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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Silver Falls State Park
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 9\, 11:00 am and 12:00 pm\nSunday\, May 10\, 11:00 am and 12:00 pm\nField Trip: Silver Falls State Park\nLeaders: Willamette Valley Chapter NPSO Members\nAs part of the Silver Falls State Park Mother’s Day Birding and Wildflower Festival\,\nmembers of the Willamette Valley Chapter of the NPSO will lead one-hour wildflower\nwalks near the South Falls.\nMeet at the South Falls Stone Circle at 11:00 am or 12:00 pm on Saturday or 11:00 am or\n12:00 pm on Sunday for the start of the walks. For more information about the festival\,\nvisit https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=things-to-do.event&eventId=48881.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-silver-falls-state-park-4/2026-05-10/
CATEGORIES:Willamette Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T203000
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SUMMARY:Program: Emerald Ash Borer: A Threat to Our Forest
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, May 11\, 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm\nProgram: Emerald Ash Borer: A Threat to Our Forest\nPresenter: Matt Mills\nLocation: Cordley Hall Room 2602\, Oregon State University or by Zoom (registration\nlink below)\nMatt Mills of the Oregon Department of Forestry will be sharing information on emerald\nash borer (EAB). Emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) is an invasive wood-boring\nbeetle from NE Asia and is responsible for the death and decline of tens of millions of ash\ntrees in North America since 2002. EAB was discovered in Forest Grove\, Oregon in 2022\nand has been found in additional counties since.\nThis presentation covers how to prepare for EAB’s arrival\, including its biology and life\ncycle\, signs and symptoms\, current distribution\, impacts on communities and natural\nareas\, and planning steps.\nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/IQ8qY6KGSu25nptan6ovOw\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about\njoining the meeting.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/program-emerald-ash-borer-a-threat-to-our-forest/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T203000
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SUMMARY:Presentation: Analyzing the Impacts of Free-Range Cattle on Mountain Meadows in the Scott River Watershed
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 14\, 7:00 pm\nPresentation: Analyzing the Impacts of Free-Range Cattle on Mountain Meadows in\nthe Scott River Watershed\nPresenter: Courtney Akers\nLocation: In-person presentation at the Siskiyou chapter meeting at Southern Oregon\nUniversity Science Building\, Room 161. Join us in-person or Zoom in from home. To\nregister for Zoom\, go to https://bit.ly/npsotalks.\nCourtney Akers\, the 2025 recipient of Siskiyou Chapter NPSO’s Frank A. Lang student\ngrant\, is an environmental science and policy major completing her senior year at\nSouthern Oregon University. She used this grant to fund her capstone research project\, a\ncomprehensive field study focused on assessing the impacts of free-range cattle on\nbiodiverse mountain meadows\, streams\, and wetlands. The 2025/2026 study focuses on\ntwo sub watersheds nestled in California’s Scott Valley: Cabin Meadows and Rock Fence.\nThese watersheds contain a variety of meadows with differing hydrogeomorphic types\,\nincluding fens\, that support a plethora of heterogeneous plant communities. The\nsubalpine meadows in this region provide sanctuary for rare and sensitive species found\nin the Klamath-Siskiyou ecoregion\, such as Darlingtonia californica.\nThe Scott River Watershed Council (SRWC)\, a local conservation organization\, has\nobserved degradation in these habitats\, largely due to hydrological disruptions\, sediment\ntransport\, and ecosystem deterioration. With support from the SRWC\, Courtney has\ninvestigated how free-range cattle contribute to this habitat deterioration\, and will\nshare her research methodology\, results\, and conclusions. This study provides key\ninsights into cattle behavior in these sub watersheds. The SRWC intends to use these\nfindings to identify concentrated impact areas and develop targeted\, cost-effective\nrestoration strategies.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/presentation-analyzing-the-impacts-of-free-range-cattle-on-mountain-meadows-in-the-scott-river-watershed/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T160810Z
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SUMMARY:Resilience Is Our Nature: Honoring Endangered Plants on Canvas
DESCRIPTION:May Program: Thursday\, May 14\, 2026\, 7-9 pm \nResilience Is Our Nature: Honoring Endangered Plants on Canvas \nSusan Harrington\, artist \nSusan Harrington\, a full-time artist in the Portland area\, will share her current work and process spanning the simple joy of being present in nature\, to the creation of what she refers to as “plant portraits”. Susan’s oil paintings are a commentary about the endangered and native species of plants in the western United States threatened by urban expansion\, agriculture development\, wildfire and climate change. \nAlso joining in the Program\, will be members of PSU and NPSO’s Citizens for Rare Plants Watch\, with an update on the successes of ORBIC and CRPW in 2025\, aspirations and plans for a name change in 2026. \nAdditional Waterstone Artist Talk with Susan:  May 17th \nThroughout May\, Susan will be presenting a solo exhibition of her paintings at Waterstone Gallery in Portland’s Pearl District titled Resilience Is Our Nature. The exhibition centers on endangered native plants and draws parallels between botanical resilience and our shared human experience in an era of environmental and social change.  On Sunday\, May 17\, 2026\, Susan will give her in person Artist Talk. We hope other NPSO members will join her and view all of her stunning and remarkable paintings in person. \nZoom Registration Link:  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5bkJL4fzT7mJIS1t7lFf8Q
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/resilience-is-our-nature-honoring-endangered-plants-on-canvas/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T110000
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SUMMARY:Field trip: Woodpecker Loop\, Finley Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, May 16\, 9:00 am – about 11:00 am\nField trip: Woodpecker Loop\, Finley Wildlife Refuge\nLeader: Judi Sanders\nLocation: Woodpecker Loop Trail\, W.L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge\nWe will meet at the Woodpecker Loop parking lot. This will be a relatively easy hike\nprimarily through wooded areas. We are likely to see mariposa lilies\, irises\, buttercups\,\nmonkeyflowers\, snakeroot\, fringe cups\, waterleafs\, checkermallow\, cow parsnip\, sword\nfern\, ninebark\, camas and more! Bring water and dress for the weather. For more\ninformation\, email Judi: ju**********@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-woodpecker-loop-finley-wildlife-refuge/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T150000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Sterling Mine Ditch Trail from Deming Gulch
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 16\, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nField Trip: Sterling Mine Ditch Trail from Deming Gulch\nLeader: Al Collinet\nMeeting Location: Walmart Supercenter at 1360 Center Drive in Medford in the SE corner\nof the parking lot next to Center Drive. Alternatively\, you can meet the group at the\nDeming Gulch Trailhead at about 9:35 am\, accessed on Bureau of Land Management Road\n39-2-17 from Sterling Creek Road.\nThe plan is to walk the Sterling Mine ditch for about three miles north and return. There\nis very little elevation gain for this hike as the trail follows the ditch. We plan on doing\nsome scouting of this hike to see if we can get access to the Deming Gulch fire scar.\nThere are a number of small roads in the area we might use. We may even move the hike\nto sections of the Jack-Ash trail if our research finds a better botanizing experience. The\nhike will take place at this time and at this general area no matter what exact location is\ndecided.\nFor a complete Plant List use this link:\nhttps://oregonflora.org/checklists/checklist.php?cl=9871&pid=2\nPlease register in advance by contacting si************@***il.com\nSouth Coast
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-sterling-mine-ditch-trail-from-deming-gulch/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T011312Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Annual Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 16\, 9:00 am\nEvent: Annual Native Plant Sale\nOur annual native plant sale has been promoted on our website\, Facebook\, our email\ndistribution list\, the local newspaper\, and radio in partnership with the Klamath County\nMuseum. The goal is to provide the local community with a variety of native species\nsuitable for the Klamath Basin. The Chapter sold approximately 1\,350 plants in 2025. This\nyear’s sale features sixty-seven species\, approximately 1\,500 plants\, with 80%\npropagated in Klamath Falls in partnership with the Klamath County Master Gardeners.\nThe rest will be sourced from Winter Creek Restoration and Nursery in Bend. Seed sowing\nand transplanting began in January and continues to date for a select number of native\nplants. This event includes a variety of native flowering plants and shrubs in 3.5” and 1-\ngallon pots. We are always looking for volunteers to help with the native plant sale.\nEmail kl**************@***il.com if you are interested in helping.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-annual-native-plant-sale-2/
CATEGORIES:Klamath Basin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T170000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Blue Mountain County Park
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\, 9:00 am\nField Trip: Blue Mountain County Park\nLeader: Ed Alverson\nThe 268-acre Blue Mountain County Park is located along Mosby Creek southeast of\nCottage Grove. Its mostly forested landscape contains a diverse assortment of lowland\nforest wildflowers\, with a few prairie species mixed in. We will explore the older forest\nalong a 1-mile loop on the valley bottom\, and if time allows\, explore an old logging road\nto a more open viewpoint.\nMeet at South Eugene High School at 9:00 am. Bring water and snacks\, sturdy footwear\,\nand rain gear as needed. Sign up Here.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-blue-mountain-county-park/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T214319Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Touch Grass!
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 17th\, 9am – 11am\nField Trip: Touch Grass!\nLocation: Whetstone Savanna Preserve. Gate off Truax Road in Central Point (42.418336\, -122.917882)\nLeaders: Ezra Huebner (Resource Conservationist at NRCS) and Marisa Mancillas (Wetland Scientist at ODOT) \nCome touch grass and learn how to identify members of the most exciting plant family— Poaceae—in the magical vernal pools. All skill levels are welcome! We will learn basic grass terminology\, morphological traits\, and how to identify grasses by groups (e.g.\, tribes\, and genera). And…who knows…there may be a secret grass game as well!\nRegister here with EventBrite.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-touch-grass/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T011421Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Miller's Property Botany Walk
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 17\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am\nField Trip: Miller’s Property Botany Walk\nLeader: Marilyn Miller\nLocation: 60587 Barlow Trail\, Bend\, OR 97702\nJoin the High Desert Chapter on this botany walk on Miller’s property. Marilyn and Craig\nMiller have graciously allowed us to take a stroll on their 10-acre property. Please park\non the street as it will be difficult for all of us to park in their driveway.\nMarilyn is a Master Woodland Manager\, a certified naturalist\, and vice-chair of the\nDeschutes Collaborative Forest Project. She is one of the original founders of the\ncollaborative and holds the environmental seat. She owns Miller Conservation Consulting.\nShe has been doing various bird surveys (and some mammal) for the past 25 years. She\nhas been advocating for wildlife habitat on our public lands for years. For fun Marilyn and\nCraig spend their time birding\, hiking\, and traveling.\nCraig is a retired emergency room physician. Craig helped form Oregon Natural Desert\nAssociation almost 40 years ago and has been handling the organization’s Geographic\nInformation Systems for 25 years. Craig is an expert birder.\nRSVP here!
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-millers-property-botany-walk/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T170000
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SUMMARY:Special Event: Mt. Pisgah Arboretum Wildflower Festival
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 17th\, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm\n\nLocation: Mount Pisgah Arboretum\, 34901 Frank Parrish Rd\, Eugene \nThis Festival is a great\, family-friendly event with activities including an expansive wildflower display in the White Oak Pavilion highlighting over 200 local species\, live music featuring local bands\, the Art in Nature Trail with ephemeral art installations\, guided nature walks by local experts\, and local vendors (food\, beverages\, arts and crafts\, and plants).\nCome find our booth to the left of the entrance to the wildflower display. \nMore information and tickets are available at https://mountpisgaharboretum.org/festivals-events/wildflower-music-festival/
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/special-event-mt-pisgah-arboretum-wildflower-festival-3/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T180000
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SUMMARY:Event and Presentation: May Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 20\, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nEvent and Presentation: May Chapter Meeting\nPresenter: Jarod Lemos\nLocation: Larkspur Community Center\nAt the meeting Jarod will present: “Prineville Bureau of Land Management – Integrated\nInvasive Plant Management Environmental Assessment\, 2026”
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-and-presentation-may-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T011637Z
CREATED:20260502T011637Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Jefferson Lake Trail invasive weed removal
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23\, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm\nEvent: Jefferson Lake Trail invasive weed removal\nLeaders: Holly Scott and Beth Johnson\nLocation: Jefferson Lake Trailhead\nVolunteers needed to pull cheatgrass on the Jefferson Lake Trail\nThe Jefferson Lake Trail is a part of Mt. Jefferson Wilderness located in the Metolius\nBasin. The trail travels through a beautiful old growth forest\, crosses a lava field with\nviews of Mt. Jefferson\, and after two miles enters the B & B Fire affected landscape.\nHolly Scott and Beth Johnson\, the Sisters Ranger District botanist\, have been working\ntogether for the last several years to control weeds on the Jefferson Lake Trail. Holly has\nbeen pulling the cheat grass invading along the trail\, with the goal of eventually\neliminating it. She is doing a great service to our wildlands here and deserves our help.\nWhen she started\, cheatgrass extended from the parking lot along the trail for 3.25 miles\nin intermittent patches. Holly’s efforts have reduced the cheatgrass to patches occurring\nfrom 1.75 miles to 2.25 miles from the trailhead.\nWe meet at Ashley’s Furniture parking lot (Cascade Village on North side of Bend) at 7:30\nam for carpool\, then stop in Sisters at the Village Green southwest corner at 8:00 am. It\nis a 1 hour 15-minute drive from Bend to the Jefferson Lake Trailhead. It will be a 1.5 to\n2 miles hike into the area where we will start pulling weeds. We will turn around at 2:00\npm or before\, planning to be back to Bend between 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm. Recommended\npersonal protection equipment: long sleeve shirt and pants\, sturdy footwear (some rocky\nareas)\, gloves are nice since there are some wild blackberries/roses\, hat for sun\,\nsnacks/lunch and at least two liters of water. If you have a 5-gallon bucket please bring\nit along\, we have some extras otherwise. We will provide heavy duty plastic bags.\nRSVP here!
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-jefferson-lake-trail-invasive-weed-removal/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T013043Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Oak Creek Preserve\, Greenbelt Land Trust
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 24\, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm\nField Trip: Oak Creek Preserve\, Greenbelt Land Trust\nLeader: Carolyn Menke\nThe Oak Creek Preserve (acquired in 2023) is a key addition as it connects habitat on\nGreenbelt properties with Oregon State University property and MacDonald Forest. For\nmore information on the preserve\, see: Oak Creek Preserve | Greenbelt Land Trust\nMeet at 9:00 am at the Oregon State University Oceanography parking lot (between NW\nArnold Way and NW 27th Street (entrance) in Corvallis) to carpool. Contact Esther for\nmore information at es*************@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-oak-creek-preserve-greenbelt-land-trust/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260224T025716Z
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UID:10000475-1780012800-1780271999@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:NPSO Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Willamette Valley Chapter is delighted to host the next NPSO statewide Annual Meeting May 29-31\, 2026\, at the Willamette Heritage Center in Salem\, Oregon. \nSee https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/2026-npso-annual-meeting/ for more information.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/npso-annual-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T193000
DTSTAMP:20260526T195449Z
CREATED:20260526T195449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T195449Z
UID:10000550-1780079400-1780083000@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Wild/Flower: Poems of the Oregon Flora
DESCRIPTION:“Wild/Flower: Poems of the Oregon Flora\,” at the Northwest Nature Shop in Ashland on Friday\, May 29\, 6:30-7:30.  All nature-related poems; and some even mention birds!\n\nhttps://northwestnatureshop.com/event/oregon-wildflower-poetry-reading-by-pepper-trail
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/wild-flower-poems-of-the-oregon-flora/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T011114Z
CREATED:20260603T011114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T011114Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Restored Upland/Wetland Prairie and Oak Savanna Tour
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 4\, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm\nField Trip: Restored Upland/Wetland Prairie and Oak Savanna Tour\nLeader: Lynda Boyer \nLynda Boyer\, restoration biologist and native seed manager for Heritage Seedlings\, will lead a tour of one of their farms just south of Salem with 200 acres of habitat restored to its former savanna glory. There will be multiple stops to discuss a variety of restoration techniques to prepare the site for native seed and plants and to remove invasive species. We will look at areas twenty years after seeding and planting and discuss follow-up management to help the restored plant community thrive. Each fall Heritage Seedlings continue to add diversity with new plantings. The restored areas of the farm are now under a permanent Conservation Easement with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Bring your camera\, field guide\, binoculars\, and lunch. There are outhouses at the start and ¾ through the tour.  RSVP to lb****@***************gs.com. \nDirections to Jefferson Farm – Main Gate (follow the tour signs from there)\nhttps://www.google.com/maps/dir//44.7868081\,-123.0312617/@44.7862827\,-123.030854\,500m/data=!3m1!1e3\n11782 Jefferson Hwy/99E SE (also known as Highway 164)\, Jefferson\, OR 97352\nI-5 North or South\nTake exit #244 (N. Jefferson)\nHead south on Jefferson Road\nGo about ¾ mile to green farm gate on left (flagged)\nFarm gate is just before mp1 and if you see Steiwer Lane on the left you have gone too far\nFollow the signs for parking
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-restored-upland-wetland-prairie-and-oak-savanna-tour/
CATEGORIES:Willamette Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T163000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Lily Lake Trail
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 5\, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm\nField Trip: Lily Lake Trail\nLeader: Bob Hladky and Armand Rebishke\nJoin Armand Rebishke\, Siuslaw National Forest botanist/ecologist\, and Bob Hladky\,\nEmerald Chapter secretary and former Siuslaw National Forest botanist\, on a walk around\nLily Lake\, north of Florence. We will meet at 10:00 am at Lowes in west Eugene near the\ntall trees to carpool or at Baker Beach Campground at 11:30 for a picnic lunch. After\nlunch\, we’ll walk the loop trail and venture off trail to see several rare plants including\nLycopodium inundatum (bog clubmoss) and Vaccinium oxycoccus (swamp cranberry) in a\nboggy wetland and Schoenoplectus californicus (California bullrush) near the junction of\nthe stream and the lake. Bring a lunch\, water\, and rubber boots for the bog unless you\nare comfortable walking in wet boots! Sign up here.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-lily-lake-trail/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T005626Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Big Summit Prairie Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 6\, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm\nField Trip: Big Summit Prairie Field Trip\nLeader: Jennifer Curtis\nLocation: Prineville Bureau of Land Management District Office\, 3160 NE 3rd St.\, Prineville\, OR 97754 \nThis 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!\nRSVP here!
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-big-summit-prairie-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T010512Z
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SUMMARY:Field trip: BioBlitz at Raven Ridge\, Gold Beach (Host: Wild Rivers Land Trust)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 6\, 9:00 am-1:00 pm\nField trip: BioBlitz at Raven Ridge\, Gold Beach (Host: Wild Rivers Land Trust)\nLocation: Location provided after signing up \nParticipants will use iNaturalist to record plants and wildlife on Wild Rivers Land Trust’s recent acquisition. Budding and experienced naturalists welcome. \nTo sign up\, contact (NPSO South Coast Chapter) Jeanne Standley at (541) 294-2113 or Br**@*****************st.org.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-bioblitz-at-raven-ridge-gold-beach-host-wild-rivers-land-trust/
CATEGORIES:South Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T004702Z
CREATED:20260603T004702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T004702Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Muddy Valley Habitat Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 6\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nField Trip: Muddy Valley Habitat Reserve\nLeader: Jordan Anderson \nLearn about native prairie and wetland restoration at Muddy Valley Habitat Reserve with Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District Conservation Projects Manager\, Jordan Anderson. \nWalk the restored wetlands and native prairies\, enjoy the abundance of wildflowers and wildlife\, and learn about the history of the property. This large-scale restoration project\, which began in 2021\, is a multi-year effort to convert 90 acres of previous hayfield into a wildlife haven. The field trip will focus on wildflower identification to assist Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District in understanding what species are thriving. No prior plant ID knowledge is required. \nPlease be aware that this property is relatively remote and undeveloped. There are no restroom facilities on site. Please dress for the weather\, wear appropriate shoes\, and bring plenty of water\, sunscreen\, and insect repellant. \nThis property in Yamhill County is managed for sensitive native plants and wildlife. It is not normally open to the public. The address will be provided to registered participants via email a few days before the event. Registration is free but required. Register at the link below. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/npso-field-trip-muddy-valley-habitat-reserve-tickets-1989247164819?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-muddy-valley-habitat-reserve/
CATEGORIES:Cheahmill
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T004812Z
CREATED:20260603T004812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T004812Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Mary’s Peak 
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 7\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm\nField Trip: Mary’s Peak \nLeaders: Esther McEvoy and Phil Hays \nWe will hike from the campground to the peak and back. We will see twayblade orchids\, Penstemon cardwellii\, Lomatium martindalei\, Allium crenulatum\, Phlox diffusa\, Lilium columbianum\, and many more. Dress for hiking\, bring lunch and rain gear. \nMeet for carpooling at 9:00 am at the Oregon State University\, Wilkinson Hall parking lot (44.5692746\, -123.2810976) southwest of Java Crew Coffee at 26th and Monroe. The entrance to the parking lot is on 27th Street south of NW Jackson Ave. No dogs please. For more information contact Esther at: es*************@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-marys-peak-2/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T192121Z
CREATED:20260421T012416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T192121Z
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SUMMARY:Special PDX Conservation/Stewardship Film screening Event
DESCRIPTION:Special PDX Conservation/Stewardship Film screening Event \nJune 7\, 2026   2:30 – 4:30pm in person: PSU – 5th Avenue Cinemas \nJoin the Portland Chapter of NPSO and PSU’s Plant Science Club at a live screening of one of the episodes from the documentary: Thinking Like Water. Thinking Like Water is a five part series that focuses on the inspiration and work of Bill Zeedyk.  The episode that we will be airing is 1000 Acts of Restoration: All About a Bird. This episode illustrates the power of people working together to repair the environment and promote native plant ecosystems\, which in turn support life in all its forms.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/special-pdx-conservation-stewardship-film-screening-event/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T005307Z
CREATED:20260603T005307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T005307Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Outreach: Assist with native plant nursery tasks
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 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 Tuesday 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-5/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T012312Z
CREATED:20260421T012312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T012312Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening With Natives: The Oregon Flora Way
DESCRIPTION:June Program: Thursday\, June 11\, 2026\, 7-9pm \nGardening With Natives: The Oregon Flora Way \nJeanne Standley\, South Coast Chapter Board Member \nJeanne Standley will share her love of gardening with natives and experience using the Oregon Flora: Garden with Natives interactive website. Join Jeanne as she deftly shows you how to find the right plants for your various garden ecosystems. Check out the South Coast Chapter Calendar for information on their Open Garden Tour in June.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/gardening-with-natives-the-oregon-flora-way/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T010124Z
CREATED:20260603T010124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T010124Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Boccard Point
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 13\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm\nField Trip: Boccard Point\nLeader: Al Collinet\nMeeting Location: CVS Pharmacy\, 2341 Ashland St.\, Ashland\, OR \nPlease register in advance by contacting si************@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-boccard-point/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T010937Z
CREATED:20260603T010937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T010937Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Tour: NPSO South Coast Chapter Native Plant Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 13\, 1:00 pm -5:00 pm\nGarden Tour: NPSO South Coast Chapter Native Plant Garden Tour\nLocation: This year the gardens are located between Langlois and Port Orford. \nTickets are $10 tickets and available at https://npsoscc.square.site/ This tour is self-guided. For information\, email Maggie Daly at ma***************@***il.com \nThe garden tour includes: \n\nA Perfect Pocket Garden\nThis small garden was installed by volunteers at a Langlois Public Library program in 2021 and has been recently updated with additional native plants. Designed by Darcy Grahek\, it is a perfect example of how to start small if you’re just dipping your toes into the native plant world. Darcy will be in attendance from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.\nLots of Plants in a Coastal Garden\nThis nearly one-acre lot sits just above wetland level and within sight of the ocean on a clear day. The garden began twenty-seven years ago on a lawn with two trees\, a clump of calla lilies\, and native forest on the periphery. Older ornamental plantings now share space with more recently added natives\, including in a pollinator garden.\nNative Treasures Revealed\nAfter spending several years clearing up their property\, the landowners began to create a nature garden near their house. To their great delight\, a thorough weeding revealed many native plants and allowed them to thrive. Highlights include bittercress\, Pacific sanicle\, self-heal\, seep monkey flower\, and silk tassel.\nAt the Foot of a Slope\nThis 2+ acre property backs up to a wetland at the bottom of a forested slope. An ephemeral stream emerges through wild ginger and wood sorrel into a small\, open meadow before flowing into the Elk River. Removal of blackberry and ivy has revealed Irises\, false Solomon’s seal\, and bleeding hearts among many others.\nGo on a Scavenger Hunt\nNative plants are sprinkled throughout this lovely residential garden. After moving in about eight years ago\, the owner moved plants from another property in Port Orford to attract bees and butterflies.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/garden-tour-npso-south-coast-chapter-native-plant-garden-tour/
CATEGORIES:South Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T005149Z
CREATED:20260603T005149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T005149Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Work Party at the Avery Native Plant Garden
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 14\, 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 prepared to weed and do some summer cleaning in the gardens. Bring pruners\, trowel\, bucket\, and gloves. Bring a snack to share. Contact Esther to RSVP and for more information at es*************@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-work-party-at-the-avery-native-plant-garden-21/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T005722Z
CREATED:20260603T005722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T005722Z
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SUMMARY:Event: June Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 16\, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nEvent: June Chapter Meeting\nPresenter: To be determined\nLocation: To be determined \nFor further details on this meeting visit the NPSO High Desert Chapter calendar under “Events” at http://npsohdc.org/.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-june-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T005954Z
CREATED:20260603T005954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T005954Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Environmental Professionals Social Evening
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 16\, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nEvent: Environmental Professionals Social Evening\nLocation: Allgood Brewing and Farmhouse Carts\, 2415 SE 35th Pl\, Portland\, OR 97214 \nThe Portland Chapter is hosting a social hour/casual networking event for environmental professionals. Everyone is welcome: retirees\, seasoned professionals\, early-mid career folks\, recent graduates\, and those looking to switch to the environmental field. We will provide light ice breaker activities to facilitate connections between our members and help create mentorship opportunities. Space is limited to thirty-five people. To reserve your spot\, please register at Meetup:\nhttps://www.meetup.com/npso-portland/events/314773403/ \nThe event will be held inside Allgood Brewing. Tables will be reserved for our group. You are welcome to bring in food from the food trucks located outside.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-environmental-professionals-social-evening/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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