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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Jackson Frazier Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 5\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nField Trip: Jackson Frazier Wetlands\nLeaders: Dan Luoma and Joyce Eberhart\nLocation: Jackson Frazier Wetlands \nIn celebration of Native Plant Appreciation Month\, we will spend about one to two hours walking around the Bob Frenkel Boardwalk at Jackson Frazier Wetlands looking for early native wildflowers\, including some of the seven species of buttercups known from the site. We will meet at the parking lot for the wetlands at the north end of Lancaster Street in Corvallis. Dress appropriately for the weather. For more information\, contact Dan at lu****@*********te.edu.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-jackson-frazier-wetlands-2/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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SUMMARY:Presentation: Traditional Ecological Knowledge and First Foods
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 7\, 6:00 pm\nPresentation: Traditional Ecological Knowledge and First Foods\nPresenter: Klamath Tribal Member \nChapter meetings are scheduled for the first Monday of each month at the Klamath County Museum in Klamath Falls\, Oregon. Presentations are held at the Meeting Room at the back of the Klamath County Museum (1451 Main Street).
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/presentation-traditional-ecological-knowledge-and-first-foods/
CATEGORIES:Klamath Basin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T200000
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SUMMARY:Zoom Program: Bugs
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 10\, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\nZoom Program: Bugs\nPresenter: Dr. Christopher Marshall\, Curator of Oregon State University Arthropod Collection \nInsects are an incredibly diverse and fascinating group of organisms and like many parts of the world\, the Pacific Northwest supports an overwhelming amount of diversity. While many parts of the world support diverse insect fauna\, our region is home to some uniquely interesting groups due to our biogeographic history and distinct geology. This presentation serves to introduce the audience to a range of unique Pacific Northwest insects\, some of which are not uncommon\, and highlight what we know about them\, their habitats and any new research or discoveries related to these groups. \nZoom Registration Link:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VcbYjA5YR_idFrzH-slIlA
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/zoom-program-bugs/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032812
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Outreach: Westmoreland Park Wetlands Enhancement Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 12\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm \nVolunteer Outreach: Westmoreland Park Wetlands Enhancement Work Party\nLeader: Nancy Bray\nLocation: Westmoreland Park\, East and West of Dr. Edwin Coleman Jr. Center\, Eugene\, Oregon \nFriendly Area Neighbors Sustainability Team\, in collaboration with Parks & Open Space (P&OS)\, is seeking volunteers to help with enhancement of the wetlands to the east and west of the Dr. Edwin Coleman Jr. Center in Westmoreland Park. This is the fourth year of the project\, with the goal of removing non-native grasses and weeds on designated plots to allow the native plants to flourish. These wetlands are remnants of the wet prairies that used to cover our area and have significant native plants\, including two species with the largest populations anywhere in Eugene. \nThis month’s work party will focus on invasive plant removal. Wear waterproof footwear if available; all tools are provided by P&OS. We meet on Polk St.\, south of the pickleball courts on W. 20th Ave. \nIf you can help out\, please RSVP to br****@***il.com. This helps P&OS know how many tools to bring. All ages are welcome — we hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/volunteer-outreach-westmoreland-park-wetlands-enhancement-work-party-2/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: High Desert Museum "Learning Forest" Tour
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 12\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nField Trip: High Desert Museum “Learning Forest” Tour\nPresenters: High Desert Museum Staff\nLocation: High Desert Museum\, 59800 S Hwy 97\, Bend \nFor information or to register\, contact our events coordinator at hd******************@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-high-desert-museum-learning-forest-tour/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T150000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Baker Creek Trail at Sulphur Springs
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 13\, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nField Trip: Baker Creek Trail at Sulphur Springs\nLeader: Judi Sanders\nLocation: Baker Creek Trail\, McDonald Forest \nTo celebrate Native Plant Appreciation Month we will explore the Baker Creek Trail in the Sulphur Springs area of the McDonald research forest north of Corvallis. The hike is 0.24 miles long with a twenty-three-foot elevation gain. This is a concentrated area of Oregon native plants\, and we are likely to see several species in bloom. Bring a hand lens for the tiny ones! There is a large parking area at the trailhead for Baker Creek. Please bring water and dress appropriately for the weather. Meet at the parking area for Baker Creek Bridge trail on Sulphur Springs Road. For more information\, contact Judi Sanders\, ju**********@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-baker-creek-trail-at-sulphur-springs-2/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250414T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250414T203000
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SUMMARY:Program: Update on OregonFlora
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 14\, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm\nProgram: Update on OregonFlora\nSpeaker: Linda Hardison\nLocation: Cordley Hall Room # 2602. Oregon State University (or by Zoom) \nLearn about the program’s latest activities from Linda Hardison\, OregonFlora director. There is a lot happening within OregonFlora! Flora of Oregon Volume 3 floristic treatments\, illustrations\, and front chapters are steadily rolling in\, and there is a software upgrade and new mapping system for oregonflora.org and potential support from the Oregon Legislature. \nRegister here for the Zoom link: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foregonstate.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FdvAngB1aSOK-R5-hVBNuxg&data=05%7C02%7C%7Ce93214b3a3374dad30c208dd68191080%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638781179046871009%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=y8rYcooj1Dv%2F0G6OMmFrI5xiq00WABqVyaPdMOA9AQU%3D&reserved=0
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/program-update-on-oregonflora/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T200000
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SUMMARY:Presentation: East Cascades Native Plant Hub and the National Seed Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 15\, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm\nPresentation: East Cascades Native Plant Hub and the National Seed Strategy\nPresenter: Emily Zamarripa\, East Cascades Native Plant Hub at Oregon State University Cascades\nLocation: Larkspur Community Center\, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd\, Bend \nLearn how the East Cascades Native Plant Hub is working to provide site-adapted seed for post-wildfire revegetation and the steps they are taking to increase local seed supplies for eastern Oregon landscapes. \nCan’t come? Join us online on Zoom:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/91549365161\nMeeting ID: 915 4936 5161\nPasscode: 738552
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/presentation-east-cascades-native-plant-hub-and-the-national-seed-strategy/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T193000
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SUMMARY:Zoom Program: Drake Peak in Southeast Oregon: At the Edge of Beyond  
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 17\, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nZoom Program: Drake Peak in Southeast Oregon: At the Edge of Beyond \nJoin noted youth educator\, naturalist\, and author Bobbie Snead as she describes the Drake Peak area\, a compact cluster of peaks in Southeast Oregon that sits on the boundary between the Fremont Pine/Fir Forest ecoregion and the vast expanse of the Great Basin. Containing a surprising variety of habitats\, the Drake Peak area is home to numerous wildflower and tree species. \nBobbie is a life-long naturalist who has had professional stints as a park naturalist\, wilderness leader\, and environmental educator. She recently was part of an environmental education/field study team that taught stream ecology\, mountain snow studies\, old growth forest science\, and beach ecology to students in grades K-5. She has authored several books and wrote a nature column for Salem’s Statesman Journal newspaper for three and a half years. Registration is required. To register and for more information\, please contact John Savage at wv****@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/zoom-program-drake-peak-in-southeast-oregon-at-the-edge-of-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Willamette Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T203000
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SUMMARY:Presentation: Fritillaria genteri: A Biography
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 17\, 7:00 pm\nPresentation: Fritillaria genteri: A Biography\nPresenter: Alexandria Kurkowski\nLocation: In-person presentation at the Siskiyou chapter meeting at Southern Oregon University Science Building\, Room 161. Join us in-person or via Zoom from home.  To register for Zoom\, go to https://bit.ly/npsotalks. \nFritillaria gentneri (Gentner’s fritillary) is an endangered lily restricted to southwestern Oregon and adjacent northern California. It is hypothesized that F. gentneri is a hybrid of F. recurva and F. affinis\, as evidenced by their shared distribution\, as well as genetic\, morphological\, and phenotypic traits. Furthermore\, chloroplast genome sequences provide evidence for multiple origins of F. gentneri. Alexandria Kurowski will be giving an overview of the species\, and will also present her master’s research\, which involves documenting the repeat landscape in twelve individuals across four populations of the three species\, using low-coverage (0.15-0.2X) whole genome sequencing. \nAlex is a second-year master’s student in the Oregon State University Botany and Plant Pathology department\, born and raised in Montana and now residing in Albany\, Oregon. She’s the current membership manager for NPSO and the graduate student curator of vascular plants for the Oregon State University herbarium.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/presentation-fritillaria-genteri-a-biography/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T160000
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SUMMARY:Identifying Wildflowers of Cathedral Hills
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 18\, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nIdentifying Wildflowers of Cathedral Hills\nLocation: Sky Crest Trailhead\, Cathedral Hills\, Grants Pass\nLeader: Doranne Long and Bureau of Land Management Botanist \nJoin a Bureau of Land Management botanist and Doranne Long for a wildflower hike in Cathedral Hills. Copies of the newly published Wildflowers of the Cathedral Hills brochures will be available for purchase. The group will walk the 0.8-mile Madrone Trail which is of moderate difficulty. Please meet at 1:00 pm at the Sky Crest parking lot which is the north entrance to Cathedral Hills. Directions to Sky Crest Trailhead: From Highway 199\, take Highway 238 south 0.2 miles. Left on Harbeck Road for 0.3 miles. Left on Grandview Avenue for 0.3 miles. Right on Sky Way; 0.7 mile to trailhead. Please come prepared: dress in layers\, bring water and snacks. Restrooms are available at the trailhead. Be aware there is abundant poison-oak and ticks. To register for this free hike: https://NPSOCathedralHillsWildflowers.eventbrite.com
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/identifying-wildflowers-of-cathedral-hills/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T210000
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SUMMARY:Program: Taking Care of Oregon’s Kelp Forests
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 18\, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm *Please note this is a Friday.\nProgram: Taking Care of Oregon’s Kelp Forests\nPresenter: Sara Hamilton\nLocation: 221 Allen Hall\, University of Oregon (UO)\, *Please note meeting is not at Amazon Community Center \nSara is a marine ecologist who studies how ocean ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest are changing and what it means for the critters and people who depend on them. Her PhD work on kelp forests was conducted through the Department of Integrative Biology at Oregon State University. She has also studied spatial patterns in the effects of ocean acidification and hypoxia on commercially important shellfish species. She decided to leave academia to find new ways to use her scientific skills to help create healthier ocean ecosystems and communities. Currently she is the science coordinator for the Oregon Kelp Alliance. \nParking for UO events is available at the UO Physical Plant lot: From Franklin\, turn north onto Onyx and go 1 block to the lot. \nThis meeting is co-sponsored with the Eugene Natural History Society. For updates and details on location for this event\, please visit: Eugene Natural History Society.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/program-taking-care-of-oregons-kelp-forests-2/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T120000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Mary’s River Natural Area in Corvallis
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 19th\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nField Trip: Mary’s River Natural Area in Corvallis\nLeader: Esther McEvoy\nLocation: Mary’s River Natural Area \nMeet at the parking lot kiosk for the Mary’s River Natural Area off Brookline Drive in Corvallis (44.5424° -123.2822°). Celebrating Native Plant Appreciation Month\, we will go in search of early blooming native plants in this 74-acre area managed by the city of Corvallis. Dress appropriately for the weather\, and bring binoculars. For more information\, contact Esther McEvoy es******@**ak.org or 541-990-0948.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-marys-river-natural-area-in-corvallis/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032812
CREATED:20250404T214716Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Catherine Creek
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 24\, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm\nField Trip: Catherine Creek\nLeader: John Savage \nJohn Savage will lead a trip to view wildflowers at Catherine Creek in the Columbia Gorge. The walk will cover at least four miles with some elevation gain. Come prepared for a long day\, returning about 6:00 pm.  Bring water\, lunch\, snacks\, appropriate foot gear\, and clothing for wet and cold conditions. 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-catherine-creek/
CATEGORIES:Willamette Valley
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
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SUMMARY:Glide Wildflower Show
DESCRIPTION:This will be the 60th Anniversary Show!\nSee https://www.glidewildflowershow.org for more information.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/glide-wildflower-show/
CATEGORIES:Umpqua Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032812
CREATED:20250404T213533Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 26\, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm\nEvent: Earth Day\nSponsor: Scappoose Library\nLocation: Heritage Park\, SE 2nd St\, Scappoose\, Oregon\, 97056 \nThe event will begin with a morning of service from 8:00 am – 11:00 am followed by entertainment\, informational booths\, and educational events from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Portland NPSO will host an informational booth at the event.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-earth-day/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032812
CREATED:20250302T193042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T193042Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Plant Bioblitz at Shevlin Park - iNaturalist City Nature Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 26\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am\nField Trip: Plant Bioblitz at Shevlin Park – iNaturalist City Nature Challenge\nLeaders: Mara Huang\, High Desert Chapter NPSO and Maureen Thompson\, ThinkWild\nLocation: Shevlin Park\, 18920 NW Shevlin Park Rd\, Bend \nHigh Desert Chapter is helping Beaver Works Oregon and ThinkWild at this event. For information or to register\, go to https://tockify.com/eventstw/detail/120/1745683200000.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-plant-bioblitz-at-shevlin-park-inaturalist-city-nature-challenge/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032812
CREATED:20250404T214216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T214216Z
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SUMMARY:Siskiyou Plant Explorers Field Trip to Baldy Peak
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 26\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm\nSiskiyou Plant Explorers Field Trip to Baldy Peak\nTrip Leader: Kathryn Connelly\nMeeting Location: Star Ranger Station\, 6941 Upper Applegate Road\, Jacksonville\, OR \nThe Baldy Peak trail in the Upper Applegate is a moderately easy three-mile roundtrip walk through alternating conifer forests\, chaparral\, meadows\, and oak woodlands. We’ll observe the varying plant communities along the way and focus especially on the canyon live oak alliances. The trail ends at the junction with the Mule Mountain trail at the base of Baldy Peak\, with expansive views of the Applegate and the Siskiyou Crest. You will have the option to scamper up Baldy\, an additional 400 feet to the 4623 foot summit. \nPlease come prepared with plenty of food\, water\, and footwear suitable for any type of hiking conditions. There are public bathrooms at the trailhead. Please register in advance by contacting Matt at si************@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/siskiyou-plant-explorers-field-trip-to-baldy-peak/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032812
CREATED:20250302T192531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T192531Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Prairie Plant Research and Restoration at Wild Iris Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 26\, 2025\, 9:30 am – 11:30 am\nEvent: Prairie Plant Research and Restoration at Wild Iris Ridge\nLeaders: Katelin Kutella and Sarah Erskine\, University of Oregon (UO) Ecologists\nLocation: Wild Iris Ridge \nJoin Katelin and Sarah to tour an experimental prairie research site at Wild Iris Ridge. This site is one of six research plots embedded within Eugene’s public parks\, a collaboration between UO researchers in the Diez Ecology Lab\, Eugene Public Parks\, and community naturalists. The project studies how climate impacts native prairie species and aims to enhance biodiversity and inform future restoration efforts. Emily Steele from Eugene Parks will join to share insights into restoration work at Wild Iris Ridge\, while researchers will discuss how planting and tracking plant growth\, flowering times\, and interactions help investigate environmental impacts on native species. \nMeet at Bailey View Drive trailhead for a short walk to the plot. https://maps.app.goo.gl/uAEywaLeLBybSa5t8 \nFor more information check out:\niNaturalist Project to view the sites\, species\, and current blooms.\nProject website for more details about the project\, all the sites\, and a map.\nDiez Ecology Lab at UO to learn about our lab group and our research projects. \nSign up here
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-prairie-plant-research-and-restoration-at-wild-iris-ridge/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032812
CREATED:20250404T212519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T212519Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Work Party at the Avery Native Plant Garden
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 26\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \nEvent: Work Party at the Avery Native Plant Garden\nLeader: Esther McEvoy\nLocation: Avery House Nature Center\, Avery Park\, Corvallis \nWe will work on spring cleanup. Dress for the weather and bring gloves\, shovel\, and clippers. Contact Esther for more information or to RSVP at 541-990-0948 or es******@**ak.org.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-work-party-at-the-avery-native-plant-garden-11/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032812
CREATED:20250404T214314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T214314Z
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SUMMARY:Event: Rough and Ready Wildflower Hike
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 26\, 10:00 am\nEvent: Rough and Ready Wildflower Hike\nSponsored by: Cultural and Ecological Enhancement Network and the Siskiyou Chapter NPSO\nLocation: Rough and Ready Botanical Wayside\, located on Hwy 199 at mile marker 34 south of Cave Junction \nThis walk through the Rough and Ready Wayside is geared for plant enthusiasts and novices alike. It offers a great opportunity for folks to come out and enjoy the spring wildflowers no matter what their skill level on plant identification might be. \nThis is a short hike on rocky but relatively level ground\, with lots of beautiful wildflowers to see. Many of them are rare or of limited range! A portion of the hike will be along a wheel-chair accessible path so folks of limited mobility can come out and enjoy the wildflowers too. Bring water\, dress in layers\, and wear comfortable shoes. Bring lunch to enjoy at a picnic table overlooking Rough and Ready Creek. \nFor more information call Suzanne of Cultural and Ecological Enhancement Network at 541-291- 8860
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-rough-and-ready-wildflower-hike/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032812
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UID:10000316-1745748000-1745762400@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Event: Pollinator Project Rogue Valley Spring Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 27\, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm\nEvent: Pollinator Project Rogue Valley Spring Native Plant Sale\nLocation: The Pollinator Place parking lot\n312 N. Main & 4th St.\, Phoenix OR
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-pollinator-project-rogue-valley-spring-native-plant-sale/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250502T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250502T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032812
CREATED:20250404T213238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T213238Z
UID:10000308-1746203400-1746208800@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Event: Spring Social
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 2\, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm\nEvent: Spring Social\nLocation: WinterCreek Nursery\, 63405 Deschutes Market Rd\, Bend \nJoin High Desert Chapter at their annual Spring Social. Enjoy snacks\, drinks\, and conversation while browsing the new spring plants at WinterCreek!
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/event-spring-social/
CATEGORIES:High Desert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032812
CREATED:20250503T174415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T174415Z
UID:10000321-1746262800-1746270000@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field trip: Flower and Bird Walk around Woodpecker Loop
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 3\, 9:00 am – 11:00 am\nField trip: Flower and Bird Walk around Woodpecker Loop\nLeader: Esther McEvoy\nLocation: Woodpecker Loop Trail\, W.L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge \nThis will be a short two-mile gentle walk around the Woodpecker Loop Trail. For more information\, contact Esther McEvoy\, es******@**ak.org or 541-990-0948
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-flower-and-bird-walk-around-woodpecker-loop/
CATEGORIES:Corvallis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032812
CREATED:20250503T180517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T180517Z
UID:10000339-1746262800-1746280800@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Buck Rock Tunnels Loop with the Siskiyou Plant Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 3\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm\nField Trip: Buck Rock Tunnels Loop with the Siskiyou Plant Explorers\nLeaders: Barbra Settles and Al Collinet\nMeeting Location: Rite Aid Pharmacy\, 2341 Ashland St. Ashland\, OR at 8:30am \nThe hike is 5.7 miles roundtrip with 967 feet of elevation gain\, mostly along old fire roads. Options for shorter distances exist if necessary. Enjoy the huge early spring bloom of buckbrush (Ceanothus cuneatus). We should be able to find a number of our flower friends in this mixed forest at an elevation of about 3600 feet. We will check out two partially made railroad tunnels made for the Oregon and California Railroad. The interesting history of these tunnels will be discussed. For more information\, you can Google “The Buck Rock Tunnel Archaeological Site.”   For more information and to register for this hike\, email si************@***il.com.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-buck-rock-tunnels-loop-with-the-siskiyou-plant-explorers/
CATEGORIES:Siskiyou
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032812
CREATED:20250503T175547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T175547Z
UID:10000331-1746264600-1746280800@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Lacamas Prairie Hike
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 3\, 9:45 am – 2:00 pm\nField Trip: Lacamas Prairie Hike\nLeader: Lecia Schall \nThis premium field trip is offered to NPSO members only and is by special arrangement with the Washington Department of Natural Resources. Lacamas Prairie is the best (known) remnant of Willamette Valley wet prairie ecosystem occurring in Washington. It protects one of the largest populations of endangered Bradshaw’s lomatium as well as other rare plants including Oregon coyote-thistle\, Hall’s aster\, dense sedge\, Nuttall’s quillwort\, Hesperius penstemon\, and small-flowered trillium. It’s a flat two mile walk of about two-three hours through Oregon white oak and ash woodlands and wet meadows. Bring water\, lunch\, and $5 cash for your driver if carpooling from Portland. Dress for any weather\, including footwear for mud and marsh. Carpooling advised.\nComplete the Google Form https://forms.gle/pS6ZFeBqmMn11Vnd7  to register or sc*********@***il.com\, if you have other questions. \nLocation: Meet at 9:45 at the site and park inside the gate\, just north of the intersection with 28th\, on the left side of NE Ingle Rd Camas\, WA. (Navigate using 3607 NE Ingle Rd. but look for the gate on the left before getting to 3607.) A restroom is available at Lacamas Heritage Trail on NE Goodwin Rd. (On the right\, half a mile before the site.)
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-lacamas-prairie-hike/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032812
CREATED:20250404T212854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T212854Z
UID:10000306-1746266400-1746273600@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Amazon Community Center Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 3\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nField Trip: Amazon Community Center Wildflower Walk\nLeader: Emerald Chapter Native Plant Society of Oregon Volunteers\nLocation: Amazon Community Center\, Front Lawn\, Eugene \nCome meet the Native Plant Society at Amazon Community Center as we take a nature walk to identify plants around the park. Bring comfortable shoes and appropriate outerwear. Attendees must register each family member; children must be accompanied by an adult. \nRegister with Eugene Parks and Recreation at:  https://rec.eugene-or.gov/OR/city-of-eugene-or/catalog/index?filter=dGFiJTVCNjM5OCU1RD0xJnNlYXJjaD0mY2F0ZWdvcnklNUIxMTkwNCU1RD0xJnJlbnRhbCU1QmZyb20lNUQ9JnJlbnRhbCU1QnRvJTVEPSZkMjJlYmMzZjRkNDVhNDg2NTM1MzQwMjJhZDM3MGFhZD0wZDU3MTBjYTEyYTczNTFiMzYyMjFhYmJiY2U4NWY2ZQ== \nFor questions\, email em.president@npsooregon
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-amazon-community-center-wildflower-walk/
CATEGORIES:Emerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032812
CREATED:20250503T175627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T175627Z
UID:10000332-1746266400-1746273600@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Canemah Bluff Hike
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 3\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nField Trip: Canemah Bluff Hike\nLeader: Mary Hayden\nLocation: 917 4th Ave\, Oregon City. Parking is limited \nCome with us for a leisurely stroll on mostly level trails across thin-soiled basalt bluffs of oak and madrone overlooking the Willamette River. We’ll explore seasonal wetlands\, camas meadows\, and shady mixed forests for a kaleidoscope of spring bloom. Poison oak abounds but is avoidable. Long pants are advised. Contact ha***********@***il.com if you have questions and to register. Contact Mary if available to carpool from nearby Oregon City Library.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-canemah-bluff-hike/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032812
CREATED:20250503T175708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T175708Z
UID:10000333-1746525600-1746536400@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Camassia Preserve Walk
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 6\, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm\nField Trip: Camassia Preserve Walk\nLeader: Mary Hayden\nLocation: 5000 Walnut St. West Linn\, OR \nJoin us for an easy one-mile stroll through a Nature Conservancy preserve named for the abundant common camas (Camassia quamash) which bloom there late April and early May. This preserve hosts more than 300 plant species across a forested bluff and basalt plateau exposed over 12\,000 years ago as Missoula Floods roared down the Columbia River Gorge and up the Willamette Valley. We’ll start at the entrance at 5000 Walnut St. Parking is restricted. Contact ha***********@***il.com to register or if questions.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-camassia-preserve-walk/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032812
CREATED:20250503T175754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T175754Z
UID:10000334-1746698400-1746712800@www.npsoregon.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Upper McCord Falls Hike
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 8\, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm\nField Trip: Upper McCord Falls Hike\nLeader: Mary Hayden\nLocation: Upper McCord Falls\, Warrendale\, OR \nClimb a moderate hillside for two miles through conifers and lush undergrowth ending at vertical cliffs supporting unusual flora sustained by rocky seeps. Find sunny swaths of Corydalis sp. and coltsfoot bordering the creek as it tumbles over 100′ Upper McCord Falls. Contact ha***********@***il.com if you have questions and to register.
URL:https://www.npsoregon.org/wp/event/field-trip-upper-mccord-falls-hike/
CATEGORIES:Portland
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