Join Worthy Enivronmental’s Evan Heeb for the initial native planting for Phase 1 of the Malheur NWR Dry-Scaping Project at Refuge Headquarters. Volunteers will be provided gloves and tools, but should come prepared with closed toed shoes, a refillable water bottle, sun protection, and clothing layers appropriate for changing fall weather.
Check out THIS BLOG POST that Evan wrote about the Headquarters Landscaping project for FOMR’s newsletter!
You can participate in this planting as a standalone program or join in a whole weekend of work and fun! See below for additional opportunities.
Headquarters Stewardship Work Party: October 13th – 15th Volunteers will assist with the development of the NEW Volunteer Campground at Refuge Headquarters. Laying weed barrier, spreading gravel, light groundskeeping at the Nature Center and more will fill up your weekend! Housing for this work party is being provided by FOMR at the Malheur Field Station, but you must register.
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Wild for Malheur – Walk for the Big Day! October 14th is the confluence of many exciting opportunities to explore and celebrate natural spaces and wildlife at Malheur NWR. The October Big Day is an annual community science bird count to recognize the importance of monitoring fall migration. List and report your bird sightings while you Walk for the Wild! We will start the day with a morning bird walk at P Ranch before enjoying the view of the annular eclipse. Then choose one or more walking route options to get moving as part of the nationwide effort to Walk for the Wild!This event is FREE and family friendly!
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