Saturday, June 22, 2024, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Location: Sunriver Nature Center, Sunriver Save the date! Join Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory and the High Desert Chapter of the Native Plant Society as we celebrate the diversity of wildflowers in Oregon and the pollinators who love them. More information can be found at: https://snco.org/event/wildflower-show-and-pollinator-festival-2/
Sunday, June 23, 9:00 am (leave Roseburg at 9:00 am) – mid-afternoon Field Trip: Bilger Ridge in the North Myrtle Creek watershed It is time for our yearly trek to BiIger Ridge to see our very own rare and beautiful mariposa lily, Calochortus coxii. We have special permission from the Bureau of Land Management to visit...
Saturday, June 29th 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Field Trip: Mary’s Peak Scenic Botanical Area Leaders: Phil Hays and Esther McEvoy A hike from the campground through the noble fir forest, along the meadow edge trail to the summit, and back to the campground. It will be about a three-mile roundtrip hike of medium difficulty. For...
Saturday, June 29, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Field Trip: Weiss Rd, Prairie/Oak Area ACEC and Camas Swale RNA Leader: Ed Alverson Join Ed Alverson to visit two adjacent Bureau of Land Management sites located about six miles southwest of Creswell to view the late spring/early summer flora. The Weiss Road Prairie-Oak-Pine Area of Critical...
Sunday, June 30, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Event: Work Party at the Avery Native Plant Garden Leader: Esther McEvoy Location: Avery House Nature Center, Avery Park, Corvallis Come help with summer cleanup in the gardens. Dress for the weather and bring gloves, shovel, and clippers. Contact Esther for more information or to RSVP at 541-990-0948 or estherco@peak.org.
Saturday, July 6 Field Trip: Motherlode Trail Trip leaders: Jill Welborn Location: Lookout Mountain, Ochoco National Forest Rating: moderately difficult (about four miles round trip, 1000 foot elevation gain) Come explore the beautiful flora of the Ochocos. More details to follow. To let us know you’re interested, email the High Desert Chapter field trip coordinator...
Saturday, July 6 Field Trip: Motherlode Trail Trip leaders: Jill Welborn Location: Lookout Mountain, Ochoco National Forest Rating: moderately difficult (about four miles round trip, 1000 foot elevation gain) Come explore the beautiful flora of the Ochocos. More details to follow. To let us know you’re interested, email the High Desert Chapter field trip coordinator...
Sunday, July 7th, 8:00 am - late afternoon Field Trip: Iron Mountain and Cone Peak Leaders: Dan Luoma & Joyce Eberhart We will hike the Iron Mountain-Cone Peak loop, identifying wildflowers in this botanical hotspot. Over 200 species of vascular plants have been recorded across this botanically rich trail west of Santiam Pass. Wildflowers of the Western...
Sunday, July 7th, 8:00 am - late afternoon Field Trip: Iron Mountain and Cone Peak Leaders: Dan Luoma & Joyce Eberhart We will hike the Iron Mountain-Cone Peak loop, identifying wildflowers in this botanical hotspot. Over 200 species of vascular plants have been recorded across this botanically rich trail west of Santiam Pass. Wildflowers of the Western...
Tuesday, July 9, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Field Trip: Iron Mountain to Cone Peak Trail Leader: Jenny Lippert, Retired Forest Service Botanist Enjoy a slow walk with little elevation gain through the blooming rock gardens with former Forest Botanist, Jenny Lippert. This is a perfect excursion for folks who like to take their time...
Tuesday, July 9, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Field Trip: Iron Mountain to Cone Peak Trail Leader: Jenny Lippert, Retired Forest Service Botanist Enjoy a slow walk with little elevation gain through the blooming rock gardens with former Forest Botanist, Jenny Lippert. This is a perfect excursion for folks who like to take their time...
Thursday, July 11, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Event: Emerald Chapter Summer Potluck Picnic Location: Amazon Park, south of the Community Center around the picnic tables. Come meet the Emerald Chapter Board of Directors and help us brainstorm presenters and field trips for next season. Dessert provided by the chapter.