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OLCJUK ISTAS Deschutes National Forest Recreation and Information Guide 1995-96 Meanwhile At the Bat Cave. ats are among the most earth. They are the primary foresters billions of dollars gentle, beneficial, and predators of vast numbers of annually. Bats also pollinate Bnecessar y animals on insect pests that cost farmers and flowers and disperse seeds that make the forests grow and deserts bloom! There are roughly 2,500 bats state-wide, and about 17% of these (almost 500) spend their winters hibernating on the Bend/Ft. Rock Ranger District. They need special consideration during their hibernation (winter) and nursery (Spring and Summer) periods. Hibernating bats require relatively stable temperatures between 32 and 49 degrees F, as PHOTO: COURTESY OF BAT CONSERVATION INC. well as peace and quiet to make bats are to survive. Bats which To help prevent further decline it through the winter. Fat stored are forced to use up their stored of bat populations the Bureau of during the fall is slowly PHOTO: SHERRI LEE fat due to repeated disturbance Land Management (BLM) and Monument Discovery Days — see page 2 metabolized and must last will starve to death or will not the Forest Service have joined through the winter months if the have the energy necessary to forces to help our favorite flying wake themselves up in the mammals. In accordance with spring. When bats are disturbed the Cave Resources Protection Hey Kids Meet the Beetles! during hibernation it wastes Act of 1988, numerous activities We may be just anywhere from 10 to 70 days are now prohibited in all caves borrowing the earth worth of fat reserves. such as : removing, disturbing, from our children, but or destroying any natural or Similarly, bats need special many kids are willing cultural feature; use of fire, consideration during nursery to help us out right fireworks or firearms; smoking; now. This year on the season as well. Females of most camping; possessing domestic Sisters Ranger District, Oregon bat species use caves to animals; installing or leaving students from the ages give birth and rear their young. climbing equipment. of 6-16 have With a slow reproductive rate, volunteered their time, (an average of one pup born per A number of seasonal closures of energy, and enthusiasm female every two years)any caves on the Deschutes National in new studies of the disturbance during this rearing Forest will also be in effect to "little things that run period can cause abandonment. help prevent further decline and the earth" inver Females who try and flee with promote recovery of Townsend's tebrates, including pup in tow run the risk of Big Eared Bat. Bat Cave and insects, spiders, and dropping the pup in flight. Wind Cave are two of the more tiny soil dwelling Humans within sight or sound of popular caves which are arthropods. These bats create sufficient disturbance seasonally closed to entry during organisms perform key for abandonment. the hibernation period between roles in forest PHOTO: TOM IRACI (continued on page 3) ecosystems, but in forest floor, including dwelling arthropods to many cases are not well beetles, spiders, ants, burrow down and known or understood. centipedes, millipedes, and accumulate at the bottom. TABLE OF CONTENTS pseudoscorpions. Soil Accessible Sites 2 The kid-powered studies of Working in the Metolius the forest floor and soil samples are collected for Forest Map ....4 "behavioral extraction" in Research Natural Area, an creatures use two methods old growth pine forest where Geothermal Energy 6 to capture these forest Berlese Funnels, where a Aliens in the Forest 7 light source at the top of the fire has been reintroduced dwellers. Pitfall traps with prescribed burns, Resort Directory ......8 capture those traversing the funnel drives mites, springtails and other soil (continued on page 3) HELP WANTED: lakes, admire wildflowers and birds. Identify stars at night. Volunteers needed to help Welcome to HARD WORK, NO PAY, BIG REWARDS. with winter and summer naturalist pro Fulltime volunteers wanted. Housing provid grams. Hard work - not! Call 593-2421. MONUMENT ed. Hookups available. Build trails or staff a the Deschutes visitor center in the pines, share your knowl MAKE UP YOUR OWN JOB! Volunteers "In A Sand County Almanac, edge and experience with others, spend all wanted with serious interest in geology, ar DISCOVERY DAY day on top of Mt. Bachelor, or... 593-2421. chaeology, wildlife, birds, botany or... we will Aldo Leopold wrote, 'A thing is train if you are dedicated. Satisfaction guar right when it tends to preserve TOUGH JOB - someone needed to do it! anteed to all who join us in the stewardship August 12, 13 1995 the integrity, stability, and beau Ski in the morning, snowshoe in the after of the Deschutes National Forest. Call 593- ty of the biotic community. It is noon. Guide new friends around mountain 2421 to apply. wrong when it tends otherwise.' Personal Messages: Join the National Forest We on the Deschutes National Green Team. Campers, visitors and civic organiza Forest value the beauty and di tions can volunteer to handle simple, necessary main versity of the resources we man tenance jobs around a National Forest Campground. age and welcome you to enjoy Pass on the gift of a beautiful forest. Call (503) 388- this special place. A wide variety of recreational 2715. opportunities, diverse land scapes, breathtaking scenery, and abundant wildlife awaits you. Take advantage of Forest Service offices and visitor cen ters for current information SCHEDULE OF EVENTS about places to see, what to do, and how to get there. Canoe with Forest Service Interpreter Enjoy your stay in central Ore Wilderness Safety Tips gon. We look forward to caring Fire Safety Learn About Smokejumping for the land and serving you during your stay in the De Birds of Prey schutes National Forest. Flintknapping Demonstrations Thanks for joining us. Interpretive Walks on Big Obsidian Flow Archeology / Geology Activities Shuttle Bus to Paulina Peak Story Tellers SALLY COLLINS Star Party Forest Supervisor Nature Walks, Lots To Do and See Accessible Sites Humans heed this! Please don't feed us! Golden-Mantled Ground in the Forest Squirrels (Spermophilius lateralis) and Yellow-Pine The Deschutes National Forest has a number of wheelchair barrier Chipmunks (Eutamias free sites that provide a variety of recreational opportunities. They ameonus) attract the attention include viewpoints, new campsites and restrooms, fish viewing areas, of many Lava Lands visitors. paved scenic trails and boat launches. Feeding animals which inhabit If you want to camp, check out Crane Prairie Reservoir Campground the area is almost as popular an which has several barrier free campsites that are adjacent to toilets. attraction as walking through New this summer are the addition of two barrier free campsites and the 6,200 year old lava flow. one toilet at Gull Point campground. Though these animals are cute The following campgrounds will have barrier free toilets installed this and friendly, their contact with spring, with barrier free campsites to be installed during the summer humans pose a threat to of 1995; PHOTO: SHERRI LEE themselves and their human If it doesn't grow in the woods, it's not squirrel food! Besson Camp,Cultus Boat Ramp, Big River, Quinn River,Bull Bend, admirers.High numbers of well. Rodents bite, and may encourage you to watch the Quinn Meadow Horse Camp, North Davis, Cultus Corral Horse these small creatures are a Camp, Little Fawn Group Camp result of unnatural carry infectious diseases. animals collect natural food Especially in dense while you enjoy observing their If a scenic trail cruise suites you, explore the new Ray Atkeson circumstances. Though these animals willingly accept food populations, outbreaks of natural behavior. Memorial Trail along the shores of Sparks Lake. There is a 1/4 mile disease can spread swiftly paved portion and a 2 mile dirt trail. from humans, they have Natural food is food which among animals and quickly become dangerously grows in the area. If you don't At Browns Mountain Crossing at the Deschutes River, folks can see become a danger to humans. dependent on unnatural see it growing in the area, it is the Kokanee runs in September from the barrier free fish viewing Germs can be transmitted by feeding habits. Losing their not healthy for the animals. platform. bites, fleas, or even close natural instincts, the animals Next time you visit Lava For the daring, the chair lifts at Mt. Bachelor can accommodate contact. may starve to death during the Lands, look around and try to wheelchairs for those who want to ride to the 9065' summit for the winter. Human food they While visiting Lava Lands list five things the squirrels and spectacular view. collect and store away may Visitor's Center, or any area chipmunks might eat. (Hint: At Hosmer Lake, there is a barrier free canoe launch for those who become rancid and cause the inhabited by wild animals, help seeds, plants, bugs, birds, or want to fish or explore the lake. animals harm when eaten. us protect wildlife and your any deceased animal.) No-no Lava Lands Visitors Center is easy to access, and there is a paved trail own health by refraining from foods are easy to list; peanuts, Feeding chipmunks and up to the Lava Butte lava flow behind the center. Lava Cast Forest feeding squirrels, chipmunks popcorn, bread, corn chips, squirrels threatens humans as Also has a paved self guided trail for barrier free access. and other animals. We sunflower seeds, potato chips... Bats (continued from page 1) Meet the Beetles! (continued from page 1) November 1 and April 15 each closures. students from OMSI's document the changes in We are grateful for their year.