Why Native Plants?
Short video with Doug Tallamy. (3:58 minutes video) #Biodiversity #Insects #Native Plants #Habitat #Prairie #Wildflowers #Restoration
Bee Survey at Rasor Park (Weds. May 17, 2023, Noon - 2+ PM)
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Noon - 2+ PM The City of Eugene and Bee City Eugene are hosting a bee survey at the park. Come on out and join...
Bee Survey at Rasor Park (Weds. May 4, 2022 Noon - 2 PM)
Come learn about some of Oregon's amazing native bees and their habitat! Collecting nets, jars, and notepads will be provided. Together...
Planet Party & Night Noises
Back by popular demand, Monday, August 12, 8 - 10 PM! Join local naturalist Rick Ahrens, and we will check out the Perseid Meteor Shower,...
Bird Walk at Rasor Park (City Nature Challenge)
Saturday, April 27, 8 - 9:30 AM Meet at the bench along the river bike path, south of the bike path connector Linda Gilbert and Cynthia...
BioBlitz at Rasor Park with Rick Ahrens
BioBlitz at Rasor Park with guides Rick Ahrens, Becky Riley, James Hershiser Sunday, April 28, 1-5 PM 1-2 PM Trees, Shrubs, Wildflowers...
Monarchs and Milkweed
(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
Northwest Prairies: What is a Prairie?
(16:46 minute video) An educational documentary about Puget Sound prairies: what are prairies; Native American use of prairies; loss of...
Western Oregon Prairies
(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... Oregon State University and US Fish and Wildlife Service. Western Oregon Prairies
What's So Special About Oregon White Oaks?
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 importa
