Become a volunteer land steward for The Nature Conservancy of Oregon's first nature preserve, the Camassia Natural Area in West Linn, Oregon. Camassia is a place of unique botanic and geologic features, containing the very rare flower the pale larkspur, which grows among Camas lillies and other wildflowers upon the grassy plateaus. Trilliums and Fawn lillies are just a few of the many plants that grow on the forest floor of the preserve. The Conservancy's goal is to assure the health of these rare species by managing the area to protect them. Camassia Natural area is being invaded by several invasive plant species. The primary culprit, English ivy, grows quickly, displacing native plants and therefore the animals that depend on them for food and shelter. A significant number of able hands are needed to protect the bio-diversity of the Camassia natural area. Volunteer stewards will "adopt" a small part of the preserve to caretake. This includes pulling English ivy and other invasive weeds. By pulling ivy, you will be rewarded with native plants appearing in your plot during the Spring and Summer.  An orientation to the preserve will be given to all interested Camassia stewards on a case by case basis. Please contact the Camassia Field Coordinator Kyle Strauss with questions about volunteering with The Nature Conservancy. Thank you!

Treat Mom to the sights, sounds and sensations of spring at Hopkins Demonstration Forest.  This event is perfect for active families who enjoy wildflowers, birds and a hike in the forest.  3 miles of walking routes are marked for this event--a map and trail guide will help guests find their way around our 140-acre woodland.  The first 50 Mom's receive a flower to take home; light refreshments provided throughout the day.