MAR 1-31
WINTER WILDLIFE FIELD DAYS
Explore the outdoors with free, family-friendly, and bilingual (English/Spanish) activities at pop-up field stations in local parks, natural areas, and community spaces. Join in the fun with data collection for DNA science experiments, dragonfly research, nature & bird walks, a newt obstacle course, owl pellet dissection, and activity kits.
At sites in the Willamette Valley and online – See event schedule and details at WinterWildlifeFieldDays.org
Contact: 541-760-3036
Sponsor: 500 Women Scientists Corvallis, Audubon Society of Corvallis, Corvallis Environmental Center
WED, MARCH 22 (7 pm)
WETLAND REGENERATION AT FINLEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE AND SURROUNDING PROPERTIES
This first of the 3-part Liz & Bob Frenkel Environment and Hiking Spring Webinar Series is about the regeneration of the many wetlands at this refuge. The presentation teaches us the different types of wetlands that once covered much of the Willamette Valley. Jarod Jebousek, biologist at the Finley National Wildlife Refuge, shows us how they were regenerated, why they are important to us and how to hike to them.
To register for this free and open to the public webinar, click on: https://bit.ly/2023frenkelseries1
Contact Dave Eckert: deckert@willamettewatershed.com
Sponsors: Marys Peak Group Sierra Club & Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
THURS, MAR 23 (5:30 pm)
READING AND TALK WITH AUTHOR CHRISTOPHER PRESTON
Join us for an evening with author Christopher Preston as he shares his new book Tenacious Beasts: Wildlife Recoveries That Change How We Think about Animals. He will offer an inspiring look at how some wildlife species are defying the odds and teaching important lessons about how to share a planet.
At the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Main Meeting Room
Contact: stonebsh@oregonstate.edu
Sponsors: Spring Creek Project, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, OSU’s School of History, Philosophy and Religion, OSU’s College of Forestry\
SAT, MAR 25 (6 – 8 pm)
BINGO BONANZA
A classic fun fundraising event at Willamette Community and Grange Hall. Open to everyone 18 years and older, popcorn and snacks available, Daubers 11 Bingo games: $10/pack (3 cards/page), Blackout card: $1.00 Payout is 50/50
At 27555 Greenberry Rd. (Corner of 99W and Greenberry Rd.)
Contact: 541-609-8335
Sponsor: Willamette Grange #52
SUN, MAR 26 (11 am – 3 pm)
PROPAGATION FAIR
Bring scion, seeds, cuttings, and plant starts to swap. Grafting demonstrations, with rootstocks available for purchase. Refreshments available.
27555 Greenberry Rd. (Corner of 99W and Greenberry Rd.)
Contact: Ryan King, 541-761-6462
Sponsor: Willamette Grange #52, in cooperation with the Agrarian Sharing Network
SUN, MAR 26 (3 – 6 pm)
CONUNDRUM HOUSE GAMERS MEETUP
Please join us on the last Sunday of March as our guests for Conundrum House’ monthly Member MeetUp where everyone plays at Conundrum House free of charge! It’s a way to get to know what games and experiences are available at Conundrum House, as well as meet gamers of all sorts in our community.
RSVP at https://conundrumhouse.com/events.
At 640 SW Madison Avenue, 2nd Floor.
Contact: adrienne@conundrum.house, (541) 250-2027
Sponsor: Conundrum House (by RemarkableArts)
TUES, MAR 28 – THUR, MAR 30 (Full & half days)
SPRING BREAK NO SCHOOL ARTS DAYS
Looking for a fun, creative outlet for your kids over spring break? Look no further, The Arts Center has full & half day art workshops for ages 7 & up in drawing, ceramics, fiber arts and more!
Registration fee required, scholarships available.
At The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave.
Contact: artslearning@theartscenter.net
Sponsor: The Arts Center
FRI, MAR 31 (12 noon – 4 pm)
SPRING ARTS CARNIVAL
Bring the whole family to learn how to use repurposed and natural materials to make a variety of Spring themed arts activities.
At The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave.
Contact: artslearning@theartscenter.net
Sponsor: The Arts Center
MON, APR 3 (7 pm, DOORS OPEN at 6:30 pm)
NATIVE PLANTS THROUGH THE SEASONS
A presentation by Joyce Eberhardt and Dan Luoma on native plants. Native plant sale to follow by Willamette Gardens Native Plant Nursery.
At Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 2650 NW Highland Drive
Contact: irubymoon@gmail.com
Sponsor: corvalliseveninggardenclub.org
THURS, APR 6 (7 pm)
SMALL SCALE GROWING AND CROP DEVELOPMENT
Paul and Nonie Harcombe sell their grains, squash, beans, apples, and more at local farmers’ markets and by direct order. They assist plant breeder Carol Deppe to develop varieties selected for flavor and organic systems. They are part of the OSU Dry Farm project. Part of the First Thursday Series at the bakery.
Wild Yeast Bakery, 648 SW Second St, Ste 120, Corvallis
Contact: 541-754-7040
Sponsor: Wild Yeast Bakery
SAT, APR 8 (8 am – 12 pm)
AUDUBON SECOND SATURDAY FIELD TRIP
Led by Duncan Evered & Caryn Stoess.
Location: Willamette Park; meet at Willamette Park Shelter, east end of SE Goodnight Ave. Registration required. Open to the public, face coverings optional
Contact: CorvallisAudubonSecondSaturday@gmail.com
Sponsor: Audubon Society of Corvallis
SAT, APRI 8 (1 – 4 pm)
2ND SATURDAY ARTS DAY: LOST AND FOUND COLLAGE POETRY ZINE
Create your own Lost and Found Poetry zine using collaging techniques! Join us and artist Jessica Rehfield to use glue sticks, scissors, and old magazines or newspapers to create simple and reproducible found poetry and art zines.
At The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave.
Contact: artslearning@theartscenter.net
Sponsor: The Arts Center
SAT, APR 8 (1 pm)
FIELD TRIP TO THE MARYS RIVER NATURAL AREA
Group will search for early blooming native plants.
Meet at the parking lot at the kiosk, which is down the gravel road off Brooklane Drive, Corvallis.
Contact: estherco@peak.org
Sponsor: Corvallis Native Plant Society
SUN, APR 9 (5:30 – 6:30 pm)
TAP TALK: DIVERSIFYING COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE
Discover the expertise of local community members through several short presentations on science and society. Common Fields will donate 10% of total daily sales (dine-in & takeout: 11 am – 8 pm) to support alternative education at College Hill High School.
At Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St. & instagram.com/500WomenScientists_Corvallis
Contact: linktr.ee/500WomenScientists_Corvallis
Sponsor: 500 Women Scientists Corvallis
MON, APR 10 (7:30 – 8:30 pm)
WILDFLOWERS OF CENTRAL OREGON
Phil Hays will give a talk on the flora of various wildflower hot spots.
At Room 2602, Cordley Hall, Oregon State University Campus, 2701 SW Campus Way, or via Zoom. To register for the Zoom meeting visit https://oregonstate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ld-GurzgiEtwdTLsPZr3Zi-SJVaRZePRV
Contact: estherco@peak.org
Sponsor: Corvallis Native Plant Society
FRI, APR 14 (10:30 am – 12 pm)
INTERNATIONAL VISITING FACULTY AND SCHOLAR COFFEE SOCIAL
2nd Friday of every month except August
At Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center, 2638 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis
Contact: info@cmlcenter.org
Sponsor: Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center
SAT, APR 15 (11 am – 3 pm)
GREEN LIVING: HOME AND EV EXPO
Carl Christianson of G. Christianson Construction will talk about how to retrofit your home for health, safety, and comfort. View a variety of electric vehicles and find out why their owners love them. Learn about federal and state incentives, rebates, and tax credits that pay for these money-saving improvements.
Benton County Fairgrounds Auditorium
Contact: Court Smith, crtsmth@comcast.net
Sponsors: Electrify Corvallis, League of Women Voters, Sustainability Coalition Transportation Action Team
SAT, APR 15 (4 – 6 pm)
YOUTH POETRY CELEBRATION: LIVE READING
See the Youth Poems & Artwork show displayed in our gallery, and hear selected youth share their poems!
At The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave.
Contact: artslearning@theartscenter.net
Sponsor: The Arts Center
WED, APR 19 (5:30 pm)
CANINE SOCIALIZATION LECTURE
Learn how to help your dog tackle new situations, handle life changes, and more with Heartland Humane!
At Corvallis Community Center (C3) 2601 NW Tyler Ave.
Contact: 541-757-9000
Sponsor: Heartland Humane Shelter & Care
WED, APR 19 (7 – 8:30 pm)
REVIVING WETLANDS AT HERBERT FARM NATURAL AREA
A webinar that reveals a little-visited South Corvallis natural area in the middle of a restoration process, how the City is accomplishing this complex task, and how you can enjoy the area.
Register: https://bit.ly/2023frenkelseries2
Contact: deckert@willamettewatershed.com
Co-sponsors: Marys Peak Group Sierra Club and Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
THU, APR 20 (7 – 8:30 pm)
A YARD FULL OF NATIVE PLANTS, BIRDS, BUGS AND MORE
Don Boucher & Lisa Millbank of Neighborhood Naturalist fame will talk about their yard.
Location: Oak Room, Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis, 6:30-7 social gathering (face masks optional); 7-7:30 ASC meeting; 7:30-8:30 presentation by speakers. Online option available.
Contact: audubon.corvallis@gmail.com
Sponsor: Audubon Society of Corvallis
SAT, APR 22 (9 am – 4 pm)
EARTH DAY RECYCLE RE-SALE
Multi-family yard sale at Willamette Grange. Grange neighbors make it easy to find your Earth Day deals. Refreshments available, historic displays, music
27555 Greenberry Rd. (Corner of 99W and Greenberry Rd.)
Contact: 541-609-8335
Sponsor: Willamette Grange #52
SAT, APR 22 (10 am – noon)
SAGE WORK PARTY
Join Farmer Liz at SAGE on Earth Day to get our garden ready for another year of growing sustainable, fresh produce for people in need in our community.
4485 SW Country Club Drive, Corvallis
Contact: karen@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
Sponsor: Corvallis Environmental Center
SAT, APR 22 (1 pm)
JACKSON-FRAZIER WETLAND WILDFLOWER WALK
Dan Luoma and Joyce Eberhart will do a walk around the Bob Frenkel boardwalk at Jackson Frasier Wetlands looking for early native wildflowers, including some of the 7 species of buttercups known from the site.
Meet at the parking lot for the wetlands at the north end of NE Lancaster St.
Contact: Dan at luomad@oregonstate.edu.
Sponsor: Corvallis Native Plant Society
SAT, APR 22 (1:30 pm)
CORVALLIS EARTH DAY TOUR ALONG LOWER OAK CREEK
Celebrate Earth Day by learning about Corvallis’ most iconic stream and reviving its health while touring. This combination walking tour and work party leads you along Oak Creek as it passes through OSU campus.
Register/Contact: Dave Eckert: deckert@willamettewatershed.com
Co-sponsors: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Water Action Team, Marys Peak Group Sierra Club & OSU Oak Creek Center for Urban Horticulture
SAT, APR 22 (6 – 8 pm)
EARTH DAY AFTER-WORK PARTY
Join local environmental NGOs for our 2nd annual Earth Day After Work Party at Common Fields.
545 SW 3rd Street
Contact: karen@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
Sponsor: Earth Day Oregon, Corvallis Environmental Center, Institute for Applied Ecology, Seeds for the Sol, Chintimini Wildlife Center
SUN, APR 23 (11 am – 4 pm)
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION AT THE THYME GARDEN
Find the Earth Factoids hidden in our garden for a free plant. Workshops and entertainment throughout the day.
The Thyme Garden, 20546 Alsea Hwy. Alsea
Contact: Emily Stimac, emilythyme@gmail.com, https://www.thymegarden.com/happenings
Sponsor: The Thyme Garden
SUN, APR 23 (2 – 8 pm)
“CLIMB FOR THE EARTH” DAY
Climb at the Valley Rock Gym and support the Corvallis Environmental Center! Do something amazing for yourself and the earth.
Cost: $16-20 (50% off day passes) All proceeds from Day Pass sales will go to CEC’s Feeding Families program.
401 SW Jefferson, Corvallis
Contact: karen@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org
Sponsor: Valley Rock Gym
APR 24 – 28 (7 – 8 pm)
EARTH DAY WEBINAR SERIES
Learn about savings available with the Inflation Reduction Act, how to utilize carbon offsets, and about community solar. Presentations by Seeds for the Sol, Oregon Clean Power Coop, and Corvallis Carbon Offset Fund.
Online Webinar- Zoom Event Link
Contact: Kristi@SeedsfortheSol.org
Sponsor: Seeds for the Sol
TUES, APRIL 25 (5:30 – 7 pm)
CRAFT NIGHT @ THE LIBRARY: BUTTONS, STICKERS, & MAGNETS
Create your own buttons, stickers, or magnets for National Poetry Month!
At The Corvallis Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave.
Contact: artslearning@theartscenter.net
Sponsor: The Arts Center & Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
SAT, APRIL 29 (8 am) thru FRI, MAY 5 (8 pm)
ONLINE SILENT AUCTION
Old Mill Center’s 2023 “Bid for Kids” auction kicks off with 6 days of online fun! Enjoy browsing and bidding on amazing auction packages, right from your phone or computer. Donate to help local kids and families in need. Bidder registration opens April 24th. Visit https://www.oldmillcenter.org/be-involved/annual-auction/
Contact: daniel_surfass@oldmillcenter.org; 541-757-8068
Sponsor: Old Mill Center for Children & Families
SAT, APR 29 (9 – 11:30 am)
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH PHIL HAYS
Two 45-minute sessions. Topics include basic camera functions and how to use them for close-up photography; camera hardware and accessories for wildflower photography; and how to buy a high-quality, lower-cost camera system.
Location: Room 2602, Cordley Hall, Oregon State University Campus, 2701 SW Campus Way
Contact: phays@ao-cs.com
Sponsor: Corvallis Native Plant Society
SAT, APR 29 (10 am – 4 pm)
PLANT SALE AND SEED SWAP
A benefit to reduce hunger in support of Philomath Community Services. Free seeds, advice from gardeners and farmers, tool sharpening instruction and baby goats!
At Marys River Grange Hall, 24707 Grange Hall Rd. Philomath
Contact: marysrivergrange@gmail.com
Sponsor: Marys River Grange #685
SUN, APR 30 (1 – 3 pm)
WORK PARTY AT AVERY HOUSE NATIVE PLANT GARDEN
Help spruce up the native plant garden for spring.
Avery House Nature Center, 1200 SW Avery Park Drive, Corvallis
Contact: estherco@peak.org
Sponsor: Corvallis Native Plant Society