A LAND TRUST FOR THE
MID TO NORTHERN WILLAMETTE BASIN
A Note on Abiqua Falls!
Our non-profit land trust works to acquire and protect natural lands for the long-term. Our land trust has been interested in Abiqua Falls for quite a while. It is simply amazing, a place of reverence and is close to our headquarters. Generally we do not talk about things we are working to acquire and protect for the long-haul until they are under contract and we begin fundraising for the purhase. Since the Abbey Foundation listed the 40 acre Abiqua Falls publicly, and oddly this past week, it is a different situation. What our land trust cares about is that the site is protected, and stewarded correctly - and that means public access remains!
Our land trust has made an offer on the property on February 6th, and we are ready to negotiate. We also support the State of Oregon, and are working with Legislators and Agencies to see if there is a quick route for a State purchase. For us this is about the site’s long-term protection. Join our EMAIL list (AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE) below for updates on where we are on this issue, or go to our Facebook or Instagram pages.
Right now you can donate to support our general operations (SEE BUTTON BELOW or How TO SUPPORT OUR WORK ABOVE) - for we have multiple conservation properties and new ones to be secured for conservation this year. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST AND WE WILL BE IN TOUCH!
A Sweet Winter Nature Walk!
The Trust held its first Nature Walk of 2026 on Jan. 31st. The trip took place at Mountain Prairie on a gorgeous sunny day. Folks from Portland, Milwaukie, Silverton, Wheatland, and Mt. Angel joined us. These trips enable people to see and experience our conservation sites, learning about their ecological function and more.
Stay tuned for our emails, and our Gatherings page for a calendar of Nature Walks through June! We will also conduct some service trips where volunteers can help with stewardship. More to come!
The Year in Review - 2025! The Trust’s First full calendar year of work.
The Trust Closed on the Ancient Prairie Property This Past Week!
The Trust was able to close on the 114-acre Ancient Prairie Property this past week on January 9th, 2026. Thanks to everyone who supported this effort!
This conservation property is just fantastic. It supports species of wildflowers that occur naturally in only a handful of other places in the Willamette Valley. This place is simply very special, and it is emblematic of why land trusts work to protect land in perpetuity.
We look forward in the weeks and months ahead to providing many opportunities for you to experience the property through our guided walks. Stay tuned to our website, or better yet, email updates for the dates. We will publish those by February 1st.
We are excited to announce the acquisition of Mountain Prairie!
In late August of 2025, this 72-acre wet prairie was donated to the Willamette River Preservation Trust. The site holds an amazing array of native wildflowers that bloom from April through September. Along with these are a range of native grasses and sedges. There are also multiple mature oaks on the site. Scroll down our Protected Places page to learn more! Get on our email list and check your email for opportunities to visit this great natural area, and to learn more about the Trust’s work!
CONSERVING
Creeks, Rivers, Oak Woodlands, Upland Forests, & More…
