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Paint Out at Pompadour Bluff
May
7
10:00 AM10:00
hikes and tours, Spring Hike Series

Paint Out at Pompadour Bluff

Registration Opens

Wednesday, April 9, 7:00 a.m. (Click Here to Register)

Description

Ready to try plein air sketching or painting? Sarah F. Burns will show you her favorite strategies for creating artwork outdoors at the spectacular Pompadour Bluff and guide you in understanding color and light to create your own unique expression. This is a great opportunity for artists with some experience, but all are welcome to attend. Please bring your own painting or sketching supplies. Sarah will provide a list of suggestions upon registration.

Before painting, artists will have the opportunity to tour Pompadour Bluff on a guided hike by Kristi Mergenthaler, Botanist and Stewardship Director. Walk through the beautiful oaks and grasslands before reaching the top where the views are outtasight!

In 2021, we were honored to be gifted an iconic landmark of the Southern Bear Creek Valley, The Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff. Harry Fisher bequeathed this 55-acre property to SOLC in his will. Read more about what makes this scenic place so special and how you can support its conservation.

Date and Time

Wednesday, May 7, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Tour of Pompadour Bluff)

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Paint Out at Pompadour Bluff)

Due to the accessibility of Pompadour Bluff, please expect to stay for the entire time. If you are unable to stay the entire time, then please drive seperately. There will not be any in and out access.

Meeting Location

Rite Aid Parking Lot, 2341 Ashland Street, Ashland, OR 97520 (Carpool to Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff)

Focus

Plein Air Painting, Introduction to Pompadour Bluff, Ecology, Future Plans for Pompadour Bluff

Guide

Sarah F Burns, Local Artist, and Kristi Mergenthaler, Stewardship Director, Southern Oregon Land Conservancy

Hiker Limit

15 Hikers

Difficulty

Moderate to Difficult, Low Speed, Hike Off-Trail, Uneven Terrain, Steep Slopes, Elevation Gain of 280 Feet

Visitors will be walking on and off trail on steep slopes at a slow pace. There will be no more than one mile of walking.

Bathroom

None

Pet Policy

This property is protected to conserve special habitats. Therefore, we kindly ask that you leave your pets at home. Certified Assistance Dogs that have been certified at a training facility by an Assistance Dogs International, Inc. will be the only dogs that are allowed.

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The Geology of Pompadour Bluff - Traveling Back in Time 40 Million Years
Apr
6
9:00 AM09:00
hikes and tours, Spring Hike Series

The Geology of Pompadour Bluff - Traveling Back in Time 40 Million Years

Registration Opens

Wednesday, March 5, 7:00 a.m. (Click Here to Register)

Description

Why is Pompadour Bluff such a prominent feature in our valley? We’ll learn why with Karen Grove, Geologist, as we examine the sedimentary rocks of the bluff and climb to the top to see how these rocks fit in with the rest of the valley. We’ll explore how, over time, our region transitioned from an ocean to a river plain, then a series of active volcanoes, to what we see today.

In 2021, we were honored to be gifted an iconic landmark of the Southern Bear Creek Valley, The Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff. Harry Fisher bequeathed this 55-acre property to SOLC in his will. Read more about what makes this scenic place so special and how you can support its conservation.

Date and Time

Sunday, April 6, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Meeting Location

Rite Aid Parking Lot, 2341 Ashland Street, Ashland, OR 97520 (Carpool to Harry & Marilyn Fisher Preserve at Pompadour Bluff)

Focus

Geology of Pompadour Bluff and the Rouge Valley

Guide

Karen Grove, Geologist

Hiker Limit

18 Hikers

Difficulty

Moderate to Difficult, Low Speed, Hike Off-Trail, Uneven Terrain, Steep Slopes, Elevation Gain of 280 Feet

Visitors will be walking on and off trail on steep slopes at a slow pace. There will be no more than one mile of walking.

Bathroom

None

Pet Policy

This property is protected to conserve special habitats. Therefore, we kindly ask that you leave your pets at home. Certified Assistance Dogs that have been certified at a training facility by an Assistance Dogs International, Inc. will be the only dogs that are allowed.

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