BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Native Plant Society of Oregon - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Native Plant Society of Oregon
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Native Plant Society of Oregon
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Los_Angeles
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20270314T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20271107T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20280312T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20281105T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260920T214734Z
CREATED:20260825T191714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T214734Z
UID:10000596-1791484200-1791489600@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:October Program: Rocky Mountain Field Guide: A Trailside Natural History
DESCRIPTION:October Program: Thursday\, October 8\, 2026\, in person at Taborspace Presbyterian Church on SE Belmont St. In Portland\, 6:45 – 8 PM.   \nRocky Mountain Field Guide: A Trailside Natural History with author and naturalist\, Daniel Matthews.  You may be familiar with his Cascadia Revealed or his Cascade-Olympic Natural History. His recent\, massive Rocky Mountain Field Guide expands on an earlier version titled Rocky Mountain Natural History as well as the National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Rocky Mountain States\, to which he contributed. His other books include Trees In Trouble: Wildfires\, Infestations\, and Climate Change; and America From the Air..  \nIf you have any ideas for Programs\, or Speakers to suggest please send them to the np************@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/october-program-rocky-mountain-field-guide-a-trailside-natural-history/
CATEGORIES:Portland
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261012T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261012T203000
DTSTAMP:20260906T002048Z
CREATED:20260903T213356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T002048Z
UID:10000603-1791833400-1791837000@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Program: The Price of Pollen: Costs of Male Fertility Restoration and Female Frequency in Meadow Checkermallow
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, October 12\, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm\nProgram: The Price of Pollen: Costs of Male Fertility Restoration and Female Frequency in Meadow Checkermallow\nPresenter: Brooklyn Richards \nLocation: Cordley Hall Room 2602\, Oregon State University \nWhy do some plant populations contain both female and hermaphroditic individuals? This sexual system\, called gynodioecy\, occurs in meadow checkermallow (Sidalcea campestris)\, a perennial wildflower endemic to Oregon’s Willamette Valley. In gynodioecious species\, females produce only seeds while hermaphrodites produce both seeds and pollen. For females to persist\, they need to make up for not producing pollen by having some reproductive advantage over hermaphrodites. At the same time\, producing pollen may come with costs for hermaphrodites. In this presentation\, Oregon State University PhD candidate Brooklyn Richards will explore how these reproductive tradeoffs may help explain variation in female frequency among meadow checkermallow populations\, and what these tradeoffs may mean for the ecology of this native wildflower and its pollinators. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/4K5SVsWmTCG3-vA0-Uv-fw
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/program-the-price-of-pollen-costs-of-male-fertility-restoration-and-female-frequency-in-meadow-checkermallow/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T140000
DTSTAMP:20260906T001955Z
CREATED:20260903T213621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T001955Z
UID:10000605-1791883800-1791900000@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Outreach: Assist with native plant nursery tasks
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, September 8\, October 13\, and November 10\, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm \nVolunteer Outreach: Assist with native plant nursery tasks\nLeader: Michelle Osgood\nLocation: Dorena Genetic Resource Center\, 34963 Shoreview Drive\, Cottage Grove \nDorena Genetic Resource Center is seeking volunteers to join us on the second Tuesday of each month to help with various nursery tasks\, including transplanting\, pruning\, thinning\, spacing\, fertilizing\, and weeding. Come and join us for a fun day of plant care!\nSign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A8AA2FA4F4C34-50446437-dorena
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/volunteer-outreach-assist-with-native-plant-nursery-tasks-8/2026-10-13/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T193000
DTSTAMP:20260906T001903Z
CREATED:20260904T211531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T001903Z
UID:10000618-1792089000-1792092600@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Event: Wildflower Photo Night
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 15\, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nVirtual Event: Wildflower Photo Night \nWillamette Valley Chapter NPSO members and other plant enthusiasts will share photos of wildflowers they have encountered on recent trips and hikes. We’re aiming for a relaxed\, fun\, conversational evening with lots of pretty flower pictures and interesting stories. Registration is required. To register\, contact John Savage at wv****@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/virtual-event-wildflower-photo-night/
CATEGORIES:Willamette Valley
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260906T001834Z
CREATED:20260903T213851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T001834Z
UID:10000608-1792436400-1792443600@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Presentation: Ethical Foraging of Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, October 19\, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nPresentation: Ethical Foraging of Native Plants\nPresenter: Steven Yeager\, Columbine School and Mountain Rose Herbs \nLocation: Amazon Community Center\, 2700 Hilyard Street\, Eugene \nForaging native plants offers a meaningful way to deepen our connection with the natural world\, but it also carries important responsibilities. In this presentation\, Steven Yeager will explore the principles and practices of ethical foraging\, with a focus on protecting plant populations\, preserving ecological integrity\, and relationships with the land. \nParticipants will learn how to identify opportunities for sustainable harvest\, assess the health and abundance of wild plant communities\, and minimize their impact on sensitive ecosystems. The presentation will also discuss common native species used for food\, medicine\, and craft\, along with practical guidelines for responsible collection. \nWhether you are new to foraging or an experienced herbalist\, naturalist\, or gardener\, this program will provide valuable insights for harvesting wild plants in a way that supports both people and the long-term health of the landscapes we depend upon. \nAbout the presenter:\nSteven Yeager was longtime instructor with the Columbines School of Botanical Studies and serves as executive vice president of Mountain Rose Herbs and is current president of NPSO. Drawing on decades of experience in herbal medicine\, native plants\, sustainability\, and conservation\, he is passionate about promoting responsible stewardship of wild plant populations and fostering deeper connections between people and place.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/presentation-ethical-foraging-of-native-plants-2/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260906T001759Z
CREATED:20260903T212838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T001759Z
UID:10000601-1792837800-1792843200@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Presentation: Pollinator Habitat Restoration at Sitka Center
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 24\, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm\nPresentation: Pollinator Habitat Restoration at Sitka Center \nPresenter: Jake Simondet\nLocation: McMinnville Library Carnegie Room\, 225 NW Adams St\, McMinnville \nJoin us for a presentation by Jake Simondet\, Sitka Center’s Ecology and Facilities Manager. Jake will talk about what the Sitka Center does and who it serves before leading into a longer conversation about Sitka’s habitat restoration efforts on its 80-acre nature preserve. The preserve is nestled on Cascade Head\, overlooks the Salmon River Estuary\, and is surrounded by the Siuslaw National Forest. Restoration work at Sitka focuses on increasing native wildflower habitat for the threatened Oregon Silverspot Butterfly and all our local pollinators. Prior to the presentation there will be a brief chapter meeting.  This presentation is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/presentation-pollinator-habitat-restoration-at-sitka-center/
CATEGORIES:Cheahmill
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260906T001718Z
CREATED:20260903T214021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T001718Z
UID:10000609-1792922400-1792947600@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Event: Mushroom Festival
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 25\, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm\nEvent: Mushroom Festival\nLocation: Mount Pisgah Arboretum \nCheck back later for updates on how to help at the Emerald Chapter booth during the festival at:  http://emerald.npsoregon.org.\nFor more details about the Mushroom Festival\, visit https://mountpisgaharboretum.org/festivals-events/mushroom-festival/.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-mushroom-festival/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260906T001639Z
CREATED:20260903T213444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T001639Z
UID:10000604-1792933200-1792940400@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Event: Work Party at the Avery Native Plant Garden
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 25\, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm \nEvent: Work Party at the Avery Native Plant Garden\nLeader: Esther McEvoy\nLocation: Avery House Nature Center\, Avery Park\, Corvallis \nCome prepared for the weather as we prepare the garden for winter. Bring pruners\, trowel\, bucket\, and gloves. Contact Esther to RSVP and for more information at es*************@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-work-party-at-the-avery-native-plant-garden-24/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260906T001955Z
CREATED:20260903T213621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T001955Z
UID:10000606-1794303000-1794319200@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Outreach: Assist with native plant nursery tasks
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, September 8\, October 13\, and November 10\, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm \nVolunteer Outreach: Assist with native plant nursery tasks\nLeader: Michelle Osgood\nLocation: Dorena Genetic Resource Center\, 34963 Shoreview Drive\, Cottage Grove \nDorena Genetic Resource Center is seeking volunteers to join us on the second Tuesday of each month to help with various nursery tasks\, including transplanting\, pruning\, thinning\, spacing\, fertilizing\, and weeding. Come and join us for a fun day of plant care!\nSign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A8AA2FA4F4C34-50446437-dorena
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/volunteer-outreach-assist-with-native-plant-nursery-tasks-8/2026-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260906T001551Z
CREATED:20260903T214116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T001551Z
UID:10000610-1794855600-1794862800@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Presentation: Wetland Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nPresentation: Wetland Restoration\nPresenter: Laurie Holts\, Ecologist\, City of Eugene\nLocation: Amazon Community Center\, 2700 Hilyard Street\, Eugene \nJoin Laurie Holts for her program on wetland restoration.\nCheck back at the Emerald Chapter website for updates on her presentation at:  http://emerald.npsoregon.org.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/presentation-wetland-restoration/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260905T224938Z
CREATED:20260905T214100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T224938Z
UID:10000619-1797667200-1797699600@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Test Annual Meeting Field Trip: Please Ignore
DESCRIPTION:Date: December 19th\, 2026 at 9:30am  \nField Trip: Off-trail Botany Hike in the Split Rock Creek Drainage of Talent\nMeeting Location: Talent Elementary School parking lot\, 307 Wagner Creek Rd\, Talent\, OR 97540 at 9:30am\nLeader: Wayne Rolle\, retired Forest Service botanist  \nJoin Wayne Rolle for an opportunity to see and enjoy the flora of local riparian\, wetland\, forest and meadow plant communities of the Split Rock Creek watershed in the Siskiyou Crest vicinity\, south of Talent. The hike will be a full day cross-country in fairly steep terrain. The group will travel only a few miles but should expect 1\,100-1\,500 feet elevation gain and loss at a relatively leisurely pace. There will be frequent stops to talk about vascular plants\, mosses\, lichens\, and maybe fungi. For questions about the hike\, please reach out to the trip lead\, Wayne Rolle\, at wr****@**nd.net.  To sign up for this hike\, please visit: Off-trail Botany Hike in the Split Rock Creek Drainage of Talent
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-off-trail-botany-hike-in-the-split-rock-creek-drainage-of-talent-2/
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting Field Trip
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270607
DTSTAMP:20260906T001401Z
CREATED:20260602T195227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T001401Z
UID:10000551-1812067200-1812326399@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:NPSO Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Siskiyou Chapter. Details to be announced.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/npso-annual-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:State
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR