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SUMMARY:Snowshoe Hike with BLM Rangers
DESCRIPTION:Join BLM interpretive rangers on a snowshoe hike through the enchanting conifer forest at Hyatt Lake Recreation area. \nWe will meet at 9:00 AM at the CVS (old Rite Aid) in Ashland and make our way into the Monument from there. Carpooling is optional. \nEmbark on a winter adventure! Join BLM interpretive rangers on a snowshoe hike through the enchanting conifer forest at Hyatt Lake Recreation Area. Suitable for ages 12 and up\, these Saturday excursions offer a unique opportunity to explore the biodiversity of a stunning winter landscape. Rangers will interpret winter adaptations of plants and animals\, animal tracks and signs\, the basics of snow science\, and the environment that hides beneath the snow. Lace up your boots and join us for an unforgettable journey into nature! Snowshoes and poles are provided free-of-cost by the BLM. \nThis event is weather-dependent and event may be cancelled if there is unsufficient snowpack or roads are impassable. \nFor any questions\, please email jduwe@blm.gov \nThis program is a collaboration between the Medford District Bureau of Land Management and the Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. \nThe Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument’s mission is to support the protection\, restoration and conservation of the Monument through service\, advocacy and education. Our Hike and Learn programs are designed to introduce the public to different topics and locations within the Monument. Hike and Learns are co-created with local scientists\, historians\, artists\, students\, and more. \nCheck availability and register for this free event on Eventbrite.
URL:https://cascadesiskiyou.org/event/snowshoe-hike-with-blm-rangers-010826/
LOCATION:Hyatt Lake Recreation Area\, 7975 Hyatt Prairie Road\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Outings
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SUMMARY:Snowshoe Hike with BLM Rangers
DESCRIPTION:Join BLM interpretive rangers on a snowshoe hike through the enchanting conifer forest at Hyatt Lake Recreation area. \nWe will meet at 9:00 AM at the CVS (old Rite Aid) in Ashland and make our way into the Monument from there. Carpooling is optional. \nEmbark on a winter adventure! Join BLM interpretive rangers on a snowshoe hike through the enchanting conifer forest at Hyatt Lake Recreation Area. Suitable for ages 12 and up\, these Saturday excursions offer a unique opportunity to explore the biodiversity of a stunning winter landscape. Rangers will interpret winter adaptations of plants and animals\, animal tracks and signs\, the basics of snow science\, and the environment that hides beneath the snow. Lace up your boots and join us for an unforgettable journey into nature! Snowshoes and poles are provided free-of-cost by the BLM. \nThis event is weather-dependent and event may be cancelled if there is unsufficient snowpack or roads are impassable. \nFor any questions\, please email jduwe@blm.gov \nThis program is a collaboration between the Medford District Bureau of Land Management and the Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. \nCheck availability and register for event on Eventbrite.
URL:https://cascadesiskiyou.org/event/snowshoe-hike-with-blm-rangers-012426/
LOCATION:Hyatt Lake Recreation Area\, 7975 Hyatt Prairie Road\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Outings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260430T083051
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SUMMARY:Snowshoe Hike with BLM Rangers
DESCRIPTION:Join BLM interpretive rangers on a snowshoe hike through the enchanting conifer forest at Hyatt Lake Recreation area. \nWe will meet at 9:00 AM at the CVS (old Rite Aid) in Ashland and make our way into the Monument from there. Carpooling is optional. \nEmbark on a winter adventure! Join BLM interpretive rangers on a snowshoe hike through the enchanting conifer forest at Hyatt Lake Recreation Area. Suitable for ages 12 and up\, these Saturday excursions offer a unique opportunity to explore the biodiversity of a stunning winter landscape. Rangers will interpret winter adaptations of plants and animals\, animal tracks and signs\, the basics of snow science\, and the environment that hides beneath the snow. Lace up your boots and join us for an unforgettable journey into nature! Snowshoes and poles are provided free-of-cost by the BLM. \nThis event is weather-dependent and event may be cancelled if there is unsufficient snowpack or roads are impassable. \nFor any questions\, please email jduwe@blm.gov \nThis program is a collaboration between the Medford District Bureau of Land Management and the Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. \nThe Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument’s mission is to support the protection\, restoration and conservation of the Monument through service\, advocacy and education. Our Hike and Learn programs are designed to introduce the public to different topics and locations within the Monument. Hike and Learns are co-created with local scientists\, historians\, artists\, students\, and more. \nCheck availability and register for this free event on Eventbrite.
URL:https://cascadesiskiyou.org/event/snowshoe-hike-with-blm-rangers-020526/
LOCATION:Hyatt Lake Recreation Area\, 7975 Hyatt Prairie Road\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Outings
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SUMMARY:Snowshoe Hike with BLM Rangers
DESCRIPTION:Join BLM interpretive rangers on a snowshoe hike through the enchanting conifer forest at Hyatt Lake Recreation area. \nWe will meet at 9:00 AM at the CVS (old Rite Aid) in Ashland and make our way into the Monument from there. Carpooling is optional. \nEmbark on a winter adventure! Join BLM interpretive rangers on a snowshoe hike through the enchanting conifer forest at Hyatt Lake Recreation Area. Suitable for ages 12 and up\, these Saturday excursions offer a unique opportunity to explore the biodiversity of a stunning winter landscape. Rangers will interpret winter adaptations of plants and animals\, animal tracks and signs\, the basics of snow science\, and the environment that hides beneath the snow. Lace up your boots and join us for an unforgettable journey into nature! Snowshoes and poles are provided free-of-cost by the BLM. \nThis event is weather-dependent and event may be cancelled if there is unsufficient snowpack or roads are impassable. \nFor any questions\, please email jduwe@blm.gov \nThis program is a collaboration between the Medford District Bureau of Land Management and the Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. \nThe Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument’s mission is to support the protection\, restoration and conservation of the Monument through service\, advocacy and education. Our Hike and Learn programs are designed to introduce the public to different topics and locations within the Monument. Hike and Learns are co-created with local scientists\, historians\, artists\, students\, and more. \nCheck availability and register for this free event on Eventbrite.
URL:https://cascadesiskiyou.org/event/snowshoe-hike-with-blm-rangers-022126/
LOCATION:Hyatt Lake Recreation Area\, 7975 Hyatt Prairie Road\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Outings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083051
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SUMMARY:Snowshoe Hike with BLM Rangers
DESCRIPTION:Join BLM interpretive rangers on a snowshoe hike through the enchanting conifer forest at Hyatt Lake Recreation area. \nWe will meet at 9:00 AM at the CVS (old Rite Aid) in Ashland and make our way into the Monument from there. Carpooling is optional. \nEmbark on a winter adventure! Join BLM interpretive rangers on a snowshoe hike through the enchanting conifer forest at Hyatt Lake Recreation Area. Suitable for ages 12 and up\, these Saturday excursions offer a unique opportunity to explore the biodiversity of a stunning winter landscape. Rangers will interpret winter adaptations of plants and animals\, animal tracks and signs\, the basics of snow science\, and the environment that hides beneath the snow. Lace up your boots and join us for an unforgettable journey into nature! Snowshoes and poles are provided free-of-cost by the BLM. \nThis event is weather-dependent and event may be cancelled if there is unsufficient snowpack or roads are impassable. \nFor any questions\, please email jduwe@blm.gov \nThis program is a collaboration between the Medford District Bureau of Land Management and the Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. \nThe Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument’s mission is to support the protection\, restoration and conservation of the Monument through service\, advocacy and education. Our Hike and Learn programs are designed to introduce the public to different topics and locations within the Monument. Hike and Learns are co-created with local scientists\, historians\, artists\, students\, and more. \nCheck availability and register for this free event on Eventbrite.
URL:https://cascadesiskiyou.org/event/snowshoe-hike-with-blm-rangers-030526/
LOCATION:Hyatt Lake Recreation Area\, 7975 Hyatt Prairie Road\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Outings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083051
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SUMMARY:Monument Research Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the research being done in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument by students who were awarded 2025 Friends Research Fund grants\n\n\nPlease join us for this free virtual and in-person event during which the university student researchers who received grants from our Friends Research Fund in 2025 will present their findings! \nThis will be a hybrid event taking place in the Science Auditorium (Room 151) of the Southern Oregon University Science Hall and over zoom. The zoom link is here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e6pp6LAmQgeDWOnOevsqIw \nThe student presenters this year are: \nAleksandra Kalisz \nAssessing the properties\, Health\, and Management implications of the soils at the CSNM \nAlex\, a PhD student at OSU\, will be researching the soil dynamics of the CSNM through the development of soil catenas. The data collected will be used to predict soil erosion\, better understand biogeochemical dynamics\, assess soil health\, and be included in a collaborative project to develop an interactive map of the CSNM. The project will also be used as a field experience for undergraduate students \nRiley Sutphin \nMonitoring Meadow Hydrology in the CSNM \nRiley\, a junior SOU\, will be exploring the hydrological qualities of select meadows in the CSNM. He will be monitoring groundwater levels and stream flow\, as well as evaluating saturated hydraulic connectivity between several sites. This data will contribute to a better understanding of the Monument’s water budget and have direct implications for meadow restoration strategies. \nAndrea Osbon \nPre-Construction Wildlife Camera Trap Monitoring for the Wildlife Overpass in the CSNM \nAndrea\, a senior at SOU\, will be monitoring wildlife activity in the area that will become the I5 Wildlife Overcrossing within the Monument. Through the use of camera traps\, this data will provide important baselines and inform the design suitability of the crossing. \nThe Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument’s mission is to support the protection\, restoration and conservation of the Monument through service\, advocacy and education. Our Hike and Learn programs are designed to introduce the public to different topics and locations within the Monument. Hike and Learns are co-created with local scientists\, historians\, artists\, students\, and more. \nCover photo by Tayla Moore
URL:https://cascadesiskiyou.org/event/monument-research-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:Southern Oregon University Science Hall Auditorium (SC151)\, 1250 Ashland St\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083051
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SUMMARY:Night Hike with BLM Rangers
DESCRIPTION:Explore Nature and the Night Sky on Green Springs Mountain Loop\n\n\nJoin Bureau of Land Management rangers for a special night hike on April 17th\, 2026\, in celebration of International Dark Sky Week! Discover the wonders of the Earth and the stars on a 2.5-mile journey along Green Springs Mountain Loop\, set during the new moon for optimal stargazing. Learn about nocturnal wildlife\, local ecology\, and the importance of dark skies. \nMeet at CVS in Ashland at 7:00 PM. The group will return around 11:00 PM. Please remember to bring a headlamp and sturdy shoes for the hike. \nThe Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument’s mission is to support the protection\, restoration and conservation of the Monument through service\, advocacy and education.
URL:https://cascadesiskiyou.org/event/night-hike-with-blm-rangers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083051
CREATED:20260325T213318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T164813Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Talk - Getting to Know the Birds of the Monument
DESCRIPTION:Learn four foundational skills to help you recognize the birds you’re seeing and hearing in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.\n\n\nDuring the Friday evening lecture\, you’ll learn four foundational skills to help you recognize the birds you’re seeing and hearing in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument — and wherever you go: \n\nHow to choose and use binoculars so they actually work\nHow to see more birds by blending into the landscape through your movement\, attention\, and presence\nThe five essential things to look for when identifying birds\nHow to use field guides in a way that is effective and enjoyable\n\nOn Saturday\, we’ll head outside and put these skills into practice together. \nPlease bring your binoculars and field guides on both days. \nIf you don’t have binoculars\, you may borrow a pair provided by the Rogue Valley Aududon Society. \nThis class is designed for beginners and anyone who wants to feel more connected to the birds and landscape around them. \nCollette Streight is the founder of Awakening Wild and has been teaching deep nature connection since 2013. She guides women in creating a grounded\, nourishing relationship with the natural world through simple daily practices\, small group programs\, workshops\, and mentoring. Her work weaves together practical skills\, ancestral teachings\, and deep presence \nThe Friday Hike and Learn sessions will take place in the Ashland Food Co-op Community Classroom at 300 N. Pioneer in Ashland from 6:00 to 7:30pm. The classroom is one block toward downtown from the grocery store on N 1st Street. This Eventbrite is for the Friday Talk ONLY\, register for Saturday hike HERE. Attendance to Friday Night Talks is limited to 40 people. \nFriends of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument is a nonprofit organization and our mission is to support the protection\, restoration and conservation of the monument through service\, advocacy and education. Our Hike and Learn programs are designed to introduce the public to different topics and locations within the Monument. Hike and Learns are co-created with local scientists\, historians\, artists\, students\, and more.
URL:https://cascadesiskiyou.org/event/friday-night-talk-getting-to-know-the-birds-of-the-monument/
LOCATION:Ashland Food Co-op – Community Classroom\, 300 N. Pioneer St.\, Ashland\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T150000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Hike - Getting to Know the Birds of the Monument
DESCRIPTION:Learn four foundational skills to help you recognize the birds you’re seeing and hearing in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.\n\n\nWe will meet at 9:00 AM at the Rite Aid in Ashland and make our way into the Monument from there. Carpooling is optional but encouraged. \nThis Eventbrite is for the Saturday Hike ONLY\, register for the Friday Night Talk HERE \nLearn four foundational skills to help you recognize the birds you’re seeing and hearing in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument — and wherever you go: \n\nHow to choose and use binoculars so they actually work\nHow to see more birds by blending into the landscape through your movement\, attention\, and presence\nThe five essential things to look for when identifying birds\nHow to use field guides in a way that is effective and enjoyable\n\nOn Saturday\, we’ll head outside and put these skills into practice together. \nPlease bring your binoculars and field guides on both days. If you do not have binoculars\, you may borrow a pair provided by the Rogue Valley Audubon Society. \nThis class is designed for beginners and anyone who wants to feel more connected to the birds and landscape around them. \nPlease plan to bring a packed lunch and all the water you will need for the day. Please also prepare for being outside for most of the day including sturdy shoes\, layers\, and sun protection.  \nCollette Streight is the founder of Awakening Wild and has been teaching deep nature connection since 2013. She guides women in creating a grounded\, nourishing relationship with the natural world through simple daily practices\, small group programs\, workshops\, and mentoring. Her work weaves together practical skills\, ancestral teachings\, and deep presence. \nThe Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument’s mission is to support the protection\, restoration and conservation of the Monument through service\, advocacy and education. Our Hike and Learn programs are designed to introduce the public to different topics and locations within the Monument. Hike and Learns are co-created with local scientists\, historians\, artists\, students\, and more.
URL:https://cascadesiskiyou.org/event/saturday-hike-getting-to-know-the-birds-of-the-monument/
LOCATION:Rite Aid – we will meet here and carpool to the Monument together\, 2341 Ashland Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083051
CREATED:20260423T164523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T034843Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Experience a retrospective art show featuring Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument artists-in-residence from the past decade.\n\n\nJoin the Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument & KS Wild for a retrospective art show featuring Monument artists-in-residence from the past decade. \nIn addition to art there will also be refreshments. This is a free event. \nFeatured artists include: \nMatt Witt – Photography \nLeslie Hauer – Oil Painting \nDarlene Southworth – Painting \nSusan Roudebush – Textiles \nAnna Marie Pavlick – Print Making \n \nCover photo: Hyatt Lake Reflections by Leslie Hauer \nwebsite: https://hauerart.com/
URL:https://cascadesiskiyou.org/event/first-friday-art-show/
LOCATION:562 A St\, 562 A Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083051
CREATED:20260401T210227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T034843Z
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SUMMARY:Night Hike with BLM Rangers
DESCRIPTION:Explore Nature and the Night Sky on Green Springs Mountain Loop\n\n\nJoin Bureau of Land Management rangers for a special full moon hike on May 1\, 2026. Discover the wonders of the Earth and the stars on a 2.5-mile journey along Green Springs Mountain Loop. Learn about nocturnal wildlife\, local ecology\, and the importance of dark skies. \nMeet at CVS in Ashland at 7:00 PM. The group will return around 11:00 PM. Please remember to bring a headlamp and sturdy shoes for the hike. \nThe Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument’s mission is to support the protection\, restoration and conservation of the Monument through service\, advocacy and education.
URL:https://cascadesiskiyou.org/event/night-hike-with-blm-rangers-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083051
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SUMMARY:Buck Rock Tunnel Archaeological History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover a relic of railroad history in Southern Oregon with SOU’s Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project for AAPI Heritage Month!\n\n\nJoin the Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument\, Bureau of Land Management and Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology for a guided history hike at the Buck Rock Tunnel! Southern Oregon University’s Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project has spent years investigating Buck Rock Tunnel\, the original Oregon and California Railroad route through the Siskiyou mountains. The tunnel and surrounding railroad grade were under construction between 1883-1884 by Chinese railroad workers. The project is a collaboration between the Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology (SOULA) and the BLM\, and is part of the larger multi-agency research project that is investigating Chinese immigrant sites from across the state. \nYou can join in on the discovery by attending a guided history hike to the site. BLM and SOU archaeologists and students will present artifacts and updates on the project findings\, historical maps\, and information about the history of the Buck Rock Tunnel in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. \nWe will return to Ashland by 1:00 PM at the latest.  \nDirections: We will meet at 9:00 AM and carpool from the CVS parking lot at 2341 Ashland St\, Ashland\, OR 97520. \nHike Duration: Around 4 miles total (2 miles out and back) \nHike Length: approximately 2.5 hours \nDifficulty Level: Moderately strenuous \nOn the day of the hike: \nBe sure to bring a sense of adventure. \nWear comfortable hiking shoes \nBring snacks and enough water for the day \nAdditional items: Hat\, Sunscreen\, Walking Sticks\, Binoculars\, Hand Lens Bring layers \nPlease be considerate of the group and meet on time at the designated location. \nFor more information about the tours\, send inquiries to Zaynab Brown at info@cascadesiskiyou.org
URL:https://cascadesiskiyou.org/event/buck-rock-tunnel-archaeological-history-tour/
LOCATION:Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument\, Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T083051
CREATED:20260430T034844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T034844Z
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SUMMARY:Pilot Rock Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument rangers for a guided hike to Pilot Rock. Beginner friendly.\n\n\nJoin Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument interpretive rangers for a guided hike at Pilot Rock. In addition to enjoying this iconic southern Oregon hike\, we will also learn about the fascinating geology responisble for its formation.  \nThis hike is designed for beginner hikers and those who are more experienced but want to continue learning about our incredible landscape. We will be going at a slower pace\, placing the diffultly on the lower end of moderate. We do not intend on attempting the final scramble to the top. \nPlease reach out if you have any questions or need clarification.  \nMeet at CVS in Ashland at 9:00 AM. The group will return around 1:00 PM. Please remember to bring water\, snacks\, sturdy shoes you can hike in\, and layers.  \nThe Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument’s mission is to support the protection\, restoration and conservation of the Monument through service\, advocacy and education.
URL:https://cascadesiskiyou.org/event/pilot-rock-hike/
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