Events and Trips
Ducks Live for the Outdoors
Whether you are a newbie or an experienced explorer, the Outdoor Program is excited to introduce you to the many wonders in Oregon and beyond. We offer a variety of all-levels group outings, bike rides, classes and clinics, and service projects led by Outdoor Program student staff and trip initiators.
OP Outing or Common Adventure Trip—what’s the difference? OP Outings are group outings led by knowledgeable Outdoor Program staff who are very familiar with the activity or area. OP Outings are entry-level, led instead of consensus-based, and do not last overnight. Common Adventure Trips are adventures planned and led by students who have taken our Trip Initiator Clinic. Common Adventure Trips operate on a group-consensus, decision-making process and tend to vary in difficulty. Some are easy and require little to no experience, while others are technical and require more experience.
Students are automatically members of the Outdoor Program, so take advantage of our low-cost outings and trips and try out a new activity.
Type of Events
CLINICS AND CLASSES
Learn a range of outdoor basics from raft guiding and snow shelters to mushroom picking.
OP OUTINGS
Outings include everything from hikes and bike rides to kayaking and visits to hot springs, led by our staff.
COMMON ADVENTURE TRIPS
Cooperative travel for outdoor enthusiasts of all skill levels—planned and led by students like you.
OP EVENTS
Movie premiers, guest speakers, the annual Banff Mountain Film Festival, and more.
SERVICE PROJECTS
Environmental restoration such as beach clean-up, Hendricks Park trail restoration, and more.
BIKE PROGRAM
Your hub for all things bike related—a DIY workspace, repair stations, classes, rides, and rentals.
November 2025
3:00–4:30 p.m.
Many students arrive in Eugene unfamiliar with the Pacific Northwest’s distinct environmental conditions, such as heavy rainfall, seasonal allergies, wildfire smoke, and long gray winters. Although these individuals attend multiple orientations when they begin college, few address the local climate or how to adapt to it. A Student's Guide to Surviving Eugene's Climate aims to educate students about the Willamette Valley’s environment -- covering topics such as water source and quality, seasonal food and crops, wildfire preparedness, allergy management, and strategies for emotional resilience during the winter months. In collaboration with the Grove Garden and the Outdoor Program, we hope to highlight resources around campus that students can get involved with along with individual practices they can take home in order to prepare for the colder months. If you are feeling worried about the long, cold winter to come, this is the place for you! There will be free pizza and snacks :) We hope to see you there!
When: November 21st, 2025, 3:00-4:30 PM Where: EMU Room 107 - Miller Room
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