EVENTS
POLLINATOR WORKSHOP
WHO AND WHAT: Learn how your forest property can contribute to pollinator habitat, specifically, approaches you can use to enhance pollinator forage and nesting habitat features. We will take a short walk and view a forest pollinator enhancement project and discuss the habitat characteristics pollinators need to thrive. Speakers: Lauren Grand, OSU Extension Forestry Agent in Lane County (known for the nationally recognized Bees in the Woods video series), and Alice Yeates of South Slough Reserve, who will discuss pollinator habitat enhancement projects at the Reserve.
WHEN AND WHERE: Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10am-2pm, at South Slough Reserve: 61907 Seven Devils Rd. Charleston, OR 97420.
COST & RSVP: $10 per person or $15 for two. Register here: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/.../enhancing...
"Restoration of habitat, good for pollinators, good for the birds and good for the people." - Darcy Grahek
On New Years Day in 2021
we planted 51 Western Red cedar and one Coastal Redwood along the chosen planting line. The area was walked by the City’s Public Works, the Parks and Recreation commision and an archeology representative for the KoKwell tribe.
Trees were donated by Stillwater Natives Nursery in Bandon. Volunteers came out for the next 2 Green Fridays, 2022 and 2023
to plant flowering shrubs on the day after Thanksgiving. We call that day Green Friday and it is an excellent family activity. To learn how to get involved email Darcy at Stillwater Natives info@stillwaternativesnursery.com
In 2023, the City Planning Dep't held an open house to assess the public
sentiment about how to use the former golf course. It was overwhelming how mant people indicated their value of natural habitat.
The initial design used Red cedars and planted them in triangles of 3,
to mimic a design used in KoKwell cultural basket design. This became the framework of a continuing native species hedgerow.
Biodynamic propagation of plants, plugs and
seeds. Ready for your gardens, pollinators,
restorations, hedgerows, or rain gardens.