Nov Public Meeting: “Willamette Weeds & Habitat”

Panel “Willamette Weeds & Habitat”

Tuesday, Nov 19, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Scandinavian Hall
195 W. 5th Ave., Junction City (2 blocks east of Hwy 99)

Topics

  • A natural history of farms, forests, and wetlands along the Willamette, and why these areas are important for native fish & wildlife

    Willamette snagboat bend
    Willamette River at Snagboat Bend,
    east of Finley Wildlife Refuge.
  • Current activities and results of the invasive weed removal project
  • Long-term vision of Willamette restoration and stewardship, and upcoming opportunities
  • Landowner’s perspective on farming and habitat stewardship

 

Speakers

  • Scott Youngblood, Oregon Parks & Recreation Department
  • Steve Horning, Deerhaven Farms
  • Nicole Nielsen-Pincus, McKenzie River Trust
  • Jed Kaul, LTWC projects manager

 

NW Youth Corps (2)
Involving youth in habitat stewardship.
A Northwest Youth Corps member removes
English ivy at Hileman Landing. Ivy & old man’s
beard form vines that can kill forest canopy trees.

Read more in our November newsletter 

Read more about this project at McKenzie River Trust’s website.

Free, and open to everyone.

Call Rob, 541-338-7060 or operations@longtom.org for more info.