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Please join the Institute for Applied Ecology on June 29^th at the Garoutte Prairie, located on Bureau of Land Management public land, and considered an Area of Critical Environmental Concern. Mid-elevation prairies like this one are continually threatened by woody species encroachment and invasive non-native species. Removing these is critical for the preservation and maintenance of this special place that is so important for wildlife and pollinators.

This is a rain or shine event, so dress accordingly.

• When:  June 29th from 10:00am – 2:00pm
• Where: Garoutte prairie near Dorena Reservoir west of Cottage Grove Oregon
• Work to be completed: We will be cutting encroaching woody species from the meadow at Garoutte prairie using loppers.

Please remember to wear appropriate clothes (multiple layers, rain gear, etc.) and shoes (boots, rain boots, etc.). Oregon weather conditions can be unpredictable this time of year, so plan accordingly. The soil surface is uneven and tussocky, so be ready to walk carefully. The prairie is right next to a road, so there will be easy access to vehicles. Bring plenty of water and snacks.

No special skills are required for this work. Event hosts will help identify plants that are going to be removed. Hand tools and gloves will be provided (but you may want to bring your own gloves to ensure you have some that fit). We will be walking to the summit and through the meadows, so there will be some incline and potentially rough terrain.

Please RSVP to Jessica Celis at jessica@appliedeco.org by June 20th.

It is important to RSVP so we can bring sufficient tools for the day.

Join us and learn what our 2019 intern crews have been finding this summer. In the face of a changing climate and growing population, we need skilled ecologists to study, conserve, and restore the valuable natural habitats we have left. For 20 years, IAE has been mentoring seasonal interns every summer. They come to us as college students or recent graduates, gain invaluable on-the-ground experience in the fundamentals of field work by taking part in conservation research projects scattered across Oregon and Washington, then continue on their way to careers in academia, natural resource agencies like the Bureau of Land Management or the US Forest Service, land trusts, and more.  Our 150 intern alumni tell us their experience at IAE was instrumental in their success. Come meet our 2019 crews, and hear about their field season.

6 – 8 pm. Light refreshments will be served, and prizes raffled off to support the IAE Internship Program.

Join Institute for Applied Ecology for this festival-like fundraiser dinner at Tyee Wine Cellars, with a Mediterranean dinner from Kalamata Bistro featuring invasive species, Cook-off contest, live bluegrass from Rusty Hinges, and lawn games. Bring the whole family for this fun way to celebrate healthy natural areas. This event sold out last year, so get your tickets soon. More information and tickets at appliedeco.org/cookoff.

Tickets: $30 adult, $20 students, $15 kids 9-13 (kids under 9 FREE).

Contact: 541-753-3099 x 701; michelw ‘at’ appliedeco.org

We love our sponsors! Earthfort, Barker Uerlings Insurance, SevenOaks Native Nursery, Heritage Seedlings, LiveWell Yoga, Kalamata Bistro, Tyee Wine Cellars