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2023 Conference Field TripsSign up for the 2023 Field Trips when registering for CERF 2023.Attendees will meet at the convention center to depart at the specified time on Sunday, 12 November 2023. All of our field trips are now sold out! Self-Guided Field TripsLooking for something to do between sessions? Check out our travel recommendations while in Portland! View Self-Guided Field Trip IdeasPortland Brewery Tour | CLOSEDWe are sorry! This field trip is no longer available. Please view some self-guided trip alternatives. $95 per person | 12 November | 12 PM - 3 PMJoin us as we explore the breweries of Portland! The Portland Brewery Tour will include a behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process and tasting opportunities that can only be found in Portland. Please note that participants must be able to present identification to confirm their age before the excursion begins. Salmon River Estuary Tour | SOLD OUT$40 per person | 12 November | 8 AM - 4:30 PMTravel to the mid-Oregon Coast to visit the Salmon River Estuary for a boat tour of the series of restoration projects that have been completed in the Salmon River Estuary over the last 45+ years. Discuss the restoration project and measurable returns of the fish stocks in the estuary with key organizers and fish researchers. Please note the weather and bring rain gear if appropriate. Guests are encouraged to bring a backpack, water, and snack. Picnic lunch will be available to attendees. Capacity is limited to space available on boats. Cascade Head Hike | SOLD OUT$40 per person | 12 November | 8 AM - 4:30 PMTravel to the mid-Oregon coast for a hike of the Cascade Head trail with amazing views of the Salmon River estuary and Oregon coastline. The trail features a grassland habitat with rare plant communities and endangered butterfly species, permanently protected by The Nature Conservancy. This Hike is 6.6 total miles long with about 1,310 feet of elevation gain. Grab your hiking shoes and let's go! Please note the weather and bring rain gear if appropriate. Guests are encouraged to bring a backpack, water, and snack. Picnic lunch will be available to attendees. Steigerwald Wildlife Rescue and Multnomah Falls | SOLD OUT$45 per person | 12 November | 10 AM - 5:30 PMJoin us for a trip along the beautiful Columbia River Gorge visiting waterfalls, a salmon and lamprey restoration project, and the Bonneville Dam fish ladder. This tour will drive along the historic Columbia River Highway, stopping at Multnomah Falls, and the Steigerwald National Wildlife Refuge. Please note the weather and bring rain gear if appropriate. Guests are encouraged to bring a backpack, water, and snack. This tour includes a lunch stop at 5440 Beer for additional purchases. |