http://highdesert.npsoregon.org/blog Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:30:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   Weeds or Wildflowers? How to Get Rid of Noxious Weeds             At Sisters City Hall   Learn to identify and reduce the spread of invasive, non-native plants at home, on your acreage, on public lands or at your business.   Learn how invasive plants damage soils and local vegetation.  See examples of weeds, bring your own for an ecologist ... http://highdesert.npsoregon.org/blog/?p=158 What – Plant cottonwood cuttings and put on protective vexar tubes on seedlings to help restore the riparian areas to a more natural condition. Bob and Robert will give us a tour of the ranch and describe the terrestrial and aquatic habitat management projects underway on the ranch for restoration. Project background - ... http://highdesert.npsoregon.org/blog/?p=138 Lets Pull Together has scheduled this years weed pull for Deschutes County for June 13, 2009.  Everyone is welcome. Wear long sleeves and sturdy shoes.  Bring drinking water.  Gloves will be provided to children and adults. Go to Lets Pull Together for locations and additional details.                 http://highdesert.npsoregon.org/blog/?p=110 The Corvalis Chapter is hosting the NPSO Annual Meeting this year in Yachats. Details can be found in the Bulletin of the NPSO March 2009 edition or the annual state meeting web site:  http://corvallis.npsoregon.org/meeting/2009meeting.html Lodging- Important Update The Adobe Resort in Yachats (1-800-522-3623) has informed us that if 10 rooms are booked ... http://highdesert.npsoregon.org/blog/?p=114 UPDATE: March 20, 2009   Hello Old Stone Church  Volunteers:   We will be having our first meeting on April 4, 2009 at the Old Stone Church.  This first meeting will begin with an orientation of project goals and the site. Next we'll jump into designing some concept ideas for the master plan landscape.  ... http://highdesert.npsoregon.org/blog/?p=88 Join the Native Plant Society of Oregon (NPSO) and enjoy publications and activities focused on the enjoyment and conservation of our native plants. The Bulletin of the Native Plant Society of Oregon is a state wide rag that shares the activities of the NPSO throughout the State.   It is mailed to members ... http://highdesert.npsoregon.org/blog/?p=77       What:  Data Collection of the Pumice grape-fern (Botrychium pumicola).   Two to four volunteers are requested for this project.  The work involves assisting Forest Service employees with data collection at two sites located about one hour southeast of Bend, several miles southeast of Pine Mountain.  This will be the second year ... http://highdesert.npsoregon.org/blog/?p=27   The USFS is looking for help fencing off ponds from cattle grazing and to set up bird blinds.  This project is still in its planning stage and may not be ready for action until the fall of 2009 or perhaps even 2010.  More information will follow as it firms up.   This ... http://highdesert.npsoregon.org/blog/?p=24