Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Michele Sims for a native bee walk at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Explore the buzzing world of native bees as you wander through the summer wildflowers of Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Discover what bees do all day (and night!), how they are connected to native plants, and what you can do to make bees at home in your yard or garden. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.

• Outing Details + Route

  Hike Rating: This is an easy, less than 1 mile walk on a gravel trail. Portions may be off-trail through a grassy meadow.

  Route: This hike will start at the Camp Polk Meadow Preserve kiosk, follow a gravel trail, and then venture off-trail into the meadow at times. Terrain will be uneven at times.

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

• What to Bring

  Snacks/lunch, water, closed toe shoes. Dress for the weather.

• About the Property

  Camp Polk Meadow Preserve is a 152 acre Preserve on Whychus Creek near Sisters, Oregon. The Preserve was first established by the Deschutes Land Trust in 2000. The Preserve contains approximately 1.4 miles of Whychus Creek, 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. The 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.