The Rogue River Watershed Council invites the public to tour a completed restoration work project along Bear Creek near Lynn Newbry Park in Talent 9-10:30 a.m. Nov. 9. Meet near the shelter area at the park, located off of Siskiyou View south of West Valley View Road.

The work, known as the Bear Creek River Mile 19.0 restoration project, was undertaken in the wake of the 2020 Almeda Fire. The project included the placement of large wood structures and involved excavation, with the goal of improving fire-damaged floodplain, secondary channels, flood capacity, water quality and riparian forests. It is intended to protect the Bear Creek Greenway by stabilizing streambanks and preventing erosion.

John Speece, project manager, and Beth Boos, community engagement manager for the council, will lead the tour. For more information and to RSVP, visit rogueriverwc.org or call 541-423-6158.

Learn about ecosystem restoration

Learn how The Understory Initiative is helping to restore native ecosystems in Southern Oregon, including in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, during a free lecture in Ashland on Friday evening followed by a Saturday volunteer seed-cleaning event at the Sampson Creek Reserve in the monument.

The lecture is 6-7:30 p.m. Nov 1 at the Ashland Food Co-op community classroom, 300 N. Pioneer St., and the volunteer day is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 2, beginning with a meet-up in the Rite Aid parking lot, 2341 Ashland St., to carpool or caravan. Sign up at cascadesiskiyou.org.

View snowboarding/skiing film fundraiser

The public is invited to two fundraiser showings of the snowboarding/skiing film “Warren Miller 75” at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday at the Craterian Theater in Medford. Proceeds support local high school snowboard teams. For tickets, visit craterian.org.

Join a work party at Rogue River Preserve

The Southern Oregon Land Conservancy is looking for volunteers to help during a community work party 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Rogue River Preserve, 646 Rogue River Drive, Eagle Point.

Volunteers will be pulling and removing invasive and flammable Scotch Broom. The preserve features two miles of riverfront along the Rogue River, including a large floodplain forest, oak woodlands and meadows.

No experience is necessary. Tools, refreshments and gloves are provided. Volunteers should wear durable pants, a long-sleeve shirt and sturdy close-toed shoes.

Sign up at landconserve.org. For more information, contact Paige Gerhard, event and volunteer coordinator, at 541-482-3069, Ext. 107.

Kerbyville Community Powwow set for Sunday

The public is invited to attend the inaugural Kerbyville Community Powwow on Sunday in Kerby. It is set to begin with a grand entry at 1 p.m. Sunday at 24100 Redwood Highway.

The event is an intertribal celebration honoring all native cultures and community members. For more information, go to jocoequity.org.

Cyclocross series continues Saturday at ski area

The 26th annual Southern Oregon Outlaw Cyclocross bicycle race series benefitting Josephine County Search and Rescue is set for its second round on Saturday at the Mt. Ashland Ski Area. 

Beginner/intermediate races start at noon while advanced and expert races start at 1 p.m. Cyclocross is a cross between road and mountain biking, with races run on a short course containing obstacles.

The series, held in memory of Nicholas J. Jensen, continues on Saturdays through Nov. 23 at Bigham Knoll in Jacksonville, Valley of the Rogue State Park near Rogue River and Tom Pearce Park near Grants Pass, in that order. For more information, visit cycleanalysis.net, call Cycle Analysis at 541-899-9190 or visit the shop at 110 N. Fifth St. in Jacksonville.

Open house set for Mt. Ashland Explorer Post

Mt. Ashland Ski Area is hosting an open house for its new Explorer Post at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the Talent Library, 101 Home St. The post is for students 16-20 years old who are interested in careers in the ski or outdoor industry. Members will learn about operations, guest services, marketing and other aspects of the industry.

For more information, visit mtashland.com or call 541-482-2897.

Fall festival runs through Halloween at Fort Vannoy Farms

The annual Fall Festival at Fort Vannoy Farms, 5791 Lower River Road near Grants Pass, is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Halloween. 

The festival offers a farm stand, food, corn maze, pumpkin cannon and cow train. Tractor rides are free. A haunted maze is offered on Halloween, but few tickets remained as of Monday. Purchase tickets at fortvannoyfarms.com. Call 541-479-3765 for more information.

Take a hike with Medford Parks and Rec

People 55 and older are invited to take a hike with Medford Parks and Recreation on Nov. 12 to East Applegate Ridge, Nov. 19 to Cathedral Hills or Nov. 26 to Roxy Ann Peak. Other hikes are set for Dec. 3 to Ti’Lomikh Falls and Dec. 10 to Cantrall Creek.

Meet at Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Drive in Medford, on the day of the event and take a van to the trail. Cost is $18 for Medford residents and $24 for non-residents. Register early, as space is limited.

Call 541-774-2400 for more information or visit playmedford.com (click on “Program Guide” and navigate to the hikes page).

Cities publish fall activities guides

The cities of Medford, Ashland and Central Point have published activity and recreational guides for the fall season, including classes, events and outings. View them at playmedford.com, ashlandoregon.gov/parks and centralpointoregon.gov/parksrec.

Want to publicize your upcoming outdoors event for free? Send details to writer Shaun Hall at 541-761-6726 or shaunmichaelhall@gmail.com. Submissions about upcoming events are encouraged.