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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Saddle Mountain Hike
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 22\, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm\nField Trip: Saddle Mountain Hike\nLeader: Linda Moore\nLocation: Saddle Mountain in the Coast Range \nThe hike up Saddle Mountain isn’t easy\, but the trip to this botanist’s Mecca in the Coast Range is worth it. We’ll leisurely ascend 1\,700 feet over a challenging five-mile\, out-and-back hike to the highest point in Clatsop County. Along the way\, we’ll see plants that have found refuge there since the last ice age\, some that can’t be found anywhere else for dozens of miles\, and some that can’t be found anywhere else in the world. Among the many wildflowers\, expect to see saxifrages\, larkspur\, Lomatium ssp.\, prairie smoke\, Saddle Mountain bittercress\, chickweed\, checkermallow\, wallflower (aromatic!)\, countless chocolate lilies\, and monkeyflowers carpeting the hillsides below the mountain summit. Enjoy an amazing “big bloom” wildflower display and fill your senses. Cameras are encouraged. Bring lunch and be prepared for a moderately difficult hike in potential variable weather. Hiking poles are strongly recommended. An Oregon state park pass is required for each vehicle at Saddle Mountain. \nA carpool will leave early from Hillsboro at 7:30 am with the aim of arriving at the trailhead by 9:00 am. This trip is limited to eight participants. Contact Linda at ab*********@***oo.com  to register or if you have questions.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-saddle-mountain-hike/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T150000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Finley Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 22\, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm\nField Trip: Finley Wildlife Refuge\nLeader: John Savage \nJohn Savage will lead a walk to view the wildflowers at the William L. Finley National Wildife Refuge near Corvallis.  Golden paintbrush\, Nelson’s checkermallow\, peacock larkspur\, and other rare and endemic species grow in the untouched Natural Resource Area. Bring water\, lunch\, snacks\, and sturdy walking shoes. 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-finley-wildlife-refuge/
CATEGORIES:Willamette Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124226
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Cape Horn Trail Hike
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 23\, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm\nField Trip: Cape Horn Trail Hike\nLeader: Ron Klump\nLocation: Cape Horn Trail\, Washington \nWe will hike from Salmon Falls Road Park and Ride to Nancy Russell Overlook and back. This is a moderate hike of five miles round trip with 700’ elevation gain and some difficult footing. Lush woods\, fantastic views and a wealth of spring wildflowers make this a must-hike. Meet at the trailhead at 9:00 am. This is a joint hike with the Suksdorf Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society and the NPSO Portland Chapter. Contact Ron Klump at kl******@***il.com to sign up for the hike or for more information.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-cape-horn-trail-hike/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124226
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SUMMARY:Work Party #303: Native Plant Garden at McMinnville Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 24\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am \nWork Party #303: Native Plant Garden at McMinnville Public Library\nLocation: McMinnville Public Library \nHelp the garden crew with maintaining the Native Plant Garden at McMinnville Public Library. The garden has matured and will be beautiful this month\, making our work very enjoyable! Bring gloves\, bucket\, and gardening tools if you have them. For more information\, contact Catie Anderson at ca************@***il.com or 971-241-7634. \nThe library is located at 225 NW Adams Street (corner of Highway 99 W and SW Second Street)\, McMinnville\, Oregon. The library parking lot may be entered from either Adams or Second Streets.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/work-party-303-native-plant-garden-at-mcminnville-public-library/
CATEGORIES:Cheahmill
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T120000
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SUMMARY:Event: Work Party at the Avery Native Plant Garden
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 24\, 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 \nSpring is upon us\, and we need to work on the gardens with pruning\, weeding\, and clipping. 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-12/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124226
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T180157Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: The Hobbit Trail
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 24\, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nField Trip: The Hobbit Trail\nLeader: Lecia Schall\nLocation: 91892 Oregon Coast Hwy\, Florence\, OR \nEnjoy mystical spruce and trees\, on the Hobbit Trail. We will wander through magical pathways through giant rhododendron and evergreen huckleberry\, down to sand dunes to aptly named Hobbit Beach. Options will be to continue northward along the beach or retrace your steps until the trail forks and heads up the cape to Heceta Head\, where leather polypodium sprawl under massive Sitka spruce. \nThe trail to Heceta Head Lighthouse offers coastal views\, incredible forest scenery that seems straight out of a storybook\, and then you can enjoy the history of this cute Oregon lighthouse. \nThe parking area is located on the side of Highway 101 (there is a small gravel pull-off that has a small hiking sign by it). We will meet there and cross the highway to get to the trail. We will go to Hobbit Beach first. Later we might head left to Heceta Head Lighthouse. Since both trails are extremely short\, combining them makes for a nice 3.2-mile hike. To reserve your spot contact sc*********@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-the-hobbit-trail/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T120000
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SUMMARY:Central Coast Dunes
DESCRIPTION:Explore the different plants and plant habitats of the Oregon dunes! \n\nThe Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is one of the largest expanses of temperate coastal sand dunes in the world. Join us for a guided hike with members of the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative (ODRC) to learn about this special place. Hike leader Dina Pavlis (ODRC and NPSO-Portland member) will lead us through the forest and across open sand\, sharing about the history\, ecosystems and plants of the Oregon dunes. We will explore several different habitats\, including tree islands\, forest\, open sand areas and wetlands. During the hike\, Dina will discuss how the dunes formed\, the importance or the open sand habitat for native plants and animals\, why open sand is disappearing\, and efforts in place to try to save the open sand habitat.\n\n* Hike length – Leave 9:00 am – Noon (3 hours max)\n\nHow to Register: Email di**@**cr.net. Please indicate this is for the NPSO hike when emailing.\n\nWhat to wear: Weather can change quickly on the dunes. Dina recommends closed-toe shoes\, layers (in case the wind picks up or dies down)\, hats and/or sunscreen\, and water.\n\n\nDirections to the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area: The entrance to the Oregon Dunes Day Use is located on the west side of Highway 101 near mile marker 201 (approximately 12 miles SOUTH of Florence\, Oregon).\n\nParking pass required: A parking pass ($5) is required for this event. If you already have a NW Forest Pass\, Oregon Coast Passport or Golden Age Pass\, that will be accepted. If not\, please purchase a one-day digital pass ahead of time here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/siuslaw/passes\n\n \nSite details: A restroom is available at the site as well as picnic tables should you wish to bring a lunch to enjoy after the hike. Restaurants are also available 12 miles north in Florence\, Oregon\, or 11 miles south\, in Reedsport.\n 
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/central-coast-dunes/
CATEGORIES:Emerald,Portland,South Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T120000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Outreach: Westmoreland Park Wetlands Enhancement Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 31\, 2025\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nVolunteer Outreach: Westmoreland Park Wetlands Enhancement Work Party\nLeader: Nancy Bray\nLocation: Westmoreland Park\, East wetland on Polk St.\, South of the pickleball courts on W. 20th Ave\, Eugene. \nPlease join our work parties. The tasks are simple and geared for all ages and physical abilities.\nThis is the fourth year of our enhancement project to remove invasive weeds from the Westmoreland Park wetlands to help our native plants to flourish. These wet prairie remnants have protected status\, with significant native plants including two species with the largest populations anywhere in Eugene. \nIf you can help out on May 3 and/or May 31\, please RSVP to br****@***il.com. Parks and Open Space provides all the tools\, so RSVP’ing allows us to let them know how many tools to bring. Hope you can join us!
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/volunteer-outreach-westmoreland-park-wetlands-enhancement-work-party-3/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T133000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Kingston Prairie Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 31\, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm\nField Trip: Kingston Prairie Preserve\nLeader: John Savage \nJohn Savage of the Willamette Valley Chapter of the NPSO will lead a morning walk to view the blooming wildflowers at the 152-acre Kingston Prairie Preserve southeast of Stayton. The preserve is one of the best examples of native prairie remaining in the Central Willamette Valley.  Bring water\, snacks\, and sturdy walking shoes. 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-kingston-prairie-preserve-2/
CATEGORIES:Willamette Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T160000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Big Summit Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 7\, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm\nField Trip: Big Summit Prairie\nLeader: Jennifer Curtis\nLocation: Big Summit Prairie\, FS Road 42\, Ochoco National Forest \nBig Summit Prairie occupies several thousand acres of the middle portion of the Ochoco Mountains\, in Central Oregon. Big Summit Prairie is largely privately owned\, but most of the perimeter is National Forest and easily accessible by public roads. Vegetation is a mosaic of wet prairie\, scablands\, and stringer ponderosa pine forests\, with a wide diversity of wildflowers. This trip is perfect for anyone who is unable to traverse difficult terrain or has difficulty walking longer distances. We will drive between plant sites\, park\, and explore! RSVP by emailing hd******************@***il.com with Big Summit Prairie in the subject line. The carpooling location will be sent to those who register.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-big-summit-prairie/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T140000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Botany Hike East of Hyatt Lake
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 7\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm\nField Trip: Botany Hike East of Hyatt Lake\nLeader: Wayne Rolle\nMeeting Location: Rite Aid parking lot\, 2341 Ashland St.\, Ashland\, OR at 9am  \nJoin retired Forest Service botanist\, Wayne Rolle\, in exploring native flora along the Pacific Crest Trail east of Hyatt Lake. The group will visit forest\, scabland\, and meadow habitats to look for flowering plants like Peck’s phacelia\, various native onions\, pygmy monkeyflower\, long-leaved suncup\, and other splendid wildflowers. The hike will be about 5 miles round-trip\, both on and off-trail in moderate terrain and with lots of stops to discuss and key out plants. \nRendezvous at 9:00 am in the easternmost portion of the Rite Aid parking lot in Ashland to carpool. \nNPSO field trips are free and open to the general public. For more information\, you may also email the trip leader at wr****@**nd.net. To register for the event\, please visit SCNPSO Event Registration Botany Hike East of Hyatt Lake.  Siskiyou Plant Explorers sign up at si************@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-botany-hike-east-of-hyatt-lake/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T150000
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SUMMARY:Field trip: Mary’s Peak
DESCRIPTION:Saturday June 7\, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nField trip: Mary’s Peak\nLeaders: Phil Hays and Esther McEvoy.\nLocation: Meet at 9:00 am for carpooling at the parking lot north of Wilkinson and Burt Halls at Oregon State University in Corvallis (44.56927\, -123.28109).  Enter from NW 27th Street just north of Jackson Avenue. \nWe will walk from the campground to the summit on a good trail with 600 feet of elevation gain and back through the woods for a leisurely hike of about 2 miles with elevation gain. We will see wood sorrel\, twayblades\, Lomatium sp.\, Allium sp.\, phlox\, beargrass\, and more. Come prepared for the weather and bring lunch. Contact Esther if you plan on coming at 541-990-0948 or es******@**ak.org.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-marys-peak/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T160000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Spring Wildflower Hike to Signal Buttes Area
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 7\, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm\nField Trip: Spring Wildflower Hike to Signal Buttes Area\nLocation: Meet up at the Gold Beach Visitor Center (south end of town) at 9 am sharp to caravan and carpool.  \nJoin the Kalmiopsis Audubon Society for the annual tradition: the spring wildflower hike to the Signal Buttes Area in the hills behind Gold Beach\, proposed as the Veva Stansell Botanical Area. This hike is moderate to difficult and will include a trip to the Signal Buttes summit\, with fabulous 360-degree views. Along the way\, you’ll learn about the unique serpentine botany of our region and\, of course\, enjoy spring wildflowers! The total length of the hike is 4.25 miles with 840 feet in elevation gain. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and sun protection. Bring lunch\, snacks\, and plenty of water. Be prepared for the weather. Heavy rain will cancel the trip. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the trailhead from Gold Beach. Meet up at the Gold Beach Visitor Center (south end of town) at 9:00 am sharp to caravan and carpool. \nPlease RSVP to Sunny at ka***************@***il.com. In your RSVP\, please let us know if you can help by driving with a 4WD or high clearance vehicle and how many passengers you can take. An RSVP is needed by Wednesday June 4 for any additional pre-trip information and in case weather causes us to shift the date.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-spring-wildflower-hike-to-signal-buttes-area/
CATEGORIES:South Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T110000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Create a Plant List for Golden Gardens Park
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 7\, 9:30 am -11:00 am\nField Trip: Create a Plant List for Golden Gardens Park\nLeader: Ramble\nLocation: Meet at Golden Gardens Road and Jessen Drive Entrance \nRambles are leaderless walks through a designated park where everyone shares their knowledge about plants you see. All skills and abilities are encouraged to participate. The only thing you need is to enjoy native plants! \nCity of Eugene ecologist Laurie Holts has encouraged us to create a plant list for Golden Gardens Park. We have the beginnings of a list from an I-Naturalist Project that the City of Eugene set up (you’ll get a copy if you come on the walk!)\, but there are many missing species. On our walk\, we will look for any blooming flowers to add to our list\, and we will also try to identify a few grasses and aquatic species. Sign up here.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-create-a-plant-list-for-golden-gardens-park/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T150000
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CREATED:20250603T013803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T013803Z
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SUMMARY:Event: State Parks Day: Information Tables and Native Plant Walks
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 7\, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm\nEvent: State Parks Day: Information Tables and Native Plant Walks\nLocation: Shore Acres State Park\, 89039 Cape Arago Hwy.\, Coos Bay\, OR 97420 \nIt’s State Parks Day! South Coast Chapter members will be on hand to answer questions and lead short walks.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-state-parks-day-information-tables-and-native-plant-walks/
CATEGORIES:South Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250608T170000
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CREATED:20250603T014111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T014111Z
UID:10000363-1749369600-1749402000@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Road 2703 (Lookout Mountain Ridge)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 8\, Leave Roseburg 8:00 am – late afternoon\nField Trip: Road 2703 (Lookout Mountain Ridge) \nThis trip will be on the North Umpqua River. We’ll travel up Little River to Forest Service Road 2703. We will stop at the Umpqua mariposa lily (Calochortus umpquaensis) and chatterbox orchid site near Peel. Here we will also see silverleaf lupine\, Hooker’s Indian pink\, and three buckwheat varieties. The hike is a one-and-a-half-hour drive from Roseburg. Facilities may or may not be open. \nAll Field Trips: Reservations are required. We ask that you text or call Rod Trotter at 541-672-1907 or text or call Donna Rawson at 541-643-0364 to reserve a spot and again the night before the trip to confirm your plan to attend and to be sure the schedule has not changed. Please join us.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-road-2703-lookout-mountain-ridge/
CATEGORIES:Umpqua Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124226
CREATED:20250603T013100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T013100Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Molalla River/Tablerock
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 10\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nField Trip: Molalla River/Tablerock\nLeader: Lecia Schall\nContact the trip leader to sign up and get location details at sc*********@***il.com
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-molalla-river-tablerock/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124226
CREATED:20250603T013209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T013209Z
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SUMMARY:Program: Boost Biodiversity in Your Garden with Insect-Friendly Habitat.
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 12 (This will be our last program until September.)\nZoom Second Thursday Program: Boost Biodiversity in Your Garden with Insect-Friendly Habitat.\nPresenter: Amy Campion\, Garden Writer\, Speaker\, Plant Nerd\, Co-Author of Gardening in the Pacific Northwest: The Complete Homeowner’s Guide. \nNews of crashing insect populations may make you feel hopeless about the future. However\, there are many things you can do to make a real difference in improving insect biodiversity where you live. In this talk\, you’ll learn eight simple steps you can take to create more insect-friendly habitat in your garden\, and you’ll meet some of the fascinating creatures that show up when you welcome them in. \nRegister on Zoom:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gKgM_b2JQym7ux_G5rG-qg.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/program-boost-biodiversity-in-your-garden-with-insect-friendly-habitat/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124226
CREATED:20250603T013457Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Sharon Fen Preserve 
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 13\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nField Trip: Sharon Fen Preserve \nLeader: Rebekah Bergkoetter\nMeeting Location: Rite Aid parking lot\, 2341 Ashland St.\, Ashland\, OR at 9am \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. \nPlease meet for carpooling at 9:00 am at the Ashland Rite-Aid. There will be a 30-minute drive each direction\, and some dirt road travel suitable for All-wheel\, or 4-wheel drive vehicles only for carpooling. 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. \nThis hike is free\, but registration is required and space is limited. To register for the event\, please visit  SCNPSO Eventbrite Registration for Hike to Sharon Fen
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-sharon-fen-preserve-2/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124226
CREATED:20250603T014233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T014548Z
UID:10000364-1749888000-1749920400@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: King Mountain Area of Critical Environmental Concern
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 14\, Leave Roseburg 8:00 am – late afternoon\nField Trip: King Mountain Area of Critical Environmental Concern\nLocation: East of Wolf Creek along the Interstate 5 corridor \nThis area has never disappointed photographers\, hikers\, or plant enthusiasts due to the variety of plant species spotted. Situated 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. We will see 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 to our regular participants. \nAll Field Trips: Reservations are required. We ask that you text or call Rod Trotter at 541-672-1907 or text or call Donna Rawson at 541-643-0364 to reserve a spot and again the night before the trip to confirm your plan to attend and to be sure the schedule has not changed. Please join us.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-king-mountain-area-of-critical-environmental-concern/
CATEGORIES:Umpqua Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124226
CREATED:20250603T014753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T014753Z
UID:10000365-1749891600-1749902400@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Crack-in-the-Ground Exploratory Hike
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 14\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nField Trip: Crack-in-the-Ground Exploratory Hike\nLeader: Jess Beauchemin\nLocation: Crack-in-the-Ground Trailhead\, Four Craters Lava Bed WSA\, BLM \nCrack-in-the-Ground is a 2-mile-long volcanic fissure that is reached by a 0.25 mile walk from the trailhead. Once we reach the crack\, we can walk along the upper edge\, explore the nooks and crannies inside and see what plants are blooming in June. Depending on the weather and the group’s curiosity\, we can poke around for a few hours or more. Moderate scrambling will be required in some portions of the crack\, but any tricky spots can be bypassed above. Plant genera to see: Eriogonum\, Phacelia\, Erigeron\, Toxicoscordion\, and who knows what else?  RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crack-in-the-ground-exploratory-hike-tickets-1345461213709?aff=oddtdtcreator.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-crack-in-the-ground-exploratory-hike/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124226
CREATED:20250603T013607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T013607Z
UID:10000360-1749891600-1749913200@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Siskiyou Plant Explorers Hike to Boccard Point – Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 14\, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nField Trip: Siskiyou Plant Explorers Hike to Boccard Point – Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument\nLeader: Al Collinet\nMeeting Location: Rite Aid Pharmacy parking lot\, 2341 Ashland St.\, Ashland\, OR at 9:00 am \nWe will be hiking 4.25 miles round trip with 671 feet elevation gain within two miles on an old road. The drive to the trailhead is likely to have potholes so expect a slow ride to the trailhead. When we get to the Boccard Point at an elevation of 5\,886 feet\, we will have knockout views of Pilot Rock (from the East) and the Siskiyou Mountains. Also included are amazing views to the south including Mount Shasta and the Horseshoe Ranch Wildlife Area. We will be only 3 miles from the California border. The Boccard Point has a symbolic significance to the establishment of the whole Cascade Siskiyou National Monument that Al will explain at lunch. Hopefully we will find some old flower friends like Oregon rockcress and find some new ones like field peppergrass. \nAl will be sharing his Southwestern Oregon Species Guide on the genera Orobanchaceae and Hydrophyllum. \nPlease come prepared with plenty of food\, water\, and footwear suitable for any type of hiking conditions. This event will take place rain or shine. Please register in advance by contacting si************@***il.com
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-siskiyou-plant-explorers-hike-to-boccard-point-cascade-siskiyou-national-monument/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124226
CREATED:20250604T015148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T015148Z
UID:10000376-1749906000-1749920400@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Event: NPSO South Coast Chapter Native Plant Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 14th\, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nEvent: NPSO South Coast Chapter Native Plant Garden Tour\nLocation: Brookings\, Oregon \nThe gardens include: \n\nA newly cleared residential lot planted with natives; furnished with a path and hand-built benches.\nA botanical garden showing off our native shrubs and trees at full size.\nA mature garden with volunteer natives and others added and tucked in.\nA wetland habitat restoration on a residential property with a nature-based pre-school.\nA tiny urban lot bursting with native flowers\, shrubs\, and trees.\n\nThe suggested donation is $10 and can be made at any of the gardens. To sign up\, email Maggie Daly at ma***************@***il.com
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-npso-south-coast-chapter-native-plant-garden-tour/
CATEGORIES:South Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124226
CREATED:20250604T015638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T015638Z
UID:10000378-1750330800-1750345200@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Devils Half Acre
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 19\, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm\nField Trip: Devils Half Acre\nLeader: Lecia Schall\nContact the trip leader to sign up and get location details at sc*********@***il.com
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-devils-half-acre/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124226
CREATED:20250604T015726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T015726Z
UID:10000379-1750442400-1750449600@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Iron Mountain Lake Oswego City Park Hike
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 20\, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nField Trip: Iron Mountain Lake Oswego City Park Hike\nTrip Leader: Kieran\nLocation: Iron Mountain City Park\, Lake Oswego \nCelebrate the Summer Solstice with a 2-mile evening hike through one of Lake Oswego’s underrated gems. This hilly hike through Douglas-fir forest and oak/madrone woodland features early summer wildflowers and basalt bluffs. \nMeet at 6:00 pm near the information sign in the park’s parking lot off Iron Mountain Boulevard. Sign up by contacting Kieran at ki******@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-iron-mountain-lake-oswego-city-park-hike/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124226
CREATED:20250603T185315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T185315Z
UID:10000367-1750500000-1750507200@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Event: Work Party at the Avery Native Plant Garden
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 21\, 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 \nWe will work on summer clean up and weeding. Bring gloves\, clippers\, trowel\, and bucket. Contact Esther for more information or to RSVP at 541-990-0948 or es******@**ak.org.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-work-party-at-the-avery-native-plant-garden-13/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124226
CREATED:20250603T185658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T185658Z
UID:10000371-1750500000-1750514400@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Pine Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 21\, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm\nField Trip: Pine Mountain\nLeader: Tom Wainwright\nLocation: Pine Mountain Campground\, Deschutes National Forest \nPine Mountain is a forested montane island at the far northwest corner of the Basin and Range Ecoregion. We will explore the scabland bald just south of Pine Mountain Observatory\, and hike to the crest of the mountain if time permits. We will hope to see bitterroot (Lewisia rediviva)\, various scabland shrubs\, paintbrush (Castilleja; maybe four species!)\, buckwheats (Eriogonum spp.)\, and a lot more. We will gather at the Pine Mountain Campground (across the road from the observatory) and walk from there. The hike will be about 3-4 miles\, with moderate slopes and some uneven\, rocky ground. As a bonus\, the observatory is open for visitors both Friday and Saturday nights if you want to come Friday and camp or stay late; see the observatory website (https://pmo.uoregon.edu/) for visitor information. \nEmail hd******************@***il.com for registration information. Carpools will be arranged from Bend.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-pine-mountain/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124226
CREATED:20250604T015819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T015819Z
UID:10000380-1750510800-1750525200@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Event: Fern Workshop (Indoors): Introduction to the Ferns of Oregon
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 21\, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm\nEvent: Fern Workshop (Indoors): Introduction to the Ferns of Oregon\nInstructor: Roger Brewer\nLocation: Near Portland. Roger will provide location to the registered class. \nRoger will teach the class the characteristics of ferns and how to identify the common and some of the uncommon ferns of northern Oregon and Washington. Learn the key features of fern plants and reproduction. Learn about the ferns found in northwestern Oregon: where they live\, what habitats they grow in\, their distinguishing characteristics\, and how to distinguish fern species that are similar. The class will alternate between lecture and viewing fern samples. \nClass size will be limited. Contact Roger Brewer at br**********@***il.com  to sign up. \nThere will be an optional hike to practice what you have learned on the following Sunday\, June 29 (see separate field trip entry below for registration).
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-fern-workshop-indoors-introduction-to-the-ferns-of-oregon/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124226
CREATED:20250604T014711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T014711Z
UID:10000373-1750834800-1750870800@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Iron Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 25\, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm\nField Trip: Iron Mountain\nLeader: John Savage \nEnjoy one of the best wildflower hikes in Oregon. Iron Mountain features more than 300 different species of flowers amid stands of trees and meadows. John Savage of the Willamette Valley Chapter of the NPSO will lead the all-day hike over a six-mile loop with more than a 1\,000-foot elevation gain. 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-iron-mountain/
CATEGORIES:Willamette Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124226
CREATED:20250603T185444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T185444Z
UID:10000369-1750838400-1750870800@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Rescheduled Slow Hike on Cone Peak Trail
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 25\, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm\nField Trip: Rescheduled Slow Hike on Cone Peak Trail\nLeader: Jenny Lippert\nLocation: Meet at South Eugene High School to carpool \nWe will head up through Sweet Home and start on the back side of Iron Mountain\, looking for some fabulous wildflower displays. Bring your camera\, lunch\, lots of water\, sun hat\, and sturdy boots. We’ll stay on a relatively level trail (it follows the mountain contours) and will walk approximately 2 miles out and back.  On the way home\, we’ll loop over to the McKenzie Highway and stop at Fish Lake if time allows. Sign up here.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-rescheduled-slow-hike-on-cone-peak-trail/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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