Outdoors Briefly: News, Notes and Calendar.Mushrooming clinic, `Identifest' scheduled Mount Pisgah Arboretum The Mount Pisgah Arboretum (85 ha / 209 acres) is a non-profit arboretum and botanical garden located within the Howard Buford Recreation Area (930 ha / 2,300 acre), between the Coast Fork of the Willamette River and the slopes of Mount Pisgah near Eugene-Springfield, Oregon, will host an intensive, two-day class on mushrooming Saturday and Sunday. "Mushrooming on the Mountain," taught by Maggie Rogers of the Oregon Mycological mycological pertaining to or arising from mycology. Society, will include instruction on `shroom identification, picking, cooking, ecology, and folklore, followed by a fungi hunt on the arboretum arboretum: see botanical garden. arboretum Place where trees, shrubs, and sometimes herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes. An arboretum may be a collection in its own right or a part of a botanical garden. grounds. Event hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Cost: $60 ($50 for arboretum members.) Details, registration: 747-1504. Meanwhile, the Cascade Mycological Society's eighth annual "Identifest" will be held Thursday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Room 115 of Building 16 at Lane Community College, 4000 E. 30th Ave. The public is invited to bring mushroom finds in for identification and discussion. Common and obscure mushrooms will be on display and a featured "mushroom of the month" will be available to taste. Details: 463-5260 or E-mail: hammonk@lanecc.edu. Willamette Forest proposes new, increased fees The Willamette National Forest The Willamette National Forest is a National Forest located in the central portion of the Cascade Range of Oregon, US.[1] It contains 1,675,407 acres (2,618 mi², 6,780 km²) making it one of the largest national forests. proposes to charge new or increased fees next year at nine recreation sites. Fees are based on the level of amenities or service provided and all of the facilities involved in the proposal have been upgraded. New fees are proposed at Lost Lake Campground ($8 per night), Piety Island Campground ($10 per night) and Three Pools Day Use area at Opal Creek ($5 per vehicle). Increased rental rates are proposed at Warner Mountain Lookout ($65 per night), Indian Ridge Lookout ($55), Timpanogas Shelter ($50), Fish Lake Remount re·mount tr.v. re·mount·ed, re·mount·ing, re·mounts 1. To mount again. 2. To supply with a fresh horse. n. A fresh horse. Noun 1. Depot cabin ($75) and hall house ($80), and Box Canyon Guard Station ($60). To comment on the proposals, call (503) 854-4208 or log on to www.fs.fed.us/r6/willamette/recreation/rea-feechange/index.html by Nov. 1. Outdoor gear flea market to be held Thursday at UO The University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. Outdoor Program's annual Fall Equipment Swap will be held Thursday in the Ballroom of the Erb Memorial Union. The free event, which begins at 7 p.m., provides an opportunity to buy, sell and trade a wide variety of outdoor gear and clothing. Limited table space is available on a first-come basis. Details: 346-4365. Odell Lake Resort gets `Clean Marina' certification Odell Lake Resort on the Deschutes National Forest The Deschutes National Forest is a United States National Forest located in Deschutes County, Oregon. It is comprised of 1.8 million acres (7,300 km²) along the east side of the Cascade mountains. last week became the first marina in the central Cascades to be certified under the State of Oregon's new Clean Marina Program. The program is a voluntary effort aimed at protecting and improving local water quality by using environmentally sensitive practices at marinas. For additional details, see: www.boatoregon.com/OSMB/Clean/index.shtml. Fishing, hunting&Wildlife viewing Rivers and streams: The calendar, river levels, and tides all point to perfect fall chinook Chinook, indigenous people of North America Chinook (shĭn  k`, chĭ–), Native American tribe of the Penutian linguistic stock. fishing this week in Oregon's coastal
rivers. However, catches have been spotty, so the fish may be running
late - or in fewer numbers than expected. The McKenzie, Willamette and
Santiam rivers offer very good prospects for summer steelhead. The
summer run over Willamette Falls through the end of September totaled
13,878.
Lakes and ponds: Junction City Pond was stocked Thursday with 3,000 surplus winter steelhead weighing an average of a pound apiece. Another 1,500 to 2,000 of the surplus steelhead are scheduled for release there later this week; fishing there should be good for a couple of weeks. October is a great time to fish the Cascade Lakes. Marine zone: Bottom-fishing is fair for rockfish rockfish, member of the large family Scorpaenidae (rockfishes and scorpionfishes), carnivorous fish inhabiting all seas and especially abundant in the temperate waters of the Pacific. Rockfishes are found among rocks and reefs. when boats can get out. Bay crabbing prospects are fair to good. Hunting Timely tips: Duck season opened east of the Cascades last weekend and opens on the west side Saturday. Waterfowlers have a lot to look forward to, as surveys show breeding populations are up 27 percent statewide. For a detailed forecast, see www.dfw.state.or.us/RR/docs/duck_hunting_preview.pdf. Wildlife viewing Best bets: Kokanee kokanee Noun a freshwater salmon of lakes and rivers in W North America [after Kokanee Creek, in British Columbia] - which are landlocked landlocked adj. referring to a parcel of real property which has no access or egress (entry or exit) to a public street and cannot be reached except by crossing another's property. sockeye salmon sockeye salmon or red salmon Food fish (Oncorhynchus nerka) of the North Pacific that constitutes almost 20% of the commercial fishery of Pacific salmon. It weighs about 6 lbs (3 kg) and lacks distinct spots on the body. - can be seen spawning from early October through November at Odell Lake. The best place to see these colorful fish is in Trapper Creek. - Compiled from ODFW ODFW Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Register-Guard reports. Updates available at www.registerguard.com/outdoors To submit events Submit listings to: Outdoor Editor, P.O. Box 10188, Eugene OR 97440 or: outdoors@registerguard.com. Unless otherwise noted, events are free. Bicycling SATURDAY GEARS:65-mile ride in the Siuslaw River/Smith River area; carpool to the start in the ghost town of Saragosa, 9 a.m., Alton Baker Park Alton Baker Park is located in Eugene, Oregon, United States, near Autzen Stadium. It features duck ponds, bicycle trails, and a dog park, and directly touches the Ferry Street Bridge. . Also, a 30-mile breakfast ride to Lorane Cafe leaves Twin Oaks School at 9 a.m. for faster riders and departs at 9:30 a.m. for slower riders. SUNDAY GEARS: 43-mile Harrisburg/Junction City ride, 9 a.m. start for faster riders, 9:30 a.m. for slower riders, Alton Baker Park. Birding THURSDAY Birds of Oregon and General Science: Bird walk for ages 50 or older, 9 a.m. carpool from Campbell Center, 155 High St. Information or more details: 741-1176. Climbing TODAY UO Outdoor Program: Mountaineer Ed Viesturs and rock climber Micah Dash appear as part of the Mountain Hardware Sharp End Tour, 7 p.m., 182 Lillis Hall. Admission is $5 for the public, and free for University of Oregon students and OP Co-op members. Hiking FRIDAY The Obsidians: Chris Cunningham will lead a 5-mile Goodman Creek hike. Details, sign-up at the Eugene Family YMCA YMCA in full Young Men's Christian Association Nonsectarian, nonpolitical Christian lay movement that aims to develop high standards of Christian character among its members. , 2055 Patterson St. SATURDAY The Obsidians: Peter Graham - 6-mile Cooks Ridge hike; Janet Jacobsen and Barbara Revere - 6.6-mile Ridgeline ridge·line n. See ridge. Noun 1. ridgeline - a long narrow range of hills ridge arete - a sharp narrow ridge found in rugged mountains Trail hike. Details, sign-up at the Eugene Family YMCA, 2055 Patterson St. SUNDAY The Obsidians: Beth Roy and Julie Dorland - 6.5-mile Tahkenitch Dunes/Threemile Lake hike. Details, sign-up at the Eugene Family YMCA, 2055 Patterson St. MONDAY The Obsidians: Jane Hacket - 13-mile hike from Clear Lake to Trail Bridge. Details, sign-up at the Eugene Family YMCA, 2055 Patterson St. Nature MONDAY Native Plant Society of Oregon: Dennis Lueck presentation, "The Story of Whitebark Pine," a hardy, timberline tree with a unique ecology, 7:30 p.m., EWEB EWEB Eugene Water and Electric Board (Oregon) Training Room, 500 East Fourth Ave. SUNDAY UO Outdoor Program: Dennis Lueck will lead an interpretive old growth forest tour in the Cascades, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Cost: $15. Details, registration (Thursday deadline): 346-4365. Water sports TODAY Eugene Recreation: Three-week series of kayak pool sessions for ages 12 and up, 8:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Road. Fee: $45. Details, registration: 682-5329. WEDNESDAY UO Outdoor Program: Kayak roll practice session, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Gerlinger Pool, UO. Fee: $5 public, $3 UO students and OP members. Kayak rentals $5. Details: 346-4365. THURSDAY Eugene Recreation: Drop-in water sports for ages 12 and up, 8 -10 p.m., Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Road. Fee: $4. Details: 682-5525. Walking WEDNESDAY&FRIDAY Altair Ski and Sports Club: 5-mile Hendricks Park walk, 9 a.m. Details, RSVP (ReSerVation Protocol) A communications protocol that signals a router to reserve bandwidth for real time transmission. RSVP is designed to clear a path for audio and video traffic, eliminating annoying skips and hesitations. : 726-8154. SATURDAY Altair: 4-mile walk on the Valley River Bike path, 9 a.m. Details, RSVP: 343-7893. Mossbacks Volkssport Club: Carpool to Hillsboro for Dawson Creek walks of 3.1 or 6.2 miles, 8 a.m., Willamalane, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Details: 747-6470. MONDAY Altair: Walk the river bike path and climb Skinner's Butte Butte, city, United States Butte (by  t), city (1990 pop. 33,336), seat of Silver Bow co., SW Mont.; inc. 1879. It is a trade, ranching, and industrial center. , 4
miles; details, RSVP: 334-6416.
Birding SATURDAY Mossbacks: Bus to Gresham for 6.2-mile Volkswalk, 7 a.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Bus fee: $13, Advance registration required; call 736-4444. Details: www.mossbacks.org. |
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