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Hey members! Have an idea for a hike or an event? Want to organize and lead it?  For our chapter thrive and survive, we need you! You don't need to be a botanist or plant expert to lead a hike - just a desire to have some fun.

Hikes & Other Events
If you want to participate in a hike or field trip, you must fill out and bring a waiver form.
Scroll to the bottom of this page to download the waiver form and more information.

LIABLITY WAIVER
ALL chapter field trip participants are required to sign a waiver. 
Click the button below to download/print the form, fill it out and turn it in at the
​start of the field trip
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A Pale Swallowtail enjoys a Scarlet Gilia.
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Chimney Rock
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Identifying a flower

Field Trip Participation Requirements

  • NPSO chapter field trips require a reservation so we know who to expect. You can email highdesertnpso@gmail.com or contact the hike leader.
  • All NPSO field trips are open to the public and newcomers and visitors are welcome. Some trips may be reserved to NPSO members first. If there is still openings past a reservation deadline, non-members are welcome.
  • No dogs are allowed on field trips or hikes.
  • Trips may be strenuous and/or hazardous. Participation is at your own risk. All participants must fill out a state NPSO required field trip waiver. 
  • Please let your trip leader know about any physical limitations or medical conditions you may have. 
  • Field trips take place in a variety of weather and terrain conditions, so proper dress and footwear are essential.
  • Bring hiking essentials such as water, snacks, lunch, bug spray, sunscreen, hiking poles, etc.
  • Carpooling is encouraged when possible. If you decide to ride with others, we encourage a contribution to the carpool driver to share fuel costs. 
  • A Northwest Forest Pass may be required for some field trip locations for parking. 
  • The U.S. Forest Service and other agencies have policies limiting group size in many wilderness areas to 12 to limit human impacts on fragile areas. Groups using wilderness areas should be no larger than 12.