This is a field trip class that meets before the start of the Autumn quarter with some meetings during the quarter to discuss assignments.  We will travel by van to the east side of the Cascades where we will examine the forest ecosystems and issues in managing those ecosystems for different purposes.

Depart Seattle: September 8th, 7:00 AM

Drive to the Yakima river valley where we will meet with Dr. Paul Hessburg.

Camping: Yakima river valley

September 9th

Yakima Indian Reservation

Camping: Bear Springs, Mt Hood National Forest

September 10th

Warm Springs Indian Reservation Program, Guest speaker: Bobby Brunoe

Camping:  Metolius River

September 11th

Sister’s District, Deschutes National Forest, Guest speaker: Bill Anthony

Camping: Metolius River

September 12th

Sister’s District, Deschutes National Forest, Guest speaker: Garrett Meigs

Camping: Metolius River

September 13th

John Day River

Camping:  Clyde Holiday State Recreation Area

September 14th

Malheur National Forest

Camping: Fremont Sawmill Cabin

September 15th

Fremont National Forest

Camping: Williamson River Campground

September 16th

Winema National Forest

Camping: Williamson River Campground

September 17th

Winema National Forest

Camping: Union Creek

September 18th

Ashland

Camping: Emigrant Lake

September 19th

Klamath Province/Applegate

Camping: Buckley Park

September 20th

Biscuit Fire/Cave Junction

Camping:   Grant’s Pass Vicinity