Let’s celebrate the queer beauty of the natural world and each other! Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Bo Lyons of Birdhers for a PRIDE bird walk at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. We'll be on the lookout for stunning local birds while celebrating the diversity of both nature and our community. Bring your binoculars (if you have them) and a spirit of curiosity. Beginning and intermediate birders welcome!

Presented by the Deschutes Land Trust’s Emerging Conservationists of Central Oregon (ECCO)

• Outing Details + Route

  Hike Rating: This is an easy 1 mile walk along the Preserve trail.

  Route: This hike will start at the Camp Polk Meadow Preserve kiosk and follow a gravel trail. Terrain will be uneven at times.

  Elevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.

• What to Bring

  Binoculars (if you have them), snacks, water, and comfortable closed toe shoes. Dress for the weather, and for PRIDE! 🌈

• About the Property

  Located near Sisters, Oregon, Camp Polk Meadow Preserve Preserve contains approximately 1.4 miles of Whychus Creek with wetlands, meadows, aspen groves and ponderosa pine stands. It is home to a variety of plant and wildlife species and is one of Central Oregon’s birding hot spots. Camp Polk Meadow Preserve also has a long and illustrious history as a crossroads for Native Americans, explorers, soldiers and settlers.

• Accessibility

  The Land Trust is working to make our Walks + Hikes as accessible as possible. Please let us know at least one week in advance if there is something we can do or provide to support you in participating in this outing to the fullest and we will accommodate as possible.