Activity Report Explorer

Central Oregon Bitterbrush Broads • Entered by Scott R Bowler on July 5, 2024

Wildflower hike with Central Oregon Bitterbrush and Willamette Valley Broadbands

July 2, 2024 – July 2, 2024

Participants and Hours

Pre Planning hours	3.5
Post Admin hours	6.5
Activity Hours	7
Participants	13
Total Hours	101

Key Issue: Multiple apply
Activity Type: Social Events (gatherings, potlucks, plain ol’ fun)
Landscape/area: Willamette National Forest (1681674 acres)

Measurable Outcomes

Outcome 1: Hiked (7 Hours)
Outcome 2: Advocacy actions (12 letters/postcards)

Short Description of Activity

Hiked spectacular wildflower trail, Cone Peak/Iron Mountain, on Willamette National Forest, with 6 Central Oregon Bitterbrush Broads and 7 Willamette Valley Broads. Discussed Owyhee Monument campaign and solicited comments after hike about same. Botanize along trail, identifying many dozens of native plants.

Reflection/Evaluation

Perfect day of hiking, peak wildflower bloom. Although we had a couple of snafus with timing and some people arriving late, we managed to hike most of it together. Strong interest in botany so I identified and explained many, many plants and their natural history. At lunch, discussed Owyhee Monument Campaign at length, and all agreed to contact our Senators and POTUS. After the hike, I was requested to pull together a species list, which took about 6 hours to complete and email out.