Guardians of the Owyhee: A Call to Protect Our Western Frontier
Out on the Western front, when you grow up in the vastness of open spaces, rolling hills, and abundance of access to public lands; it is...
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Upcoming Events
Interested in getting out into the Owyhee with us, or wondering what we have on the docket lately? Chances are we have a great event that’s just right for you. Find more information about our upcoming outdoor events below.
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Owyhee Dam Road Hike!
March 9, 2024 • 9 AM MDT • Sign-up required
Owyhee Dam Road
(Wheelchair accessible for 1st mile). Easy 3 miles Round Trip.
Meet at first parking lot across bridge below dam.
Friends of the Owyhee and the Ontario Recreation District are once again offering Owyhee Hiking Club! Everyone (age 12+) is welcome, regardless of level of experience. We welcome beginners, experts, and everyone in between! All you need is a solid pair of walking or hiking shoes, a backpack, and a good attitude!
Although we will have a route in mind, we will take stock of the experience level of those joining us and accommodate accordingly. If you'd like to come hike with us, don't let the predicted level of difficulty deter you!
Pinnacle Point Hike!
April 3, 2024 • 10 AM MDT • Sign-up required
Meeting @ Watchable Wildlife Area, Nyssa, OR 97913
THIS IS A MODERATE HIKE - Please bring hiking poles, if you feel necessary.
5 miles round trip
What to bring:
We recommend wearing comfortable clothes that you can move in. Dress for the weather and in layers!
A solid pair of walking shoes (tennis shoes with good traction work fine!)
Sunscreen, sunglasses, sunhat
Plenty of water (at least 1 liter)
Lunch, snacks
Any medication you may need
Deer Butte Hike!
April 24, 2024 • 10 AM MDT • Sign-up required
Meeting @ Watchable Wildlife Area, Nyssa, OR 97913
THIS IS A MODERATE TO STEEP HIKE -
**Please bring hiking poles, if you feel necessary.
5 miles round trip
What to bring:
We recommend wearing comfortable clothes that you can move in. Dress for the weather and in layers!
A solid pair of walking shoes (tennis shoes with good traction work fine!)
Sunscreen, sunglasses, sunhat
Plenty of water (at least 1 liter)
Lunch, snacks
Any medication you may need
Owyhee Webinar: Adopt-A-Lek Program
March 14, 2023 • 6–7 PM MDT • Sign-up required
The Owyhee Webinar series is designed to share the natural wonders of the Owyhee with folks far and wide. The Adopt-a-Lek program trains citizen volunteers to conduct lek monitoring surveys in remote areas of southeastern Oregon. In this webinar, we'll learn about the program from Skyler Vold of the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife.
Conservation Advocacy: Sage-Grouse Lek Monitoring
April 14–16, 2023 • $100 deposit • Three Forks, OR
For our first trip of the year, we’re headed to Three Forks for sage-grouse monitoring. Sage-grouse are common birds throughout the sagebrush steppe, but they are at risk primarily due to habitat loss. On this trip, we’ll be conducting some citizen science and monitoring sage-grouse leks, the areas that male sage-grouse use in mating rituals. At camp, we’ll briefly review how to monitor leks, but we strongly encourage you to attend our Sage-Grouse Lek Monitoring 101 webinar (to be announced).
Stewardship: Earth Week Camping
April 17–22, 2023 • Various locations throughout the Owyhee
Celebrate Earth Week on this week-long traveling stewardship trip! Each day, we’ll be hosting a different stewardship project in the Owyhee. We’ll meet at the site for the day by 10 AM and have a short introduction to the project, complete with background and safety tips. After working away on our project for the day, we’ll meet back up at 3 PM for a natural history talk from a guest. Then, at 4 PM, folks are free to enjoy camp and explore as they like.
Conservation Advocacy: Anderson Crossing
May 17–21, 2023 • $300 deposit • Anderson Crossing, OR
Mid-May is the best time for our annual voyage to the forgotten corner of Oregon. Our time will be spent exploring the area and sharing knowledge with each other on topics like botany, geology, wildlife, and cultural history. This trip is perfect to enjoy the solitude that the Owyhee has to offer and really connect with the land.
Owyhee Science Field Camp
June 19–21, 2023 • $100 deposit • Lower Owyhee Canyon, OR
Owyhee Science Field Camp aims to teach science data collection techniques in the field and encourage students to develop a connection to land. We’ll start our days with a short physical education routine, then head off to collect some data in the field. Our afternoons are reserved for time to play in the lake or river, and we’ll head back to camp around 5 PM. We’ll each have individual camp dinners and take some time to relax and play. At 8 PM, we’ll reconvene for a short class to review the day, take a look at the stars, and have an astronomy lesson.
Conservation Advocacy: Owyhee Family Camp
June 23–25, 2023 • $100 deposit • Silver City, ID
Spending time in the great outdoors is an incredible experience at any age, especially when you have the chance to share it with loved ones. Owyhee Family Camp is designed for parents or guardians (including grandparents!) to enjoy the Owyhee with their favorite young campers. We will offer fun, family-friendly activities, like campfire storytelling, scavenger hunts, and more!
A Look Back at Past Events
September 2022: Owyhee Geology Series Extended
Spectacular views, breathtaking history, and countless stories and laughs... OGS never disappoints!
Photo by Sammy Castonguay
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