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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Baker Creek Trail at Sulphur Springs
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 21\, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nField Trip: Baker Creek Trail at Sulphur Springs \nThe Sulphur Springs area of the McDonald research forest north of Corvallis will be an easy hike through a beautiful area to celebrate Native Plant Appreciation month! The hike is 0.24 miles long with a twenty-three-foot elevation gain. Some blooming native wildflowers that might be seen are Delphinium trolliifolium\, Trillium sp.\, Dicentra formosa\, and Cardamine sp. There is a large parking area at the trailhead for Baker Creek. Please bring water and dress appropriately for the weather.\nMeet at the parking area for Baker Creek Bridge trail on Sulphur Springs Road. For more information\, contact Alexandria Kurowski\, ku******@*********te.edu.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-baker-creek-trail-at-sulphur-springs/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T190000
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SUMMARY:Event: High Desert Chapter Spring Social and Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 24\, 4:00 pm\nEvent: High Desert Chapter Spring Social and Chapter Meeting\nLocation: WinterCreek Nursery\, 63405 Deschutes Market Road\, Bend \nCome meet our incoming board members and enjoy a spring afternoon perusing WinterCreek’s extensive native plant selection. More details coming soon.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-high-desert-chapter-spring-social-and-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T160000
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SUMMARY:Event: High Desert Chapter Spring Social and Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 24\, 4:00 pm\nEvent: High Desert Chapter Spring Social and Chapter Meeting\nLocation: WinterCreek Nursery\, 63405 Deschutes Market Road\, Bend \nCome meet our incoming board members and enjoy a spring afternoon perusing WinterCreek’s extensive native plant selection. More details coming soon. Snacks and beverages provided.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-high-desert-chapter-spring-social-and-chapter-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T193000
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SUMMARY:Zoom Program: Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley and Reconstructing Willamette Valley Environments
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 25\, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nZoom Program: Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley and Reconstructing Willamette Valley Environments\nPresenter: Dr. David G. Lewis \nDr. Lewis\, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Indigenous Studies at Oregon State University and author of the acclaimed Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley\, will discuss the Kalapuya tribal culture and the Willamette Valley environments in which they lived\, and present his research tracing the changes to the environment after arrival of European settlers. Dr. Lewis will explore the removal of water and the return of cultural fire and what this means for tribal descendants today. \nDr. Lewis has conducted extensive research on the tribal histories of Northwest coastal peoples\, specializing in Western Oregon tribes. He served as the director of the Southwest Oregon Project at the University of Oregon and was the Cultural Department manager of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde for eight years. Dr. Lewis is a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde and a descendant of the Takelma\, Chinook\, Molalla\, and Santiam Kalapuya peoples of Western Oregon. 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-tribal-histories-of-the-willamette-valley-and-reconstructing-willamette-valley-environments/
CATEGORIES:Willamette Valley
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240430
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SUMMARY:Activity: 2024 City Nature Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Friday to Monday\, April 26 – 29\nActivity: 2024 City Nature Challenge \nThe City Nature Challenge is a community science bioblitz with the goal of observing and identifying as many species as possible in urban communities and surrounding areas. Participants from more than 450 cities worldwide will contribute! Our project geography covers the entirety of Lane County. All you need to do to contribute is to upload the iNaturalist project here and make observations of plants\, animals\, or fungi when you are outside during this weekend. Information on scheduled events and further details can be found on the City Nature Challenge Facebook page.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/activity-2024-city-nature-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T110000
DTSTAMP:20240403T011814Z
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SUMMARY:Work Party: Native Plant Garden at McMinnville Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 27\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am\nWork Party: Native Plant Garden at McMinnville Public Library\nLocation: McMinnville Public Library \nSpend a couple hours with a congenial crew and learn how the beauty\, diversity\, and educational value of this mature demonstration garden is maintained with a minimum of effort. No experience is necessary. Bring gloves\, bucket\, and gardening tools. Dress for the weather. For more information\, contact Catie Anderson at ca************@***il.com or 971-241-7634. The library is located at 225 NW Adams Street (corner of Highway 99 W and SW Second Street)\, McMinnville\, Oregon. The library parking lot may be entered from either Adams or Second Streets.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/work-party-native-plant-garden-at-mcminnville-public-library-5/
CATEGORIES:Cheahmill
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T120000
DTSTAMP:20240403T012650Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Woodpecker Loop\, William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 27\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nField Trip: Woodpecker Loop\, William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge\nLeader: Esther McEvoy \nThis will be a short hike through a wooded area with trillium\, osoberry\, and thimbleberry. We may also see patches of iris\, rose checkermallow\, and hopefully some cat’s ear. We will look to see if we can find the elusive Fritillaria affinis. Come dressed for the weather and bring binoculars.\nMeet at the parking area next to Woodpecker Loop. Contact Esther for more information at 541-990-0948.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-woodpecker-loop-william-l-finley-national-wildlife-refuge/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T120000
DTSTAMP:20240403T014111Z
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UID:10000064-1714212000-1714219200@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Amazon Park Annual Family Plant Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 27\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nField Trip: Amazon Park Annual Family Plant Walk\nLeaders: NPSO Volunteers\nLocation: Amazon Community Center\, Main Hall\, 2700 Hilyard St\, Eugene \nJoin NPSO volunteers on a tour of the wildflowers that are growing along the trail in Amazon Park. We’ll learn about streamside and wetland plants and look for wildlife along the way. Meet at the Amazon Community Center at 10:00 am. The walk is approximately a 1.5-mile loop on pavement and barked trail. Sign up with the City of Eugene Park and Recreation Program.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-amazon-park-annual-family-plant-walk/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T140000
DTSTAMP:20240405T221214Z
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UID:10000081-1714305600-1714312800@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Bush Park
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 28\, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nField Trip: Bush Park\nLeaders: Members of the Willamette Valley Chapter of NPSO \nBush’s Pasture Park is home to more than fifty native wildflowers. Members of the Willamette Valley Chapter of NPSO will lead a walk to view and identify the native plants. The walk is part of the City Nature Challenge sponsored by the City of Salem and Marion Soil and Water Conservation District. For more information and to register for the plant walk\, contact John Savage at wv****@***il.com. For information about the City Nature Challenge\, visit the event webpage at https://www.cityofsalem.net/community/natural-environment-climate/join-the-city-nature-challenge or call 503-588-6229.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-bush-park/
CATEGORIES:Willamette Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240429T130000
DTSTAMP:20240404T220028Z
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SUMMARY:Hike: Limpy Botanical Trail Hike
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 29\, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (8:00 am carpool from Oregon State University Extension\, Central Point)\nHike: Limpy Botanical Trail Hike\nLeader: Rachel Werling \nJoin us for an easy one-mile loop trail through the botanically rich serpentine area of the Limpy Botanical Interpretive Trail outside of Grants Pass. This is a lovely and varied walkthrough forest and meadow showcasing a rich diversity of our spectacular southwest Oregon flora. A woodland of the magical Pacific yew and waterfalls along Limpy Creek are part of this special walk.\nRegistration and more information can be found at: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/county/sorec/events
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/hike-limpy-botanical-trail-hike/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T160000
DTSTAMP:20240503T181718Z
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SUMMARY:Event: NPSO Booth at the Master Gardeners Plant Sale and Expo.
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 4\, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm \nLocation:  Douglas County Fairgrounds\, Roseburg\, $3 admission \nYou will see some new vendors at the indoor show with a lot of garden related items for sale along with hundreds of plants. Stop by our booth and say hello and pick up a free native plant seedling. We also have greeting cards and T-shirts for sale.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-npso-booth-at-the-master-gardeners-plant-sale-and-expo/
CATEGORIES:Umpqua Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240505T140000
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UID:10000065-1714914000-1714917600@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Museum of Natural and Cultural History Native Plant Garden
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 5\, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nField Trip: Museum of Natural and Cultural History Native Plant Garden \nThe property surrounding this museum\, on the University of Oregon campus\, bears an excellent native plant garden that is little known to the community. In partnership with the museum\, Emerald Chapter members will be leading this short walk in and around the museum’s Glenn Starlin Native Plant Courtyard. With over forty species\, the courtyard offers a rich array of plant life that has provided nutrition and material for tools\, shelter\, and more for millennia. This is the second of a monthly series of walks at this location. Limited free parking is in a designated lot located just west of the mammoths on East 15th Avenue\, and metered parking is available on the street. The address is 1680 East 15th Avenue on the U of O campus in Eugene. Sign-up is not needed\, and the tour is free to NPSO members.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-museum-of-natural-and-cultural-history-native-plant-garden-2/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T210000
DTSTAMP:20240404T215229Z
CREATED:20240404T215229Z
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UID:10000071-1715281200-1715288400@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Zoom Presentation: Where We Call Home: Lands\, Seas\, and Skies of the Pacific Northwest
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 9\, 7:00 pm\nZoom Presentation: Where We Call Home: Lands\, Seas\, and Skies of the Pacific Northwest\nPresenter: Josephine Woolington\, Writer and Musician\nLocation: Zoom \nJosephine will discuss her book\, Where We Call Home: Lands\, Seas\, and Skies of the Pacific Northwest\, a nonfiction essay collection about Northwest plants and animals\, and the relationship that people have had with them over time. Through interviews with local biologists\, historians\, artists\, and Indigenous leaders and scientists from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde\, the Yakama Nation\, Haida Nation\, and the Makah Tribe\, the essays delve into the past\, present\, and possible future of Northwest landscapes\, encouraging curiosity\, humility\, and a more collective understanding of our home. Josephine will also discuss her latest work featured in High Country News that details underground seed banks and their promise for ecological restoration. \nRegister for this Zoom event here. When you register\, you’ll receive an email with a link to join the session. Save it. \nFor field trip Information\, visit our Google Calendar.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/zoom-presentation-where-we-call-home-lands-seas-and-skies-of-the-pacific-northwest/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T150000
DTSTAMP:20240503T181828Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Beatty Creek – Beatty Rock
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 11\, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm \nLocation: Lower Cow Creek Watershed and Island Day Use Area\nLeader: Rod Trotter \nWe will leave Roseburg promptly at 9:00 am from our meet up location on Keady Ct.  (See directions in May 1 field trip) We will explore Beatty Rock\, a monolithic outcropping of conglomerate in the lower Cow Creek Watershed. This is one of our favorite spots. Ride sharing is encouraged. Parking is limited. We will explore along lower Cow Creek Road. We should see star Solomon’s seal; a rare new catchfly; white\, purple and tri-colored iris; Madia elegans; inside out flower; and coast trillium. \nThe first stop is at the mouth of Beatty Creek\, some three miles up Cow Creek Road. There we will amble about the beautiful creek and view the Beatty Rock area. The second stop is 1.8 miles further down Cow Creek Road at the Bureau of Land Management Island Wayside. We usually eat our lunch there. Bring lunch. There is also a maintained public toilet on site.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-beatty-creek-beatty-rock-2/
CATEGORIES:Umpqua Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T110000
DTSTAMP:20240503T182854Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip:  Silver Falls State Park
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 11\, 10:00 am and 11:00 am\nSunday\, May 12\, 10:00 am and 11:00 am \nLocation:  Meet at the South Falls Stone Circle at 10:00 am or 11:00 am on Saturday or 10:00 am or 11:00 am on Sunday for the start of the walks \nAs part of the Silver Falls State Park Mother’s Day Birding and Wildflower Festival\, members of the Willamette Valley Chapter of the NPSO will lead one-hour wildflower walks near the South Falls. For more information about the festival\, call 503-873-8681 or visit 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/2024-05-11/
CATEGORIES:Willamette Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T120000
DTSTAMP:20240503T181412Z
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SUMMARY:Meeting/Presentation: In person Chapter Business Meeting and Elections followed by Presentation from Stephanie McKnight\, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 11\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nLeader: Charmane Mitchell \nLocation: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints\, 2000 Jackson Street\, Port Orford \nMs. McKnight will speak about the Coastal Species Conservation Collaborative\, a workgroup of state and federal agencies\, non-governmental organizations (including NPSO’s Rare and Endangered Committee)\, and researchers to focus on conservation of rare coastal species in northern CA and southern OR. The group has identified thirty-eight species of conservation need. Of the thirty-eight species\, twenty-seven are plants. Many of these plants have not been surveyed in decades\, and we therefore have very little information on the status of these species\, the status of populations\, what conservation issues they face\, and other challenges. She will be leading efforts to survey for many of these species this field season and would love to find some folks (no botany experience needed) to help conduct surveys and learn about coastal species conservation. \nA Zoom option is available at:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85621706837?pwd=MG94bUtEOE1kcDJ1bkh6U1l2S2NoZz09\nMeeting ID: 856 2170 6837\nPasscode: 353471
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/meeting-presentation-in-person-chapter-business-meeting-and-elections-followed-by-presentation-from-stephanie-mcknight-u-s-fish-and-wildlife-service/
CATEGORIES:South Coast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T140000
DTSTAMP:20240503T180244Z
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UID:10000087-1715421600-1715436000@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Lawrence Memorial Grasslands Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 11\, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm \nHike Leaders: Tom Wainwright and Cindy Roché\nLocation: The Nature Conservancy Lawrence Memorial Grasslands Preserve\, between Antelope and Shaniko \nJoin us for a trip to Lawrence Memorial Grasslands Preserve (The Nature Conservancy). It is one of the best remaining examples of Columbia Plateau biscuit-scabland prairie\, with mima mounds interspersed with basalt outcrops and ravines. There is a wide variety of bunchgrasses and wildflowers across the mixed habitats. This is an opportunity for those interested in grass identification to practice keying grasses with Cindy. Bring your Field Guide to Grasses of Oregon and Washington and appropriate field tools for identification (hand lens and mm ruler). Those less interested in grasses can explore the diversity of spring wildflowers with Tom. This is a short hike of less than three miles with little elevation gain\, but terrain is uneven and rocky. \nRSVP to hike leader Tom Wainwright at hi************@***il.com with “Lawrence Grasslands” in the subject line. It’s about a two-hour drive from Bend to Lawrence Memorial Grasslands Preserve\, between Antelope and Shaniko\, so Bend participants should plan to leave at 8:00 am. Carpools will be arranged. Limited to twelve participants.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-lawrence-memorial-grasslands-preserve/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240512T110000
DTSTAMP:20240503T182854Z
CREATED:20240503T182550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T182854Z
UID:10000105-1715508000-1715511600@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip:  Silver Falls State Park
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 11\, 10:00 am and 11:00 am\nSunday\, May 12\, 10:00 am and 11:00 am \nLocation:  Meet at the South Falls Stone Circle at 10:00 am or 11:00 am on Saturday or 10:00 am or 11:00 am on Sunday for the start of the walks \nAs part of the Silver Falls State Park Mother’s Day Birding and Wildflower Festival\, members of the Willamette Valley Chapter of the NPSO will lead one-hour wildflower walks near the South Falls. For more information about the festival\, call 503-873-8681 or visit 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/2024-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Willamette Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240514T200000
DTSTAMP:20240503T181949Z
CREATED:20240503T181949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T181949Z
UID:10000100-1715709600-1715716800@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Meeting: Chapter Meeting - 6:00 pm -7:00 pm (in person and Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 14\, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nPresenter:  Dr. Doug Tallamy\nLocation:  Faith Lutheran Church\, 820 Kenwood St\, Roseburg (westside parking area behind the church.) \nThere will be a 7:00 pm -8:00 pm Zoom presentation: “Homegrown National Parks Initiative” with Dr. Doug Tallamy. Come see our nice meeting room. We were unable to view this video in April\, so we are moving it forward to May. For questions or Zoom link information\, contact Donna 541-643-0364 via phone or text.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/meeting-chapter-meeting-600-pm-700-pm-in-person-and-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Umpqua Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T140000
DTSTAMP:20240503T182055Z
CREATED:20240503T182055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T182055Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip:  A Walk in the Woods at Severt Iverson Memorial Park
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 15\, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm \nLeader: Rod Trotter\nLocation:  Coos Bay Wagon Rd near Tenmile \nWe will leave Roseburg promptly at 9:30 am from our meet up location on Keady Ct (see directions in May 1 field trip). This is a co-sponsored field trip with Umpqua Chapter NPSO and Douglas Chapter of the Oregon Small Woodlands Association. Iverson County Park has beautiful Tenmile Creek running through it. We have identified several native wildflowers growing there. Fifty-one species were found in May 2023. Bring lunch and a chair if you need one; there is one picnic table. There is a bathroom permanently on site. The trip is mostly level ground with a trail running through the park. We’ll see lots of native flowers.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-a-walk-in-the-woods-at-severt-iverson-memorial-park/
CATEGORIES:Umpqua Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T190000
DTSTAMP:20240503T175552Z
CREATED:20240503T175552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T175552Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: University of Oregon (UO) Riverfront Plant Phenology Monitoring Plot Demo 
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 16\, 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm  \nLeaders: Jeff Diez\, Katelin Kutella\, and Sarah Erskine\, UO Institute of Ecology and Evolution\, and Gail Baker\, Lane Community College Professor of Biology\nLocation: Riverfront property of UO Campus\, just southwest of the Frohnmayer Bridge along the Ruth Bascom Bike Path \nJoin UO ecologists Sarah Erskine\, Katelin Kutella\, Jeff Diez\, and Lane Community College Professor of Biology Gail Baker to tour a new ecological experiment embedded within public spaces in Eugene. The project is a collaboration between the UO researchers\, Eugene Public Parks\, and community naturalists (like you!?). The overall goal of the project is to better understand how climate affects plant phenology\, species interactions\, and the performance of our native prairie species. Expect to see blooms of Collinsia sp.\, popcorn flower\, and pink Plectritis sp. among others. By sowing mini-restoration experiments and collecting data on phenology\, species interactions\, and species performance\, the study aims to enhance local biodiversity in our public spaces and help inform future restoration efforts. The project is also seeking volunteers to help monitor species at several public parks and is using observations from iNaturalist to understand how our local Eugene plant phenology fits into larger regional patterns. \nSee the map at https://maps.app.goo.gl/DCmwM3RTwbtCHV187 for location and different parking lots with easy access to the Ruth Bascom Bike Path. Note that most parking requires a visitor permit before 6:00 pm. \niNaturalist Project to view the site and current blooms. \nProject website for more details about all the sites and a map. \nCommunity Ecology Research Lab at UO describing who we are and our research.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-university-of-oregon-uo-riverfront-plant-phenology-monitoring-plot-demo/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T203000
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SUMMARY:Program: To be Announced
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 16\, 7:00 pm \nSpeaker: To be Announced\nLocation: Southern Oregon University\, Ashland Science Building\, Room 161 or via Zoom \nThis program will also be provided via Zoom for folks who cannot attend in person. To register for the Zoom: https://bit.ly/npsotalks
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/program-to-be-announced/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240519
DTSTAMP:20240503T175657Z
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UID:10000085-1715904000-1716076799@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity: Help prepare for Mount Pisgah Arboretum Wildflower Festival
DESCRIPTION:Friday to Saturday\, May 17-18 \nLocation: Mount Pisgah Arboretum\, 34901 Frank Parrish Rd\, Eugene \nThe Emerald Chapter is a co-sponsor of the annual wildflower festival\, and all members are invited to help prepare for this important event. Members can:\n1) Collect Lane County plants on Friday\, May 17 or early Saturday morning\, May 18 for Pavilion display. If you need a place to collect or have questions\, contact Em**********@*******on.org.\n2) Set up the display on Saturday\, May 18 starting at 9:00 am; come for a couple hours or stay all day. It is a great way to brush up on or start learning Lane County native plants. Experts are available to help!\n3) Collect iNaturalist data from May 16-20 by photographing and posting plants blooming in Lane County. For details\, visit this year’s Lane County Flora Blitz project: Lane County Wildflower Show Florablitz 2024.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/volunteer-opportunity-help-prepare-for-mount-pisgah-arboretum-wildflower-festival/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240520
DTSTAMP:20240303T012108Z
CREATED:20240303T012108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T012108Z
UID:10000038-1715904000-1716163199@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:NPSO Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Cheahmill and Corvallis Chapters invite you to the NPSO Annual Meeting to be held on May 17-19\, 2024\, at the Spirit Mountain Lodge in Grand Ronde\, Oregon. This venue\, situated between the mid-Willamette Valley and the coast\, enables us to offer field trips in the Willamette Valley\, at the Oregon Coast\, and in the Coast Range. \nFor more information and to register please go to https://annualmeeting2024.npsoregon.org/.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/npso-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T170000
DTSTAMP:20240503T182204Z
CREATED:20240503T182204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T182204Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip:  Ragged Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 18\, 8:00 am – late afternoon\n\nLeader:  Rod Trotter\nLocation: North Umpqua River near Steamboat Creek \nWe will leave Roseburg at 8:00 am from our meet up location on Keady Ct (see directions in May 1 field trip). Ragged Ridge is located up the North Umpqua River near Steamboat Creek above 3000 feet in elevation. Participants will be treated to a tour of the Ragged Ridge-Dry Creek area. We will be looking for white iris\, buckwheats\, sedums\, our rare Kalmiopsis fragrans\, and a rarely seen lady slipper orchid. Not sure of open facilities. Bring lunch.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-ragged-ridge/
CATEGORIES:Umpqua Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T130000
DTSTAMP:20240503T182658Z
CREATED:20240503T182658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T182658Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip:  Kingston Prairie Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 18\, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm \nJoin members of the Willamette Valley Chapter of the NPSO and the Greenbelt Land Trust to view the blooming wildflowers at the 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/
CATEGORIES:Willamette Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T170000
DTSTAMP:20240503T180135Z
CREATED:20240503T180036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T180135Z
UID:10000086-1716112800-1716138000@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Special Event: Mt. Pisgah Arboretum Wildflower Festival
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 19th\, 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/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240520T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240520T200000
DTSTAMP:20240503T180913Z
CREATED:20240503T180913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T180913Z
UID:10000092-1716224400-1716235200@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: BioBlitz Hike: Giant Wildflowers of Salmon River
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, May 20\, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nLeaders: Lecia Schall and Cloudy Sears\nLocation: Old Salmon River Trail\, Welches \nJoin us\, Lecia and Cloudy\, for an evening hike experiencing wilderness and an amazing array of giant trees and giant wildflowers along the Old Salmon River Trail. This old growth forest river trail follows the Salmon River through fields of fawn lilies\, fairy bells\, lanterns\, and corydalis flowers. We will start at the Green Canyon Campground and perhaps stage some cars at other trailheads. There are vault toilets available there. \nThere is a day use fee of $10 at the Green Canyon Campground\, but a N.W. Forest Service Pass may be used in lieu of a day use fee. Join our 4th annual NPSOPDX24 May Wildflower BioBlitz! Contact Lecia (Lisa) sc*********@***il.com to RSVP.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-bioblitz-hike-giant-wildflowers-of-salmon-river/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240521T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240521T150000
DTSTAMP:20240503T180349Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T180349Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Rimrock Springs
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 21\, 9:45 am – 3:00 pm \nHike Leader: Karlene Richmond\nLocation:  Rimrock Springs Trailhead\, U.S. Highway 26 between Madras and Prineville \nRimrock Springs trail crosses through a high desert juniper and sagebrush environment which then leads to a wetland oasis\, doubling the wildflower possibilities. We might see bitterroot in bloom as well as Calochortus lily\, rough eyelash-weed\, bee plant\, fleabane\, lupine\, delphinium\, penstemon\, phlox\, and buckwheat. The list goes on! The approx. two-mile easy trail is fairly flat\, and half of it is paved. Parking is available at the trailhead. \nTo register\, email the chapter trip coordinator at hi************@***il.com with “2024 Rimrock” in the subject line.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-rimrock-springs/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T170000
DTSTAMP:20240503T182349Z
CREATED:20240503T182324Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Lower Twin Lake
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 25\, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm \nLeader: Rod Trotter \nTwin Lakes Trail is a three and one-half mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Idleyld Park\, Oregon that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers several activity options. We will have more information regarding this trip in an updated field trip schedule as the date gets closer. \nReservations are required; call Rod Trotter at 541-672-1907 or M. A. Hansen at 541-863-8111 at least one day before the field trip. Contact Rod or M. A. with questions or for details. It is imperative that you call Rod or M.A. again the night before the trip to confirm your plans to attend and to confirm the schedule has not changed. We often have to change the date on short notice due to bloom or weather unpredictability\, or country emergency road closures. \nWe would like to send you a 2024 Tentative Field Trip Schedule from Umpqua Chapter if you are not on our email notification list.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-lower-twin-lake/
CATEGORIES:Umpqua Valley
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