Field Trip: Ankeny & Baskett Slough

Name: Field Trip: Ankeny & Baskett Slough
Start: 2020-11-06T08:00:00-08:00
End: 2020-11-06T13:00:00-08:00

*This trip has been changed from Timothy Lake to Ankeny & Baskett Slough due to Timothy Lake closures.

Join Dan van den Broek birding Ankeny Wildlife Refuge. Nearby Oak Woodlands are host to Western Bluebird and Acorn Woodpeckers while the open water and wetlands of the nearly 2800 acre wildlife refuge will have flocks of waterfowl and an assortment of shorebirds. November is a wonderful time of year to explore this area!

Bring lunch and dress for the weather. You will provide your own transportation. Details on where to meet to come in a follow-up email.

Trip limited to 10 participants.

This outdoor program will require masks and follow all physical distancing and safety protocols dictated by the Oregon Health Administration. Scroll down for details.

An Acorn Woodpecker clings to a snag. — Acorn Woodpecker, Photo by Hayley Crews

Explore the Ankeny and Baskett Slough with Dan van den Broek to look for fall birds!

Trip Details

Leader: Dan van den Broek
Date and time: November 6, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fee: $65 members / $85 non-members
Limited to 10 participants

Mandatory guidelines:

Stay home if you or a member in your household have any symptoms, or if you have been in contact with anyone with these symptoms:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Everyone drive on their own, with members of their household
Everybody must wear a face covering at all times
No scopes, no sharing of equipment
Everybody remain at least 6 feet apart at all times
No more than 10 people, plus the instructor
Only go to locations with plenty of room to stay safe:
- Wide, open spaces are best
- No crowded trails – limit to early morning walks and/or weekdays
- Prioritize trails that are one-directional
- Prioritize locations with trails at least 6-feet wide