The restoration project kicked off 2 weeks ago and we have made amazing progress. The weather has been mostly cooperative and that has helped. Most importantly, we have had enormous support from the Forest Service and dozens of volunteers who have hiked up and down the butte, often on a daily basis and usually carrying […]
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Aug
Aug
Black Butte D-6 Cupola Lookout RESTORATION PROJECT Friends of the Metolius is collaborating with the Forest Service and other community groups to restore the historic fire lookout cupola on the peak of Black Butte (the most visited site on the Deschutes National Forest), with the ultimate goal of creating an interpretive site for visitors. There […]
08
Jul
Jul
Celebrate! Over 100 years of Metolius River Protection – July 27th Join us near the Camp Sherman Store to celebrate over a century of efforts to protect the Metolius River Basin. Friends of the Metolius is hosting two interpretive hikes and a family friendly information booth on July 27th. The information booth will be […]