What: Work off some turkey dinner— volunteer event in the Luckiamute State Natural Area!
Where: Luckiamute State Natural Area, North Unit Trailhead
When: Friday, November 25, 2011, 9 AM to 2 PM
Goals: Restore a 3.5 acre “demonstration prairie” as an example of native prairie habitat which was historically widespread in the neighborhood, including portions of Luckiamute State Natural Area (LSNA). Recreate habitat suitable for threatened grassland species such as Oregon vesper sparrow, which nested in the demonstration area until recently.
Activities:
RSVP or Questions: please email Joel Geier or call (541) 745-5821.
Click here to download .pdf with more information and detailed driving directions to the trailhead from Albany, Corvallis, and Monmouth/Independence. Hope to see you there!
Where: Luckiamute State Natural Area, North Unit Trailhead
When: Friday, November 25, 2011, 9 AM to 2 PM
Goals: Restore a 3.5 acre “demonstration prairie” as an example of native prairie habitat which was historically widespread in the neighborhood, including portions of Luckiamute State Natural Area (LSNA). Recreate habitat suitable for threatened grassland species such as Oregon vesper sparrow, which nested in the demonstration area until recently.
Activities:
- Plant bulblets of native prairie/savanna wildflowers (camas, brodiaea and ookow) in demonstration plot near trailhead.
- Plant and rake in native grass and wildflower seed over additional parts of the area.
- Swap ideas for more volunteer activities at LSNA in the coming years.
RSVP or Questions: please email Joel Geier or call (541) 745-5821.
Click here to download .pdf with more information and detailed driving directions to the trailhead from Albany, Corvallis, and Monmouth/Independence. Hope to see you there!
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