Discover the plant diversity of the Blue Mountains with botanist Emil Doyle.
In this fall field event, we will visit an unmarked but well-trodden and shaded trail following the mainstem of Tiger Creek, a deeply carved ravine harboring moisture-loving flora such as red alder, pacific ninebark and western yew. Together, we’ll look at bryophytes, ferns, and visit plants that have reached their end-of-season forms.
Join this guided hike to learn simple botanical terminology, the larger pictures of ecoregions and plant communities, riparian ecology, and plant identification tips. Bonus lesson: a primer on easy-to-recognize lichen species.
Emil Doyle has self-published a guide on Northernmost Blues ecology, botany and lichens. Students may purchase this resource for $15. Handouts will also be provided on the day of the event, and 10x loupes (aka magnification glass) will be available on loan.
Cost: $55 for members, $65 for non-members. Please email Katy Rizzuti katy@bmlt.org for more information. Registration is currently full.
Suitability: COVID-19 vaccinated and ages 16 & up
Things to bring: Sturdy walking shoes, rain jacket, hat with a brim, lunch, refillable water bottle, camera, journal, and a sense of adventure.
Difficulty: Involves hiking a trail at about 3,000 ft. for a total round-trip distance not to exceed 1.5 miles. We’ll easily cross the low water stream cobbles at 2 locations – the trail is somewhat undulating with maximum in/out elevation change of +280/-280 ft.
Based on COVID-19 guidelines, BMLT will not provide transportation to this event. We will observe the guidelines provided by the Washington State Department of Health and Oregon Health Administration.
BMLT COVID-19 Policy for Outdoor Events: All participants at outdoor events, including but not limited to education, conservation, and recreation gatherings, will be required to wear masks except when the event leaders determine that social distancing can provide sufficient safety to allow unmasked activity.