Greetings!
This Mother's Day, give a gift that truly matters to the future of plants, pollinators and wildlife in the Pacific Northwest and the Southwest.
Your donation to support the conservation of native species and habitats will be matched by us in the form of planting a dozen endangered Willamette daisies (Erigeron decumbens) or New Mexico beardtongue flowers (Penstemon neomexicanus) in honor of you or a loved one for each donation we receive before May 8th, 2023.
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As an organization dedicated to restoring habitat for rare and endangered species, we will be planting thousands of endangered Willamette daisies (Erigeron decumbens) and rare New Mexico beardtongue flowers (Penstemon neomexicanus) later this year to restore the Earth.
This Mother's Day, consider making a donation in honor of someone special in your life to support our conservation work. Your donation to support the conservation of native species and habitats will be acknowledged with a Mother's Day card to you or a loved one.
Note: Donations must be received by us on or before May 8th in order for us to send a card to arrive by Mother's Day!
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Our staff and volunteers will plant out the endangered flowers at nearby restoration site in Oregon and New Mexico in the Fall during planting season. Your support for native species and habitats is critical to restoring ecosystems and healing the planet.
Yours,
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Tom Kaye, PhD
Executive Director
P.S. Check out some of the exciting events and upcoming volunteer opportunities on our calendar below!
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Pint Night Benefit
Join us Tuesday night on May 2nd to celebrate conservation work in the Willamette Valley! Block 15 Brewing Co. is hosting a special pint night at their Brewery & Taproom in Corvallis, Oregon to benefit the Institute for Applied Ecology—a portion of all beer sales made on May 2nd will go towards conserving native habitats and species. Stop by for a pint, and raise a glass to the planet!
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Butterfly Conservation Tour
May 7 near Wren, Oregon
Learn how ecologists have been working to enhance and expand habitat for the Fender's blue butterfly and Kincaid's lupine, two rare species endemic to the Willamette Valley. Join us for a brief hike and tour of the Crisp property at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 7th this Natural Areas Celebration Week. RSVP to Paul Reed at paulreed@appliedeco.org for more details.
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Of The Land, Sea, and Air Dinner
May 7 near Roseburg, Oregon
Join Abacela Winery to celebrate Oregon Wine Month on May 7th, while enjoying a 5-course menu featuring purely locally-sourced ingredients, perfectly paired with a selection of outstanding Abacela wines.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Institute for Applied Ecology for their conservation efforts. Join with friends or loved ones as we cheers to Mother Nature, Oregon Wine, our local community, and Abacela friends new and old!
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Farming for the Future: Native Seed Production Tour
May 16 Corvallis, Oregon
Join the Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) to tour our native plant farm with experts in propagating and producing native plants to provide restoration sites with pollinator and wildlife resources. On Tuesday, May 16 from 10 am to noon, we will gather at the Botany and Plant Pathology (BPP) plots that are dedicated to raising natives. IAE staff will present outdoors at the plots about native plant production and management, weed control, use of fire, and lessons learned. Join us this summer and learn from our community’s native plant experts! RSVP to info@appliedeco.org for questions.
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Plants for People: Restoring First Foods Habitat
May 20 Champoeg State Heritage Area, Oregon
This summer, you are invited to join the Institute for Applied Ecology and the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde to help restore prairie habitat—at a First Foods Harvest Area in Champoeg State Heritage Area. Land conversion and degradation in the Pacific Northwest has led to a loss of over 99% of historical prairie habitat, including culturally significant species. You can help us restore indigenous First Foods in native prairie habitat, while contributing to the recovery of the land!
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Marys Peak Sapling Pull & Cut
May 20 Marys Peak, Oregon
Please join the Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) at the Marys Peak summit for our spring conifer sapling pull and cut! This is a great opportunity to see one of Oregon’s most spectacular sites, meet new friends and help preserve a truly unique ecosystem. Mid-elevation prairies are continually threatened by conifer encroachment and invasive non-native species. Removing these species is critical for the preservation and maintenance of this special place.
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Marys Peak Sapling Pull & Cut
June 10 Marys Peak, Oregon
Please join the Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) at the Marys Peak summit for our spring conifer sapling pull and cut! This is a great opportunity to see one of Oregon’s most spectacular sites, meet new friends and help preserve a truly unique ecosystem. Mid-elevation prairies are continually threatened by conifer encroachment and invasive non-native species. Removing these species is critical for the preservation and maintenance of this special place.
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Plants for People: Restoring First Foods Habitat
June 24 Champoeg State Heritage Area, Oregon
This summer, you are invited to join the Institute for Applied Ecology and the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde to help restore prairie habitat—at a First Foods Harvest Area in Champoeg State Heritage Area. Land conversion and degradation in the Pacific Northwest has led to a loss of over 99% of historical prairie habitat, including culturally significant species. You can help us restore indigenous First Foods in native prairie habitat, while contributing to the recovery of the land!
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Institute for Applied Ecology | Corvallis, OR & Santa Fe, NM | info@appliedeco.org |
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