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SUMMARY:Self-guided tour of Laurelwood Bog
DESCRIPTION:Hugh Prichard and his grandsons have planted over 120 natives spanning the past 17 years in this native plant garden that covers over a half acre. Most of these plants are thriving. The garden is thought to be one of the largest in Eugene. Hugh invites you to visit and take a self-guided tour. Access is easy. Drive south on Agate Street to 2766 Agate Street\, Eugene\, which dead ends at the entrance to the bog. It is open all daylight hours.
URL:https://emerald.npsoregon.org/event/self-guided-tour-of-laurelwood-bog/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T100000
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SUMMARY:Lily Lake Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join Armand Rebishke\, Siuslaw National Forest Botanist\, and Bob Hladky\, Emerald Chapter Secretary and former Siuslaw NF botanist\, on a walk around Lily Lake\, north of Florence. We will meet at 10:00 am at Lowe’s in west Eugene near the tall trees to carpool or at Baker Beach Campground at 11:30 for a picnic lunch. After lunch\, we’ll walk the loop trail and venture off-trail to see several rare plants including Lycopodium inundatum (bog clubmoss) and Vaccinium oxycoccus (swamp cranberry) in a boggy wetland and Schoenoplectus californicus (California bullrush) near the junction of the stream and the lake. Bring a lunch\, water\, and rubber boots for the bog unless you are comfortable walking in wet boots! Sign up here
URL:https://emerald.npsoregon.org/event/lily-lake-trail/
LOCATION:Baker Beach Campground\, baker beach road\, florence\, OR\, 97439\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T083000
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SUMMARY:Botanizing and Birding at Bohemia and Fairview Mountains
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a trip to the top of the Calapooia Divide\, coming from the Cottage Grove side. Since this is a transition zone\, we’ll look for species on the northern end of their range like Nutall’s linanthus and Siskiyou false hellebore as well as 4 different species of stonecrop\, Washington lilies\, ghost orchids\, and other myco-heterotrophs. On the bird front\, we’ll look and listen for varied thrushes and hermit thrushes. We’ll make several stops on our way to the top\, visiting a variety of habitat types. Bring lunch\, water\, hiking boots\, and sunscreen. Meet at South Eugene High School at 8:30 am or Row River Nature Park in Cottage Grove at 9:00 am to carpool. Sign up here 
URL:https://emerald.npsoregon.org/event/botanizing-and-birding-at-bohemia-and-fairview-mountains/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T180000
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SUMMARY:Rescheduled Grasshopper Meadow Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join Cascades flora expert Tanya Harvey as she leads a trip to Grasshopper Meadows\,  a very large sloping meadow north of Oakridge. We’ll make a loop around the flowery meadow on a faint trail and cut back down across the meadow\, so be prepared for some off-trail hiking. After a winter without snowpack\, the flowers in the mountains are well advanced\, so we’ll probably be seeing flowers that usually bloom much later in the summer. There should still be plenty of butterflies and other interesting pollinators. Bring lunch\, snacks\, and plenty of water. For more about the site\, visit https://westerncascades.com/sites/lane-county/grasshopper-meadows. Meet at South Eugene High parking lot (19th & Patterson) at 8:30 am or the Lowell covered bridge at 9:00 am to carpool. Sign up here
URL:https://emerald.npsoregon.org/event/grasshopper-meadow-field-trip/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T190000
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SUMMARY:Emerald Chapter Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Come meet the Emerald Chapter Board members and help us brainstorm next season’s speakers and field trips  while sharing a potluck picnic at Amazon Community Center.  \nBring a chair\, drink\, plate and utensils\, and a dish to share\, and we’ll provide the dessert!  \nIf you have any specific speakers or field trip locations you’d like to visit\, now is the time to speak up; we love to get your great ideas!  \n 
URL:https://emerald.npsoregon.org/event/emerald-chapter-summer-picnic/
LOCATION:Amazon Community Center\, picnic area south of buildings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T093000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Outreach: Assist with native plant nursery tasks
DESCRIPTION:Dorena Genetic Resource Center is seeking volunteers to join us on the second Tuesday of each month to help with various nursery tasks\, including transplanting\, pruning\, thinning\, spacing\, fertilizing\, and weeding. Come and join us for a fun day of plant care!  \nSign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A8AA2FA4F4C34-50446437-dorena  \n 
URL:https://emerald.npsoregon.org/event/volunteer-outreach-assist-with-native-plant-nursery-tasks/
LOCATION:Dorena Plant Materials Center\, 34963 Shoreview Dr\, Cottage Grove\, OR\, 97424\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T093000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Outreach: Westmoreland Park Wetlands Enhancement Work Party
DESCRIPTION:We are beginning the sixth year of our work parties to remove invasive weeds in our two wet prairie remnants to the east and west of the Dr. Edwin Coleman Jr.\, Center in Westmoreland Park. On September 19\, volunteers will lay weed fabric on new plots and some plots for the second year\, and pull invasive weeds in areas selected by Parks & Open Space Ecologist Diane Steeck. There are tasks for all ages and physical abilities. \nEven this late in the summer\, there are still native plants in bloom. Come down and see the gumweed! These wetlands have protected status and are the largest population of two native plants anywhere in Eugene:  barestem biscuitroot and silverpuffs\, now in seed.  \nThank you to our partners\, Beyond Toxics\, Willamette Resources & Educational Network (WREN)\, and Native Plant Society\, Emerald Chapter\, for helping get the word out about our work parties. With the help of all our volunteers\, our project is showing success!  \nTo RSVP for the September 19 work party\, and/or to get on the list for updates on future work parties\, please contact fansustainability@gmail.com. Parks & Open Space brings all the tools so RSVP’ing allows us to let them know how many tools to bring. We meet on Polk St. south of the pickle ball courts on W. 20th. We hope you will join us!
URL:https://emerald.npsoregon.org/event/volunteer-outreach-westmoreland-park-wetlands-enhancement-work-party/
LOCATION:Dr. Colman Center Westmorland Park\, 1545 West 22nd Ave\, Eugene\, 97405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T190000
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SUMMARY:Research Flash Talks from University of Oregon Graduate Students: Monkeyflower Evolution\, Compost Amendments\, and Conservation in Southwest Oregon Oak Woodlands
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about current research by University of Oregon graduate students: Gabriel Chavez: Investigating the Repeated Evolution of Red Flowers in a Radiation of Mimulus; Caryn Iwanaga: Compost Soil Amendments Promote Plant Traits with the ‘Best of Both Worlds;’ and Sean Prive: Restoring Southwestern Oregon’s Oak-Pine Landscapes: Balancing Biodiversity\, Fuels\, and Invasive Grasses.
URL:https://emerald.npsoregon.org/event/research-flash-talks-from-university-of-oregon-graduate-students-monkeyflower-evolution-compost-amendments-and-conservation-in-southwest-oregon-oak-woodlands/
LOCATION:Amazon Community Center\, Main Hall\, 2700 Hilyard St\, Eugene\, OR\, 97405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T210000
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SUMMARY:Ethical Foraging of Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Foraging native plants offers a meaningful way to deepen our connection with the natural world\, but it also carries important responsibilities. In this presentation\, Steven Yeager will explore the principles and practices of ethical foraging\, with a focus on protecting plant populations\, preserving ecological integrity\, and relationships with the land. \nParticipants will learn how to identify opportunities for sustainable harvest\, assess the health and abundance of wild plant communities\, and minimize their impact on sensitive ecosystems. The presentation will also discuss common native species used for food\, medicine\, and craft\, along with practical guidelines for responsible collection. \nWhether you are new to foraging or an experienced herbalist\, naturalist\, or gardener\, this program will provide valuable insights for harvesting wild plants in a way that supports both people and the long-term health of the landscapes we depend upon.  \nAbout the Presenter: \nSteven Yeager was longtime instructor with the Columbines School of Botanical Studies and serves as Executive Vice President of Mountain Rose Herbs and is current President of NPSO. Drawing on decades of experience in herbal medicine\, native plants\, sustainability\, and conservation\, he is passionate about promoting responsible stewardship of wild plant populations and fostering deeper connections between people and place.
URL:https://emerald.npsoregon.org/event/ethical-foraging-of-native-plants/
LOCATION:Amazon Community Center\, Main Hall\, 2700 Hilyard St\, Eugene\, OR\, 97405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261116T210000
DTSTAMP:20261012T180734Z
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SUMMARY:Aquatic and Emergent Native Plant Establishment
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from Laurie Holts\, City of Eugene Ecologist\, about a novel project. From 2018 through 2021\, the City of Eugene and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife planted over 2\,000 native aquatic and emergent plants at Golden Gardens Park. Learn how this novel project experimented with different planting techniques for diverse species\, protected plants from voracious herbivores\, and played an important role in helping the Northwestern Ponds Turtle population at Golden Gardens thrive.
URL:https://emerald.npsoregon.org/event/aquatic-and-emergent-native-plant-establishment/
LOCATION:Amazon Community Center\, Main Hall\, 2700 Hilyard St\, Eugene\, OR\, 97405\, United States
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