NATIVE PLANTING DAY @ NEHALEM BAY STATE PARK

Date: Wednesday, January 10th
Time: 10 am – 2 pm, with leisurely lunch break

We’ll join OPRD Natural Resource Specialist, Trevor Griffiths, to beautify and enhance the park by planting an assortment of native trees, shrubs and wildflowers to improve visitor experience, while also increasing the food, nectar, and habitat available to local birds, bees, and beasts. We’ll also spread mulch around the base of the plants to increase soil moisture retention and decrease competition from weeds. Cages will also be installed to protect the new plants.

Meeting Location/Parking: We will meet at the Meeting Hall just past the campground registration booth. There is ample parking next to the hall. Here is a map link to the parking location

What to Expect: Service will take place outdoors, and volunteers should be comfortable wearing work gloves and using hand tools. Much of the work will involve bending and kneeling as well.

• What to Wear: Dress for the weather – plan to get wet! Closed-toed shoes are required. Wear something you don’t mind getting dirty.
• What to Bring:
  Water Bottle – water is available onsite.
  Pack a Lunch – we will provide some snacks and beverages
  Work gloves (we will have some available if you don’t have any)
• Health and Safety
  The safety of all volunteers and staff is our highest priority.
  If you or a member of your household has felt unwell or has been around someone who was exhibiting symptoms of illness in the past 5 days, please do not attend the event.
• OPRD Staff Contact:
  Trevor Griffiths
  Natural Resource Specialist
  (541) 819-6596
  Trevor.h.griffiths@oprd.oregon.gov