About this Event
Description
Spring on spongy soils at Sharon Fen Preserve! This hike with Rebekah Bergkoetter, Stewardship Manager, will include an expansive view of a unique landform, a brief history of the geologic history, and discussions about the general ecology of this particular type of wetland. With favorable conditions, there is also an opportunity to see infrastructure from decades past and to test the load bearing qualities of floating mats of moss.
Date and Time
Saturday, May 23, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Meeting Location
CVS Ph*rm*cy Parking Lot, 2341 Ashland Street, Ashland, OR 97520 (Carpooling Required for Sharon Fen Preserve Due to Road Conditions)
Focus
General Ecology
Guide
Rebekah Bergkoetter, Stewardship Manager, Southern Oregon Land Conservancy
Hiker Limit
8 Hikers
Difficulty
Difficult, Low Speed, Hiking Off-Trail, Uneven Terrain
Visitors will be walking on difficult terrain that may require bending and long strides. There will also be an opportunity to walk onto the fen, which is unstable and wet.
Bathroom
None
Pet Policy
This property is protected to conserve special habitats. Therefore, we kindly ask that you leave your pets at home. Certified Assistance Dogs that have been certified at a training facility by an Assistance Dogs International, Inc. will be the only dogs that are allowed.
If you have any questions, please contact Paige Gerhard, Event and Volunteer Coordinator, at 541-482-3069 (Ext 107) or email [email protected]. You can also visit our website.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
CVS Pharmacy to Carpool to Sharon Fen Preserve, 2341 Ashland Street, Ashland, United States
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