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SUMMARY:Presentation: Oregon Native Seed Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, September 25\, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nPresentation: Oregon Native Seed Strategy\nPresenter: Danielle Marshall\, Oregon Department of Agriculture\nLocation: Amazon Community Center\, 2700 Hilyard St\, Eugene \nThe Oregon Native Seed Strategy is a new guidance document developed by numerous government\, non-profit\, and academic partners to address native seed needs in Oregon. Come learn from Dani Mitchell\, state conservation biologist\, how Oregon is planning to coordinate and expand the state’s native seed supply chain to implement landscape-scale restoration as our state experiences unprecedented environmental pressures such as the 2020 fires\, a depleted seed bank\, and various impacts of climate change.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/presentation-oregon-native-seed-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T183000
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DTSTAMP:20260523T094637
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SUMMARY:Zoom Program: Protecting Oregon’s Wild Forests and Rivers
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 18\, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nZoom Program: Protecting Oregon’s Wild Forests and Rivers\nPresenter: Chandra LeGue \nThe wild places\, forests\, and rivers we enjoy exploring in Oregon all have stories to tell – ecological and political. Oregon Wild’s Senior Conservation Advocate\, Chandra LeGue\, joins us to explore Oregon’s forests and wild lands: what makes them so important\, the changes and challenges they experience over time\, and some of the advocacy work that goes into preserving Oregon’s most treasured places. Chandra has been focused on public forest policy\, community engagement\, and education on this topic for the past twenty years. A self-described “nature nerd\,” Chandra has degrees in biology and environmental studies and is author of “Oregon’s Ancient Forests: A Hiking Guide.” \nFor more information and to register for this Zoom presentation\, email John Savage at wv****@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/zoom-program-protecting-oregons-wild-forests-and-rivers/
CATEGORIES:Willamette Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T094637
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SUMMARY:Event: Work Party at the Avery Native Plant Garden
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 30\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nEvent: Work Party at the Avery Native Plant Garden\nLeader: Esther McEvoy\nLocation: Avery House Nature Center\, Avery Park\, Corvallis \nCome help with summer clean up. Bring gloves\, clippers\, trowel\, and bucket. Contact Esther for more information or to RSVP at 541-990-0948 or es******@**ak.org.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-work-party-at-the-avery-native-plant-garden-15/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T094637
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Three Mile Prairie County Park\, Florence
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 23\, 9:00 am\nField Trip: Three Mile Prairie County Park\, Florence\nLeader: Ed Alverson \nJoin leader Ed Alverson for a cool exploration of the urban sand dune ecosystem at Three Mile Prairie County Park in Florence. The 170-acre park supports native plants associated with open dunes\, seasonal ponds/wet meadows\, shore pine forest\, as well as several rare native plant communities. \nMeet at South Eugene High School at 9:00 am\, or at 10:30 am at the parking lot just north of the Fred Meyer store on Hwy 101 in Florence. Bring lunch and water\, and appropriate gear for wind and sun while walking on bright open sand. Look for the sign up under events at the Emerald chapter website: https://emerald.npsoregon.org/emchapevents/
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-three-mile-prairie-county-park-florence/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T100000
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SUMMARY:Work Party #306: Native Plant Garden at McMinnville Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 23\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am \nWork Party #306: Native Plant Garden at McMinnville Public Library\nLocation: McMinnville Public Library \nHelp the garden crew with maintaining the Native Plant Garden at McMinnville Public Library. The garden has matured and will be beautiful this month\, making our work very enjoyable! Bring gloves\, bucket\, and gardening tools if you have them. For more information\, contact Catie Anderson at ca************@***il.com or 971-241-7634. \nThe library is located at 225 NW Adams Street (corner of Highway 99 W and SW Second Street)\, McMinnville\, Oregon. The library parking lot may be entered from either Adams or Second Streets.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/work-party-306-native-plant-garden-at-mcminnville-public-library/
CATEGORIES:Cheahmill
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T094637
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SUMMARY:Field trip: Plant Walk at Lolo Lake Coastal Trail (Pistol River)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 16\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nField trip: Plant Walk at Lolo Lake Coastal Trail (Pistol River)\nLeader: Julia Bott\, jb***@****et.com or 650-520-5673\nLocation: 23844-23642 Oregon Coast Hwy\, Gold Beach\, OR 97444 \nOn this hike\, we will visit a recent restoration project to restore bear berry (kinnikinnick) (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) groundcover. We’ll also see lots of moss and lichens and many small forbs\, including giant rattlesnake plantain (Goodyera oblongifolia). The walk will be approximately 2 miles in total distance\, moderately difficult\, with some sand and elevation.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-plant-walk-at-lolo-lake-coastal-trail-pistol-river/
CATEGORIES:South Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T150000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Beaver Creek State Natural Area and Ona Beach in Newport
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 16\, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nField Trip: Beaver Creek State Natural Area and Ona Beach in Newport\nLeader: Alexandria Kurokowski \nJoin Alexandria Kurowski to escape the late-summer heat with an easy field trip to a unique and diverse set of plant habitats! We’ll start the morning observing various wetland plant species on a brief hike through the Beaver Marsh area south of Newport\, Oregon. After lunch\, we’ll travel over to Ona Beach across Highway 101 to see coastal plants and the ocean! \nAt Beaver Creek\, we’ll have a short (about 1/2 mile) hike to the boardwalk area from the visitors’ center at Beaver Creek\, and as far down the Beaver Marsh Trail as people dare to go due to the trail being wet (generally only a few yards). Afterwards\, we’ll drive over to Ona Beach parking area and walk to the beach from there\, about another 0.3 miles for a total of a little over a mile of walking for the entire trip. There is very minimal elevation gain. \nPlease bring lunch and water\, dress appropriately for variable weather conditions (could be quite warm at the marsh and windy and cold at the beach)\, and I’d suggest bringing binoculars if you have an interest in birdwatching. \nWe will meet at the Oregon State University\, Wilkinson Hall parking lot (44.569\, -123.281) southwest of Java Crew coffee shop\, at 26th and Monroe in Corvallis at 9:00 am. To sign up for this field trip\, please contact Alex at: al************@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-beaver-creek-state-natural-area-and-ona-beach-in-newport-2/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T150000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Anvil Lake\, Black Wolf Meadows
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 16\, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm\nField Trip: Anvil Lake\, Black Wolf Meadows\nLeader: Clarice Johnston\nLocation: Anvil Lake\, Oregon \nBlack Wolf Meadows (4\,165 ft) and nearby Anvil Lake is a beautiful\, secluded\, and little visited setting\, northwest of Timothy Lake. It provides a chance to view a variety of high marsh\, bog\, and forest wildflowers depending on the timing. \nThis trip may include Kalmia (bog laurel\, probably past bloom)\, staghorn clubmoss\, elephant’s head lousewort\, gentian (pre-bloom)\, buckbean\, bog orchids\, western false asphodel (Tofieldia glutinosa)\, sundew (Drosera sp.)\, and gnome plant (but only if we’re very lucky.) This will be a 3-mile round trip hike. \nCarpooling is strongly recommended as parking space is limited. The driving time is 2 hours from Portland\, via Highway 26 and 42 towards Timothy Lake\, etc. Meet in Portland at 8:30 am. Group size is limited to ten people and is currently full. Contact Clarice Johnston ec*******@***il.com or 503-860-9808 to sign up for the waitlist. \nTo sign up: https://forms.gle/cLoNS3FMAup8Fo51A)\nBlack Wolf Meadow/Anvil Lake
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-anvil-lake-black-wolf-meadows/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T080000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Bird Lake\, Mount Adams
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 16\, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\nField Trip: Bird Lake\, Mount Adams\nLeaders: Mary Hayden and Elly Adelman \nCheck back later on our public events calendar for details  https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/1?cid=bnBzb3BkeGNoYXB0ZXJAZ21haWwuY29t\nFollow Instagram @npsopdx for final details a week in advance!
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-bird-lake-mount-adams/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T160000
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SUMMARY:Event: Englewood Forest Festival
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 9\, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm\nEvent: Englewood Forest Festival \nThe Willamette Valley Chapter will have an outreach table at the Englewood Forest Festival at Englewood Park in Salem and offer a “Plant a Wildflower” activity for kids and festivalgoers. Join us at this fun\, family-friendly event. For more information about the festival\, visit https://www.englewoodforestfestival.org/.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-englewood-forest-festival/
CATEGORIES:Willamette Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T120000
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SUMMARY:Event: Quarterly Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 9\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nEvent: Quarterly Membership Meeting\nLeader: Gail Perrotti\,
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-quarterly-membership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:South Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T150000
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SUMMARY:Siskiyou Plant Explorers Hike to Bigelow Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 9\, 8am-3pm\nSiskiyou Plant Explorers Hike to Bigelow Lakes\nMeeting Location: Williams Grange\, 20100 Williams Hwy\, Williams OR \nHike Leader: Matt Dybala \nThis outing will explore plant identification in mature subalpine forests\, meadows and wetlands.  We will be hiking 1.5+ miles to the water’s edge at Bigelow Lake.  The first half of the hike follows a level old forest road\, then turns uphill towards the meadow and lake\, which is an additional 1/2 mile of hiking uphill on a slight ascent.  The open meadow is full of endemic and Siskiyou native wildflowers\, but it can be challenging crossing over shallow wet areas to arrive at the lake. The lake is too shallow for swimming and more bog-like.   Please come prepared with plenty of  food\, water\, and footwear suitable for any type of  hiking conditions.  To register or for more information email Matt at si************@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/siskiyou-plant-explorers-hike-to-bigelow-lakes/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250806T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250806T203000
DTSTAMP:20260523T094637
CREATED:20250803T013239Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Pollinator Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 6\, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\nEvent: Pollinator Trivia Night\nLocation: Silver Moon Brewing\, 24 NW Greenwood Ave.\, Bend\, OR \nDo you love native plants? Do you love pollinators? Well\, take a shot at Pollinator Trivia night at Silver Moon Brewing! We will have prizes for 1st and 2nd place winners. Teams of six maximum. Co-sponsored by High Desert Chapter of NPSO and Pollinator Pathway of Bend.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-pollinator-trivia-night/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250730T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250730T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T094637
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T014600Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: haich ikt'at'uu\, a tidal estuary restoration 
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 30\, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm\nField Trip: haich ikt’at’uu\, a tidal estuary restoration \nLeader: Nathan LeClear\, McKenzie River Trust \nJoin Emerald Chapter member Nathan LeClear of McKenzie River Trust on a tour of haich ikt’at’uu\, a project that is returning a diked and drained pasture to a network of tidal channels\, marsh\, and tidal swamp. The vegetation is still primarily non-native\, but the planting plan for the revegetation phase will be shared for discussion. Meet at Lowe’s parking lot in west Eugene under the tall conifers to carpool to the site. The tour will begin around 9:30 am and go until around noon. We’ll walk about 2.5 miles round trip on a road with some forays into marshy habitat. Bring lunch\, water\, hat\, and shoes that can get wet. Sign up here
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-haich-iktatuu-a-tidal-estuary-restoration/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T153000
DTSTAMP:20260523T094637
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Siskiyou Plant Explorers Hike to Big Red Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 26\, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm\nField Trip: Siskiyou Plant Explorers Hike to Big Red Mountain\nLeader: Al Collinet\nMeeting Location: Rite Aid Pharmacy parking lot at 9:00 am\, 2341 Ashland St.\, Ashland\, OR  \nThe most spectacular displays of explorer’s gentian (Gentiana calycosa) will be found on this trail at this time. In addition\, the rare plant Siskiyou fireweed (Epilobium siskiyouense) will make an appearance. I will share an OregonFlora plant list for Red Mountain. At lunch we will have a brief discussion about some reasons why there are so many Siskiyou plants.\nThe botany hike is 2.5 miles out and 2.5 miles back with about 900 feet in elevation gain. Driving time to the trailhead is about 1 hour and 3 minutes. We will be traveling on gravel roads from Mt. Ashland\, but we will be able to avoid the worst part of National Forest Road 20. Please come prepared with plenty of food\, water\, and suitable footwear.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-siskiyou-plant-explorers-hike-to-big-red-mountain/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T094637
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Multorpor Fen\, Government Camp
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 19\, 10:30 am – 2:00 pm\nField Trip: Multorpor Fen\, Government Camp\nLeader: Lecia Schall\nLocation: Mt. Hood SkiBowl \nJoin us to explore an amazing subalpine (elevation 4000 feet) wetland habitat near Government Camp. Expect an easy\, mostly flat\, mostly dry\, two-mile walk in part sun and shade. We’ll look for great sundew (Drosera anglica)\, round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia)\, and marsh/purple cinquefoil (Comarum palustre) as well as many common Cascade plants\, and a few uncommon ones unique to fens. \nBring lunch\, water\, and a charged cell phone. Footwear amenable to a little wetness is helpful\, but rubber boots aren’t necessary. Trekking poles\, field guides\, and binoculars are optional. A plant list will be available.  Sign up by contacting the trip leader at sc*********@***il.com \nWhat’s a fen? Check out this article.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-multorpor-fen-government-camp/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T113000
DTSTAMP:20260523T094637
CREATED:20250703T014453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T014453Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Ecosystem Challenges in Smith Rock State Park
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 19\, 9:00 am – 11:30 am\nField Trip: Ecosystem Challenges in Smith Rock State Park\nLeader: Sam Vanderbeek\, Ranger\, Oregon State Parks\nLocation: Smith Rock State Park Welcome Center \nSam manages the restoration efforts in Smith Rock State Park. He has ambitions to restore many areas of the park with their newest grant money. This tour will consist of him showing folks the native plant garden behind the Welcome Center yurt. It will be a flat 1–2-mile leisure hike between the garden and viewpoint areas. Sam hopes to discuss the changing ecosystem of the park and the challenges they face with invasive species and high use from visitors. Folks are welcome to bring a sack lunch to enjoy after the guided tour ends at 11:30 am. Sam will stick around to answer questions at the picnic shelter. \nSmith Rock State Park gets dangerously hot during the peak of the day. Please bring plenty of water\, appropriate hiking clothes\, and sun hats! All visitors must pay a $10 parking fee. Carpooling is encouraged!
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-ecosystem-challenges-in-smith-rock-state-park/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T094637
CREATED:20250605T232824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T232824Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Mount Hood Meadows Chairlift
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 18\, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm\nField Trip: Mount Hood Meadows Chairlift\nLeader: Ron Klump\nLocation: Mt Hood Meadows Ski Area \nThis hike uses the Mount Hood Meadows chair lift to quickly gain the high mountain meadows for stunning displays of a wide variety of alpine flowers. From the chairlift\, hike west and loop back down to the parking lot. When the wildflowers have dried out everyplace else\, this is the place to go for stunning views of the high mountain meadows. Some of the most accessible and spectacular displays are on the Mount Hood Meadows ski slopes where a widely diverse panorama of alpine flowers bloom in this late season. Last year lift ticket prices were $22 on the day of the hike or $20 if purchased online; seniors 75 and older ride free. This is a joint hike with the Suksdorf Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society and the NPSO Portland Chapter. \nContact Ron Klump at kl******@***il.com  to sign up for the hike. The hike is limited to twelve people.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-mount-hood-meadows-chairlift/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250714T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250714T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T094637
CREATED:20250703T014656Z
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SUMMARY:Special Event: Emerald Chapter’s Annual Picnic at Amazon Park
DESCRIPTION:Monday July 14\, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm\nSpecial Event: Emerald Chapter’s Annual Picnic at Amazon Park\nLocation: Grassy area in front of Amazon Community Center \nJoin your botanical friends for a picnic! We will brainstorm presentations and field trips for next season and share information about great places to see wildflowers. Bring a potluck item to share\, your own plate/utensils\, a folding chair\, and drinks. Emerald Chapter will provide dessert. \nSo that we know how many desserts to provide\, please RSVP to Claudia Crawford at:  cg*******@*****st.net
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/special-event-emerald-chapters-annual-picnic-at-amazon-park-2/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T094637
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SUMMARY:Event: Work Party at the Avery Native Plant Garden
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 12\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nEvent: Work Party at the Avery Native Plant Garden\nLeader: Esther McEvoy\nLocation: Avery House Nature Center\, Avery Park\, Corvallis \nIt’s time to do some summer clean up. Bring gloves\, clippers\, shovel\, and bucket. Contact Esther for more information or to RSVP at 541-990-0948 or es******@**ak.org.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-work-party-at-the-avery-native-plant-garden-14/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T094637
CREATED:20250703T013500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T013500Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Siskiyou Plant Explorers Hike to McDonald Peak
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 12\, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nField Trip: Siskiyou Plant Explorers Hike to McDonald Peak\nLeader: Al Collinet\nMeeting Location: Rite Aid Pharmacy parking lot at 9:00 am\, 2341 Ashland St.\, Ashland\, OR  \nWe will be going a little earlier this year to try to catch the giant frasera or monument plant (Frasera speciosa)\, and Howell’s tauschia (Tauschia howellii) in flower. Howell’s tauschia is a rare plant in Southwest Oregon and is found near the peak of McDonald Peak. I will share my Southwest Oregon guide to the four mountain ashes (Sorbus sp.) and four owl clovers (Orthocarpus spp.). I have created a list of species seen on three different outings to McDonald Peak with additions from the Oregon Flora list. (I got the idea from Karen Brown.) The last time we were at McDonald Peak\, a Hummingbird Hawk Moth\, a Sheep Moth\, and an Anise Swallowtail visited us. They know where to find good flowers too! The botany hike is 3 miles round trip with a maximum of 400 feet in elevation gain. Driving time to the trailhead is about 40 minutes. Please come prepared with plenty of food\, water\, and suitable footwear.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-siskiyou-plant-explorers-hike-to-mcdonald-peak/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T094637
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UID:10000384-1752310800-1752332400@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Cedar Butte
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 12\, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nField Trip: Cedar Butte\nLeader: Kira Taylor\nLocation: Meet for Carpool in Banks \nCome along for a hike up Cedar Butte in the Tillamook State Forest. This is a steep and moderately difficult\, though short\, hike; gaining over 700 feet in three quarters of a mile. Moving at a botanical pace\, we’ll trek through several ages of forest\, with the tree cover changing from recent replants to a closed\, single-canopy forest planted after the Tillamook Burn. As we climb in elevation\, the trail changes from soft earth to loose rock over basalt\, passing starflower\, queen’s cup\, paintbrush\, harebell\, goldthread\, and more as we go. We’ll have lunch at the summit viewpoint amongst the copperbush and scalloped onion before heading back down. A combination of good hiking shoes\, sure-footed trail skills\, and/or trekking poles is highly encouraged. \nWe’ll meet up for a carpool in Banks at 9:00 am before making the 1-hour drive to the trailhead. Carpool drivers should have a capable vehicle and be comfortable driving on narrow gravel roads. \nEmail Kira at ki*********@***il.com with any questions and to register. The trip is limited to eight participants\, subject to cancellation should active logging commence nearby. A waiting list will be kept.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-cedar-butte/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T094637
CREATED:20250603T185803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T185803Z
UID:10000372-1752310800-1752328800@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Lookout Mountain Summit Area
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 12\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm\nField Trip: Lookout Mountain Summit Area\nLeader: Jess Beauchemin\nLocation: Motherlode Mine Trailhead\, FS Road 42\, Ochoco National Forest \nBe prepared for a 7.1-mile hike with 1\,350’ of elevation gain. The hike crosses forests and meadows with plenty of opportunities to view native wildflowers. We’ll walk at a moderate pace\, stopping to observe any plants that catch the group’s attention. Pack plenty of water and lunch!  Seven miles plus wildflower stops can make for a long day. Plant genera to see: Castilleja\, Ipomopsis\, Lewisia\, Astragalus\, Penstemon\, Lupinus\, and Veratrum. If the false hellebore meadows are blooming\, we’ll be in for a real treat. \nRSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lookout-mountain-summit-area-tickets-1345476830419?aff%3Doddtdtcreator.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-lookout-mountain-summit-area/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T180000
DTSTAMP:20260523T094637
CREATED:20250703T014753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T014753Z
UID:10000396-1752309000-1752343200@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Groundhog Mountain and Waterdog Lake
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 12\, 8:30 am – 6:00 pm\nField Trip: Groundhog Mountain and Waterdog Lake\nLeader: Tanya Harvey \nSpend a leisurely day with Tanya Harvey botanizing along wetlands\, a small lake\, and rocky roadcuts in the Groundhog Mountain area\, southeast of Oakridge. There are no trails\, but we’ll probably walk about a mile up a gravel road to a great butterfly viewing spot. The wetlands are by the road\, but bring rubber boots if you want to explore them more carefully. Bring lunch\, snacks\, and plenty of water. Meet at South Eugene High parking lot (19th & Patterson) at 8:30 am or Lowell covered bridge at 9:00 am to carpool. Road is somewhat rough\, so high clearance vehicles are suggested. Sign up here.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-groundhog-mountain-and-waterdog-lake/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T094637
CREATED:20250605T232621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T232621Z
UID:10000383-1752141600-1752159600@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Lookout Mountain\, Oregon
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 10\, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm\nField Trip: Lookout Mountain\, Oregon\nLeader: Ron Klump\nLocation: The round trip from Portland is 150 miles paved\, 12 miles gravel. The trip leader will provide carpool details. A Northwest Forest Pass is required.  \nThis is a moderate hike of 2.6 miles with 570 feet of elevation gain. Lookout Mountain is east of Mount Hood and the Hood River Valley. We’ll hike from High Prairie up to the top of Lookout Mountain and return. We will see a variety of forests\, meadows\, and rocky outcrops with lots of good plants. This is a joint hike with the Suksdorf Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society and the NPSO Portland Chapter. \nTo sign up for the hike or for more information\, contact Ron Klump at kl******@***il.com. Hike participation is limited to twelve individuals.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-lookout-mountain-oregon/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250708T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250708T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T094637
CREATED:20250703T013328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T013328Z
UID:10000387-1751963400-1751994000@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Event: Plant Survey 
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 8\, 8:30 am\nEvent: Plant Survey\nLeader: Jeanne at js******@*****er.net.\nLocation: Floras Lake \nThe Bureau of Land Management has invited the NPSO South Coast Chapter to assist with monitoring silvery phacelia (Phacelia argentea) on July 8 at Floras Lake. Monitoring will consist of laying out tape measures to form a grid\, finding all plants within each grid section\, and measuring and recording them. Typically monitoring takes 2-3 hours. Please RSVP to Jeanne at js******@*****er.net. \nThe beautiful site is on the sandy wind-swept shore of Floras Lake adjacent to Boice Cope Park at the north end of Curry County just shy of the Pacific Ocean. From Hwy 101\, turn west onto Floras Lake Loop\, then right on Floras Lake Road. Park on the road shoulder across from the Boice Cope County Park Campground and walk a short distance down the hill to the bridge in Boice Cope Park. There is a day use fee to park by the bridge. Cross the bridge and walk out the trail until you see people working to the right of the trail. Coarse sand covers the area\, and volunteers will hike a short trail to the population.\nSilvery phacelia is listed as threatened in Oregon. Seaside gilia\, an endangered plant\, and beach cryptantha\, a rare plant\, are also on the site. \nFor more information on silvery phacelia\, see: OregonFlora Phacelia argentea
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-plant-survey/
CATEGORIES:South Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250707T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250707T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T094637
CREATED:20250604T014756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T014756Z
UID:10000374-1751878800-1751907600@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip:  Parish Lake and Daly Lake
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, July 7\, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm\nField Trip:  Parish Lake and Daly Lake\nLeaders: Matt Palmquist and Elliot Drake-Maurer \nMatt Palmquist and Elliot Drake-Maurer of the Willamette Valley Chapter of the NPSO will lead short hikes into Parish Lake and Daley Lake in the Willamette National Forest to view the wildflowers of the two lakes and their floating bogs. The bogs are home to two carnivorous sundews (Drosera rotundifolia and Drosera anglica). Bring water\, snacks\, lunch\, and appropriate foot gear and clothing. Space is limited. Registration is required. To register and for more information\, please contact John Savage at wv****@***il.com
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-parish-lake-and-daly-lake-2/
CATEGORIES:Willamette Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250705T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250705T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T094637
CREATED:20250605T232536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T232536Z
UID:10000382-1751706000-1751727600@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Soapstone Lake
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 5\, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nField Trip: Soapstone Lake\nLeader: Kira Taylor\nLocation: Clatsop State Forest (carpooling will be from Banks). \nVenture out to a lesser-visited part of the Clatsop State Forest for a 3 mile loop hike around a small woodland lake. This moderate trail passes through thinned second-growth forest\, skirts around Soapstone Meadow and a few remnant pioneer-planted cherry trees\, then rises and falls (elevation gain about 300 feet) on its way to meet the lake as it passes between large old hemlock and Sitka spruce trees. At the lake\, we’ll see huge skunk cabbage\, northern bugleweed\, orange honeysuckle\, Hall’s false rue anemone\, and if we’re lucky\, tiny roundleaf sundew growing on the logs jutting out into the lake! \nThe carpool will meet at Banks around 9:00\, about an hour’s drive to the trailhead. Carpool drivers are advised to bring no valuables and leave nothing visible in vehicles; occasional break-ins have been historically reported at this trailhead. Bring lunch\, and maybe binoculars for long-distance sundew spotting. \nMessage Kira at ki*********@***il.com to register or with any questions. Limited to ten participants. A waiting list will be kept.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-soapstone-lake/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250702T110000
DTSTAMP:20260523T094637
CREATED:20250703T014920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T014920Z
UID:10000398-1751446800-1751454000@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Work Party #305: Native Plant Garden at McMinnville Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 26\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am \nWork Party #305: Native Plant Garden at McMinnville Public Library\nLocation: McMinnville Public Library \nHelp the garden crew with maintaining the Native Plant Garden at McMinnville Public Library. The garden has matured and will be beautiful this month\, making our work very enjoyable! Bring gloves\, bucket\, and gardening tools if you have them. For more information\, contact Catie Anderson at ca************@***il.com or 971-241-7634. \nThe library is located at 225 NW Adams Street (corner of Highway 99 W and SW Second Street)\, McMinnville\, Oregon. The library parking lot may be entered from either Adams or Second Streets.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/work-party-305-native-plant-garden-at-mcminnville-public-library/
CATEGORIES:Cheahmill
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250629T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250629T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T094637
CREATED:20250604T015857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T015857Z
UID:10000381-1751187600-1751202000@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Fern Hike
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 29\, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm\nField Trip: Fern Hike\nLeader: Roger Brewer\nLocation: Details to be provided to those registered for the field trip.   \nThis will be a field trip to view as many as possible of the ferns of northwestern Oregon. The attendees of the “Introduction to Ferns of Oregon” class (see earlier entry for the June 21 Fern Workshop) will decide the location of the fern field trip based on which ferns can be seen at proposed locations in the west Columbia River Gorge or on Salmon River on Mount Hood.\nField trip size will be limited\, with first priority given to those who attend the Introduction to Ferns class.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-fern-hike/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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