Native Plant Salvage Project/ Foundation


4131 Mud Bay rd W
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 867-2166

 

Native Plant Salvage Foundation

The Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization, formed to support the hands-on educational work of the WSU Native Plant Salvage Project, which includes:


On this site you can find infomation about our current projects and how you can get involved. Also, make sure to check out our resources section where you can get access to tons of information about native plants, gardening, ecological restoration, and more!

 


        News and Events

See below for upcoming events! Check out our Winter Newsletter tab on the left to see what we've been up to and what we have in store for the next few months.

 


 Down With Ivy! Ivy-pull and Planting at Evergreen


Ecological Restoration Workparty at the Evergreen State College

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 1-5pm

English ivy is an invasive species that kills forest ecosystems, replacing them with ivy monocultures. All through the Northwest ivy threatens the health of forests, as well as the wildlife that dwells in them. Be a part of a growing, region-wide effort to combat the spread of ivy and join us for an afternoon of ecological restoration work on Wednesday, February 10th from 1-5pm at the Red Square bus loop at Evergreen.

We'll be manually removing ivy and replanting with native tree, shrub, and fern species. Bring clothes you don't mind getting dirty, and dress for the weather. We'll provide tools, gloves, snacks, water, and plenty of ivy to pull!

 Contact: nativeplantsalvage@gmail.com

To get to restoration site you can take the 41 or 48 bus to the Evergreen Red Square stop and we'll be right there! You can also bike (good way to get warmed up for some ivy-pulling) or drive. Parking is $2 at Evergreen, so carpooling is a good idea!


Free Sustainable Landscaping Class


“Naturescaping for Water & Wildlife” will be offered by Stream Team and WSU’s Native Plant Salvage Project on Thursday, February 18th, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Yelm Community Schools Building, 107 First St. N., in Yelm.

Workshop participants will learn design ideas to attract more birds, butterflies, amphibians, and beneficial insects to home landscapes while reducing maintenance headaches and protecting water resources. Other topics will include minimizing lawn, hardscaping ideas, and drought-tolerant plants, with a special emphasis on tricky prairie soils! Participants will receive many free handouts to help them in creating more attractive and sustainable landscapes.

The workshop is free, but advanced registration is required. To register or for more information, please email nativeplantsalvage@gmail.com or call 360-867-2166.

 

 

We are selling leftover plants from the plant sale at low prices !


We still have many wonderful native and water-wise shubs, trees, perennials and grasses to choose from. Email nativeplantsalvage@gmail.com for details.


Rain Garden Workshops


Join us for a free, hands-on workshop where you’ll get all the details you need to design and install a beautiful rain garden that will manage your home’s drainage while also protecting our local waterways. Email nativeplantsalvage@gmail.com or call (360) 867-2166 to register!