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Protecting Oregon’s wild landscapes, one native plant at a time

By Mike Green,
Natalie Golay
Published January 21, 2026 at 1:43 PM PST
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Siskiyou chapter, Native Plant Species of Oregon

Oregonians live in a state with exceptional natural beauty and diversity, ranging from alpine lava fields to coastal sand dunes.

For over 60 years, members of the Native Plant Society of Oregon have been visiting Oregon's wild places to enjoy, conserve and study natural vegetation. Founded in Portland in 1961, the society has grown into a statewide network with more than 1,000 members.

The Siskiyou chapter of the Native Plant Species of Oregon recently named Matt Dybala its new president.

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  • Matt Dybala, president of the Siskiyou chapter of Native Plant Species of Oregon
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Mike Green
Mike Green is host of the Jefferson Exchange. Mike has lived in Southern Oregon for more than two decades. He is an award-winning journalist with over 20 years experience in media, specializing in media innovation, inclusive economics and entrepreneurship.
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Natalie Golay
Natalie Golay is the Senior Producer of the Jefferson Exchange. She has a B.A. in Visual Arts, a certificate of recommendation in multimedia from the Vancouver Film school, and a law degree from the University of British Columbia. A communications professional for over 20 years, Natalie is a natural storyteller with extensive audio and video production skills.
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