. Do not turn left on Southpointe Dr.\n2. Another 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-5-7-2024/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240509
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240505T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T135311Z
UID:36238-1715126400-1715212799@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Diamond Peak
DESCRIPTION:This trip is intended for recent graduates of the Obsidians climb school.  We will ascend via the Pioneer Gulch route on the south to southwest side of the mountain.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/diamond_peak-5-8-2024/
CATEGORIES:Climbs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T080000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240417T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T205012Z
UID:36206-1715155200-1715155200@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00.\nEvery Wednesday since 2013 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. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike\, or hiking to Spencer Butte\, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind\, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group. The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving. If you have questions\, email summertrips@obsidians.org. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. 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 contact the leader if you have any questions.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/amazon_hdwtrs-spencer_butte-5-8-2024/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T080000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240329T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T192529Z
UID:36156-1715241600-1715241600@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife Safari and More
DESCRIPTION:Spring is here and so is our first Obsidian bus trip. Sign up now to visit the recently renovated Creswell Historic Schoolhouse\, Wildlife Safari\, and the Douglas County Museum. Our own Verlean McCoy\, Obsidian and chair of the Creswell Heritage Foundation\, will tell us about the seven-year\, $365\,000 effort to save\, restore\, and transform an 1875 schoolhouse\, church\, clubhouse\, and finally a library\, into a community center. The restoration is remarkable; just in time for the 150th anniversary of the schoolhouse next year.\nAfter coffee and pastry across the street at the Creswell Bakery (on your own)\, we head down I-5 to Winston. If you have not visited Wildlife Safari before\, you are in for a treat. This 600-acre animal park features over 500 animals from around the world\, roaming freely as though in the wild. Our 56-passenger motor coach will provide views from on high as we slowly drive the 4.5 mile loop\, with our onboard safari guide narrating. After lunch\, we switch seats to the other side of the bus and go through the park a second time. Bring your lunch or purchase burgers\, sandwiches\, and salads ($10 to $17.75) at the Safari Grill. Explore animal exhibits\, a petting zoo\, gift shop\, and artwork in the Safari Village.\nWe head next to the Douglas County Museum. You could spend a day exploring the Smithsonian-quality exhibits in this gem of a museum. We will have about one and a half hours to take in the train depot\, loggers bunkhouse\, Oregon Trail exhibit\, David Douglas Natural History Area\, and much more. Did you know that a 1959 explosion of a dynamite truck leveled eight city blocks in Roseburg? There is something for all\, and a gift shop to boot.\nCost is $80 for members and $83 for nonmembers. We board the bus at 7:45 a.m. at Valley River Center\, west of Regal Cinemas and next to the bike path and river. The bus departs at 8:00 a.m. Our expected return is around 5:00 p.m. Bring a water bottle. Optional: a snack\, binoculars\, a lunch\, or lunch money. Make payment to “Obsidians Bus Trips” and send to Judy Garwood\, 4145 East Amazon Drive\, Eugene\, OR 97405. You can contact Judy at 541-683-5539. Payment is due before April 29. Please join us for an exciting and informative day. Limited to 40 persons.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/wildlife_safari_and_more-5-9-2024/
CATEGORIES:Bus Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T090000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240329T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T205313Z
UID:36154-1715245200-1715245200@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:St. Vinnies Greatest Hits
DESCRIPTION:This will be a full day of touring the great community projects provided by St. Vincent de Paul\, and will include a lot of walking and a short bus ride. It will be a wonderful opportunity to learn firsthand about all the services St. Vinnie’s provides our community\, and to meet some of the staff and volunteers who are doing this good work for all of us. Throughout the day\, you’ll find yourself saying\, over and over again\, “Wait\, what?! St. Vinnie’s does THAT too?” \nWe’ll gather at First Place Family Center for introductions and a tour\, then walk downtown\, passing by\, but not stopping at\, several affordable\, energy-efficient housing sites. \nFrom downtown we’ll take LTD bus #41 to the Lamb Building affordable housing site for a quick presentation\, and walk to a Safe Sleep site for a tour. \nAfter a late picnic lunch at MLK Jr. Park we’ll tour the Cleveland St. warehouse and recycling center. We’ll finish the day with optional retail therapy at St. Vinnie’s at 888 Garfield and/or 1870 W. 11th. \nYou can either walk back to First Place Family Center (4.7 miles) or take the bus back (~ 45 min). Total mileage will be 11.1 miles if you walk back\, and 6.4 miles if you take the bus back. \nNote: You could also arrange a car shuttle for the return to First Place Family Center\, by leaving a car at our last destination.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/st-_vinnies_greatest_hits_-5-9-2024/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T083000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240412T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T145953Z
UID:36182-1715329800-1715329800@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Pisgah East Side Loop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/pisgah_east_side_loop-5-10-2024/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240512
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20231022T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T205503Z
UID:35139-1715385600-1715471999@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Get Acquainted/Ribbon Trail
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Obsidian Lodge to start the hike on the Ribbon Trail to Hendricks Park and back. This is an opportunity to find out about the Obsidians\, get acquainted with members\, and visit our lodge. This hike through the woods has a few short bursts of steep up and down hill. We will be done around noon. Members are welcome to sign up to help answer questions. \nDrive past the Laurelwood Golf Course up 27th St then at the top of the hill turn right onto Spring Blvd\, a one lane road. When Spring Blvd ends at a T intersection\, turn left and immediately look for the Obsidians sign and driveway on your right. Enter the driveway and follow the gravel road to the parking areas and Lodge. The Lodge is hard to find so if you want to view the map\, go to the Obsidian home page. http://obsidians.org/lodgemap.htm
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ribbon_trail-26709/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T084500
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240203T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T015040Z
UID:35413-1715417100-1715417100@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Green Island\, McKenzie River Trust Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Obsidians volunteer day at Green Island just few miles north from Coburg\, OR.\nWe’ll work 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM on blackberry removal project on the 2.5-acre plot\, adopted by Obsidians. Green Island is located at the confluence of the McKenzie and the Willamette Rivers. McKenzie River Trust with generous support of dozen local organization and hundreds of enthusiastic volunteers researching\, restoring\, and protecting over 1100 acres of riverbanks\, forest\, islands\, channels\, sloughs\, and grassland.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/green_island_mckenzie_river_trust_stewardship-26846/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T100000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240312T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T200851Z
UID:35519-1715421600-1715421600@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Get Acquainted/Ribbon Trail
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to find out about the Obsidians\, get acquainted with members\, and visit our lodge. This hike through the woods has a few short bursts of steep up and down hill.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/ribbon_trail-26899/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240513
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240415T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T135301Z
UID:36192-1715472000-1715558399@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Eel Creek
DESCRIPTION:This is the area that inspired the Dune series.  It is a drive but you see the highest dunes in on the coast.  Motorized vehicles are not allowed in this area.      Eel Creek\, is canceled.  I will put it back on in the fall.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/eel_creek-5-12-2024/
CATEGORIES:Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240512T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240512T093000
DTSTAMP:20260522T150621
CREATED:20240413T070000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T174338Z
UID:36188-1715506200-1715506200@obsidians.org
SUMMARY:Mother's Day Pancake & Rhody Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Entertainment and Bus Trips committees are co-sponsoring a Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast at the Lodge\, followed by a hike on the Ribbon Trail to the Hendricks Park Rhododendron Garden. Mother’s Day is the peak of blooms in the garden. The Friends of Hendricks Park will be available in the park to assist visitors. \nWe will be serving pancakes\, syrup\, coffee\, orange juice\, and other fixings from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Arrive any time. After breakfast\, groups of hikers will set off on the Ribbon Trail for the Rhododendron Garden. For those unable to hike\, we will carpool to the garden and drop off walkers to tour the garden and then be picked up. Or you may prefer to stay at the Lodge\, work a jigsaw puzzle\, play a game\, or just converse with old friends. We expect to be done by 2:00 p.m.
URL:https://obsidians.org/event/mothers_day_pancake__rhody_walk-5-12-2024/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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