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...
Saturday, May 18, 8:00 am - late afternoon Leader: Rod Trotter Location: North Umpqua River near Steamboat Creek We 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...
Saturday, May 18, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Join 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,...
Sunday, May 19th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: Mount Pisgah Arboretum, 34901 Frank Parrish Rd, Eugene This 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...
Monday, May 20, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Leaders: Lecia Schall and Cloudy Sears Location: Old Salmon River Trail, Welches Join 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...
Tuesday, May 21, 9:45 am - 3:00 pm Hike Leader: Karlene Richmond Location: Rimrock Springs Trailhead, U.S. Highway 26 between Madras and Prineville Rimrock 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...
Saturday, May 25, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Leader: Rod Trotter Twin 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...
Saturday, May 25, 9:00 am - 11:00 am Location: McMinnville Public Library Spend 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,...
Saturday, May 25, 10:30 am Leader: Olivia Dethlefsen at oliviadethlefsen@gmail.com (Note email Jbott@batnet.com as Olivia will be out of town until mid-May) Location: Near Butler Bar Campground, 22 miles from Port Orford This plant walk will consist of three legs. First, we will visit a Pacific dogwood located in the campground itself. Next is a short walk on NF-5325, in...
Saturday, May 25, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Leader: Esther McEvoy Location: Avery House Nature Center, Avery Park, Corvallis Come help with spring 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.
Friday, May 31, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Trip Leaders: Doranne Long and Amanda Snodgrass, Bureau of Land Management Botanist Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/868778970287?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday, June 1, 10:00 am Field Trip: Blacklock Point (Floras Lake Natural Area) Leader: Lynn Jackson and Olivia Dethlefsen Location: Cape Blanco State Airport - 92200 Airport Road, Sixes We will meet at the parking area at the end of Airport Road at the Cape Blanco State Airport. Airport Road is between mileposts 293 and 294...