10 Backyard Birds to look for this Winter
As we hunker down for the darker days ahead, overwintering birds bring delight as they gather the seeds and bugs of fall to sustain them through the coming cold. Here’s our winter backyard bird list for you to enjoy!
Art in Birds at Green Island
In the spring of 2021, local artists and bird enthusiasts Dennis Arendt and Shel Neal brought a little extra life to Tree Swallow bird boxes out at Green Island. Building on a decade long project to provide nesting habitat for this migratory bird, the 16 new painted boxes celebrate art and nature.
McKenzie River Trust Earns National Recognition
One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving the open spaces they love. Since 1989, McKenzie River Trust, has been doing just that for…
In Memory of Barry Lopez, 1945-2020
Barry Lopez made his home in the McKenzie Valley, upslope and in line of sight with the river. He wrote and spoke eloquently on behalf of the McKenzie River Trust and the…
Celebrate Giving Tuesday with McKenzie River Trust!
Give Now! Give today and your gift will be matched dollar for dollar! Giving Tuesday is a global movement to encourage each other to give to our favorite charitable causes…
Wild and Scenic Film Festival Transports You Around the World Safely From Your Living Room
The 2020 Eugene Tour edition of the Wild and Scenic Film Festival is happening online on November 19th, hosted for the second time by the Upper Willamette Stewardship Network. Since…
Local Businesses Come Together to Pledge for the River
The Shire for the River campaign run October 16th-23rd. Donate now and your gift will be matched!
Presenting Habichats: Habitat Speaker Series
McKenzie River Trust is excited to present HabiChats – a virtual speaker series that explores some of Oregon’s plant and animal species and local restoration efforts with partners and local…
Lane County Wildfire Information and Relief
DONATE NOW We are directing all donations to the United Way of Lane County’s Wildfire Response Fund at this time. Volunteer Your Time We know that you want to give…
Reflections on 10 Years at CARP
By Liz Lawrence This article is about the Coburg Aggregate Reclamation Project or CARP, purchased by the McKenzie River Trust in 2010. To learn more about CARP, visit our property…