Upcoming Events
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September 9th, 7:45pm MT
Public Trust, a Patagonia film
Join us for this film screening at the Parma Motor-Vu Drive-in Theater!
Gates open at 7:45, film at dusk.
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Recap:
Over 50 folks watched conservation on the big screen! See the Facebook post!
September 6, 20, and 27 10 am
Affinity Hikes
Looking to hike with like-minded folks? We offer these community building hikes to faith groups, special interest groups, and even employers looking to spend time with staff.
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Recap:
"Hike was uplifting!"
--Angelique L.
October 9-11
Youth Science Field Camp
Fall educational opportunities? Join us for this parent-supported weekend science camp at Leslie Gulch! Grades 5 - 8. Max 10 students.
$50 + you cover camping costs
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Missed this one?
Don't worry! We will ofer a Spring and Fall 2021 Camp!
Tuesdays in October
Nature Explorers!
Fall educational opportunities? Join us for this Ontario Recreation District-supported short, outdoor educational class! Ages 4 - 14. Max 10 students.
$5 / class or $20 total.
Expanded offerings!
Tuesdays AND Wednesdays!
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More Information and Registration
Registration for Optional Parent Costume Hike on Friday, Oct. 31th
Tuesdays in September
Nature Explorers!
Fall educational opportunities? Join us for this Ontario Recreation District-supported short, outdoor educational class! Ages 4 - 14. Max 10 students.
$5 / class or $20 total.
Recap:
Great time for kids to get energy out and be SAFE / Mask / distant but still see peers! FB posts are cute!
September 11-13
Batch Lake
Explore the Jordan Craters Region of the Owyhee on this is a self-supported 3 days, 2-night car camping/over-landing trip.
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Recap:
See FB post! Awesome sites, fun folks, and Owyhee fun!
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Halloween Spooky Week activity
Owyhee Canyon Dragon Quest
Enjoy a Canyon drive while looking at the scenery for Canyon Dragon features!
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More coming spring 2021!
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October 31st, Noon - 4 pm
Halloween Costume Hike, Lower Owyhee Canyon
October is a spooky month, filled with costumes and fall decorations. This Halloween hike is in the spirit of Fall!
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Meet at Watchable Wildlife Area.
Distancing / MASKs required / enforced.
September 5th, 7:30 - 2pm MT
Ontario Recreation Site
A physically distanced clean-up event.
Come ANYTIME during the day!
Check-in: 44.048892, -116.973993
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Recap:
"Happy to do it!"
--Raeshell M.
October 3, 7:30 - 2pm MT
Watchable Wildlife Area
A physically distanced clean-up event.
Come ANYTIME during the day!
Check-in: Google Maps
More details
No Registration Required.
Recap:
"Looks a lot better!"
--Jeff S.
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October 16-18
Three Forks / West Little Owyhee
Celebrate the Wild & Scenic River Designation of the Owyhee River in Oregon (October 19, 1984). We'll hike around the confluence of the West Little Owyhee River and Antelope Creek.
Recap:
"I cant get enough of this view!"
--Tim Davis
November 1, Noon - 4 pm
Seasonal Hike, Jump Creek
October is a spooky month, filled with costumes, fall decorations, and talk of "the dead" and ancestors. This post-Halloween hike is in the spirit of October!
Collaboration with ThisMagickalEarth.
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Meet at upper parking lot.
Distancing / MASKs required / enforced.
A Look Back at Past Events
Past Event: Oregon Desert Trail Weekend
3 days, a smidge under 27 miles. From the eastern terminus of the Oregon Desert Trail to Leslie Gulch.