The following is a list of upcoming events, activities, and volunteer opportunities. If you would like to participate in a work party, please let us know so we can plan for the number of volunteers and provide directions to the site. Call Steve Lilly at 752-9609, or email steve@greenbeltlandtrust.org.

May 2008   .
Saturday, May 3rd 10 a.m. - 1 p.m Beazell Memorial Forest Hike,
It’s that time of year when the beautiful Taylor’s Checkerspot Butterfly is fluttering in prime upland prairies at Beazell. We will hike a moderate three mile trail that leads us to this wildflower filled prairie and enjoy a beautiful view at the top.

Saturday, May 17th
12 pm - 3 pm,

Champoeg State Heritage Area Hike, St. Paul.

We will commute to St. Paul for an afternoon of Fires, Floods & Farming, an interactive program that leads us through a mile of wetlands, oak savannas and prairies that are being restored at Champoeg. Bring your boots and binoculars as we learn about this great restoration work in Marion County.

Saturday, May 31st 10 am - 1 pm Lupine Meadows Hike, Philomath,
The Nature Conservancy of Oregon’s Stewardship Ecologist Greg Fitzpatrick will once again lead us on a wildflower tour in hopes of finding the endangered Fender’s blue butterfly among Kincaid’s lupine. This is a very mild hike. Last year, Greg identified several native plant species and explained their importance in the Willamette Valley.

June

2008

   
Saturday, June 7th
10 am - 1 pm

Kingston Prairie Hike, Stayton,

What a wonderful time of year to enjoy myriads of native wildflowers that The
Nature Conservancy has restored in Marion County. Last year, our volunteers helped TNC during a native seed collection workday. So join us as we enjoy this great restoration work in Marion County.