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October 2018
MFWWC Board of Directors Meeting
Our Board of Directors meetings are always open to the public. They are held each month on the fourth Thursday 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.
Find out more »November 2018
Wildfire Preparedness at Eugene Library
Join the Upper Willamette Soil and Water Conservation District and the Willamette Valley Clean Water Alliance for a panel discussion (and audience question and answer session) between city, state and federal officials regarding the impacts of wildfire on urban communities and what we can do to be prepared before, during, and after. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. For additional information contact Upper Willamette SWCD at 541-650-3057 or click here for an event flyer.
Find out more »Artist Talk and Seed Ball Workshop with Cannupa Hanska Luger
Join us at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History to hear from artist Cannupa Hanska Luger for an exploration of his multidisciplinary artwork and the processes behind it. From 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Luger will lead a drop-in workshop where participants can make native seed bombs for ecological restoration projects around Oregon. These seed bombs will be used to help seed several of our restoration sites including Thurston Hills Natural Area and Elijah Bristow State Park. Featured Artist: Cannupa Hanska Luger…
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 Thursday 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.
Find out more »December 2018
MFWWC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Our Board of Directors meetings are always open to the public. They are held each month on the fourth Thursday 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. This meeting will be shortened to accommodate for the Middle Fork Willamette Holiday Party, which is open to the public.
Find out more »MFWWC Holiday Party
Join us on Wednesday, December 19th for a holiday celebration of our watershed at the Viking Braggot Southtowne Pub. Board and staff will be raising a glass to the all the great work we have completed this year and would love to have you join us!
Find out more »February 2019
Volunteer for Clean Water – Cancelled Due to Weather
Due to the snow predicted in the forecast we are cancelling this event. Stay warm and drive safely! Join us and the Springfield Utility Board for a day of volunteering at our restoration site at the SUB well field. We will be planting native species along Gorrie Creek to improve habitat and water quality. Our Restoration Projects Manager and SUB employees will be there to talk about this unique partnership and how our restoration work can help your drinking water.…
Find out more »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…
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