From Blackberries to Native Trees
September 21, 2012
Contractors have been hard at work on the southern end of Green Island this month.
From the Field
Ties to the Land
September 20, 2012
Families are invited to a free seminar on conservation easements and estate planning offered by MRT and OSU Extension.
Restoration Makes Dollars and Cents
September 19, 2012
Enhancing habitat can help build the local economy Ecotrust recently released a report – supported in part by NOAA – concluding that restoration projects in Oregon generated $977.5 million in
Willamette Weed Removal Project is Underway
July 31, 2012
MRT is at the center of an innovative weed removal partnership on the Willamette River.
Connect With the Land
July 11, 2012
Join a guided tour or volunteer day to explore the lands you’ve helped to protect.
Running for the River
July 10, 2012
A marathon fundraiser in memory of river-lover Timmy O’Grady, pictured here, has raised more than $2,800 for the McKenzie River Trust.
Two new faces
June 19, 2012
Staff Update With the buzz of bees and dragonflies, birds fledging, and the native plants (and weeds, too) growing like mad, we know that spring is just about behind us!
McKenzie River Trust staff featured in Eugene Magazine
June 8, 2012
Our Land Protection Manager, Ryan Ruggiero, has been teaching an Introduction to Wetlands class for the University of Oregon Department of Landscape Architecture this term. Journalist Suzi Steffen joined Ryan
Grant awards support land conservation throughout the region
June 5, 2012
Four recent grants will support the next phase of our conservation efforts in the Willamette and Siuslaw watersheds. Photo: Waite Ranch by Tim Giraudier.
Native Plant Tour Visits Coyote Spencer Wetlands
May 2, 2012
Friday, May 25 from 9:30am to 12:30pm The extensive, intact wetland habitats of the Coyote Spencer Wetlands are home to an impressive variety of native plants. Learn more about them
Rockclimber Stanhope’s talk at Backcountry Gear benefits McKenzie River Trust
April 11, 2012
Backcountry Gear Presents: Will Stanhope Friday, May 4th at Backcountry Gear Doors: 6:30 pm Show: 8:00 pm 1855 W. 2nd Ave. Eugene $10 general admission / $5 students We’re excited