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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240706T080000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240707T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240707T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240707T170000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240709T173000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240709T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240709T173000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240711T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240711T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
CREATED:20240703T235625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T235958Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240714T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T235958Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
CREATED:20240704T000350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T000350Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240716T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240716T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
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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-2/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240721T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240721T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
CREATED:20240704T000150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T000150Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240726T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
CREATED:20240703T235237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T235237Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Sharon Fen Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 26\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nField Trip: Sharon Fen Preserve\nTrip leader: Rebekah Bergkoetter \nRebekah Bergkoetter from Southern Oregon Land Conservancy invites you to join a small group hike to an uncommon wetland in the region\, a freshwater fen near Ashland and Howard Prairie. This secluded property features unique plants including sundew\, bog bean\, and marsh cinquefoil. Inaccessible to the public\, the visit will be a rugged trek and off-trail hiking to see the quaking fen mats and unusual habitats. Please meet for carpooling at 9:00 am at the Ashland Rite-Aid. There will be a thirty-minute drive each direction\, and some dirt road travel suitable for all-wheel or 4-wheel drive vehicles only. Two vehicles will be provided by Southern Oregon Land Conservancy for carpooling. Participants should bring lunch\, water\, and be comfortable traveling cross-country in wetlands and forests with obstacles and insecure footing. Free but registration is required and space Is limited: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-unique-wetland-experience-tickets-890441393177?aff=erelpanelorg.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-sharon-fen-preserve/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
CREATED:20240704T000308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T000308Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Reynolds Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Saturday or Sunday\, July 27 or 28\, 8:00 am – late afternoon\nField Trip: Reynolds Ridge\nLocation: Up the North Umpqua Highway\nLeader: Rod Trotter \nReynolds Ridge is a favorite botanizing destination for chapter members. The area features high mountain meadows where the wildflowers are still blooming. Rod Trotter will be our guide. We will be looking for Cascade lily\, orchids\, scarlet gilia\, Columbia lily\, and Veratrum sp. Forty-three species have been listed for this area on past trips. \nReservations are required; call Rod Trotter at 541-672-1907 or Donna Rawson at 541-643-0364 at least one day before the field trips. It is imperative that you call Rod or Donna 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. \nWe would like to send you a 2024 Tentative Field Trip Schedule from Umpqua Chapter if you are not on our email notification list.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-reynolds-ridge/
CATEGORIES:Umpqua Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
CREATED:20240703T220919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T220919Z
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SUMMARY:Work Party: Native Plant Garden at McMinnville Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 27\, 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-8/
CATEGORIES:Cheahmill
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
CREATED:20240703T235443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T235443Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Whaleshead - Indian Sands Hike 
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 27\, 10:00 AM\nField Trip: Whaleshead – Indian Sands Hike \nLeader: Olivia Dethlefsen\nLocation: Whaleshead Beach (Upper parking lot) \nWe will gather at the upper parking lot for Whaleshead Beach (At the top of the hill\, not the parking near the beach). The hike will begin at 10:15 and is expected to take at least two to three hours depending on how far participants want to go. This will be a strenuous hike of about three to four miles\, with considerable elevation change. \nThe plan is to take the coast trail north to the vicinity of a pullout between Whalehead Beach and the large Indian Sands parking lot. In this area\, we will find orange bush monkeyflower near the northern edge of their range\, expected to be blooming in late July. \nAt this point we have the option of doing a longer hike all the way to the bluffs at Indian Sands\, which would be around six miles total\, increasing the hiking time to five or six hours\, or we can turn back here depending on group interest. There is also the option to take a short but steep walk and see the sea bluffs on the tip of Whaleshead itself. \nPlease be aware that there may be poison oak in places along the trail. Usually this trail is well maintained\, so it is not an issue except when leaving the path. \nTo sign up\, or with any questions\, please email Olivia at ol**************@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-whaleshead-indian-sands-hike/
CATEGORIES:South Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
CREATED:20240703T221123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T221123Z
UID:10000126-1722160800-1722168000@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Event: Work Party at the Avery Native Plant Garden
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 28\, 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 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-6/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T173000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
CREATED:20240703T235032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T235032Z
UID:10000130-1722673800-1722706200@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Gold Lake Bog
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\,  8:30 am – 5:30 pm\nField Trip: Gold Lake Bog\nLeaders: Jenny Moore\, Middle Fork District Botanist and Jenny Lippert\, Retired Forest Service Botanist \nJoin botanists Jenny Moore and Jenny Lippert for a foray into the botanical wonderland of Gold Lake Bog\, which was designated as a Research Natural Area in 1965. This area hosts several rare botanical species such as Rannoch-rush (Scheuchzeria palustris)\, several species of the carnivorous bladderworts (Utricularia intermedia\, U. minor\, and U. vulgaris)\, and other fun fen species such as sundews\, bog laurel\, bog birch\, and of course Sphagnum sp. moss. Bring a walking stick or poles if needed\, as we will be walking downhill from the trail into the bog and cross-country once there. Approximate roundtrip is 4 miles. Plan to get your feet wet or wear rubber boots. Bring a lunch and water\, and a sun hat as there is little shade. Sign up here
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-gold-lake-bog/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240803T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
CREATED:20240703T235334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T235334Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Tunnel Creek Bog Plants
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3\, 9:30 am -12:00 pm\nField Trip: Tunnel Creek Bog Plants\nTrip Leaders: Sarah Malaby\, Kerry Johnson\, and Steve Sheehy \nWe will hike to Tunnel Creek to visit a bog area with dry land\, creek\, and bog plants. Plants the group may see include Drosera sp.\, a rare Carex sp.\, and Vaccinium sp. to name just a few. Hiking is moderately difficult with some trip hazards. The ground is fairly level with deep holes and there will be downed slick logs and soft marshy moss mats. Water level varies so rubber boots or shoes that can get wet are recommended for this hike. Please come prepared: bring water and lunch. Meet at 9:30 am off Keno Access Road off Dead Indian Memorial Highway (from your side). Parking will be on a side road at coordinates 42.25237°\, -122.21272°. Safety cones will mark the intersection. To register for this free hike: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/868786512847?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-tunnel-creek-bog-plants/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
CREATED:20240803T190940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T190940Z
UID:10000147-1723284000-1723291200@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting: In person
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 10\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nChapter Meeting: In person\nLocation: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints\, 2000 Jackson Street\, Port Orford\, OR 97465 \nThe meeting will be followed by an optional brown bag lunch and walk at Port Orford Heads State Park. Walk is 2 miles with an early out mid-way for a 1-mile walk.\nContact: Gail Perrotti\, sc**********@*******on.org or 541-414-9777
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/chapter-meeting-in-person/
CATEGORIES:South Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Beaver Creek State Natural Area and Ona Beach in Newport
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 17th\, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm (including drive time)\nField Trip: Beaver Creek State Natural Area and Ona Beach in Newport\nTrip Leader: Alexandria Kurowski \nEscape 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 species such as sedges (Carex sp.)\, western water hemlock (Cicuta douglasii)\, and more on a brief hike through the Beaver Marsh area. After lunch\, we’ll travel over to Ona Beach across Highway 101 to see coastal species such as more sedges\, seaside sandwort (Honckenya peploides)\, American searocket (Cakile edentula)\, and hopefully many others!\nDue to South Beaver Creek Road being closed\, we’ll have a short (1/2 mile) hike to the boardwalk area from the visitor’s center at Beaver Creek\, and potentially another 0.3 miles down the Beaver Marsh Trail if the trail is dry enough. 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. Please 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 Corvallis at 26th and Monroe at 9:00 am. To sign up for this field trip\, please contact Alex at: ku******@*********te.edu
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-beaver-creek-state-natural-area-and-ona-beach-in-newport/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
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SUMMARY:Work Party: Native Plant Garden at McMinnville Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 24\, 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-9/
CATEGORIES:Cheahmill
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240826T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
CREATED:20240803T191040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T191040Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Stahlman Point
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, August 26\, 7:30 am – 4 :00 pm\nField Trip: Stahlman Point\nTrip Leader: John Savage \nJohn Savage of the Willamette Valley Chapter of NPSO will lead a 4-mile roundtrip hike to Stahlman Point to check out the trees\, nibble on a variety of berries\, and view whatever flowers remain in bloom. We will start early and go slow. 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-stahlman-point/
CATEGORIES:Willamette Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
CREATED:20240803T190541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240803T190541Z
UID:10000143-1725098400-1725105600@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Event: Work Party at the Avery Native Plant Garden
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 31\, 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 \nDress 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-7/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
CREATED:20240803T190851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T222751Z
UID:10000146-1726772400-1726777800@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Program: This Wild Life: Heroines in the History of Botany 1650 to 1850
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 19\, 7:00 pm\nProgram: This Wild Life: Heroines in the History of Botany 1650 to 1850\nSpeaker: Lucretia Weems\nLocation: Southern Oregon University\, Science Building\, Room 161\, Ashland\, and Virtual\n \nStories of a remarkable group of forgotten women involved in the early days of plant exploration around the world presented by author Lucretia Weems. \nAbout the speaker: Trained at U.C.L.A. in the Landscape Architecture program\, Lucretia has been designing gardens in the western United States for over 20 years. She has created landscapes small enough to step across and large enough to get lost in. Researching plants for a design project\, she came across the name of a female plant explorer working in the late 1700s. As she found more stories of forgotten women doing important work in the field\, she knew those stories had to be told. Lucretia lives\, works\, and gardens in Southern Oregon. \nThis program will also be provided via Zoom for folks who cannot attend in person. To register for the zoom: https://bit.ly/npsotalks.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/program-to-be-announced-2/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
CREATED:20241002T020432Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Ramble at Wild Iris Ridge Park
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 6\, 1:00 – 3:00 pm\nField Trip: Ramble at Wild Iris Ridge Park \nJoin Emerald Chapter Vice-President Karl Anderson on a ramble through Wild Iris Ridge Park. Rambles are casual walks where participants identify and share their knowledge of plants they encounter as a group. All levels of experience are welcome. We’ll be walking 1-2 miles along a trail. Bring appropriate footwear\, raingear if necessary\, and water. Meet at South Eugene High Parking lot at 1:00 pm to carpool to trailhead. Sign up here.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-ramble-at-wild-iris-ridge-park/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241007T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
CREATED:20241002T020331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T020331Z
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SUMMARY:Program: Plants that Eat Truffles for Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, October 7\, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm\nProgram: Plants that Eat Truffles for Lunch\nSpeaker: Dan Luoma\nLocation: Room 2602\, Cordley Hall\, Oregon State University Campus\, 2701 SW Campus Way or via Zoom. \nDan will discuss a group of fascinating plants that have gourmet dietary preferences. Interactions between forest plants and their associated beneficial root fungi provide a broader context for this talk. He will give special attention to those plants without chlorophyll that depend on truffle-forming fungi to meet their nutritional needs. Dan is a retired professor of forest mycology who continues to collaborate with the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society and the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University. \nTo attend via Zoom\, register in advance here:  https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkdeCrqjsqGd29tj7Ka5Jz5ty9tUg_jxMi\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/program-plants-that-eat-truffles-for-lunch/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241009T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Outreach: Assist with native plant nursery tasks
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 9\, 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 Wednesday 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/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
CREATED:20241002T020739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T020739Z
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SUMMARY:Program: Plant Life on the Oregon Dunes
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 10\, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nProgram: Plant Life on the Oregon Dunes\nSpeaker: Dina Pavlis\, Producer/Host – Beyond Your Front Door Northwest\nLocation: Via Zoom\, Register here \nDina Pavlis will give us an overview of native plant habitats found in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. The presentation will include “then and now” information\, why open sand is disappearing and how that impacts native plants\, how and why native plant habitats changed dramatically during the twentieth century\, and current efforts to save them.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/program-plant-life-on-the-oregon-dunes/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241017T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241017T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T030415
CREATED:20241003T012432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T012432Z
UID:10000156-1729146600-1729193400@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Program: Willamette River Preservation Trust
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 17\, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nVirtual Program: Willamette River Preservation Trust\nSpeaker: Travis Williams \nTravis Williams\, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Willamette River Preservation Trust\, will give a Zoom presentation about the Willamette River Preservation Trust. The mission of this newly formed land trust “is to conserve and restore the lands and waters of the mid to northern Willamette River Basin” through purchasing and receiving donated land for permanent protection. The Trust will acquire lands along Willamette River sub-basins such as the Clackamas\, Molalla\, Pudding\, and Yamhill Watersheds\, and points southward which to date have not had a local land trust. Travis was the Riverkeeper and Executive Director of Willamette Riverkeeper for 24 years. He is the author of the Willamette River Field Guide\, Willamette River Greenways\, and Willamette Water Trail Guides. Registration is required.  For more information and to register for this Zoom presentation\, email John Savage at wv****@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/virtual-program-willamette-river-preservation-trust/
CATEGORIES:Willamette Valley
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