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2017 Great Willamette Clean Up on the Middle Fork

October 7, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Oakridge river lovers unite! The Middle Fork Watershed Council will be leading an effort to clean up Salmon Creek and the Middle Fork starting at the Greenwaters Park Pavillion where participants will split up into groups to clean pre-designated sites in Greenwaters, Salmon Creek and other areas along the Middle Fork. This cleanup will be led in collaboration with the US Forest Service, Greater Oakridge Area Trail Stewards and the City of Oakridge. Please wear sturdy close-toed shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. Gloves, garbage bags and tools provided by Middle Fork Willamette Watershed Council.

Afterwards, you may choose to carpool from Greenwaters Park to Eugene at noon for the Volunteer Thank You Party, 1:00 – 3:00PM at the Ninkasi Tasting Room Patio at 272 Van Buren St. in Eugene. Oakridge Mayor, Jim Coey, will be making an address in support of the river. Free lunch by Track Town Pizza, beverages by Ninkasi and Mountain Rose Herbs, Ice Cream by Red Wagon Creamery, music, raffle and more! Please REGISTER HERE. You may also contact MFWWC Board Member, Kathy Nichols, with any questions specific to the Oakridge site.

Details

Date:
October 7, 2017
Time:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oakridge-middle-fork-salmon-creek-on-land-tickets-37884284916