Celebrate Earth Week on this week-long traveling stewardship trip! Each day, we’ll be hosting a different stewardship project in the Owyhee. We’ll meet at the site for the day by 10 AM and have a short introduction to the project, complete with background and safety tips. After working away on our project for the day, we’ll meet back up at 3 PM for a natural history talk from a guest. Then, at 4 PM, folks are free to enjoy camp and explore as they like.

Monday, April 17: Owyhee Front
Fence removal and/or garbage removal

Tuesday, April 18: Adopt-a-Highway
Roadside garbage removal

Wednesday, April 19: Succor Creek State Natural Area
Asphalt removal, fence installation, sign installation and/or garbage removal
In partnership with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department via Adopt-A-Park

Thursday, April 20: Lake Owyhee State Park
Garbage removal and second project TBD
In partnership with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department via Adopt-A-Park

Friday, April 21: Lower Owyhee Canyon
Garbage and graffiti removal
In partnership with the SOLVE Oregon via Adopt-A-River

Saturday, April 22: Watchable Wildlife Area near Snively Hot Springs
Fence repair, weed pulling, reseeding, beaver protection

Sunday, April 23: Fault Knob hike and yoga in Lower Owyhee Canyon*
Yoga in the Wild Owyhee with Four Rivers Cultural Center and Museum
* Please note that this is not a stewardship event and requires separate registration (to be linked here ASAP). We hope you decide to join us!

Highlights

Each day is a new project
Spend time doing stewardship in a variety of Owyhee locations
Enjoy springtime weather and hopefully some wildflowers!

Challenges

Moving camp most nights
Some projects may be a bit physically strenuous

Suggested gear

Daypack
Shelter (tarp or tent, stakes, ground cloth)
Sleeping bag, sleeping pad
Headlamp
Water bottles, plenty of water
Stove, fuel
Cooking pot, utensils, knife
Food:
- Number of meals for the duration of your stay
- Breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks/treats
Hygiene kit
- Toothbrush, toothpaste
- Sunscreen, chapstick
- Baby wipes
- Prescription medications
Hiking boots or trail shoes, camp shoes
Hiking clothes, camp clothes
Sun hat, sunglasses
Rain jacket, insulated jacket
Warm hat, gloves
Hiking poles (optional)
Camera, phone

Provided by FOTO

Stewardship projects and equipment
- Gloves
- Tools
- Safety equipment
- Trash bags
- Trash pickers
Navigational lead
Guest speaker

FAQ

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
- Participants must be 10 years or older for all events except for the Adopt-A-Highway clean-up, which requires participants to be 18+.
How much does camping cost?
- Camping is free at most locations, except at Lake Owyhee, which is $17 per site.
Can I bring my dog?
- For this trip, we ask that you leave your animals at home.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
- No, we will have a roster of the folks signed up.
Can I bring my camper for this trip?
- Due to the size of the campgrounds, we recommend that you camp in a tent or in your vehicle.

If you have any questions not answered here, please contact Sammy via email, text, or phone call: sammyc@owyheefriends.org, (541) 430-0577