Events
- Hikers explore Coffer Ranch on an early spring wildflower hike. Photo: Land Trust.
Spring is here! The Land Trust's full 2103 Walk + Hike schedule is now online! Download our Hike Brochure or click on each individual event to learn more or to register. Please note, registration opens 1 month prior to each event.
- Read our registration overview.
- Get to know our Walk + Hike Leaders.
- Learn more about our Walk + Hike ratings.
View this schedule on a calendar or use the box below to search for an outing.
Kids' Water Wonders, Camp Polk Meadow Preserve
Get your feet wet on a summer exploration of the world of water! Join Ashley Burry-Trice to compare different creek habitats and discover the hardy critters that call these places home.
Wildflower Hike, Whychus Canyon Preserve
Join Jane Meissner at Whychus Canyon Preserve to see summer wildflowers at their peak!
Wildflower Hike, Rimrock Ranch
Join David Miller for a hike at Rimrock Ranch to look for sand lilies, monkey flowers, mariposa lilies and other wildflower wonders.
Kids' Hike, Skyline Forest
Join Karen Parker for a hike in Skyline Forest to explore pine forest and kid-sized Bull Springs.
Wildflower Hike, Metolius Preserve
Join Jane Meissner for a wildflower hike to explore the diverse Metolius Preserve.
Nature Walk, Camp Polk Meadow Preserve
Join David Miller for a nature walk to learn about the ecology and fascinating history of one of Central Oregon's oldest places.
Kids' Bird Walk, Metolius Preserve
**Note: This Kids' Bird Walk has been rescheduled to June 30th. ** Learn more.
Geology Hike, Rimrock Ranch
Join Daniele McKay for a geology hike to explore basalt flows, lithified volcanic ash (tuff), and landslide deposits of Rimrock Ranch.
Kids' Bird Walk, Metolius Preserve
Join Mary Yanalcanlin for a bird walk just to explore the pine forests of the Metolius Preserve. **Note: This Kids' Bird Walk was rescheduled from June 29, 2013.**
Kids' Butterfly Walk, Metolius Preserve
Explore the delicate and beautiful world of butterflies with Sue Anderson. **Note: This Butterfly Walk was rescheduled from July 27, 2013.**
History + Flowers, Skyline Forest
Join Leslie Olson for a hike to explore Bend's early history and watch wildflowers.
Flowers + Forest Ecology, Metolius Preserve
Join Paul Edgerton for a wildflower hike to explore ponderosa pine forest, to lush creek-side corridors, and the diverse plant life of the Metolius Preserve.
Nature Meditation Walk, Indian Ford Meadow Preserve
** Note: This Meditation Walk has been rescheduled for July 18, 2013.** Learn more.
Fire + Ice Hike, Metolius Preserve
Join Daniele Mckay for a hike through glacier-carved valleys and volcanic craters from the Metolius Preserveto Blue Lake.
Snag Springs + Juniper Point, Skyline Forest
Join Jane Meissner to hike to scenic Juniper Point and burbling Snag Springs in Skyline Forest.
Wildflower Walk, Spring Creek
Join David Miller for a wildflower walk at a beautiful, privately owned and conserved property near the Metolius River.
Second Saturday Weed Warriors
Join the Weed Warriors as they combat invasive species at Land Trust protected properties.
Forests + Fire Hike, Skyline Forest
Join Jane Meissner for a hike up Three Creek Butte in Skyline Forest to learn about fores and fire.
Nature Meditation Walk, Indian Ford Meadow Preserve
Join Maret Pajutee for a meditative walk to explore how nature can spark a calming of the mind. Note: This Meditation Walk was rescheduled from July 10, 2013.
Butterfly Walk, Metolius Preserve
Explore the delicate and beautiful world of butterflies with Amanda Egertson.
