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• WHAT: Horse Rock Ridge is a unique remnant meadow that has a robust native population of light loving species. However, over the years this meadow has decreased in size due to tree invasion. We need 3-4 volunteers to help us as we clear encroaching trees from this meadow. We will be using saws to either cut out or limb trees that have made their way into the meadow and are reducing habitat for high light-loving species. Your job will to be help us clear the branches and tree trunks from the open area and bring it into the surrounding forest.
• WHEN:  Thursday June 7^th from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
• WHERE: Horse Rock Ridge in the Coburg Hills near Brownsville, Oregon.
• MEET: At the IAE office, 563 SW Jefferson St. Corvallis Oregon at 8:00am to carpool to Horse Rock Ridge. The drive time is about an hour and a half to get to the site. We will leave the site for Corvallis at 2:30pm.

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• ACCESS: We will be behind a locked gate, which is why carpooling will be necessary.
• WEAR: Weather is unpredictable at this time, so prepare yourself for most things. I highly recommend a wide brimmed hat, long sleeve shirt (to protect your skin from branches you’ll be hauling), sun screen, and sturdy boots.
• BRING: Plenty of water, snacks, and a lunch.
• SPECIAL SKILLS: Ability to walk over steep uneven terrain. Ability to drag and carry awkward objects up to approximately 100 yards.
• AMENITIES: There are no restroom facilities so be prepared to use nature.
• PLEASE RSVP: Please make sure to RSVP so we can be certain to bring sufficient tools and gloves for the day. Contact Jessica Celis (jessica@appliedeco.org) or 541-521-5197.

4Spirits Distillery will be donating a portion of sales on June 14 to the Institute of Applied Ecology! Join us at 3405 SW Deschutes St, Corvallis, OR 97333, anytime from 11:30 am to 9 pm. No flyer needed, just come on down for delicious food and drinks with a view in Southtown. See you there!

IAE staff will have a booth at the Corvallis Farmers Market! Stop by and make a pollinator home out of teasel stems!  See you at Corvallis’ Riverfront Park from 9-1.