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Central Oregon Bitterbrush Broads • Entered by Rynda Clark on May 12, 2022

Metolius Hike with Botanist

May 12, 2022 – May 12, 2022

Participants and Hours

Pre Planning hours 3
Post Admin hours 2
Activity Hours 7
Participants 7
Total Hours 54

Key Issue: Public Lands Health & Protection
Activity Type: Education & Outreach (tabling, films & lectures, regional B-walks/works)
Landscape/area: Deschutes National Forest (1612218 acres)

Measurable Outcomes

Outcome 1: Event Attendees (7 )

Short Description of Activity

Botanist Scott Bowler led the 7 mile hike along the restored Metolius river. He identified plants, plant edibles, and genus, as well as identifying trees, their fire protection or hazards. Scott also pointed out wild flowers and invasive species.

Reflection/Evaluation

The goal was to learn about healthy (and unhealthy) riparian areas, the botany, the restoration that has occurred along the Metolius, spring fed rivers. Also, the role of fisheries and salmon recovery.

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Photo Captions

Scott Bowler, botanist, teaching broads hikers about plants.