Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Oregon Hunters Association will give away free wildlife forage seed to landowners at E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area near Corvallis on Saturday, May 9.
The giveaway coincides with OHA’s Youth Field Day, for which limited spots are available.
Seed Giveaway: More than 500 bags of free seed will be available, with each bag covering at least two acres of wildlife habitat. Landowners are encouraged to contact Wildlife Area Manager Shawn Woods at [email protected] to reserve seed in advance. Remaining bags will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Seed pickup begins at 7 a.m. at E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area, 29555 Camp Adair Road. The seed is provided at no cost, thanks to contributions from OHA and Turf Merchants, Inc.
The mix is a cool season blend of species that attract watchable wildlife, game birds, and mammals. It contains grains, grasses, legumes, and brassica that provide critical food sources for animals during fall, winter, and early spring in places where native forage is lacking or has deteriorated. It is designed to be used on a wide range of revegetation sites, pre-formulated based on seeds per square foot, species establishment and final mixture diversity upon maturation. It is ideal for project sites not requiring continual maintenance.
OHA Mid-Willamette Chapter Youth Field Day: The Youth Field Day takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is open to kids ages 11-17. Spots are limited (only 30 available). Participants will learn dog handling, shotgun skills, archery skills, and how to field dress a deer.
Registration is free and lunch will be provided for participants and chaperones. Register at oregonhunters.org/mid-willamette-youth-day.
For more information contact John Tacke at (541) 231-8165 or email [email protected].