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The Institute for Applied Ecology needs volunteers to help plant 8,000 native plants at Herbert Farm and Natural Area, about 5 miles south of Corvallis, Oregon. We will plant bulbs, such as elegant brodiaea (Brodiaea elegans) and Tolmie’s star tulip (Calochortus tolmiei), and bare-rooted seedlings, such as toughleaf iris (Iris tenax). Come do your bit to provide native plant diversity, and help restore this former farm field into a native prairie.

• WHEN: Saturday, October 26, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
• WHERE: Herbert Farm and Natural Area.
• MEET: You have two options: 1) For carpooling, meet at IAE (563 SW Jefferson St. Corvallis Oregon 97333) at 8:20 am ready to depart at 8:40 am. Travel time to the site from the office is approximately 15 minutes. OR 2) Meet at Herbert Farm at 9 am. Travel south from Corvallis on Hwy 99W for 3 miles, turn right on Herbert Avenue and drive 1 mile, past the first parking lot and all the way to the end of the road where there is a second small parking lot.
Weather is unpredictable at this time of year, so prepare yourself for rain and cold: rain jacket, rain pants, waterproof boots, a warm hat, long sleeve shirt, long pants and layers.
• BRING: Water, snacks, and a lunch.
• SPECIAL SKILLS: Able to kneel or bend over for an extended period, and walk over uneven, muddy terrain. Able to use shovel and hand tools. An ability to lift and carry 25lb trays a short distance would be helpful.
• AMENITIES: There are no restroom facilities.
• PLEASE RSVP: Please make sure to RSVP so we can be certain to bring sufficient tools and gloves for the day. Contact Peter Moore (peter@appliedeco.org).

Join us to celebrate 2o years of Institute for Applied Ecology’s restoration, research and education!  The Corvallis Arts Center is the perfect venue to showcase our conservation successes over the last 20 years, with a toast to the next 20 years. IAE staff will present short vignettes about their work, and will be on hand to discuss with the community while enjoying light refreshments. This will be a special celebration and event, so please join us! Kid friendly, free and open to the public.