October 2008
McKenzie River Two-Fly Tournament
Thursday October 3rd to 4th
The first annual McKenzie River Two-Fly Tournament will take place October 3-4, 2008 on the McKenzie River. Organized by The Caddis Fly Angling Shop and Trout Unlimited Chapter 678 (McKenzie River, Upper Willamette Chapter), proceeds from this inaugural event will fund restoration projects on the McKenzie River. The tournament will take place October 3-4, 2008. Festivities begin Friday evening with a pre-tournament reception and raffle; the competition begins the following morning. The entry fee is $300 per person, two anglers per boat. Entry fee includes one day guided float trip on the McKenzie River, festivities, and door prizes. Rules, registration and further details will be announced at The Caddis Fly shop and www.OregonFlyFishingBlog.com.
When: October 3rd to 4th
Where: McKenzie River
More information: Call MRT with questions – 541-345-2799
Green Island Birding Tour
Sunday October 12th
Join our expert birders for a pleasant morning of bird watching at Green Island! Feel free to bring your own binoculars and dress for the weather. Please RSVP by October 9th as space is limited.
When: October 12th, 8 AM
Where: Green Island, West of Coburg
More information: Call MRT with questions or to register – 541-345-2799
Fifth Annual Green Island Tree Planting
Saturday October 25th
It is time to gear up and plant some
trees! Please join us for our Fifth Annual Green Island Tree Planting! 14,000 Trees, 300 Volunteers, 1 Day! This project is part of a larger effort to
restore Green Island from historic agricultural usage
to dynamic natural floodplain habitat.
The Fifth Annual Green Island Tree Planting is set for Saturday, October 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. We could not have had 4 successful tree planting events without your fantastic support! Please save the date! Click here for more details and directions!
When: October 25th from 9 AM to 1 PM, registration starts at 8:30 am
Where: Green Island, West of Coburg
More information: Call MRT with questions or to register – 541-345-2799
Mt. Pisgah Mushroom Festival
Sunday October 26th
Please visit us at our booth at this annual autumn festival. Go to www.mountpisgaharboretum.org for Mushroom Festival details. We would love to meet you and talk about the Trust.
When: October 26th, 10 AM to 4 PM
Where: Mt Pisgah Arboretum
More information: Visit the Mt. Pisgah website as www.mountpisgaharboretum.org/ for more information.