Thanks to those of you who came out to our January 31st Nature Night, My life on trails. It was a great presentation full of fascinating information from trails specialist John Schubert. Find John's resources below about trails, trail etiquette, and how to get involved locally.
Additional resources suggested by John Schubert:
- How to travel lightly on trails: Leave No Trace: www.lnt.org
- Insight into how animals think: Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel, by Carl Safina
- History of Central Oregon roads, trails and more: New Era, by Jarold Ramsey. Biography of Place: Passages through a Central Oregon Meadow, by Martin Winch (available for purchase at the Deschutes Land Trust: 541-330-0017).
About John Schubert:
John Schubert is a retired trails specialist with the Deschutes National Forest. During his 30 years based in Central Oregon, John designed and supervised construction of many well known local trails including Alder Springs, Tumalo Creek, and upper Whychus Creek. John holds a B.A. from Middlebury College and leads trail building workshops in National Parks and Forest around the country. In his spare time, John, a life-long naturalist, explores the remote corners of Oregon by foot, kayak, ski, and bike, always with books, camera, Irish whistle, and friends to keep him company.