19. Guided Tour of Olsen Barn Meadow
Saturday, August 10, 2024
No registration necessary for this tour.
19. GUIDED TOUR OF OLSEN BARN MEADOW
Saturday, August 10, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
DESCRIPTION
Feather River Land Trust (FRLT) invites you for a guided tour of the Olsen Barn Meadow. The 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 in the designated parking area off Highway 36 (also Main Street). Walk across the meadow to the Barn, as the meadow is closed to motorized traffic. Please respect the neighbors’ private property.
TRIP LEADER: SOPHIA MICHELETTI
Sophia works with the Feather River Land Trust's Fund Development team and uses her passion for storytelling to secure support and funding for the Land Trust’s projects. Sophia graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo with an English degree (BA) and Spanish minor. After college she served with AmeriCorps through San Diego Habitat for Humanity and completed professional certificates in Graphic Design and Illustration. Outside of nonprofit work, Sophia is an avid reader and artist and loves to go for hikes with her partner and dog.
Saturday, August 10, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Free to walk-ins and wanderers
- Bring water, sun protection, walking shoes
- Activity level 2
DESCRIPTION
Feather River Land Trust (FRLT) invites you for a guided tour of the Olsen Barn Meadow. The 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 in the designated parking area off Highway 36 (also Main Street). Walk across the meadow to the Barn, as the meadow is closed to motorized traffic. Please respect the neighbors’ private property.
TRIP LEADER: SOPHIA MICHELETTI
Sophia works with the Feather River Land Trust's Fund Development team and uses her passion for storytelling to secure support and funding for the Land Trust’s projects. Sophia graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo with an English degree (BA) and Spanish minor. After college she served with AmeriCorps through San Diego Habitat for Humanity and completed professional certificates in Graphic Design and Illustration. Outside of nonprofit work, Sophia is an avid reader and artist and loves to go for hikes with her partner and dog.
