Tuesday, April 21, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event: Chapter Meeting: Got Juniper? Western Juniper Ecology and Management Presenter: Jenna Deibel Location: To Be Determined This presentation will explain why western juniper has expanded so dramatically across the landscape, covering its ecology, biology, and the key factors driving its spread. The talk will distinguish old‑growth juniper from...
Friday, April 24, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Event: Ancient Juniper Hike and Old-Growth Forest Network Dedication Celebration Leader/Presenter: Mara Huang, Ashley Martens, Gena Goodman-Campbell Location: 43.95779, -121.05192 Join the High Desert Chapter and the Old-Growth Forest Network for a celebration of the ancient woodlands protected in the Oregon Badlands BLM Wilderness. We'll start with a few...
Sunday, April 26, 9:00 am - 11:00 am Event: City Nature Challenge - Plant and Beaver BioBlitz at Tetherow Crossing Park Leader/Presenter: Mara Huang, Maureen Thompson Location: 5810 NW Tetherow Rd, Redmond, OR 97756 Join Beaver Works Oregon and Mara Huang of NPSO to explore the natural history and identification of wetland plants and beaver signs! This BioBlitz...
Saturday-Sunday, May 2-3, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Event: Restoration Field Work Opportunity (Highland) Leader: David Cevallo Location: 1500 SW Chandler Ave, Bend, OR 97702 This project is testing seed sourcing approaches for dryland restoration using native grasses. We are working in both lowland and highland environments because they represent different climate conditions. In general,...
Saturday, May 2, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Field Trip: Botany Bonanza at Chimney Rock Leader: Ben Snyder Location: Chimney Rock Trailhead Gather at the Chimney Rock trailhead on the Crooked River (blm.gov/visit/chimney-rocktrail) at 9:00 am, departing up the trail at 9:15 am for this native plant field trip. The hike begins near the river...
Saturday-Sunday, May 2-3, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Event: Restoration Field Work Opportunity (Highland) Leader: David Cevallo Location: 1500 SW Chandler Ave, Bend, OR 97702 This project is testing seed sourcing approaches for dryland restoration using native grasses. We are working in both lowland and highland environments because they represent different climate conditions. In general,...
Sunday, May 17, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Field Trip: Miller's Property Botany Walk Leader: Marilyn Miller Location: 60587 Barlow Trail, Bend, OR 97702 Join the High Desert Chapter on this botany walk on Miller’s property. Marilyn and Craig Miller have graciously allowed us to take a stroll on their 10-acre property. Please park on...
Wednesday, May 20, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event and Presentation: May Chapter Meeting Presenter: Jarod Lemos Location: Larkspur Community Center At the meeting Jarod will present: “Prineville Bureau of Land Management – Integrated Invasive Plant Management Environmental Assessment, 2026”
Saturday, May 23, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Event: Jefferson Lake Trail invasive weed removal Leaders: Holly Scott and Beth Johnson Location: Jefferson Lake Trailhead Volunteers needed to pull cheatgrass on the Jefferson Lake Trail The Jefferson Lake Trail is a part of Mt. Jefferson Wilderness located in the Metolius Basin. The trail travels through...
Saturday, June 6, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Field Trip: Big Summit Prairie Field Trip Leader: Jennifer Curtis Location: Prineville Bureau of Land Management District Office, 3160 NE 3rd St., Prineville, OR 97754 This trip is perfect for anyone who is unable to traverse difficult terrain or has difficulty walking longer distances. We will drive...
Tuesday, June 16, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event: June Chapter Meeting Presenter: To be determined Location: To be determined For further details on this meeting visit the NPSO High Desert Chapter calendar under "Events" at http://npsohdc.org/.
Saturday, June 27, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Event: Wildflower and Pollinator Show Location: Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory, 57245 River Rd., Sunriver, OR 97707 Join us in celebrating native wildflowers and pollinators at this show! NPSO members will receive a discount for attending; please email president@npsohdc.org to receive a discount code.