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SUMMARY:Siskiyou Plant Explorers Hike to Bigelow Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 9\, 8am-3pm\nSiskiyou Plant Explorers Hike to Bigelow Lakes\nMeeting Location: Williams Grange\, 20100 Williams Hwy\, Williams OR \nHike Leader: Matt Dybala \nThis outing will explore plant identification in mature subalpine forests\, meadows and wetlands.  We will be hiking 1.5+ miles to the water’s edge at Bigelow Lake.  The first half of the hike follows a level old forest road\, then turns uphill towards the meadow and lake\, which is an additional 1/2 mile of hiking uphill on a slight ascent.  The open meadow is full of endemic and Siskiyou native wildflowers\, but it can be challenging crossing over shallow wet areas to arrive at the lake. The lake is too shallow for swimming and more bog-like.   Please come prepared with plenty of  food\, water\, and footwear suitable for any type of  hiking conditions.  To register or for more information email Matt at si************@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/siskiyou-plant-explorers-hike-to-bigelow-lakes/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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SUMMARY:Event: Quarterly Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 9\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nEvent: Quarterly Membership Meeting\nLeader: Gail Perrotti\,
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-quarterly-membership-meeting/
CATEGORIES:South Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T160000
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SUMMARY:Event: Englewood Forest Festival
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 9\, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm\nEvent: Englewood Forest Festival \nThe Willamette Valley Chapter will have an outreach table at the Englewood Forest Festival at Englewood Park in Salem and offer a “Plant a Wildflower” activity for kids and festivalgoers. Join us at this fun\, family-friendly event. For more information about the festival\, visit https://www.englewoodforestfestival.org/.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-englewood-forest-festival/
CATEGORIES:Willamette Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032419
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Bird Lake\, Mount Adams
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 16\, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\nField Trip: Bird Lake\, Mount Adams\nLeaders: Mary Hayden and Elly Adelman \nCheck back later on our public events calendar for details  https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/1?cid=bnBzb3BkeGNoYXB0ZXJAZ21haWwuY29t\nFollow Instagram @npsopdx for final details a week in advance!
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-bird-lake-mount-adams/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T150000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Anvil Lake\, Black Wolf Meadows
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 16\, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm\nField Trip: Anvil Lake\, Black Wolf Meadows\nLeader: Clarice Johnston\nLocation: Anvil Lake\, Oregon \nBlack Wolf Meadows (4\,165 ft) and nearby Anvil Lake is a beautiful\, secluded\, and little visited setting\, northwest of Timothy Lake. It provides a chance to view a variety of high marsh\, bog\, and forest wildflowers depending on the timing. \nThis trip may include Kalmia (bog laurel\, probably past bloom)\, staghorn clubmoss\, elephant’s head lousewort\, gentian (pre-bloom)\, buckbean\, bog orchids\, western false asphodel (Tofieldia glutinosa)\, sundew (Drosera sp.)\, and gnome plant (but only if we’re very lucky.) This will be a 3-mile round trip hike. \nCarpooling is strongly recommended as parking space is limited. The driving time is 2 hours from Portland\, via Highway 26 and 42 towards Timothy Lake\, etc. Meet in Portland at 8:30 am. Group size is limited to ten people and is currently full. Contact Clarice Johnston ec*******@***il.com or 503-860-9808 to sign up for the waitlist. \nTo sign up: https://forms.gle/cLoNS3FMAup8Fo51A)\nBlack Wolf Meadow/Anvil Lake
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-anvil-lake-black-wolf-meadows/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T150000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Beaver Creek State Natural Area and Ona Beach in Newport
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 16\, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nField Trip: Beaver Creek State Natural Area and Ona Beach in Newport\nLeader: Alexandria Kurokowski \nJoin Alexandria Kurowski to escape 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 plant species on a brief hike through the Beaver Marsh area south of Newport\, Oregon. After lunch\, we’ll travel over to Ona Beach across Highway 101 to see coastal plants and the ocean! \nAt Beaver Creek\, we’ll have a short (about 1/2 mile) hike to the boardwalk area from the visitors’ center at Beaver Creek\, and as far down the Beaver Marsh Trail as people dare to go due to the trail being wet (generally only a few yards). 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. \nPlease 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 coffee shop\, at 26th and Monroe in Corvallis at 9:00 am. To sign up for this field trip\, please contact Alex at: al************@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-beaver-creek-state-natural-area-and-ona-beach-in-newport-2/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T100000
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SUMMARY:Field trip: Plant Walk at Lolo Lake Coastal Trail (Pistol River)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 16\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nField trip: Plant Walk at Lolo Lake Coastal Trail (Pistol River)\nLeader: Julia Bott\, jb***@****et.com or 650-520-5673\nLocation: 23844-23642 Oregon Coast Hwy\, Gold Beach\, OR 97444 \nOn this hike\, we will visit a recent restoration project to restore bear berry (kinnikinnick) (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) groundcover. We’ll also see lots of moss and lichens and many small forbs\, including giant rattlesnake plantain (Goodyera oblongifolia). The walk will be approximately 2 miles in total distance\, moderately difficult\, with some sand and elevation.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-plant-walk-at-lolo-lake-coastal-trail-pistol-river/
CATEGORIES:South Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T100000
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CREATED:20250803T012517Z
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SUMMARY:Work Party #306: Native Plant Garden at McMinnville Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 23\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am \nWork Party #306: 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-306-native-plant-garden-at-mcminnville-public-library/
CATEGORIES:Cheahmill
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032419
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Three Mile Prairie County Park\, Florence
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 23\, 9:00 am\nField Trip: Three Mile Prairie County Park\, Florence\nLeader: Ed Alverson \nJoin leader Ed Alverson for a cool exploration of the urban sand dune ecosystem at Three Mile Prairie County Park in Florence. The 170-acre park supports native plants associated with open dunes\, seasonal ponds/wet meadows\, shore pine forest\, as well as several rare native plant communities. \nMeet at South Eugene High School at 9:00 am\, or at 10:30 am at the parking lot just north of the Fred Meyer store on Hwy 101 in Florence. Bring lunch and water\, and appropriate gear for wind and sun while walking on bright open sand. Look for the sign up under events at the Emerald chapter website: https://emerald.npsoregon.org/emchapevents/
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-three-mile-prairie-county-park-florence/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032419
CREATED:20250803T012907Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Work Party at the Avery Native Plant Garden
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 30\, 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 clean up. 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-15/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032419
CREATED:20250803T013728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T013728Z
UID:10000410-1758220200-1758223800@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Zoom Program: Protecting Oregon’s Wild Forests and Rivers
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 18\, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nZoom Program: Protecting Oregon’s Wild Forests and Rivers\nPresenter: Chandra LeGue \nThe wild places\, forests\, and rivers we enjoy exploring in Oregon all have stories to tell – ecological and political. Oregon Wild’s Senior Conservation Advocate\, Chandra LeGue\, joins us to explore Oregon’s forests and wild lands: what makes them so important\, the changes and challenges they experience over time\, and some of the advocacy work that goes into preserving Oregon’s most treasured places. Chandra has been focused on public forest policy\, community engagement\, and education on this topic for the past twenty years. A self-described “nature nerd\,” Chandra has degrees in biology and environmental studies and is author of “Oregon’s Ancient Forests: A Hiking Guide.” \nFor more information and to register for this Zoom presentation\, email John Savage at wv****@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/zoom-program-protecting-oregons-wild-forests-and-rivers/
CATEGORIES:Willamette Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032419
CREATED:20250803T013148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T013148Z
UID:10000405-1758826800-1758834000@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Presentation: Oregon Native Seed Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, September 25\, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nPresentation: Oregon Native Seed Strategy\nPresenter: Danielle Marshall\, Oregon Department of Agriculture\nLocation: Amazon Community Center\, 2700 Hilyard St\, Eugene \nThe Oregon Native Seed Strategy is a new guidance document developed by numerous government\, non-profit\, and academic partners to address native seed needs in Oregon. Come learn from Dani Mitchell\, state conservation biologist\, how Oregon is planning to coordinate and expand the state’s native seed supply chain to implement landscape-scale restoration as our state experiences unprecedented environmental pressures such as the 2020 fires\, a depleted seed bank\, and various impacts of climate change.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/presentation-oregon-native-seed-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032419
CREATED:20250803T012604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T012604Z
UID:10000400-1758963600-1758970800@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Work Party #307: Native Plant Garden at McMinnville Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 27\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am \nWork Party #307: 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-307-native-plant-garden-at-mcminnville-public-library/
CATEGORIES:Cheahmill
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032419
CREATED:20250803T012957Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Work Party at the Avery Native Plant Garden
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 27\, 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 fall clean up including pruning 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-16/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032419
CREATED:20251003T213533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T213533Z
UID:10000428-1759305600-1760115600@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Event: Seed collection for endangered pink sand-verbena
DESCRIPTION:Between September 16 to October 10\, Date and time to be determined. More details will be provided soon. \nEvent: Seed collection for endangered pink sand-verbena\nContact: Jeanne Standley\, js******@*****er.net\, (541) 294-2113\nLocation: Coos Bay North Spit\, meet at Bureau of Land Management boat launch parking lot. Participants will be taken to the site by four-wheel drive. \nThe Coos Bay District\, Bureau of Land Management\, needs help collecting seed from pink sand-verbena on the North Spit of Coos Bay. Pink sand- verbena (Abronia umbellata ssp. breviflora) is listed by the Oregon Department of Agriculture as endangered. The population of pink sand- verbena on the Coos Bay North Spit is the largest known population in Oregon and currently the only population large enough to provide significant quantities of seed for restoration of the species.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-seed-collection-for-endangered-pink-sand-verbena/
CATEGORIES:South Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032419
CREATED:20251002T212532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T212532Z
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SUMMARY:Work Party: Soil Prep Day for Native Planting at Crooked River
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 4\, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nWork Party: Soil Prep Day for Native Planting at Crooked River\nLocation: Crooked River Park\, S Main St\, Prineville\, OR \nHelp ThinkWild prepare soil at their newest acquired land for native planting by Crooked River Park in Prineville. If interested\, sign up here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/zi7VQD-Kv3VYvC_gbejjOA
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/work-party-soil-prep-day-for-native-planting-at-crooked-river/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032419
CREATED:20251002T212442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T212442Z
UID:10000412-1759572000-1759579200@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Ramble at Wild Iris Ridge Park
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 4\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nField Trip: Ramble at Wild Iris Ridge Park\nOrganizer: Karl Anderson\nLocation: Wild Iris Ridge Park\, Summit Sky Trail Head\, 3184 Summit Sky Blvd\, Eugene \nRambles are leaderless walks where participants point out plants they see to each other and share their knowledge about them. Rambles are a fun way to meet other botanists in the community and check out local parks in the “off” season. Come join organizer\, Karl Anderson\, and explore what plants Wild Iris Ridge Park has on display. You can be a beginner or advanced- everyone is welcome! Sign up here
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-ramble-at-wild-iris-ridge-park-2/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032419
CREATED:20251002T213126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T213126Z
UID:10000414-1759752000-1759762800@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Portland State University Herbarium and Rae Selling Berry Seed Bank Open House
DESCRIPTION:Portland State University Herbarium and Rae\nSelling Berry Seed Bank Open House \nTour historical botanical collections\, a seed bank\, and see live rare plants! \nPortland State University Herbarium OPEN HOUSE!\nScience Research and Teaching Center\n1719 SW 10th Ave. Portland\, OR 97201\nHerbarium Room B1-34\nSeed Bank Lab B1-81 \nEnter through the doors down the accessibility ramp on 10th ave. \nTours from the Seed Bank Lab to the Research Greenhouse will start every 45 min.\nPark on street or use PSU public pay parking structures.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/portland-state-university-herbarium-and-rae-selling-berry-seed-bank-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032419
CREATED:20251002T213306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T213307Z
UID:10000415-1760173200-1760187600@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Siskiyou Plant Explorers Trip to Lithia Park Trail
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 11\, 9:00 am -1:00 pm\nField Trip: Siskiyou Plant Explorers Trip to Lithia Park Trail\nTrip Leader: Matt Dybala\nMeeting Location: Pioneer Hall\, 73 Winburn Way\, Ashland \nAs summer flowers have all but faded\, the Siskiyou Plant Explorers will adjust our focus to an incredible diversity of trees located within Lithia Park. On this guided hike\, we will explore the evolutionary history\, reproductive cycles\, and unique characteristics of trees. From ancient conifers to flowering hardwoods\, we’ll uncover how trees have adapted over millions of years\, how they reproduce\, and what makes each species distinct. Perfect for curious minds who want to learn more about the secret life of trees while visiting a public park from a unique perspective. The total hike consists of a 2.1 mile loop trail with minor changes in elevation If you are interested in joining\, please send an email in advance to si************@***il.com
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-siskiyou-plant-explorers-trip-to-lithia-park-trail/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251013T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251013T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032419
CREATED:20251002T213523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T213523Z
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SUMMARY:Program: Research and Internships at the Institute for Applied Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, October 13\, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm\nProgram: Research and Internships at the Institute for Applied Ecology\nPresenters: Interns Emme Obermire and Cole Hanson\, Ecologist Denise Giles\, and Research Director Scott Harris\nLocation: Cordley Hall Room #2602. Oregon State University and via Zoom \nResearchers from the Institute for Applied Ecology will provide a brief overview of recent plant research initiatives and our internship program. Our interns from this past summer will present their projects: assisted migration and microhabitats for Taylor’s checkerspot butterfly host plants. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/HVm2cjTdSOO3JpSHUgRlrw \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/program-research-and-internships-at-the-institute-for-applied-ecology/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032419
CREATED:20251003T213656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T213656Z
UID:10000429-1760639400-1760643000@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Zoom Program: Plants\, People\, and Common Ground
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 16\, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nZoom Program: Plants\, People\, and Common Ground\nPresenter: Rose Grimson  \nRose Grimson – a senior in environmental science at Willamette University and the 2025 winner of a Jean Davis Scholarship from the Willamette Valley Chapter NPSO – will talk about her work to measure and map soil health\, native plant populations\, and First Food plant populations at the native plant nursery and restoration sites at the Natural Resources Department of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. She will discuss her measurement methods; how interactive mapping tools can be used to support restoration work\, community-based foraging\, landscape histories\, and ecological education; and her plans to replicate her work at other sites. For more information and to register for this Zoom presentation\, email John Savage at wv****@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/zoom-program-plants-people-and-common-ground/
CATEGORIES:Willamette Valley
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032419
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SUMMARY:Presentation: After the dams: Plant community recruitment in the Klamath reservoirs
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 16\, 7:00 pm\nPresentation: After the dams: Plant community recruitment in the Klamath reservoirs\nPresenter: Dr. Chhaya Werner\nLocation: In-person presentation at the Siskiyou chapter meeting at Southern Oregon University Science Building\, Room 161. Join us in-person or via Zoom in from home. To register for Zoom\, go to https://bit.ly/npsotalks. \nThe removal of four dams on the Klamath River marks one of the largest river restoration projects ever conducted. The drained reservoirs – over 2\,000 acres of bare ground – will change rapidly as plants come into this space\, both through intentional seeding and planting of native species and unassisted spread of native and nonnative species common in our region. Our research group at Southern Oregon University worked in collaboration with the Yurok Tribe’s Revegetation and Monitoring Branch to study plant community response in seeded and unseeded sections of the reservoirs. We present our observations of establishment patterns in the years immediately following dam removal\, with a particular focus on the recruitment of willows and oaks\, both species of high ecological and cultural importance. \nChhaya Werner\, Ph.D.\, is an Assistant Professor of Ecology in the department of Environmental Science\, Policy and Sustainability at SOU. Her doctoral work at the University of California Davis examined the impacts of fire\, drought\, and priority effects on plant communities\, and was advised by Dr. Truman Young and Dr. Susan Harrison. Her postdoctoral research included developing methods to quantify species interactions in diverse communities\, applied to patterns of coexistence in California grasslands. Her current research focuses on mechanisms underpinning plant community dynamics in fire-dependent systems\, mountain meadows\, and the Klamath reservoirs.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/presentation-after-the-dams-plant-community-recruitment-in-the-klamath-reservoirs/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032419
CREATED:20251002T231841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T231841Z
UID:10000421-1760778000-1760799600@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Work Party: Native Planting Day at Crooked River Park
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 18\, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nWork Party: Native Planting Day at Crooked River Park\nLocation: Crooked River Park\, S Main St\, Prineville\, OR \nJoin ThinkWild in planting native plants at their newly acquired land in Crooked River Park in Prineville. If interested\, please sign up here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/O_skyOZBymofW1P_GH6D5A
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/work-party-native-planting-day-at-crooked-river-park/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032419
CREATED:20251003T213756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T213756Z
UID:10000430-1760779800-1760792400@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Willamette University at Zena
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 18\, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm\nField Trip: Willamette University at Zena\nTrip Leader: Weston Miller \nWillamette University Professor Weston Miller – Director of Willamette University at Zena and Center for Land-based Learning – will lead a tour of Willamette University’s 305 acre “Willamette University at Zena” property west of Salem. The property supports academic research and environmental education and serves as a “living laboratory” for sustainability practices. It features oak and mixed woodlands\, Oregon oak savanna\, upland prairie\, riparian zones\, wetlands\, and freshwater habitats\, and has diverse native plants and forbs including Roemer’s fescue\, yarrow\, Oregon sunshine\, common selfheal\, checkermallows\, and cinquefoils. The walk will cover 1.5 miles with a 250-foot elevation gain. For more information and to register for this field trip\, email John Savage at wv****@***il.com
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-willamette-university-at-zena/
CATEGORIES:Willamette Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032419
CREATED:20251003T213349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T213349Z
UID:10000427-1760864400-1760893200@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Mushrooms of the Southern Oregon Cascades
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 19th\, 9:00 am\nField Trip: Mushrooms of the Southern Oregon Cascades\nTrip Leaders: Wayne Rolle and Cesar Garcia\nMeeting Location: Medford BLM parking lot\, 3040 Biddle Road \nJoin Wayne Rolle and Cesar Garcia for an all-day field trip to look for mushrooms in the southern Oregon Cascades. The focus will be on finding\, learning to identify\, and appreciating our local fungi. Please meet for carpooling at 9:00 am at the Medford BLM parking lot\, located at 3040 Biddle Road. There will be 60-90 minutes of driving in each direction\, and the specific destinations will be based on seasonal factors. The group will move slowly and won’t cover many miles; however\, participants should be comfortable traveling cross-country in forested habitat with insecure footing. All NPSO Siskiyou Chapter field trips are free and open to the public. For more information and to sign up for this hike\, please visit: Mushrooms of the Southern Oregon Cascades
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-mushrooms-of-the-southern-oregon-cascades/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032419
CREATED:20251002T231432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T231432Z
UID:10000418-1760878800-1760886000@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Event: Work Party at the Avery Native Plant Garden
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 19\, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm \nEvent: Work Party at the Avery Native Plant Garden\nLeader: Esther McEvoy\nLocation: Avery House Nature Center\, Avery Park\, Corvallis \nCome for fall pruning and mulching. 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-17/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032419
CREATED:20251002T231928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T231928Z
UID:10000422-1760950800-1760958000@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Event: High Desert Chapter Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, October 20\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am\nEvent: High Desert Chapter Board Meeting\nLocation: Downtown Bend Library\, 601 NW Wall St\, Bend\, OR \nThis meeting will have new and old Board members together\, passing the torch on to the new members. The President will discuss the NPSO strategic planning session they attended. Further discuss upcoming events\, meetings\, and fun activities for our chapter members. Contact us at Hi************@***il.com for information about web access.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-high-desert-chapter-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032419
CREATED:20251002T231629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T231629Z
UID:10000420-1760986800-1760994000@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Program: Lichen Habitats in the Pacific Northwest
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, October 20\, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nTitle: Lichen Habitats in the Pacific Northwest\nPresenter: Dr. Daphne Stone\, Lichenologist \nLocation: Amazon Community Center\, 2700 Hilyard St\, Eugene  \nLichens grow all over the Pacific Northwest\, but most are restricted to specific habitats. This is because they are very sensitive to the moisture\, light\, and nutrients available to them. The talk will cover a few habitats in which Dr. Stone has worked during her career\, showing interesting lichens found in each.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/program-lichen-habitats-in-the-pacific-northwest/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032419
CREATED:20251002T232014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T232014Z
UID:10000423-1761071400-1761075000@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Presentation: Sensitive Species and Post-fire Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 21\, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nPresentation: Sensitive Species and Post-fire Restoration\nPresenter: Ian Grinter\, Botanist\, Bureau of Land Management Deschutes Field Station\nLocation: East Bend Library Community Room\, 62080 Dean Swift Rd\, Bend\, OR \nJoin us for our first Chapter Meeting of the fall. We will be having a guest speaker: Ian Grinter\, Bureau of Land Management Deschutes Field Office botanist. Contact us at Hi************@***il.com for information about web access.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/presentation-sensitive-species-and-post-fire-restoration/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T032419
CREATED:20251002T232103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T232103Z
UID:10000424-1761156000-1761159600@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Presentation: What’s Next for Oregon’s Sagebrush Steppe?
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 22\, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm\nPresentation: What’s Next for Oregon’s Sagebrush Steppe?\nPresenter: Dr. Stu Garrett\nLocation: Worthy Brewing\, 495 NE Bellevue Dr\, Bend\, OR \nJoin Worthy Garden Club for an evening pub talk with Stu Garrett\, founder of High Desert Chapter\, NPSO. The talk will explore the ecology of the sagebrush steppe from both the plant and animal perspectives. It will highlight the essential role that shrubs and wildflowers play in shaping this ecosystem and examine how human history has altered it over time. We’ll also take a closer look at some of the steppe’s most iconic wildlife – greater sage-grouse\, pronghorn\, and pygmy rabbits – discussing the threats they face and the conservation work underway to protect them. Tickets available at bit.ly/sagesteppe.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/presentation-whats-next-for-oregons-sagebrush-steppe/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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