Owyhee Geology Series

790 Southwest 3rd Avenue,Ontario OR 97914

18 November, 2021

Description

Friends of the Owyhee 10-Part Geology Series Come explore the geology of the Owyhee. This series is lead by Sammy Castonguay, M.Sc. Geological Sciences and FOTO's Program Director. Participants are welcome to come on select trips or participate in every day outing—each lecture is able to stand alone. The content covers plenty of basics, so no experience is necessary. We’ll make firsthand scientific observations, delve into interpretation, and utilize previous mapping efforts to supplement our findings. At the end of the series, our trip leader Sammy will give a public presentation in Ontario to summarize the trips. You will get an email with full details before each event, but check out general trip details below and meeting points for each of the trips. What to wear: Hiking clothes (comfortable, flexible clothing)Hiking boots or sturdy trail shoesSunhat & sunglassesRain jacketWarm jacket, hat, glovesWhat to bring: Day backpackWater bottle & plenty of water Lunch Notebook, clipboard, pencils/pensRock hammerHand lensHeadlampCamera/phonePrescription medicationsOptional items to bring: Geologic gearHiking polesIncluded: Field trip guide with map and descriptionsGeologic fun, educational informationNavigational lead Trip OverviewsTrip 1: Succor Creek Saturday, March 27, 2021: 9AM–4PMWhere to meet: Dirt lot near the powerlines on Succor Creek RoadTrip 2: Leslie Gulch Saturday, April 17, 2021: 9AM–3PMWhere to meet: Turn-off from Succor Creek Road to Leslie GulchTrip 3: Jump Creek Falls Friday, May 7, 2021: 9AM–2PMWhere to meet: Extra Mile Chevron in MarsingTrip 4: Birch Creek & Jordan Craters Saturday, June 26, 2021: 9AM–5PMWhere to meet: Turn-off to Jordan Craters from Highway 95Trip 5: Lake Owyhee Saturday, July 3, 2021: 9AM–12PMWhere to meet: Gordon day-use area at Lake OwyheeTrip 6: Lower Owyhee Canyon Saturday, July 17, 2021: 8AM–12PMWhere to meet: Watchable Wildlife Area near Snively Hot SpringTrip 7: Silver City Saturday, August 27, 2021: 8AM–5PMWhere to meet: Intersection of Highway 95 and Silver City Road Trip 8: Independence Mountains near Owyhee, NV Saturday, September 25 to Sunday, September 26, 2021: 6AM–3PM (next day)Where to meet: Jack's Creek CampgroundNote: This is an overnight trip, so please plan accordingly.Trip 9: South Mountain Saturday, October 23, 2021: 10AM–3PMWhere to meet: Jordan Valley City Park next to the rodeo groundsTrip 10: Summary Presentation Thursday, November 18, 2021: 6:30PM–8PMWhere to meet: Ontario, OR at Four Rivers Cultural Center & MuseumNote: No special clothing or gear needed for this presentation. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Sammy via email at [email protected] Friends of the Owyhee (FOTO) exists to help care for and protect the Owyhee Watershed throughout Oregon, Idaho and Nevada. We work collaboratively with conservation and recreation groups, landowners, ranchers, tribes, sportsman, and government agencies to help ensure the Owyhees unique ecological, cultural and recreational resources are protected for future generations to experience and enjoy.