Thursday, February 5, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Zoom Program: The ups and downs of golden paintbrush, a rare plant with big wins but fresh troubles Presenter: Dr. Tom Kaye Dr. Tom Kaye will provide an update on the recovery of golden paintbrush (Castilleja levisecta). Golden paintbrush is a recently delisted threatened species that faces renewed...
Sunday, February 8, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Field Trip: Botany and Birds Leader/Presenter: Mara Huang and Queer As Flock Location: Weigand Dog Park at the Dry Canyon Trail (Redmond, OR) Come join the High Desert Chapter and Queer As Flock in this collaborative walk of identifying birds and plants together! We will be leisurely...
Monday, February 9, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Program: An Update on Native Plant Studies from OSU's Garden Ecology Lab Presenter: Gail Langeletto, Professor of Horticulture. Location: Cordley Hall Room 2602, Oregon State University An entomologist by training, Gail is focused on developing a better understanding of how to design and manage gardens and parks...
Thursday, February 12th, 7:00 pm Zoom Presentation: The Flora of New Zealand Presenters: Virginia Bowers and Paul Slichter Virginia Bowers is an amateur plant geek and retired property coordinator for the Bureau of Environmental Services. Paul Slichter is a retired biology teacher and a member of NPSO, the Washington Native Plant Society, Bird Alliance of Oregon,...
Monday, February 16, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Presentation: Determinants of Flammability and Fuel Treatment Options in Sagebrush Ecosystems of the Great Basin Presenters: Sydney Turner, MS student at Ellsworth Lab, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences, Oregon State University; Dr. Sofia Koutzoukis, Postdoctoral researcher at: Ellsworth Lab, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences, Oregon...
Thursday, February 19, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Chapter Meeting/Presentation: Planting for People and Wildlife: Community Habitat Projects in Action Presenter: Hannah Wuerfel, Habitat Restoration Coordinator at Think Wild Location: Larkspur Community Center This presentation highlights two community-led restoration efforts in Central Oregon: the Backyard Native Habitat Consult Program, which helps residents transform their yards into wildlife-friendly...
Thursday, February 19, 7:00 pm Presentation: Flora of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Presenter: Matt Dybala Location: In-person presentation at the Siskiyou chapter meeting at Southern Oregon University Science Building, Room 161. Join us in-person or Zoom in from home. To register for Zoom, go to https://bit.ly/npsotalks. California's largest state park, located on the western edge of the Sonoran...
Sunday, February 22, 10:00 am -2:00 pm Field Trip: Microworld of lichens, bryophytes, algae and fungi Location: Pilot Rock trailhead Trip Leader: John Villella Explore the fascinating microworld of lichens, bryophytes, algae, and fungi found around Pilot Rock in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument with expert bryologist and lichenologist, John Villella. This hike will focus on...
Saturday, February 28, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Work Party #312: Native Plant Garden at McMinnville Public Library Location: McMinnville Public Library We will work around the Carnegie building with a friendly crew to maintain the beauty of this demonstration garden. Dress for the weather and bring gloves, bucket, and gardening tools if you have them....
Sunday, March 1, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event: Work Party at the Avery Native Plant Garden Leader: Esther McEvoy Location: Avery House Nature Center, Avery Park, Corvallis Come help get the garden ready for spring. Bring gloves, rake, clippers, and energy. Contact Esther for more information or to RSVP at 541-990-0948 or estherco@peak.org.
Saturday, March 7, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Presentation: Amazon Community Center Events: Gardening With Native Plants Presenters: NPSO Emerald Chapter Board members Location: Amazon Community Center, Main Hall, 2700 Hilyard St, Eugene Have you wondered whether gardening with native plants is for you? This class is meant to be an introduction to the benefits...
Thursday, March 12, 9:00 am - 11:00 am Work Party #313: Native Plant Garden at McMinnville Public Library Location: McMinnville Public Library We will work around the Carnegie building with a friendly crew to maintain the beauty of this demonstration garden. Dress for the weather and bring gloves, bucket, and gardening tools if you have them. For...