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February 2019
Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council Floodplain Science Pub
Join the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council for a talk with Jared Weybright, McKenzie Watershed Council (MWC) Executive Director, about the Lower South Fork McKenzie River Floodplain Enhancement Project Phase I. Much like other rivers throughout the Pacific Northwest, the South Fork McKenzie River has been dramatically altered by a variety of historic and present-day land use management practices. The installation of Cougar Dam, placement of berms and levees throughout the floodplain, removal of instream wood, and timber harvest from…
Find out more »March 2019
Ideas on Tap: Changing Landscapes, Evolving Practices
Join us on Wednesday, March 6th as our own Restoration Projects Manager, Audrey Squires will be speaking at Ideas on Tap. This monthly pub talk is hosted by the Museum of Natural and Cultural History and quenches your thirst for knowledge and beer! This month, Audrey will be presenting Changing Landscapes, Evolving Practices — an exploration of habitat restoration practices and innovative approaches to managing natural resources. Want to get involved with habitat restoration projects in our community? We will also share information about upcoming…
Find out more »Community Ivy Pull at Thurston Hills
Despite the weather, our weather is still on for this Saturday! Please see below for some updates about the conditions for the trail and what to expect in your volunteer role. Join us for a rewarding day clearing out invasive species at Thurston Hills Natural Area. This is a community wide collaborative effort with our friends from Willamalane Park and Recreation District. Feel free to bring your friends, kids and anyone else that would like to take an active part…
Find out more »Discover Your Watershed Science Pub: Middle Fork’s Most (Un)Wanted Weeds
Ever wonder if those plants appearing on your property are good or bad? Join us and OSU Extensions to find out! For this installment of our Discover Your Watershed Science Pubs we will be hearing from Glenn Miller, Oregon Department of Agriculture invasive expert about what to be looking out for in our watershed. If this pub sparks your interest and you want to learn more, we will be following this event with a more in depth workshop hosted by…
Find out more »April 2019
Middle Fork’s Most (Un)Wanted Weeds – Invasive Weed Workshop
Want to learn more about what invasive weeds to look for in our watershed? Join us and OSU Extension to get first hand information from local experts about what threats might be out there, and what to do if you find it. This small workshop will cost $10 per person and $5 for each additional family member. Registration for this event can be found on the OSU Extension website.
Find out more »Love Your Middle Fork Day – Volunteer at Elijah Bristow State Park
Join us and Oregon State Parks for a day of community volunteering at Elijah Bristow State Park and show your love of the Middle Fork. This event marks the beginning of a volunteer effort in the park to help foster the growth of native oak trees and restore our backyard! In this first installment we will be pulling blackberry and other invasive species that are threatening to out compete the young oak trees. After a morning of hard work we…
Find out more »May 2019
Oakridge Tree Planting Festival
The Oakridge Tree Planting Festival celebrates the heritage of Oakridge through this three day festival. Events include the WoodFest, Quilt Show, Dinner Theater, Community Arts Fair, Grand Parad, Mini Olympics, Pioneer Museum and the Salmon Creek Run/Walk. Join us at the Grand Parade and go home with your very own seedling! We hope to see you there. For more information visit: oakridgewestfirtreeplantingfestival.com
Find out more »Fall Creek Wildflower Hike
Registration for this event is now closed as we have reached our registration limit. Please email contact@middleforkwillamette.org if you would like to be added to a wait list. Thanks! Join us for an exclusive opportunity to learn from a local wildflower expert on her own property! We will be touring the property of Tanya Harvey as she guides us through the native plants that she has seeded throughout her property. Tanya, and her husband Jim, have lived on this land…
Find out more »Science Pub – Coal Creek Floodplain Restoration
Rivers and streams are dynamic environments that are constantly changing. Or at least they should be. For the last 50 years, Coal Creek was static – confined to constructed berms that kept it channelized and didn’t allow water to flow out onto the floodplain. This summer we will be restoring a 20 acre section of Coal Creek to a more natural condition, creating diverse habitat that will benefit fish and wildlife species and increase water storage. Please join the US…
Find out more »MFWWC Board of Directors Meeting
Our Board of Directors meetings are always open to the public. They are held each month on the fourth Wednesday of the month at our offices in Dexter. If you are interested in joining us or have any questions please contact our office at 458-215-8200 or email us at contact@middleforkwillamette.org.
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