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!
From the Field
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
Thank you for supporting local land conservation!
April 1, 2012
You helped us raise over $21,500 during the Mountain Rose Herbs Matching Gift Campaign!
Connect with the Land
March 15, 2012
Spring tours are here! Join us to explore our protected properties guided by experts in natural history, plants, and photography.
Two Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
March 14, 2012
Volunteer on Green Island or join us at the EWEB Earth Day Celebration! You
Spring at Hollyer Prairie
March 14, 2012
Saturday, April 28 from 1 to 4pm The 59-acre Hollyer Prairie Conservation Easement includes many natural wonders: upland and wet prairie, oak savanna and woodland, riparian forest, and even a
Native Plants of the Lower McKenzie
March 14, 2012
Saturday, May 5 from 10am to 2pm Join the McKenzie River Trust, Native Plant Society of Oregon and Lane County Parks to explore riparian forest and upland prairie plants on
Picturing Birds and Buds: Photo Tour
March 14, 2012
Saturday, May 19th from 9am to 12pm Grab your camera! This springtime tour of the Berggren Watershed Conservation Area‘s farm fields and floodplain forest offers something for photographers of all
Coyote Spencer Wetlands Protected
March 1, 2012
The McKenzie River Trust announces the protection of 161 acres of regionally important native habitat about 5 miles southwest of Eugene.