These Saturday morning walks are offered to all interested persons at no charge. They are sponsored by the Friends of the Metolius. Children are welcome, but dogs are not appropriate. Wear sturdy footwear and bring water.
July 7. 10:00 to Noon. Camp Sherman Bridge to Allingham Bridge and back. Learn about the unique riparian habitat of the Metolius ecosystem, explore early Camp Sherman history, and observe changes to the river to enhance fish habitat. Meet near the Camp Sherman Bridge fish viewing platform at 10:00 AM – Leader: Scott Blau. For information call 503-730-8034 or 541-595-6439.
July 14. 10:00 to Noon. Plant I.D. Walk Along the Metolius. Amateur botanist David Miller will share his knowledge and love of the many beautiful plants that live in this incredibly pristine and diverse habitat. Learn to identify some plants, trees and shrubs that perhaps you’ve wondered about. Approximate distance is 2 miles. Meet near the Camp Sherman Bridge fish viewing platform at 10:00 AM. Leader: David Miller. For information call David at 541-550-1441.
July 21. 8:30 to 10:30 AM. Bird and Flower Walk Along the Metolius. Join Oregon Master Naturalist Carol Wall to look and listen for the rich bird and flower life on the Metolius. Watch for woodpeckers, song birds, dippers, and mergansers, while exploring the ways in which they live in this riverside habitat. Meet at the Camp Sherman Bridge fish viewing platform at 8:30 AM. Leader: Carol Wall. For information call 541-549-0362.
July 28. 10:00 AM to Noon. Camp Sherman Bridge to Allingham Bridge and back. Observe the unique riparian habitat of the Metolius ecosystem that includes charismatic species such as osprey, river otters and merganser ducks. Learn about recent changes to enhance fish habitat and support native plants. Susan’s summer cabin on the river has been in her family since the 1930’s. Meet near the Camp Sherman Bridge fish-viewing platform at 10:00 AM. Leader: Susan Prince. For information call 415-233-3243.
August 4. 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Bird and Flower Walk Along the Metolius. Duplicate walk. See description on July 21.
August 11. 10:00 AM to Noon. Weeds or Wildflowers? Explore botanical wonders and alien invaders living along the Metolius river with current and retired Forest Service Ecologists. Learn about unique plants and habitats and see how weed control is working. Meet near the Allingham Bridge at 10:00 AM. Leaders: Beth Johnson and Maret Pajutee. For info call 541-549-7727.
August 18. 10:00 AM to Noon. Plant I.D. Walk Along the Metolius. Duplicate walk. See description on July 14.
August 25. 10:00 AM to Noon. Camp Sherman Bridge to Allingham Bridge and back. Duplicate walk. See description on July 28.
September 1. 10:00 AM to Noon. Camp Sherman Bridge to Riverside Campground, return. Explore the upper river from the Camp Sherman Bridge to the site of the 1930’s Civilian Conservation Corps camp at the Riverside Camp Ground while learning about the natural and human history of the Camp Sherman area. Meet near the Camp Sherman Bridge fish viewing platform at 10 AM. Leader: Scott Blau. For information call 541-595-6439, 503-730-8034.
