There are many reasons to love this mighty oak, it provides forage and shelter for wildlife, nesting materials for birds, attracts pollinato

Conserving Oak Habitats in the Southern Willamette Valley (4 page brochure) Topics: Willamette Valley Oaks Yesterday and Today, Oak Species, Change in Extent of Willamette Valley Strategy Habitats, Willamette Valley Oak Habitats, Wildlife, Restoring Oak Habitats, What Does Oak Restoration Look Like?, Partners Working to Preserve and Manage Oak Habitats (Rivers To Ridges Partnership), Oak Habitat Resource Links. #OregonWhiteOaks #CityofEugene #OakWoodland #OakSavanna #Wildlife

Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest (2006, reprinted 2014) by Mark Turner and Phyllis Gustafson Timber Press Field Guide Very basic key with photos, limited number of plants covered. More up-to-date than other definitive guides. Mountain Plants of the Pacific Northwest (1995) by Taylor and Douglas Not a definitive key to Identifying species. Covers ferns, conifers, hardwoods, shrubs, forbs, grasses. Plants of the Pacific Northwest (1994, revised edition 2004) by Pojar and Ma

(9:30 minute video) Monarch butterfly populations have declined 90 percent across the US. A key piece of their habitat has been wiped out by farms and urban sprawl. Milkweed is the single most important plant for monarchs. It’s the only one they lay their eggs on and young caterpillars eat. People are encouraged to plant milkweed wherever they can to help monarchs along their long migration routes. [IMPORTANT: Plant only milkweed that is native to your area. In Oregon's Willa

(8:28 minute video) Oregon white oaks or Garry oak (Quercus garryana) is an iconic tree of the Willamette Valley and Pacific NW. Its habitat has been reduced 95% by land conversion and changes in land management. This vanishing legacy has biological, cultural, and historic significance. The oaks and their habitat are imperiled and deserves our protection and restoration. #OakSavanna #Savanna #Restoration #Biodiversity #HabitatLoss #WillametteValley #Oregon #OregonWhiteOaks

Walama Restoration Project Brochure: Restore and Protect a Native Ecosystem in Your Backyard; A Vanishing Ecosystem; Oaks and Their History in the Willamette Valley; How Should I Restore and Preserve My Oak Habitat? #Northwest #Oregon #Restoration #WillametteValley #OakSavanna #OakWoodland #Biodiversity #OregonWhiteOaks

"Preserving and restoring natural ecosystems is one way citizens of the Willamette Valley choose to maintain their quality of life." "By 1850...[the] ecological mosaic that had seen relatively gradual change for a 1,000 years entered a period of rapid change. This change continues today, with population in the basin projected to reach nearly four million people by 2050, nearly double today's number. This is equivalent to adding 13 cities the size of Eugene." "Settlers fresh f

(6 page PDF document) There are many beautiful native species that are readily available from local native plant nurseries. Below is a list of some of the more common species that are found in the southern Willamette Valley. While native species generally require less water and care than non-native species, this is only true when planted in the appropriate soil moisture and sunlight conditions. We have tried to include brief notes on habitat requirements to help you make your

(2 page brochure) What are prairies?; Animals and plants of upland prairies; Are prairies in trouble?; How can you help? Native prairies are a severely endangered habitat in Western Oregon... Western Oregon Prairies #Oregon #Prairie #PrairieRestoration #Wildlife #NativePlants #Volunteers #WillametteValley #Birds #Biodiversity #HabitatLoss #EndangeredSpecies

What's So Special About Oregon White Oaks? It’s now estimated that more than 99 percent of pre-settlement prairies and savannas in Oregon have been converted to urban areas, farms, and other developments. In addition to urban development, yet another challenge to this native tree is the spread of invasive plant species. Diversity of bird species is often higher in oak forests than in adjacent conifer forests. Oregon white oaks provide favorable habitat to a number of importan