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Salem to Eugene
Municipal (Listed alphabetically by city)
Albany
The native plant projects within the city are primarily river-bank restorations. Examples of city restoration or naturescaping projects include Bryant Park along the Calapooia River, Periwinkle Creek and the upcoming Oak Creek wetland mitigation project. Visit: www.ci.albany.or.us
Key staff include:
Shaun Cooper, Park Development Coordinator
(oversees all park projects)
Parks and Recreation Department
333 Broadalbin SW
Albany, OR 97321
T:541.917-7774
scooper@ci.albany.or.us
Cheryl Hummon, Water Resources Coordinator
(works with volunteer groups to do river-bank clean-ups and plantings)
Public Works Department
333 Broadalbin SW
Albany, OR 97321
T:541.917.7777
Corvallis
The Corvallis Parks Department operates over 1,700 acres of parkland. Their primary native plant projects focus on several restorations throughout the area, including Kendall Farms woodland restoration project, the Oak Savannah restoration at Bald Hill Park, and the River Front Park Project (in progress). Visit: www.ci.corvallis.or.us/pr/prhome.html
Key staff include:
Becky Merja, City Forester
Parks and Recreation
1310 SW Avery Park Drive
Corvallis, OR 97333
T:541.754.1723
becky.merja@ci.corvallis.or.us
Eugene
The Parks and Open Space Division operates over 2,400 acres of parkland in over 100 different sites. Many parks within the city have "native areas" though plants are predominantly non-native. The Eugene Parks and Open Space Division has many volunteer programs, restoration programs and seed collection programs. This year, the city has restored almost 60-70 acres of wetland. Examples of native vegetation in the city can be found at Spencers Butte and in Alton Baker Park by the Autzen foot-bridge. Visit: www.ci.eugene.or.us/pw/department/pwpos.htm
Key staff include
Chris Girard, Volunteer Coordinator
(runs volunteer programs to restore trail system and take out English ivy, but not involved in riparian restoration)
City of Eugene
Public Works, Parks & Open Space Division
1820 Roosevelt Blvd.
Eugene, OR 97402
T:541.682.4845
chris.j.girard@ci.eugene.or.us
Lorna Baldwin, Coordinator Stream Team Program
(involved in seed collections and plant salvages, runs educational programs on wetland and riparian areas and coordinates riparian, wetland, pond and stream restoration projects)
City of Eugene
Public Works, Parks & Open Space Division
1820 Roosevelt Blvd.
Eugene, OR 97402
T:541.682.4850
lorna.j.baldwin@ci.eugene.or.us
Trevor Taylor, Natural Resources Operations Coordinator
(involved in naturescaping efforts in city parks)
City of Eugene
Public Works, Parks & Open Space Division
1820 Roosevelt Blvd.
Eugene, OR 97402
T:541.682.4880
trevor.h.taylor@ci.eugene.or.us
Salem
The Parks Department operates 1,874 acres of park land. The City of Salem currently has two ongoing naturescaping projects and these are at Cannery Park and the 898-acre Minto-Brown Island Park (at 2100 Ferry SE). Information on the Cannery Park project can be found at www.open.org/~parks/ by clicking on September Park Lines then Press Releases, while information on the Minto-Brown project can be found at www.open.org/~parks/minto_brown.htm
The City of Salem's Natural Resources Division has information on native plants at: www.open.org/~naturalr/
Key staff include:
TJ Newman, Parks Planning Services Manager
City of Salem Parks Operations Division
555 Liberty Street SE/Room 300
Salem, Oregon 97301-3503
T:503.588.6261
tjnewman@open.org
In addition to the efforts of the City of Salem, Marion County also has projects involving native plants and naturescaping. These include a restoration project at Boneseal Park that restoration of upland prairie and oak savanna habitat.
Key staff include:
Orvil Rice, Parks Manager
T:503.365.3120
Susan Morre, Botanist
T:503.588.5304
Matt Thornbum, Environmental Engineer
T:503.588.5304
Springfield
Willamalane Parks and Recreation has stewardship for 670 acres of public parks and open space in the Springfield area. Dorris Ranch has 50 acres of remnant Oregon White Oak savanna and 100 acres of relatively undisturbed Willamette Valley riparian ecology at the confluence of the Coast and Middle forks of the Willamette River. Visit: www.willamalane.org
Key staff include:
John Kraft, Park Operations Manager
Willamalane Parks and Recreation
Park Services Division
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, Oregon, 97477
T:541.736.4111
Johnk@willamalane.org
Non-Profit Assistance in Salem to Eugene
Eugene Tree Foundation
The Eugene Tree Foundation (EFT) promotes the planting of native and non-native street trees and is generally involved in promoting beneficial landscaping practices and improving livability in and around the City of Eugene. EFT is, in essence, a lead organization nationally in recognizing the value and benefit of using native trees as street trees. City of Eugene staff also desires a great deal of praise for their work in this regard and in generating a street tree policy inclusive of native trees and which will likely become a model for other cities.
For more information contact:
Jonathan Brandt, Executive Director
P.O. Box 12265, Eugene, OR 97440
T:541.431.4990
jonathan@journeytree.com
Friends of Buford Park (and Mt. Pisgah)
Friends of Buford Park (FoBP) conducts various native plant plantings and invasive plant removal projects throughout Buford Park and Mt. Pisgah, a favorite hiking destination of Eugene-Springfield residents. FoBP has regular work parties and occasional informative outings that involve the varied habitats found at the park: floodplain, slough, wet prairie, upland prairie, oak savanna. Volunteering for a work party is a great way (and a free way) to learn more about the plants that grow there. FoBP operates a native plant propagation program, including seed and cutting collection, grow out at on-site nursery and eventual planting in the park. Their website has information on native plants (including a park plant list) and trails within the park. Visit: www.bufordpark.org
For more information contact:
Chris Orsinger, Executive Director
P.O. Box 5266
Eugene, OR 97405
T:541.344.8350
postmaster@bufordpark.org
Native Plant Society Oregon
Has frequent field trips and events regarding to native plants and occasional classes or workshops on naturescaping. Provides a quality, free access on-line bulletin. For a complete list of hikes, classes or related events visit their website and click on both Publications to find the Bulletin and Chapters to learn more about local happenings. Visit: www.npsoregon.org
Northwest Habitat Institute
Promotes the conservation of native species and habitats in the Northwest.
P.O. Box 855
Corvallis, OR 97339
T:541.753.2199
www.nwhi.org
SOLV - Stop Oregon Litter and Vandalism
SOLV is a non-profit organization that brings together government agencies, businesses and individual volunteers in programs and projects to enhance livability in Oregon. SOLV conducts many native plant plantings each year (particularly in the winter and often in collaboration with other nonprofit or municipal groups) and is involved in restorating public lands, which may include removal of exotics and maintenance of native plant plantings.
SOLV also has grant money for small scale restoration projects. Visit: www.solv.org
Academics in Salem to Eugene
This section includes contact information for locally based individuals who are capable of teaching naturescaping classes or workshops. Contact information for educational institutions that provide professional degrees relating to naturescaping are also provided in this section, yet further below.
Greg Fitzpatrick
Occasionally teaches naturescaping classes at Linn Benton Community College. Check college catalogue for class listings. Mr. Fitzpatrick may be available on a contract bases to teach naturescaping or for consultation.
T:541.757.0833
www.lbcc.cc.or.us
Jeff Lanza, Landscape Architect
Jeff may be available to give workshops or individualized training to landscape architects or designers.
Stangeland & Associates
285 Lawrence
Eugene, OR 97401
T:541.484.7367
F:541.338.8909
Dennis "Whitey" Lueck, Landscape Designer
Occasionally teaches naturescaping classes at Lane Community College. Check college catalogue for specific times. Mr. Lueck may be available on a contract bases to teach naturescaping or for consultation.
T:541.684.8716
www.lanecc.edu
The following educational institutions provide professional degrees relating to naturescaping.
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
The University of Oregon offers Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) and Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) degrees. A concentration in naturescaping is possible. Department faculty may be available to give naturescaping workshops to lay people or to professionals. Ann Bettman teaches native plant course. For more information contact:
Cynthia Gerling, Landscape Architecture Department Head
230 Lawrence Hall
5234 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-5234
T:541.346.3634
cynthiag@darkwing.uoregon.edu
http://landarch.uoregon.edu
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Oregon State University offers a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture with a concentration in landscape design which may include an emphasis on naturescaping. For more information contact:
Ann Marie VanDerzanden
541.737.2503
vanderza@bcc.orst.edu
http://oregonstate.edu/dept/hort/index.html
Note that Oregon State coordinates the Master Gardener program through OSU extension service. While Master Gardeners typically know little about naturescaping (previously there was no section on naturescaping in their manual, and most Master Gardeners seem very fond of chemical use), it is now possible, though rare, to find a Master Gardener with at least some knowledge of naturescaping. For more information see: http://osu.orst.edu/extension/mg/
We also recommend inquiring at local community colleges to determine if they offer naturescaping or native plant identification/awareness classes.
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