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From upland oak savanna to the rocky intertidal zones of the Oregon Coast, our work connects landscapes and communities.
 
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Public Notice: McKenzie River Trust Seeks Accreditation Renewal

November 24, 2025 No Comments

McKenzie River Trust is pleased to announce it is applying for its third accreditation renewal through the national Land Trust Alliance. The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. The public is invited to comment through Monday, December 22nd, 2025

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Caring Across Time

November 13, 2025 No Comments

More than four years ago, McKenzie River Trust expanded our work into Lincoln County to help safeguard this special place. Now, we’re carrying forward the good work of the Central Coast Land Conservancy and expanding impact across the Yaquina River watershed.

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Friday February 6th
9:30AM: First Fridays at the Willamette Confluence
Wednesday February 11th
9AM: Watershed Wednesdays at Green Island
Wednesday February 18th
9AM: Watershed Wednesdays at Green Island
Saturday February 21st
8AM: Green Island Photography Tour
Wednesday February 25th
9AM: Watershed Wednesdays at Green Island
Wednesday March 4th
9AM: Watershed Wednesdays at Green Island
Friday March 6th
9:30AM: First Fridays at the Willamette Confluence
Wednesday March 11th
9AM: Watershed Wednesdays at Green Island
Saturday March 14th
8AM: Living River Exploration Day
Wednesday March 18th
9AM: Watershed Wednesdays at Green Island
Wednesday March 25th
9AM: Watershed Wednesdays at Green Island
Wednesday April 1st
9AM: Watershed Wednesdays at Green Island
Friday April 3rd
9:30AM: First Fridays at the Willamette Confluence
Tuesday April 7th
6PM: Beaver Exploration Night
Wednesday April 8th
9AM: Watershed Wednesdays at Green Island
Saturday April 11th
8AM: Living River Exploration Day
Wednesday April 15th
9AM: Watershed Wednesdays at Green Island
Saturday April 18th
8AM: Green Island Photography Walk
Wednesday April 22nd
9AM: Watershed Wednesdays at Green Island
Saturday April 25th
9AM: The Lost Words of Green Island
Wednesday April 29th
9AM: Watershed Wednesdays at Green Island
Friday May 1st
9:30AM: First Fridays at the Willamette Confluence
Tuesday May 5th
6:30PM: Beaver Exploration Night
Wednesday May 6th
9AM: Watershed Wednesdays at Green Island
Thursday May 7th
6:30PM: Beaver Exploration Night
Saturday May 9th
8AM: Living River Exploration Day
Wednesday May 13th
9AM: Watershed Wednesdays at Green Island
Wednesday May 20th
9AM: Watershed Wednesdays at Green Island
Saturday May 23rd
1PM: “Restoration in Action” Walking Tour of Cerro Gordo
Sunday May 24th
10AM: Birds, Bees & Blooms
Wednesday May 27th
9AM: Watershed Wednesdays at Green Island
Wednesday June 3rd
9AM: Watershed Wednesdays at Green Island
Friday June 5th
9:30AM: First Fridays at the Willamette Confluence
Wednesday June 10th
9AM: Watershed Wednesdays at Green Island
Saturday June 13th
8AM: Living River Exploration Day
Monday June 15th
7AM: Intertidal Zone Exploration
Saturday July 11th
8AM: Living River Exploration Day
Sunday July 12th
11AM: Dragonfly Exploration
Saturday July 18th
8AM: Green Island Photography Walk
Saturday August 8th
8AM: Living River Exploration Day
Saturday September 12th
8AM: Living River Exploration Day
Saturday October 10th
8AM: Living River Exploration Day
Saturday November 14th
8AM: Living River Exploration Day
Saturday December 12th
8AM: Living River Exploration Day
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