Ride with a Wildlife Biologist at Chehalem Ridge – 6/24
June 24 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Join NWTA and Metro Natural Resource Scientist and Wildlife Biologist Katy Weil for a MTB ride around Chehalem Ridge.
NWTA is thrilled to collaborate with Metro’s Katy Weil , who serves as a Natural Resource Scientist and Wildlife Biologist for Metro.
As we move through the nature park on our ride together, we will observe sections of coniferous forest, Oregon white oak woodland and savannah, and the native shrubs in between. Chehalem Ridge Nature Park is more than just the publicly-accessible trails themselves. There are varied habitats here with diverse natural resources, much of which is managed as natural area preserve. We will talk together about the various wildlife species that use these habitats, and Katy can share information of past and present biological monitoring that has taken place throughout the park.
In breaks along the ride, Katy will lead discussion on topics including the hidden seasonal wetlands that host native frog and salamander tadpoles; open spaces with grassland birds, such as White-crowned Sparrows; and any other questions regarding who lives within this space at any time of year.
To familiarize themselves with the area, attendees are encouraged to look at the Chehalem Ridge website prior to the event.
Ride details: 5-7 miles with intermittent breaks, and roughly 500 feet of elevation climbing at a social pace. This is a no-drop ride, meaning no one will be left behind.
Meeting place: We’ll meet near the restrooms at the Chehalem Ridge parking lot.
For questions please reach out to Eric ([email protected]). Photo credit: Metro Webpage.
