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The Indigenous Student Alliance is hosting a field trip to Yakona Nature Preserve in Newport. Van leaves the Forest Grove campus at 7 a.m. on April 18, 2026 and will return before 6 p.m. 

Executive Director Dr. Natalie Schaefer will take guests on a 2-hour hiking tour of the nature preserve and talk about the Traditional Ecological Knowledge and scientific preservation that sustains Yakona's vision to "protect, preserve, and enhance the cultural and natural history of Oregon's central coast spruce habitat and its wildlife through the arts, education, and stewardship."

Bring water and a bag lunch. Wear long pants and long sleeves to protect yourself from mosquitoes. Wear shoes with good tread, as the trails may be slippery. Expect elevation loss/gain of 250-300' multiple times along the trail. As this is an interpretive experience, expect to stop multiple times to learn about the cultural and natural history of the area.

Space is limited to 11 guests. Register to save your seat.