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 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
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.