ENHS Field Trip to the Siskiyou Field Institute

7-9 June 2019

Location: SFI is 1.5 mi. west of Selma, Oregon, on the Illinois River Road.

Things to do: Swim in the creek adjacent to SFI, visit the Oregon Caves, hike and botanize along the Illinois River Trail, become familiar with the Klamath-Siskiyou region.

Housing:

Dorm or private rooms. Private rooms have private bathrooms with showers. The dorm contains two shared bathrooms—one with a shower and one with a bathtub. The great room and kitchen in the Kendeda House are shared space.

The private rooms are $75/night/person, $90/night/2 persons. There are four private rooms: 1 with a queen bed, 2 with one double bed each, and 1 with a double and single. Bedding and towels are provided.

The dorm accommodates 6 guests in bunkbeds; $27/night/person. Bedding is provided but towels are not.

Yurts or camping. The large, air-conditioned yurt sleeps 18, $20/night/person. Campsites are available at $15/night/2 persons + $5 each additional person. An open-air pavilion has picnic tables, electricity, and running water, and a propane BBQ may be used for a fee. Yurters and campers supply their own bedding and towels, can use the solar bathhouse with showers and toilets, and have access to the great room and kitchen in the Kendeda House for meal preparation and hanging out.

Photos of the SFI grounds and some accommodations are on the SFI website: http://www.thesfi.org/Page.asp?NavID=1008

Food: The kitchen is equipped with dishes, soaps, utensils, and appliances; all you need to bring is your food. A refrigerator/freezer and pantry are available for guest food storage. No matter which housing arrangement you choose, you will have access to these facilities.

When signups are complete, the attendees will determine how to handle the food and carpooling.

Guide: We will be hiring an SFI guide who is familiar with the surrounding area. Cost will likely be $10/person.

Sign up: Decide which sleeping arrangement you want, then contact Kim Wollter (kwollter@comcast.net, 541-484-4477) to reserve space before sending a check. Send a check for the total amount, made out to Eugene Natural History Society, to Kim at 3550 Mill St., Eugene 97405. Please include your email address and phone number. The trip will be limited to 20 people, and past ENHS field trips have filled up quickly. We will maintain a waiting list if necessary. All accommodations are on a first-paid, first-served basis. Your check must be RECEIVED by 26 April.

 

Join us. We always have great fun!