Sunday, November 23, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event: Work Party at the Avery Native Plant Garden Leader: Esther McEvoy Location: Avery House Nature Center, Avery Park, Corvallis Come prepared to prune and do winter cleanup in the native plant garden. Bring gloves, clippers, trowel, and bucket. Contact Esther for more information or to RSVP at 541-990-0948 or estherco@peak.org.
Thursday, December 4, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Zoom Program: Native Plants of Silver Falls State Park Presenter: Matt Palmquist Known for its spectacular waterfalls that attract 1.5 million visitors a year, Silver Falls State Park also has one of the most diverse populations of native plants in Western Oregon. Join Matt Palmquist as he...
Friday, December 5, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event: Wild Wreath Making Workshop Location: Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave, Redmond, OR Join the NPSO High Desert Chapter in this cozy, do it yourself, holiday event! We will be making wreaths and centerpieces with native tree and shrub species of Central Oregon. This will be a...
Monday, December 8, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Event: Sagebrush Planting in McCaffery Fire Scar Location: Redmond Airport (exact coordinates given the day before) Join us in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to plant 200 Wyoming sagebrush plugs in the McCaffery fire scar before winter comes! This is the second planting of sagebrush...
Monday, December 8, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Holiday Gathering: dessert potluck and photo sharing Location: Amy Rossman, 1808 NW Sunview Dr. Corvallis Bring a potluck dessert. If you have pictures to share, please bring up to ten on a thumb drive. Please RSVP to Amy, especially if bringing pictures to share at amydianer@yahoo.com.
NPSO Portland Member Photos and Stories Moderator: Kieran Hanrahan, avid amateur botanist, community scientist, past NPSO Portland Board Member Discover new trails and areas to hike, learn about a personal native plant restoration project, or find out other members' favorite flowers. There is always something new and wonderful as our NPSO Portland members share highlights...
Saturday and Sunday, December 13 and 14, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Field Trip: Silver Falls State Park Winter Festival Members of the Willamette Valley Chapter of the NPSO will lead walks to view the conifers and hardwoods of Silver Falls State Park at 11:00 am on both days of the Silver Falls State Park...
Saturday and Sunday, December 13 and 14, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Field Trip: Silver Falls State Park Winter Festival Members of the Willamette Valley Chapter of the NPSO will lead walks to view the conifers and hardwoods of Silver Falls State Park at 11:00 am on both days of the Silver Falls State Park...
Monday, December 15, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event: December Holiday Social Location: Amazon Community Center, 2700 Hilyard St, Eugene Emerald Chapter celebrates our members and their wildflower discoveries as they share photos and stories of their wildflower destinations from the past year. Bring 10-15 slides of plants on a flash drive and share an adventure...
Thursday, December 18, 6:00 pm Event: Chapter Program and Holiday Gathering Location: Phoenix Grange, 209 North Main St., Phoenix OR, 97535 We look forward to gathering for our traditional holiday potluck on Thursday, December 18, at the Phoenix Grange. Feasting begins at 6:00 pm, followed by our much-anticipated holiday members show at 7:00 pm, and the...
Saturday, December 27, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Work Party #310: Native Plant Garden at McMinnville Public Library Location: McMinnville Public Library We will work around the Carnegie building with a friendly crew to maintain the beauty of this demonstration garden. Dress for the weather and bring gloves, bucket, and gardening tools if you have them. For...
Flowers of the Columbia River Gorge Moderator: Mario Catani, Botanist, ISA Certified Arborist Join Mario as he shares the story behind his first native plant field guide and the experiences that inspired it. His adventures include exploring the Columbia River Gorge, identifying plants, and understanding their roles in the landscape—from geology and ecology to climate...