Forest Service to connect in virtual open house

Folks in the Sisters community can learn about Sisters Ranger District activities in a virtual open house set for Tuesday, April 13, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Those interested can connect through Teams or Facebook:

http://bit.ly/SistersRDOpenHouse2021

https://www.facebook.com/deschutesnationalforest

District Ranger Ian Reid and Deschutes National Forest Supervisor Holly Jewkes will talk about the newly operational Central Cascades Wilderness Permit System, which launched on April 6. They’ll also discuss vegetation management and recreation projects and go over prescribed burning plans and the season’s wildfire outlook.

They will take community comments and questions via online chat/text.