Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument

25th Anniversary Picnic
2026-05-24 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hyatt Lake Recreation Area, 7975 Hyatt Prairie Road, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join the Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument for a Memorial Day weekend picnic. Free and open to the public, food provided.

Join the Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument for a Memorial Day weekend picnic on Sunday, May 24th! We will be at the Mountain View Shelter at Hyatt Lake campground.
We will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Friends organization with food, games, and good company. This will be a family friendly event with activities for kids and adults.
Food is free and will include barbequed hamburgers and hotdogs. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options will be provided.

PCT Hike near Hobart Bluff
2026-05-30 09:00 - 13:00 | OR
Join Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument ranger for a beginner-friendly hike on the Pacific Crest Trail near Hobart Bluff.

Join Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument interpretive ranger, Allie, for a guided hike on the Pacific Crest Trail near Hobart Bluff. Learn hiking techniques, different types of gear, natural history of the monument, and how to leave no trace in public lands. We will taking a few stops to focus on mindfulness and nature connection.
This hike is for all levels but we will be going slow. It will be about 4 miles total out and back but guests will have many opportunities to go back throughout the hike.
Meet 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.
The Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument’s mission is to support the protection, restoration and conservation of the Monument through service, advocacy and education.

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Kayak Tours
2026-05-31 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-07 08:00 - 12:00 | Hyatt Lake Recreation Area, 7975 Hyatt Prairie Road, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join Bureau of Land Management Rangers as they guide free kayaking tours on Hyatt Lake in the heart of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.

We will meet at 8:00 AM at the CVS (formerly Rite Aid) in Ashland and make our way into the Monument from there. Carpooling is optional.
Join Bureau of Land Management Rangers as they guide free kayaking tours on Hyatt Lake in the heart of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. The tours will take place from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM on May 31 and June 7. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in kayaking and exploring the unique ecology of Hyatt Lake, as well as its importance to local communities. Each tour allows for 10 participants with no prior kayaking experience necessary, and you won’t need to bring any special equipment—just sun protection and clothes that you don’t mind getting wet! Participants must be aged 12 and up. Don’t miss out on this chance to enjoy the beauty of nature while learning something new! Sign up now to secure your spot.
Participants don’t need to bring any special equipment of their own.
Participants must be aged 12 and up.
No prior experience with kayaking is necessary.
For any questions, please email jduwe@blm.gov
This program is a collaboration between the Medford District Bureau of Land Management and the Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.
The 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.

Grizzly Peak Sunset Hike
2026-06-04 18:30 - 23:00 | OR
Join us on a hike to Grizzly Peak to watch the sunset at nearly 6,000 feet guided by our interpretive ranger.

We will meet at 6:45 PM at the CVS in Ashland located at 2341 Ashland Street, and make our way into the Monument from there. Carpooling is optional but recommended.
Join Interpretive Ranger, Allie, as she leads us on a hike to Grizzly Peak to enjoy watching the sunset at nearly 6,000 feet.
This is a moderate difficulty hike that is around 5 miles in length with almost 1,000 feet in elevation gain. We will be taking the elevation gain slowly.
Cover photo Sunset at Grizzly Peak by Greg Valle.
The Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument’s mission is to support the protection, restoration and conservation of the Monument through service, advocacy and education.

Artist Talk - Plein Air Art with Sarah Burns
2026-06-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Ashland Food Co-op – Community Classroom, 300 N. Pioneer St., Ashland, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join artist, Sarah Burns, for an informative and inspirational talk on plein air art techniques.

Join artist Sarah Burns for an informative and inspiring slide talk on plein air painting techniques. Sarah will share reflections on her recent time in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument as part of FCSNM’s Cascade-Siskiyou Creations: Arts and Advocacy program. The talk can be attended on its own, but if you plan to join the Saturday workshop it is highly recommended.
The 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 workshop HERE. Attendance to Friday Night Talks is limited to 40 people.
Sarah F. Burns is a classically trained artist who makes observation-based oil paintings inspired by science, nature, personal history, art history. With over two decades of experience, Sarah helps art students of all ages and media engage with classical art principles in a rigorous and fun way. Find about more about Sarah and her work at sarahfburns.com
This program is presented in partnership with the Conservation Lands Foundation through their Art & Advocacy Program.
Friends 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.

Plein Air Sketching Workshop with Sarah Burns
2026-06-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Rite Aid – we will meet here and carpool to the Monument together, 2341 Ashland Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Go on a sketching adventure in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument and explore plein air art techniques.

We will meet at 9:00 AM at the CVS (formerly Rite Aid) in Ashland and make our way into the Monument from there.
Sarah will lead a group of artists on a sketching adventure in the Monument. Use your favorite materials, it can be as simple as a pencil or you can bring your favorite paints. Registrants will receive a suggested materials list.
If you are attending the workshop, please also plan on attending Sarah’s talk on Friday night which will provide an introduction to plein air art techniques.
Sarah F. Burns is a classically trained artist who makes observation-based oil paintings inspired by science, nature, personal history, art history. With over two decades of experience, Sarah helps art students of all ages and media engage with classical art principles in a rigorous and fun way. Find about more about Sarah and her work at sarahfburns.com
This program is presented in partnership with the Conservation Lands Foundation through their Art & Advocacy Program.
The 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.

Guided Ranger Hike to Lost Creek Falls
2026-06-07 09:00 - 13:00 | CVS, 2341 Ashland Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join Summer Interpretive Ranger, Allie, as she leads us on a guided hike to Lost Creek Falls.

We will meet at 9am at the CVS (formerly Rite Aid) in Ashland located at 2341 Ashland Street, and make our way into the Monument from there. Please bring water, snacks and a lunch. Hiking boots are recommended; your shoes are likely to get a bit wet. Carpooling is optional but recommended.
The hike is two easy miles. The road is gravel but doesn’t require a high clearance vehicle.
The Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument’s mission is to support the protection, restoration and conservation of the Monument through service, advocacy and education.

Hike and Learn Friday Talk: Project MARIPOSA and Artist-in-Residence
2026-06-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Ashland Food Co-op – Community Classroom, 300 N. Pioneer St., Ashland, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Learn to document rare and invasive plants in the Monument using iNaturalist, featuring biological illustrator and Artist-in-Residence

BLM and Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument are calling all citizen scientists to join Project MARIPOSA (Monument Assessment of Rare and Invasive Plant Occupancy in Sensitive Areas).
Join specialists from BLM as they introduce Project MARIPOSA and teach you how to use iNaturalist to document rare native plants and invasive species across the monument. Your contributions will be reviewed by scientists and included in an official database used to protect rare plants and manage invasive species throughout Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. Learn more at www.inaturalist.org/projects/csnm-project-mariposa.
The evening will also feature a presentation and demonstration by biological illustrator and watercolor artist Lisa Spangler, CSNM’s 2026 Artist-in-Residence. Lisa uses art in conservation to document and preserve native plant communities, and will spend much of June recording the monument’s remarkable biodiversity in paint and ink. See Lisa’s work at lisaspangler.com.
The Friday Hike and Learn sessions take place in the Ashland Food Co-op Community Classroom at 300 N. Pioneer in Ashland from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. 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 the Saturday field trip https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990834120446?aff=oddtdtcreator
Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument is a nonprofit organization. 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, co-created with local scientists, historians, artists, students, and more.

Hike and Learn: Saturday Outing, Project MARIPOSA
2026-06-13 09:00 - 15:00 | CVS, 2341 Ashland Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Document rare and invasive plants in the field using iNaturalist, with BLM staff and Artist-in-Residence Lisa Spangler

Join BLM specialists and Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument for a Saturday outing to document rare and invasive plants across the monument using iNaturalist as part of Project MARIPOSA (Monument Assessment of Rare and Invasive Plant Occupancy in Sensitive Areas).
We will meet at 9:00 AM at the CVS in Ashland and make our way into the monument from there. Carpooling is optional. We will return by 3:00 PM.
This Eventbrite is for the Saturday outing only. Register for the Friday night talk here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990833792465?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Specialists from BLM will lead participants through the monument, teaching you to identify and photograph rare native plants and invasive species using iNaturalist. Your observations will be reviewed by scientists and incorporated into an official database used to guide plant conservation and invasive species management throughout Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. Biological illustrator and watercolor artist Lisa Spangler, CSNM’s 2026 Artist-in-Residence, will also join us in the field, documenting the monument’s biodiversity in paint and ink. Learn more about Project MARIPOSA at www.inaturalist.org/projects/csnm-project-mariposa. See Lisa’s work at lisaspangler.com.
What to bring: water, lunch, sun protection, sturdy footwear, and layers. A smartphone with the iNaturalist app installed is helpful but not required.
Friends of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument is a nonprofit organization. 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, co-created with local scientists, historians, artists, students, and more.
