Tunnel Creek Bog Plants, Saturday August 3rd, 9:30-12 pm
Trip Leaders: Sarah Malaby, Kerry Johnson, and Steve Sheehy
Sarah Malaby, Kerry Johnson, and Steve Sheehy will lead a hike to Tunnel Creek to visit a bog area with dry land, creek, and bog plants.
Plants the group may see include Drosera, Sphenociadium, a rare Carex, and Vaccinium to name just a few. Hiking is moderately difficult with some trip hazards, the ground is fairly level with deep holes and there will be downed, slick logs and soft marshy moss mats. Water level varies so rubber boots or shoes that can get wet are recommended for this hike.
Please come prepared: Bring sun screen and/or a hat, and be prepared for mosquitoes at most sites. Bring water and lunch.
Siskiyou Chapter members meet at 9:30 am off Keno Access Road off Dead Indian Memorial Highway. Parking will be on a side road at coordinates 42.25237°, -122.21272°. Safety cones will mark the intersection. Klamath Basin Chapter members / guests will depart from the Klamath County Museum at 8:15 am. Carpooling is encouraged.
With no rain in the forecast, and worsening fire danger, conditions might change, so check back as we approach the August 3rd event. For those for whom smoke poses increased health risks, the website Airnow.gov may be helpful in evaluating the risks associated with outdoor activities.
