Native Plant Life
Over the past years, a series of successful restoration projects have led to the restoration of over 180 acres of degraded wetlands within the Preserve into functioning floodplain habitat. This restored habitat supports a diversity of native plant communities and creates ideal conditions for the recovery of plant and animal species that are endangered, threatened or protected.
Native Plant Resources
Native Plants
- Greenbelt Consulting: Great information on the benefits of planting native trees and shrubs
- Native Plant Society of Oregon
- Oregon Flora Project
- King County Native Plant Guide
- City of Portland Native Plant List
- Woody Plant Identification System – Oregon State University
Gardening with Native Plants
- Backyard Habitat Certification Program
- The Oregon Garden: Call 503-636-4112 Ext. 22 for a brochure and registration materials.
- Oregon State University Extension Agents
- OSU Extension Service Master Gardener Program
Sources of Native Plants
- Oregon Department of Forestry
- Oregon Native Plant Nurseries
- Oregon Association of Nurseries Buyers Guide
- Leach Botanical Garden: 503-761-9503 (Portland Only)
- Local Watershed Council or Soil and Water Conservation District
