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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Blacklock Point (Floras Lake Natural Area)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 1\, 10:00 am\nField Trip: Blacklock Point (Floras Lake Natural Area)\nLeader:  Lynn Jackson and Olivia Dethlefsen\nLocation:  Cape Blanco State Airport – 92200 Airport Road\, Sixes \nWe will meet at the parking area at the end of Airport Road at the Cape Blanco State Airport. Airport Road is between mileposts 293 and 294 on US 101 between Bandon and Port Orford. Follow the road approximately 3 miles to the parking area. We will meet at 10:00 and expect to start hiking at 10:15. Please note there are no restroom facilities at the parking area. \nThis will be a 4-to-6-mile hike depending on where the flowers are the best\, weather conditions\, and group interests. The trail is mostly level and will either be an out and back or longer loop. We will walk through a variety of habitats. The views can be spectacular and the spring wildflowers diverse. At this time of year we can expect to see bunchberry\, rhododendrons\, lupines\, and paintbrush in flower. We will also learn a bit about the interesting history and geology of the area. \nBring water\, and a snack if you wish. While the trails are mostly level\, there are areas with exposed roots\, so hiking poles may be useful for some. The trails should be mostly dried out. Dress for the weather and be prepared for windy conditions on the exposed bluffs. \nTo sign up or if you have any questions\, please contact Lynn Jackson at Ly*****@*ol.com.  As with all NPSO hikes\, liability waivers will be provided before the hike.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-blacklock-point-floras-lake-natural-area/
CATEGORIES:South Coast
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Wildflowers of Big Summit Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 2\, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm \nTrip leader: Jennifer Curtis\nLocation: Big Summit Prairie\nRating: Easy \nExplore the riot of flowers of Big Summit Prairie north of Prineville. We’ll never be far from our vehicles but will still find all kinds of dazzling blooms. To let us know you’re interested\, email the High Desert Chapter trip coordinator at hi************@***il.com with “2024 BSP” in the subject line.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-wildflowers-of-big-summit-prairie/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240604T090000
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SUMMARY:Hike: Green Springs Loop Trail 
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 4\, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm\nHike: Green Springs Loop Trail \nLeader: NPSO Siskiyou Chapter President\, Rachel Werling \nJoin Rachel Werling for a lovely and easy 2.9-mile hike around the Green Springs Mountain Loop Trail. A classic walk through the vegetation of the western Cascades in spring\, the loop is part of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. The trail encircles Green Springs Mountain\, passing though tall mature conifer forests and open oak habitats\, offering wide views of Bear Creek Valley and Pilot Rock. We will pursue Spring upward in the 5\,000-ish elevation and watch for coralroots\, irises\, orchids\, and Brown’s peony among others. \nOn the day of the hike\, please meet at the intersection of Green Spring Highway and Old Hyatt Prairie Rd at 8:45 am. The group will carpool from the parking area on Old Hyatt Prairie Road a short distance to the Green Springs Mountain Loop Trailhead which has somewhat limited parking. The hike is an easy walk on dirt trail with uneven surfaces. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Bring snacks\, water\, and lunch.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/hike-green-springs-loop-trail/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T170000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Road 2703 (Lookout Mountain)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 8\, 8:00 am (leave Roseburg at 8:00 am) to late afternoon\nField Trip: Road 2703 (Lookout Mountain) \nWe will travel up the North Umpqua River to U.S. Forest Service Road 2703\, 1.5 miles from Roseburg. We will stop to see the rare Umpqua mariposa lily (Calochortus umpquaensis) and chatterbox orchid site near Peel. We also see silver-leaf lupine\, Hooker’s Indian pink\, and three buckwheat species. We are not sure which facilities are open.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-road-2703-lookout-mountain/
CATEGORIES:Umpqua Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T160000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Skull Hollow Saddle and Pine Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 8\, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm \nTrip leaders: Stu Garrett and Cindy Roché\nLocation: Crooked River National Grasslands\nRating: Moderately Difficult \nPine Ridge is a volcanic ridge near Gray Butte that is in unusually good ecological condition and supports a variety of spring wildflowers. At the base of the butte\, we will visit two exclosures: one for cattle and the other for both livestock and elk. The High Desert Chapter has been working with Crooked River National Grasslands at this site\, including medusahead plots. We expect to see a variety of grasses and early summer wildflowers\, including a variety of penstemons\, sandwort\, buckwheats\, paintbrush\, biscuitroot\, groundsels\, balsamroot\, and lupine (and more!). Pine Ridge and Gray Butte lie at the edge of the Crooked River Caldera\, providing geologically spectacular views on a clear day. The tour will include a discussion of geology. The trip involves hiking approximately two miles off-trail\, with no more than 1\,000-feet elevation gain. We will be going up the side of the butte\, which is fairly steep. \nWe will depart from Bend at 9:00 am and return to Bend by 4:00 pm. We will meet to carpool in the parking lot south of the Sherwin-Williams paint store in front of the Lowe’s store along Highway 97 in north Bend. Roads are dirt\, but passable with Subaru Outback clearance level. Wear hiking boots and dress for the weather; bring water and lunch/snacks. No dogs or other pets. \nTo register\, email the chapter trip coordinator at hi************@***il.com with “Gray Butte 2024” in the subject line.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-skull-hollow-saddle-and-pine-ridge/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Turtle Flats
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 8\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am \nField Trip: Turtle Flats\nLeaders: Jared Tarr\, Intern and Volunteer Coordinator\, Friends of Buford Park and Mt Pisgah\, and Dave Predeek \nJoin Jared and Dave for a 1.5 hour walk of Turtle Flats with an optional work party extension. Participants will see the transformation from gravel pits to restored wetland habitat with plenty of native plant species. The work party runs until noon\, so attendees can get in a half hour burst of service work if they so desire. \nWe will be traversing some uneven ground\, but primarily be on gravel roads/paths for a ~.75 mile out-and-back. Participants should dress for the weather\, wear sturdy boots (waterproof a plus)\, bring water\, and a snack if you’d like. Friends will supply any tools and gloves needed. \nMeet at the gated area on Franklin Blvd East\, just past the railroad trestle and across from the Emerald People’s Utility District building. Sign up here. \nSee NPSO Emerald Events for map details: https://emerald.npsoregon.org/emchapevents/
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-turtle-flats/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T140000
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SUMMARY:Event: Garden Tour 
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 8\, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm\nEvent: Garden Tour \nLeader: Maggie Daly\nLocation: Various locations in Gold Beach \nThis native plant garden tour will be held at four locations in Gold Beach. To sign up\, or if you have questions\, please email Maggie Daly at ma***************@***il.com. The tour brochure with addresses and a map will be sent to people who sign up a few days before the tour. Suggested donation will be $10. \nIn the meantime\, here are brief descriptions of the gardens to whet your appetite: \nA Mountaintop Pollinator Garden\nThe landowner moved 100 cubic yards of rock and soil to create a flat space for a pollinator garden\, greenhouse\, and raised vegetable beds. Planted a little over a year ago\, this garden was designed by Darcy Grahek and features pollinator plants that together bloom over a long period of time in many colors. \nSee How a Bioswale Works!\nWhen water runs off a parking lot it is moving fast and is carrying all sorts of pollution. A bioswale slows the water down and filters it\, creating clean\, clear water fit for our creeks\, rivers\, oceans\, and for all the creatures that live and play there. \nA Blank Canvas\nWhen purchased four years ago\, this small yard was almost all lawn. This gave the landowner an opportunity to enact a long-time dream: to demonstrate that you can create a beautiful\, pleasing\, functional garden with native plants. So out with the lawn and holly and tibouchina and in with the cardboard and mulch! And lots and lots of native trees\, shrubs\, perennials\, and grasses. \nA Delicate Stream Restoration\, A Bold Elegant Front Yard\nThis landowner has spent hours and hours restoring a treasure: a stream bank filled with native plants. The removal of blackberry allowed a surprisingly diverse variety of native plants to thrive and reestablish. In addition\, a bold design in the front yard creates a beautiful setting for the house.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-garden-tour/
CATEGORIES:South Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T210000
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SUMMARY:Zoom Presentation: The Forest Canopy: An Ecosystem Overhead
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 13th\, 2024\, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nPresenter: Dr. Hannah Prather\, National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellow\, Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology at Reed College\nLocation: Zoom \nHave you ever found yourself wandering beneath towering evergreens\, wondering about the mysteries of the canopy above you? Nestled amidst the treetops\, the forest canopy stands as one of the last biotic frontiers. It is a living tapestry\, abundant with an incredible diversity of flora and fauna not found in other layers of the forest. Beyond its biodiversity\, the forest canopy plays a crucial role in the ecosystem’s functioning and overall resilience. This talk will explore the intricate structures and functions of the canopy\, and you’ll discover how it contributes to maintaining biodiversity and ecological balance in Pacific Northwest forests. We’ll explore the unique and innovative methods that scientists use to study these complex arboreal habitats\, while gaining appreciation for the beauty\, complexities\, and irreplaceable significance of the forest canopy! \nRegister for this Zoom event here. When you register\, you’ll receive an email with a link to join the session. Please save it!
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/zoom-presentation-the-forest-canopy-an-ecosystem-overhead/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240614T170000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: King Mountain ACEC
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 14\, 8:00 am (leave Roseburg at 8:00 am) – return late afternoon\nField Trip: King Mountain ACEC\nEast of Wolf Creek along the I-5 corridor \nKing Mountain Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) never disappoints photographers\, hikers\, or plant enthusiasts due to the variety of plant species. It is at an elevation of 5\,033 feet\, roughly 8.5 air-miles east of Wolf Creek. This rocky subalpine mountain top offers expansive views of the Klamath Mountains in every direction. It is habitat for the rare endemic Siskiyou fritillary (Fritillaria glauca) as well as a multitude of “serpentine” tolerant species. Look for the rarely seen Hall’s violet. A trail with a slight uphill climb leads to the botanical garden. Dress for (often cold) weather. No facilities are nearby. This field trip is a real favorite of our regular participants.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-king-mountain-acec/
CATEGORIES:Umpqua Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T160000
DTSTAMP:20240602T183756Z
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SUMMARY:Event:  Elkton Blooms and Butterflies Festival.
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 15\, 10 am – 4:00 pm\nEvent:  Elkton Blooms and Butterflies Festival.\nLocation:  15850 Hwy OR-38 West\, Elkton \nPlease stop and say hello as you stroll through the booths. We usually have some free native plant seeds or plants to give away. We offer greeting cards and T-shirts for sale\, all with a native plant design. We have a lot of information on the native plants in the area. We will be handing out information about our field trips\, native plants\, and the NPSO. Enjoy good music and food. There will be lots of native plants for sale from Elkton’s native plant nursery.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-elkton-blooms-and-butterflies-festival/
CATEGORIES:Umpqua Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240616T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240616T110000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Dorena Plant Materials Center Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 16\, 8:30 am – 11:00 am\nField Trip: Dorena Plant Materials Center Tour\nLeader: Michelle Osgood\, Assistant Nursery Manager\nLocation: Dorena Plant Materials Center\, Cottage Grove\, Oregon \nMichelle Osgood\, the Emerald Chapter’s March speaker\, will lead a ninety-minute tour of the greenhouse complex outside of Cottage Grove\, Oregon. This is a U.S. Forest Service facility where native plant materials are collected and grown out in containers for restoration projects. We’re hoping that many of the seeds that Michelle and her colleagues planted last fall will be flowering this month. Michelle will also show us the fern species she is propagating. Meet at South Eugene High School at 19th and Patterson Street in Eugene to carpool or meet at the Plant Material Center at 9:00 am. Sign up here.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-dorena-plant-materials-center-tour/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240621T170000
DTSTAMP:20240602T184232Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Iron Mountain and Cone Peak 
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 21\, 8:00 am – late afternoon \nField Trip: Iron Mountain and Cone Peak \nLeaders: Dan Luoma and Joyce Eberhart \nWe will hike the Iron Mountain-Cone Peak loop\, identifying wildflowers in this botanical hotspot. Over 200 species of vascular plants have been recorded across this botanically rich trail west of Santiam Pass. Wildflowers of the Western Cascades (Ross and Chambers\, 1988) focuses on the flora of this area. A delightful post about the area by Tanya Harvey can be read here: A Rainbow of Colors at Cone Peak and Iron Mountain. Tanya’s plant list is here: https://westerncascades.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Iron-Mountain-Cone-Peak-plant-list.pdf. \nThe loop is about five miles through moderately difficult terrain and will take all day since we will walk slowly looking at so many flowers. There is about a 1\,000-foot elevation gain\, mostly in the first one-third of the hike. Bring lunch and water\, dress for the weather\, and wear sturdy shoes (there may still be snow drifts). \nPlease note that this field trip is being offered again on July 7th and that it would be appreciated if participants came to only one to reduce the potential for overcrowding. \nMeet at the Oregon State University\, Wilkinson Hall parking lot (44.5692746\, -123.2810976) southwest of Allan’s Coffee and Tea at 26th and Monroe. For more information\, contact Dan: lu****@*********te.edu. Please leave furry friends at home.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-iron-mountain-and-cone-peak/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T110000
DTSTAMP:20240602T184106Z
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SUMMARY:Work Party: Native Plant Garden at McMinnville Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 22\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am\nWork Party: Native Plant Garden at McMinnville Public Library\nLocation: McMinnville Public Library \nSpend a couple hours with a congenial crew and learn how the beauty\, diversity\, and educational value of this mature demonstration garden is maintained with a minimum of effort. No experience is necessary. Bring gloves\, bucket\, and gardening tools. Dress for the weather. 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-native-plant-garden-at-mcminnville-public-library-7/
CATEGORIES:Cheahmill
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T150000
DTSTAMP:20240503T180709Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Sunriver Wildflower Show and Pollinator Festival
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 22\, 2024\, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm \nLocation: Sunriver Nature Center\, Sunriver \nSave the date! Join Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory and the High Desert Chapter of the Native Plant Society as we celebrate the diversity of wildflowers in Oregon and the pollinators who love them. More information can be found at: https://snco.org/event/wildflower-show-and-pollinator-festival-2/
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-sunriver-wildflower-show-and-pollinator-festival/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240623T170000
DTSTAMP:20240602T183906Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Bilger Ridge in the North Myrtle Creek watershed
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 23\, 9:00 am (leave Roseburg at 9:00 am) – mid-afternoon\nField Trip: Bilger Ridge in the North Myrtle Creek watershed \nIt is time for our yearly trek to BiIger Ridge to see our very own rare and beautiful mariposa lily\, Calochortus coxii. We have special permission from the Bureau of Land Management to visit this location. The walk is slightly uphill but easy and there is ample parking near the flowers. This Calochortus is one of the rarest flowers in the world and it was discovered and named after one of our Umpqua Valley Chapter members. It grows only this a five-mile area. It grows on a special serpentine range on the ridges between Riddle and Myrtle Creek. It is listed on Oregon’s rare and endangered species list. Look for a variety of other species there including Brewer’s lupine\, glaucus zigadenus\, and broadleaf shooting star. \nMeet us at the West Side Native Plant Garden in Roseburg. This garden is off Harvard at the First United Methodist Church\, where the Saturday UV Farmers Market is held and just west of the Westside Community Gardens in Roseburg. From Harvard Avenue\, turn onto W Keady Court. Just before you get to Fremont Middle School (850 W Keady Ct) turn left and drive a short distance through the parking lot to the garden area. Alternate meet-up locations along the route can be arranged. \nReservations are required; call Rod Trotter at 541-672-1907 or M. A. Hansen at 541-863-8111 at least one day before the field trip. It is imperative that you call Rod or M.A. again the night before the trip to confirm your plans to attend and to confirm the schedule has not changed. We occasionally have to change the date on short notice due to bloom or weather unpredictability\, or country emergency road closures.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-bilger-ridge-in-the-north-myrtle-creek-watershed/
CATEGORIES:Umpqua Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240629T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240629T150000
DTSTAMP:20240602T184333Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Mary’s Peak Scenic Botanical Area
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 29th 9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nField Trip: Mary’s Peak Scenic Botanical Area\nLeaders: Phil Hays and Esther McEvoy \nA hike from the campground through the noble fir forest\, along the meadow edge trail to the summit\, and back to the campground. It will be about a three-mile roundtrip hike of medium difficulty.  For carpooling meet at the parking lot on the north side of Wilkinson (between NW 27th Street and Arnold Way at Oregon State University) at 9:00 am. Bring lunch\, water\, and appropriate hiking gear.\nIf planning to attend\, contact Esther at 541-990 0948 or es*************@***il.com
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-marys-peak-scenic-botanical-area/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240629T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240629T150000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Weiss Rd\, Prairie/Oak Area ACEC and Camas Swale RNA 
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 29\, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nField Trip: Weiss Rd\, Prairie/Oak Area ACEC and Camas Swale RNA \nLeader: Ed Alverson \nJoin Ed Alverson to visit two adjacent Bureau of Land Management sites located about six miles southwest of Creswell to view the late spring/early summer flora. The Weiss Road Prairie-Oak-Pine Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) has a prairie/bald community with oaks and associated understory species. The nearby 314-acre Camas Swale Research Natural Area (RNA) has an old growth Douglas-fir forest plus a small (6 acre) prairie/bald community. More information on Camas Swale RNA can be found in the Guidebook Supplement at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/pnw/pubs/pnw_gtr843.pdf. \nThe outing will be a mix of walking on gravel roads through forest and some cross-country travel through forest for fifty to 100 yards to reach open meadows or balds. Participants should wear sturdy shoes\, and bring lunch\, water\, and sunscreen. Wear long pants as poison oak is present here. \nMeet at Lane Community College at the lowest parking lot off of Eldon Schaefer Drive\, Eugene. Sign up here.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-weiss-rd-prairie-oak-area-acec-and-camas-swale-rna/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240630T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240630T120000
DTSTAMP:20240602T184433Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Work Party at the Avery Native Plant Garden
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 30\, 9:00 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 cleanup in the gardens. Dress for the weather and bring gloves\, shovel\, and clippers. 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-5/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240707
DTSTAMP:20240703T235145Z
CREATED:20240703T235145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T235145Z
UID:10000131-1720224000-1720310399@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Motherlode Trail
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 6\nField Trip: Motherlode Trail\nTrip leaders: Jill Welborn\nLocation: Lookout Mountain\, Ochoco National Forest\nRating: moderately difficult (about four miles round trip\, 1000 foot elevation gain) \nCome explore the beautiful flora of the Ochocos. More details to follow. To let us know you’re interested\, email the High Desert Chapter field trip coordinator at hi************@***il.com with “2024 Motherlode” in the subject line.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-motherlode-trail-2/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240706T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240706T165900
DTSTAMP:20240602T183003Z
CREATED:20240602T182844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T183003Z
UID:10000107-1720252800-1720285140@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Motherlode Trail
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 6\nField Trip: Motherlode Trail\nTrip leaders: Jill Welborn\nLocation: Lookout Mountain\, Ochoco National Forest\nRating: moderately difficult (about four miles round trip\, 1000 foot elevation gain) \nCome explore the beautiful flora of the Ochocos. More details to follow. To let us know you’re interested\, email the High Desert Chapter field trip coordinator at hi************@***il.com with “2024 Motherlode” in the subject line.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-motherlode-trail/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240707T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240707T170000
DTSTAMP:20240602T184537Z
CREATED:20240602T184537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T184537Z
UID:10000119-1720339200-1720371600@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Iron Mountain and Cone Peak 
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 7th\, 8:00 am – late afternoon \nField Trip: Iron Mountain and Cone Peak \nLeaders: Dan Luoma & Joyce Eberhart \nWe will hike the Iron Mountain-Cone Peak loop\, identifying wildflowers in this botanical hotspot. Over 200 species of vascular plants have been recorded across this botanically rich trail west of Santiam Pass. Wildflowers of the Western Cascades (Ross and Chambers\, 1988) focuses on the flora of this area. A delightful post about the area by Tanya Harvey can be read here: A Rainbow of Colors at Cone Peak and Iron Mountain. Tanya’s plant list is here: https://westerncascades.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Iron-Mountain-Cone-Peak-plant-list.pdf \nThe loop is about five miles through moderately difficult terrain and will take all day since we will walk slowly looking at so many flowers. There is about a 1\,000-foot elevation gain\, mostly in the first one-third of the hike. Bring lunch and water\, dress for the weather\, and wear sturdy shoes (there may still be snow drifts). \nPlease note that this field trip is being offered twice (also on June 21st) and that it would be appreciated if participants came to only one to reduce the potential for overcrowding. \nWe will meet at the Oregon State University\, Wilkinson Hall parking lot (44.5692746\, -123.2810976) southwest of Allan’s Coffee and Tea at 26th and Monroe. For more information\, contact Dan: lu****@*********te.edu. Please leave furry friends at home.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-iron-mountain-and-cone-peak-2/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240707T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240707T170000
DTSTAMP:20240703T221006Z
CREATED:20240703T221006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T221006Z
UID:10000125-1720339200-1720371600@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Iron Mountain and Cone Peak 
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 7th\, 8:00 am – late afternoon \nField Trip: Iron Mountain and Cone Peak \nLeaders: Dan Luoma & Joyce Eberhart \nWe will hike the Iron Mountain-Cone Peak loop\, identifying wildflowers in this botanical hotspot. Over 200 species of vascular plants have been recorded across this botanically rich trail west of Santiam Pass. Wildflowers of the Western Cascades (Ross and Chambers\, 1988) focuses on the flora of this area. A delightful post about the area by Tanya Harvey can be read here: A Rainbow of Colors at Cone Peak and Iron Mountain. Tanya’s plant list is here: https://westerncascades.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Iron-Mountain-Cone-Peak-plant-list.pdf \nThe loop is about five miles through moderately difficult terrain and will take all day since we will walk slowly looking at so many flowers. There is about a 1\,000-foot elevation gain\, mostly in the first one-third of the hike. Bring lunch and water\, dress for the weather\, and wear sturdy shoes (there may still be snow drifts). \nWe will meet at the Oregon State University\, Wilkinson Hall parking lot (44.5692746\, -123.2810976) southwest of Allan’s Coffee and Tea at 26th and Monroe. For more information\, contact Dan: lu****@*********te.edu. Please leave furry friends at home.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-iron-mountain-and-cone-peak-3/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240709T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240709T173000
DTSTAMP:20240602T184931Z
CREATED:20240602T184931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T184931Z
UID:10000122-1720513800-1720546200@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Iron Mountain to Cone Peak Trail
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 9\, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm\nField Trip: Iron Mountain to Cone Peak Trail\nLeader: Jenny Lippert\, Retired Forest Service Botanist \nEnjoy a slow walk with little elevation gain through the blooming rock gardens with former Forest Botanist\, Jenny Lippert. This is a perfect excursion for folks who like to take their time and smell the posies. The trail is gravel\, and we will walk about two miles there and back\, but there is little elevation gain. We’ll have plenty of time to take photos\, key plants\, and discover one of the jewels of the old Cascades. Meet at South Eugene High School parking lot at 19th and Patterson Street in Eugene to carpool. Bring lunch\, water\, a sun hat\, your camera\, hiking boots with good traction\, and hiking poles if you need them. Sign up here.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-iron-mountain-to-cone-peak-trail/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240709T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240709T173000
DTSTAMP:20240703T221212Z
CREATED:20240703T221212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T221212Z
UID:10000127-1720513800-1720546200@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Iron Mountain to Cone Peak Trail
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 9\, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm\nField Trip: Iron Mountain to Cone Peak Trail\nLeader: Jenny Lippert\, Retired Forest Service Botanist \nEnjoy a slow walk with little elevation gain through the blooming rock gardens with former Forest Botanist\, Jenny Lippert. This is a perfect excursion for folks who like to take their time and smell the posies. The trail is gravel\, and we will walk about two miles there and back\, but there is little elevation gain. We’ll have plenty of time to take photos\, key plants\, and discover one of the jewels of the old Cascades. Meet at South Eugene High School parking lot at 19th and Patterson Street in Eugene to carpool. Bring lunch\, water\, a sun hat\, your camera\, hiking boots with good traction\, and hiking poles if you need them. Sign up here.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-iron-mountain-to-cone-peak-trail-2/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240711T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240711T190000
DTSTAMP:20240703T234853Z
CREATED:20240703T234853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T234853Z
UID:10000128-1720719000-1720724400@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Event: Emerald Chapter Summer Potluck Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 11\, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm\nEvent: Emerald Chapter Summer Potluck Picnic\nLocation: Amazon Park\, south of the Community Center around the picnic tables.  \nCome meet the Emerald Chapter Board of Directors and help us brainstorm presenters and field trips for next season. Dessert provided by the chapter.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-emerald-chapter-summer-potluck-picnic/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T170000
DTSTAMP:20240703T235958Z
CREATED:20240703T235625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T235958Z
UID:10000136-1720857600-1720890000@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Hemlock Lake/Yakso Falls 
DESCRIPTION:Saturday or Sunday\, July 13 or 14\, 8:00 am – late afternoon  \nField Trip: Hemlock Lake/Yakso Falls \nLeader: Rod Trotter \nEnjoy a scenic walk to explore the meadow at Hemlock Lake and the beautiful Yakso Falls. This trip also includes stops of botanical interest on the way along Little River Road. We hope to see a great variety of flora such as chatterbox\, Calochortus umpquaensis\, Zigzag delphinium\, and orchids. The hike is a one and one-half hour drive from Roseburg. Expect moderate walking.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-hemlock-lake-yakso-falls/2024-07-13/
CATEGORIES:Umpqua Valley
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240714T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240714T170000
DTSTAMP:20240703T235958Z
CREATED:20240703T235625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T235958Z
UID:10000137-1720944000-1720976400@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Hemlock Lake/Yakso Falls 
DESCRIPTION:Saturday or Sunday\, July 13 or 14\, 8:00 am – late afternoon  \nField Trip: Hemlock Lake/Yakso Falls \nLeader: Rod Trotter \nEnjoy a scenic walk to explore the meadow at Hemlock Lake and the beautiful Yakso Falls. This trip also includes stops of botanical interest on the way along Little River Road. We hope to see a great variety of flora such as chatterbox\, Calochortus umpquaensis\, Zigzag delphinium\, and orchids. The hike is a one and one-half hour drive from Roseburg. Expect moderate walking.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-hemlock-lake-yakso-falls/2024-07-14/
CATEGORIES:Umpqua Valley
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240715T170000
DTSTAMP:20240704T000350Z
CREATED:20240704T000350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T000350Z
UID:10000140-1721034000-1721062800@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Parish Lake and Daly Lake
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, July 15\, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm\nField Trip: Parish Lake and Daly Lake\nTrip Leader: Matt Palmquist \nMatt Palmquist 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/
CATEGORIES:Willamette Valley
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240716T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240716T110000
DTSTAMP:20240703T234946Z
CREATED:20240703T234946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T234946Z
UID:10000129-1721118600-1721127600@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Dorena Plant Materials Center Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 16\, 8:30 am – 11:00 am\nField Trip: Dorena Plant Materials Center Tour\nLeader: Michelle Osgood\, Assistant Nursery Manager\nLocation: Dorena Plant Materials Center\, Cottage Grove\, Oregon \nMichelle Osgood\, the Emerald Chapter’s March speaker\, will lead a ninety-minute tour of the greenhouse complex outside of Cottage Grove\, Oregon. This is a U.S. Forest Service facility where native plant materials are collected and grown out in containers for restoration projects. We’re hoping that many of the seeds that Michelle and her colleagues planted last fall will be flowering this month. Michelle will also show us the fern species she is propagating. Meet at South Eugene High School at 19th and Patterson Street in Eugene to carpool or meet at the Plant Material Center at 9:00 am. Sign up here.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-dorena-plant-materials-center-tour-2/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240721T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240721T170000
DTSTAMP:20240704T000150Z
CREATED:20240704T000150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T000150Z
UID:10000138-1721548800-1721581200@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Ragged Ridge  
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 21\, 8:00 am – late afternoon  \nField Trip: Ragged Ridge        \nLocation: Near Steamboat Creek\nLeader: Rod Trotter \nWe will travel up the North Umpqua River near Steamboat Creek for a second time this year. One special stop on the way back is at Fall Creek Falls. We will be looking for nodding arnica\, Penstemon sp.\, Lupinus sp.\, scarlet mimulus\, and other wildflowers blooming late in the season.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-ragged-ridge-2/
CATEGORIES:Umpqua Valley
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