By Evan Lasley, October 2023
It’s almost planting season in the Willamette Valley! After a brief hiatus from volunteer activities during September, we are excited to announce a new series of fall volunteer events! Join us out in the field to help put more native plants on the landscape, and contribute to the recovery of ecosystems across Oregon. All are welcome!
We will be holding volunteer events throughout the fall season from the Eugene Wetlands to Marys River Watershed, and carpooling from our office may be available.
Saturday, Oct. 28: Planting native shrubs at Old Peak Meadow, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Marys River Watershed.
Saturday, Nov. 4: Planting native bulbs and bare roots at Beazell Memorial Forest, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. near Wren, Oregon.
Friday, Nov. 10: Planting native bulbs and seedlings in the West Eugene Wetlands, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Lane County, Oregon.
Friday, Nov. 17: Planting threatened Willamette daisy at Crisp near Lumos Wine. Co, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. near Wren, Oregon.
Thursday, Dec. 7: Planting endangered (recently delisted!) Nelson’s checkermallow at Herbert Farm & Natural Area, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Corvallis.
Note that the Herbert Farm planting event has been rescheduled to Thursday, December 7. Visit appliedeco.org/calendar for more details and to sign up for a shift! We hope to see you out there. ❤️🦋🌱
