Ancient Grasslands: The past, present and future of Willamette Valley prairie and savanna

Zoom Presentation

Presenter: Bart Johnson, professor emeritus from University of Oregon Oak-pine savanna and prairie have persisted in the Willamette Valley and other parts of the lowland Pacific Northwest for thousands of years. These ecosystems appear well-suited to projected future climate because of their resilience to heat, drought, and fire. With rapidly increasing risk to forests and […]

Winter Plant Walk at Mt. Pisgah Arboretum **CANCELLED DUE TO ICE STORM**

Mount Pisgah Arboretum 34901 Frank Parish Rd, Eugene, OR, United States

Leaders: Gail Baker and Steven Yeager Ever wonder what plants flourish during the winter season in the Willamette Valley? We’ll examine and learn to identify ferns, lichens, trees, and shrubs in their winter stages, some with fruits, some without leaves or flowers, and notice which ones are already breaking bud. The two-hour walk will provide […]