17. Olsen Barn Self-Guided Tour
Saturday and Sunday, August 5-6, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
17. OLSEN BARN SELF-GUIDED TOUR
Feather River Land Trust (FRLT) invites you to visit the Olsen Barn Meadow. The Olsen Barn property is 107 acres of meadow, creekside forest, and wetland adjacent to the North Fork of the Feather River and part of the Lake Almanor Important Bird Area. With stunning vistas of Lassen Peak and exceptional wildlife habitat near the town of Chester, the property is best known for its 130+ year-old historic barn. The Olsen Barn property is both environmentally and culturally significant and has long been treasured by the surrounding community.
All ages are welcome and friendly dogs are invited too (on leash please). Be prepared for walking on uneven ground and exposure to sun and wind.
Directions: The Olsen Barn Meadow is located at the eastern entrance of Chester. It is directly across from the Bidwell House (1 Main St, Chester, CA 96020). Please Park off Highway 36 (also Main Street) in the dirt and grass parking area. Walk across the meadow to the Barn. The meadow is closed to motorized traffic and please respect our neighbors’ private property. Need more info? Visit frlt.org/olsen-barn-meadow.
- Saturday and Sunday, August 5-6, 2013, 8 AM- 2 PM
- Free to walk-ins and wanderers.
- Bring water, sun protection, walking shoes.
- Activity level 2.
Feather River Land Trust (FRLT) invites you to visit the Olsen Barn Meadow. The Olsen Barn property is 107 acres of meadow, creekside forest, and wetland adjacent to the North Fork of the Feather River and part of the Lake Almanor Important Bird Area. With stunning vistas of Lassen Peak and exceptional wildlife habitat near the town of Chester, the property is best known for its 130+ year-old historic barn. The Olsen Barn property is both environmentally and culturally significant and has long been treasured by the surrounding community.
All ages are welcome and friendly dogs are invited too (on leash please). Be prepared for walking on uneven ground and exposure to sun and wind.
Directions: The Olsen Barn Meadow is located at the eastern entrance of Chester. It is directly across from the Bidwell House (1 Main St, Chester, CA 96020). Please Park off Highway 36 (also Main Street) in the dirt and grass parking area. Walk across the meadow to the Barn. The meadow is closed to motorized traffic and please respect our neighbors’ private property. Need more info? Visit frlt.org/olsen-barn-meadow.
