Grand Oaks Corvallis Native Shrub Planting

The Grand Oaks Summit HOA in Corvallis Oregon is hosting an event on

November 15, 2025 from 1-4 pm to plant native shrub species in their neighborhood natural areas. They will need a LOT of help this year as they are planting 250 shrubs in 3 different areas in the neighborhood.

Over the last 5 years, the Association has worked to remove and control spreading, choking invasive plants that overwhelmed the treasured ancient oaks and other native plants in the greenspaces of the neighborhood.  OSU students, neighborhood volunteers and SOLVE of Oregon participants helped with the first native plantings in these areas. Those plantings have been very successful. This year, with a lot of help, the planting in all areas that abut the paved path through the community will be completed.

The Grand Oaks HOA would like a group of 30-40 people who can work 'off-trail' in a natural area. Volunteers will be digging holes and planting small shrubs. (This involves using shovels to dig holes, bending, lifting and kneeling on uneven ground in possible muddy conditions.) Volunteers will be briefed on safety protocols, site history, restoration planning and implementation, and planting techniques. It is the work of the volunteers that ensure the success of the project and the Association would be most grateful to have you join them!

Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.

Meeting Location: We will meet in the community clubhouse on Grand Oaks Drive. Our neighborhood is located near the Benton County Fairgrounds.

Address: 6050 SW Grand Oaks Dr. Corvallis, OR 97333 | Map Link

What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.

What's Provided: While we will have shovels and gloves for people to use, if volunteers have shovels or their own garden gloves, please bring them. We will also provide a few snacks:)

Restrooms: We have restrooms available at the Clubhouse and they will be accessible during our planting hours

Parking: There is a parking lot at the Clubhouse and on street parking

Transit: Corvallis Transit Route 8 comes to the neighborhood at 20 minutes after the hour and drops passengers near the clubhouse.

Accessibility: This area may not be easily accessible for folks with mobility concerns.

Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.

Participant Age Guidelines: Required 18 and Over

Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, review our Teams Guide.