[Pacific Northwest Wildflower Bloom Reports]
Wildflower Hikes and Nature Field Trips

Spring and Summer 2010

Field Trips and Plant Talks Originating from Portland, OR or Localities in the Columbia River Gorge:

October 14, Thursday, 7 pm
Talk: Rare plants of the Columbia River Gorge and adjacent East Cascades. Paul Slichter will show photos of endangered plant species of the Columbia River Gorge and discuss ongoing monitoring efforts there with an emphasis on current threats at Catherine Creek and elsewhere. Volunteer monitoring via Washington State’s Rare Care model will also be discussed. Location: Mount Tabor Presbyterian Church, Southeast Belmont at 54th Avenue. Parking is available in the Church parking lot. For more information, call Billy Don at 503-515-1708.

September 23, Thursday, 7-8:45 pm
Program: Hiking Denali National Park. Photographer and naturalist Paul Slichter will present a program about the flora and fauna of the interior of Denali Na- tional Park in Alaska. Expect images of fantastic spring through-fall scenery and recommendations on where to stay and hike within the park. Location: Carnegie Room, McMinnville Public Library, 225 N.W. Adams St. (High- way 99W). Parking lot entrances are located on Adams and Second streets. Information: 503-835-1042, marna@ onlinemac.com.

 

Saturday March13, 2010 Hike: Catherine Creek, Columbia River Gorge

The premiere early flower spot in the Gorge, with grass widows (Olsynium douglasii) in profusion, yellow bells (Fritillaria pudica), smooth prairie stars (Lithophragma glabrum), several Lomatiums, and many others. Leave at 8:30 am, Gateway MAX station, corner of NE Pacific Street and NE 99th Avenue. Or meet at Catherine Creek at 10:00 am. 120 miles round-trip drive; easy walking 3 to 4 miles, with 500 ft. elevation gain. Call Jan and Dave Dobak at 503-248-9242 for more info.

For a Broader View of Upcoming NW Wildflower Hikes and Events :

Native Plant Society of Oregon (Click on "What's New" and then "NPSO Calendar" for a list of current events.)

Washington Native Plant Society (Find Local Chapters in the Menu at left, then click on Field Trips.)

Friends of the Columbia Gorge (They lead several hikes in the Columbia River Gorge each weekend!)

Oregon Wild (They lead hikes to the Columbia River Gorge and to other sites in Oregon throughout the year.)

Paul Slichter E-mail