Tomorrow! May 21, 2024, Tuesday
10:00 am -1:00 pm
Waterfront and Avery Park Walk
Would you like to see the Corvallis waterfront and check out the wild roses? And then visit the rose garden and rhododendrons in Avery Park? There may also be some wild Camas left.
This walk starts at the north end of the Waterfront behind the Super 8 and goes south to Shawala Point. From there we will take the ramp up to Hwy 99. Heading south we will take the Eric E. Austin Memorial Bypass. From there we will cross Hwy 99 and tour Avery Park. We will then go back the same route. However, instead of going to First Street, we will go to Second Street and stop at New Morning Bakery. The walk ends there. You can join me for lunch or continue on to your car.
This hike is rated easy and the pace is leisurely. There may be some opportunities for photos. Wear comfortable shoes. Bring water and some money for New Morning Bakery. We will walk approximately 4.5 miles. There is one restroom stop in Avery Park.
To sign up for this walk contact Mary Beth Downes at mbcd...@gmail.com. The number of participants will not be limited.
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Announcements:
Save the Date! MPG is Hosting a Summer Solstice Potluck!
Come and celebrate the start of summer with a potluck on June 22nd. at the Rotary Shelter in Willamette Park from 1-5pm. Join us for good food, great conversation and a hike along the Willamette River.
Details to come.
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2023 Champinefu Lectures are Now on YouTube
Closed-caption recordings on the first two Champineful Lectures are now available on YouTube.
Willamette River: Ancestral Highway
YouTube Recording
This recording begins with a film by the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde on the topic of canoe culture. It is followed by a panel discussion about the importance of canoe culture to the Grand Ronde and their relationship to the Willamette River.
Fire is Life: Living in Relation with Indigenous Fire Practices of Western Oregon
YouTube Recording
Joe Scott (Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians), winner of the 2023 Indigenous Place Keeping Artist (IPKA) Fellowship, was the presenter. He discussed how he is connecting local indigenous people to the sacred fire resources and practices that have sustained people of this place through the seasonal round since Time Immemorial.
******Spring 2023 Frenkel Lecture Series on Wetlands Now on YouTube
The three 2023 Liz and Bob Frenkel Environment and Hiking Spring Series webinars are now available on YouTube with closed caption subtitles.
Reviving the Wetlands at Finley National Wildlife Refuge
A high level of wetland restoration work has already established the Finley Wildlife National Refuge as a significant wildlife refuge that also attracts thousands of visitors each year. This webinar will show you a mature restoration site and how you can best enjoy it.
Reviving the Wetlands at Herbert Farm Natural Area
Herbert Natural Area is a little visited, beautiful natural area in the middle of a restoration process. Owned by the City of Corvallis and purchased to be restored as a natural area, the Institute for Applied Ecology has been managing the restoration process, assisted by the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde.
Owens Farm/Jackson-Frazier Wetland Complex
This webinar will present a bold plan to restore the entire wetland and make it publicly accessible through a network of extensive trails. This will not only open up a new wildlife refuge area, but it will open up a whole new hiking experience in the region.
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All three of the 2022 Champinefu Webinars are now available for viewing on YouTube.
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General Notes:
1) Newcomers to MPG outing events, please view the GENERAL OUTING POLICY on our MPG website http://oregon2.sierraclub.org/marys-peak before pre-registering for or attending an outing.
2) Contacting Marys Peak Group: Marys Peak Group contact information is obtainable at http://oregon2.sierraclub.org/marys-peak Listed are the Executive Committee members and the Administrative and Program Coordinators.
3) Facebook: Marys Peak Group – Sierra Club is on Facebook. Check out MPG’s Facebook page to view pictures of past hikes and events, and learn about upcoming opportunities. Post pictures from hikes and outings you participate in! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marys-Peak-Group-Sierra-Club/159377960779
4) Minutes of the MPG Executive Committee can be viewed at the aforementioned website by clicking on the About Us/Ex Comm Meeting Minutes tab or by clicking on MPGMinutes_Jan2024 for the minutes of the last meeting on January 4th, 2024.
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OSU Forestry Recreation Updates: