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EVENTS

Two classes at Stillwater Natives Nursery
Registration required 

I. "Jumpstart Your Habitat Restoration"

August 23, 2025    10 am -11:30 am

I. Preparation is essential for effective restorations. This class explores the essence of carbon for your landscape. We will address simple ways for transforming your landscape naturally, bringing back essential habitat. Hear about the process from two women who do this work! Know how to assess your own land for water and shelter and find your resources. Also, how to manage the helpers.  Followed by 2nd class on September 7th.                                                                                                    

Instructors:  Darcy Grahek, Stillwater Natives Nursery

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Tatiana Havill-Affatati, Wild Pollinator Gardens

II. "Make Habitat for Songbirds & Pollinators"

September 6, 2025   1:30 pm- 3:00 pm

“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” —Shakespeare.   This class reveals the methods, materials, and plants needed to create a habitat to support birds, pollinators and other wildlife. Instructor Dave Kollen will lead participants through a Home Bee Habitat Assessment. We will explore the stages of various life cycles to inform the native plant species selection for your landscape, build species diversity and provide safe habitat.  Receive list of resources and how to find further assistance. 

This class is after the Walk for the Wild event at USF&W, Bandon Marsh.   10 am - 1 pm

                         

Instructors: Dave Kollen, Xerces Society Bee Ambassador

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Darcy Grahek, Stillwater Natives Nursery

"Restoration of habitat, good for pollinators, good for the birds and good for the people."  -  Darcy Grahek

Past Events at
Johnson Creek Natural Area

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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

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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.

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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.

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Stillwater Natives Nursery        Bandon, Oregon
Growing plants for people and pollinators of the south coast
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