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Wednesday, April 8, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
deschutes Land Trust
offers free hike series
The Deschutes Land
Trust announced today the
start of its 2015 Walk + Hike
series. From April through
November, Land Trust volun-
teer naturalists lead more than
110 free walks, hikes, and bike
rides at various Land Trust
protected lands. Participants
can explore birds, wildflow-
ers, or geology while hiking
along Whychus Creek or in
the forests of the Metolius
Preserve.
Land Trust Walks + Hikes
are of varied distances with
diverse topics. Short bird
walks catch spring migra-
tions while exploring bird-
ing hot-spots like Camp Polk
Meadow Preserve. Longer
full-day hikes explore the
glacier-carved valleys and
volcanic craters of the Sisters
area. Mountain bike rides take
in the vast expanse and trails
of Skyline Forest, while night
hikes allow participants to get
outside and soak in the dark-
ness. Families with children
will delight in a roster of pint-
size hikes dedicated to birds,
bees, bugs and more.
Walks + Hikes are led by
skilled volunteer naturalists
who delight in sharing nature
with others. Many Land Trust
leaders are trained Oregon
State University Master
Naturalists with a lifetime
of experience outdoors. Join
them to explore new hik-
ing trails, observe migrating
songbirds, or delight in spring
wildflowers.
All walks and hikes are
free. Group size is small to
limit impact on Land Trust
preserves and give attendees
the best experience possible.
Registration for each out-
ing opens one month prior to
the outing and can be done
online. Once registered,
detailed directions for the
outing will be provided. Find
the full schedule at www.
deschuteslandtrust.org/events.
The Deschutes Land Trust
conserves land for wildlife,
scenic views, and local com-
munities. As Central Oregon’s
only nationally accredited and
locally based land trust, the
Deschutes Land Trust has pro-
tected more than 8,700 acres
since 1995. For more informa-
tion on Deschutes Land Trust,
Call 541-330-0017 or visit
www.deschuteslandtrust.org.
Warm Springs fires official
who alleged mismanagement
BEND (AP) — The
Confederated Tribes of Warm
Springs has fired an official
whose concerns led to a fed-
eral investigation.
The tribes’ director of
human resources told The
Bulletin on Friday that sec-
retary-treasurer Jake Suppah
was let go.
Suppah was hired by the
tribes in 2013 for the job
that is comparable to a city
manager.
The Warm Springs native
told The Bulletin last month
that he uncovered troubling
financial patterns within
the tribes, including theft
of time, mismanagement of
federal grants, and missing
funds.
The U.S. Department of
Interior’s Office of Inspector
General is now looking into
the tribes’ financial matters.
photo by Jerry baldoCk
Summit riders have a great time on the informal yet challenging ride for two rivers.
RIdE: Registration
for trek is open
until May 28
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offer.
“This ride really brings
people closer to a part of
Oregon that is extremely spe-
cial,” said Judy Trego, execu-
tive director of the Sisters
Area Chamber of Commerce.
“Sisters is the perfect place
to highlight the beauty and
story of the Metolius and the
Whychus rivers. The scenery,
the country, and the people
all make for a truly one-of-a-
kind ride.”
The Ride for Two Rivers
begins at Creekside Park in
Sisters and winds its way
to the top of the spectacular
lava-rock moonscape through
the forested landscape of
McKenzie Pass, offering
spectacular mountain views
along the way. Riders coast
back to Sisters and Creekside
Park where they can enjoy
refreshments and locally
brewed craft beer.
This fully supported ride
offers a variety of round-trip
routes for all ability levels
from 18 miles to 75 miles
and is the perfect way to use
your pedal power for good.
Registration is open now at
a low cost of $35 (the price
goes up to $45 after April 30).
Ride proceeds will
directly support on-the-
ground conservation and res-
toration projects within the
National Forest Foundation’s
(NFF) Treasured Landscapes
campaign site encompassing
these watersheds. These res-
toration efforts will enhance
fishing and other recreational
activities while improv-
ing health of the rivers and
wildlife habitat through trail
improvements and restora-
tion of in-stream habitat. This
work by the NFF and its part-
ners has already raised and
leveraged over $100,000 and
resulted in the ground-break-
ing return of steelhead and
sockeye salmon in increasing
numbers to Whychus Creek
and the Metolius River.
Registration is open
through May 28 at www.
RideforTwoRivers.com. For
more information on the Ride
for Two Rivers contact Judy
Trego at the Sisters Area
Chamber of Commerce at
judy@sisterscountry.com or
541-549-0251.
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This ad sponsored by The Nugget Newspaper in support of Deschutes Land Trust.