Annual Meeting: The Emerald Chapter will host the meeting at the Mount Pisgah Arboretum in Eugene. More information and registration materials are in the April and July Bulletins and on the Emerald Chapter website.

For information on the Blue Mountain Chapter call Jerry Baker at 541-566-2244.

Field Trip: Kings Mountain. NPSO member, long-time Oregon Mycological Society member, and former science teacher Jake Hurlbert has been studying ecological and mycorrhizal relationships between plants, fungi, and insects on Kings Mountain for one year. His interest was sparked by a large fruiting of phantom orchids at the top of the 3,200' mountain, which receives 100-200" of rainfall a year. The results of this study will be shared at the April 24 chapter meeting in McMinnville. Hikers will help create plant lists on one of two trail options: a difficult 2.5-mile climb to the top or a shorter, more level loop trail ending at Elk Creek Campground. Participants can camp overnight and meet at the campground at 9 am or carpool from McMinnville. For carpool, meet at 7:45 am for an 8 am departure from the Blaine and Linfield street parking lot beside Linfield College. Information and RSVP: 503-474-0775.

Work Parties: McMinnville Library Native Plant Garden. Please join us! Volunteers will be maintaining the library garden on the first Thursday of each month, except in July when we will gather on the 2nd Thursday.

Field Trip and Work Party: Kingston Prairie. We will join a Nature Conservancy work party to collect seed on this all-day trip with a carpool from McMinnville. Some restrictions apply, so RSVP as early as possible to Marna at 503-835-1042 if you are interested.

To join the Corvallis email list to receive notification of upcoming events, please email Matt Blakeley-Smith.

Field Trip: Marys Peak with Phil Hays and Esther McEvoy. Meet us at the parking lot across from the Monroe Beanery for a trip up to Marys Peak. Bring rain gear, good walking shoes, lunch and water. We will carpool and be back by mid afternoon. Call Esther for more information at 541-754-0893.

Field Trip: Iron Mountain. Spectacular wildflowers with well over 200 species of vascular plants recorded along this botanically rich trail west of Santiam Pass. 5 miles, moderately difficult all-day hike. Meet at 8 am at the free OSU parking lot east of the Forage Seed Research Center (3450 Campus Way). Call Dan Luoma, 541-752-8860, for more information.

Field Trip: Native Plant Seed Harvest at Mt. Pisgah Nursery. The flowers have bloomed and seeds are ready for harvesting. Wear work clothes. Tools provided. Meet at 9 am at the nursery. Take Seavey Loop Rd. to entrance of Buford Park. After crossing bridge, turn left and follow the signs to the nursery. Call Dave 541-345-5531.

To be added to the e-mail list for upcoming events, please contact Maria Britton. For questions or additional information, please contact Eileen Obermiller.

Field Trip: Lookout Mountain. We will look at wildflowers and native plants in this area with member M.A. Willson; she may even give us some great photography tips. Meet at the BLM headquarters in Prineville at 8:15 am. This 7-mile hike includes a 1200' elevation gain. Contact: Please RSVP to M.A. Willson at willsma@bendbroadband.com.

Field Trip: Wildflowers of Glaze Meadow. We will look at more wildflowers as the season really begins to pop. Details of date and time and meeting place will be e-mailed to members as we get closer to the date. Meet at the Sisters Ranger District. Contact: mpajutee@fs.fed.us.

Field Trip: Broken Top Wildflowers. Stu Garrett will lead a hike through spectacular glaciated scenery and alpine wildflowers in the Cascades, west of Bend. Meet at the north end of the Pilot Butte State Park parking lot at 8:15am to arrange carpools and get directions. Return around 5 pm. This 6-mile loop hike is one of our more strenuous and our field trip size is limited to 12. A NW forest pass will be required for parking. Pre-registration is required, please contact Stu Garrett at 541-389-6981 (evenings) to secure your spot.

For information on the Klamath Basin Chapter, contact Sarah Malaby, 541-884-5703, smalaby@cs.com.

No regular meetings in July or August.

Event: Annual Potluck Supper. The potluck will be held at the home of Will Bloch and Dell Rhodes, preceded by a walkabout of the wildflower propagation and habitat restoration projects on the property. The tour/discussion will start around 5 pm, and the meal, around 6:30 pm. Please call Will at 509-493-3572 for directions and meal coordination.

For information on the North Coast Chapter contact Vivian Starbuck at 503-377-4141.

If you would like to receive the semi-official, Chapter e-mail newsletter, The Calochortus, e-mail Don Jacobson.

Field Trip: Grassy Knoll. Forest, rocky outcrops, the bald summit of Grassy Knoll, and scree slopes—plenty of botanical diversity and great views. 130-mile round-trip drive (20 miles on gravel); 8 miles of hiking with 1000' of elevation gain. USFS parking permit required. Call Jan and Dave Dobak at 503-248-9242 for info.

No regular meetings in July or August.

Field Trip: Silver Star Mountain. At an elevation of 4390', Silver Star Mountain offers a wonderful mix of subalpine meadows full of paintbrush, gentians, cat's ear lilies, and beargrass, dark coniferous forests with several species of anemones along with buckbean, and rock garden species such as Columbia lewisia. On clear days, the views of the Western Cascades are stunning. The hike will range from 3-5 miles with an elevation gain from 500-1000' (depending on road conditions). Contact Paul Slichter for more information at 503-661-3292, pslichte@teleport.com.

Field Trip: Lookout Mountain. To the east of Hood River valley, we'll hike the loop from High Prairie up to the top of Lookout Mountain, then down to Gumjuwac Saddle and back up to High Prairie. A variety of forest, meadow, and rocky outcrops, with lots of good plants. Driving, round trip: 150 miles paved, 10 miles gravel. Hiking: 7 miles, 2000' elevation gain. Contact: Jan & Dave Dobak, 503-248-9242.

For information on the Siskiyou Chapter, contact Armand Rebischke, 541-482-2141, si_president@NPSOregon.org.

Field Trip: Popcornflower Counting at Sutherlin Park. This event involves monitoring rough popcornflower at the Sutherlin City Park. Meet BLM parking lot at 8 am, leave by 8:30 am. Contact Richard Sommer at 541-440-0642.

Field Trip: Bilger Ridge. To view the beautiful crinite or Cox’s mariposa lily (Calochortus coxii). We will plan a trip to see Cox’s mariposa lily on a serpentine rock outcrop that is northeast of Myrtle Creek about 10 miles. Meet at BLM parking lot at 8 am leave by 8:30 am. Meet at Tri-City Mcdonalds at 9 am, leave no later than 9:30 am.

Field Trip: Shore Acres State Park. We will be spending the day on the Oregon Coast at or near Shore Acres Park. We should see crowberry (Empetrum nigrum), sea thrift (Armeria maritima) and western lily (Lilium occidentale). Be sure to bring your camera as well as lunch. Meet at the BLM parking lot at 7:30 am. Leave by 8 am. Plan to carpool and save on gasoline. Contact Sam Friedman at 541-673-0589.

Workday: VA Native Plant Garden. Bring your love for native plants and gardening. Join us at the VA Native Plant Garden. Spend a little time in the morning hours and help us get the garden ready for summer. Bring gardening tools, gloves and a sack lunch if you wish. Parking is allowed in the employee parking area on weekends near the Transitional Care Unit (TCU) complex. You can see the garden from there. For more information call Donna Rawson at 541-459-2821.

Meetings: Programs TBA, followed by our monthly business meeting. If you want to learn more about our chapter or NPSO please join us. Meetings are held upstairs in room one at the Mercy Education Bldg., 2459 Stewart Parkway, Roseburg. For more information call Sam Friedman at 541-673-0589.

Field Trip: Triangulation Peak. Triangulation Peak in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Area features a wide variety of flowers that flourish in forest, marsh, and rocky habitats. The walk will be about 4 miles round trip with a 700' elevation gain. Bring food and water. To register, call John Savage after 7 pm at 503-399-8615.

Field Trip: McNeil Point. John Savage, chapter president, will lead a hike to McNeil Point near Rhododendron in the Mt. Hood area. This all-day, 7-mile hike will take you through lush forest areas to meadows filled with a variety of mountain wildflowers. This is a slow-paced hike with some elevation gain. To register, call John at 503-399-8615 after 7 pm.

Field Trip: Cypripedium fasciculatum in the Wallowas led by Gene Yates. This trip will also look at Botrychium and Ophioglossum. Details to be determined.

Field Trip: Cougar Meadows RNA. Cougar Meadow is located near Anthony Lakes and was recently dedicated to the memory of Charlie Johnson. It has a large sedge and tufted hairgrass component, and contains one or more species of moonworts/grapeferns. There is a small aspen stand that is not regenerating, with young conifers establishing in the understory. The lack of aspen regeneration may be related to wild ungulate grazing, but the cause is unknown. Led by Jenifer Ferriel to look at the aspen regeneration issue and also try out the new sedge key.