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.
May 2025
May is Bike Month at UO and throughout Lane County, so mark your calendars for a month of free, fun, all-ages and abilities bike events and rides (https://webikelane.org/). Nationally celebrated since 1956, Bike Month has been celebrated locally since 2014 - 2025 marks the 12th year of Bike Month in Lane County! The Bike Month passport continues in 2025, with local artist Erick Wonderly Varela creating new “birds on bikes” images for the passport, stickers, and prizes. To participate, simply pick-up a passport at the EMU Bike Program, the Kick-Off Party or your local bike shop. Gather passport stickers by attending Bike Month events or visiting local bike shops - turn the passport in at the end of the month for raffle entry and prizes!
May is Bike Month at UO and throughout Lane County, so mark your calendars for a month of free, fun, all-ages and abilities bike events and rides (https://webikelane.org/). Nationally celebrated since 1956, Bike Month has been celebrated locally since 2014 - 2025 marks the 12th year of Bike Month in Lane County! The Bike Month passport continues in 2025, with local artist Erick Wonderly Varela creating new “birds on bikes” images for the passport, stickers, and prizes. To participate, simply pick-up a passport at the EMU Bike Program, the Kick-Off Party or your local bike shop. Gather passport stickers by attending Bike Month events or visiting local bike shops - turn the passport in at the end of the month for raffle entry and prizes!
May is Bike Month at UO and throughout Lane County, so mark your calendars for a month of free, fun, all-ages and abilities bike events and rides (https://webikelane.org/). Nationally celebrated since 1956, Bike Month has been celebrated locally since 2014 - 2025 marks the 12th year of Bike Month in Lane County! The Bike Month passport continues in 2025, with local artist Erick Wonderly Varela creating new “birds on bikes” images for the passport, stickers, and prizes. To participate, simply pick-up a passport at the EMU Bike Program, the Kick-Off Party or your local bike shop. Gather passport stickers by attending Bike Month events or visiting local bike shops - turn the passport in at the end of the month for raffle entry and prizes!
May is Bike Month at UO and throughout Lane County, so mark your calendars for a month of free, fun, all-ages and abilities bike events and rides (https://webikelane.org/). Nationally celebrated since 1956, Bike Month has been celebrated locally since 2014 - 2025 marks the 12th year of Bike Month in Lane County! The Bike Month passport continues in 2025, with local artist Erick Wonderly Varela creating new “birds on bikes” images for the passport, stickers, and prizes. To participate, simply pick-up a passport at the EMU Bike Program, the Kick-Off Party or your local bike shop. Gather passport stickers by attending Bike Month events or visiting local bike shops - turn the passport in at the end of the month for raffle entry and prizes!
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Strengthen connections and unplug on Oregon’s beautiful coast while hiking Hobbit Trail and spending time at the ocean near Florence. Transportation, lunch, and snacks provided.
A $5 deposit through the Outdoor Program (OP) is required to secure your seat. Space is limited to the first 20 students, with priority given to international students.
Please call the Outdoor Program at 541-346-4365 to reserve a spot, or sign up in person at OP's DIY Bike Space in the EMU.