Upcoming Gatherings and Trips.
Winter Walk at Ancient Prairie, February 28th, 10am
Join us for a wonderful winter walk at Ancient Prairie, February 28th, 10 and to Noon!
Wetland Nature Walk - March 14th
Join us for the first educational walk at the Santiam Wetland Preserve! We will saunter about the site for a couple of miles, and learn about the site’s history and ecology.
April Wildflower Walk at Oak Meadows
Join us on April 18th at 10am for a wonderful walk at the Oak Meadows Natural Area.
Winter Walk at Mountain Prairie - January 31st, 10am
Join us for this Winter Walk at Mountain Prairie! 10am to Noon on Saturday, January 31st.
A few days before the trip we will email you directions to the site. Get in touch at info@wrtrust.org if you have any questions.
Mountain Prairie Gathering - Oct 11th
Join us for a gathering and walk at our NEW Mountain Prairie conservation property. This is a wonderful site, not far from Barton near the Clackamas River. We will talk about the property, walk around a bit, enjoy coffee and some breakfast nibbles, and discuss the work of the Trust. Register. HERE
A view to the North, across the prairie.
September 6th Paddle Trip, Salem to Wheatland.
Join us for a Canoe, Kayak, Sup paddle trip from Wallace Marine Park in Salem to the east shore at Wheatland Ferry. We will meet at 9:00 am, unload gear, then run a shuttle to the takeout.
This will be a leisurely paddle trip that focuses on enjoying the river, and discussing some of the Trust’s priorities in regard to long-term floodplain protection. We will stop for lunch/snacks about midway through (you bring your own), and should make it to the take out about 3:00 if not before. Sign Up HERE!
July 19, Independence to Salem Paddle Trip
Camas along the Willamette River shoreline.
Join us for a Canoe, Kayak, Sup paddle trip from Independence Riverview Park to Salem’s Wallace Marine Park. We will meet at 9:30 am, unload gear, then run a shuttle to the takeout.
This will be a leisurely paddle trip that focuses on enjoying the river, and discussing some of the Trust’s priorities in regard to long-term floodplain protection. We will stop for lunch/snacks about midway through (you bring your own), and should make it to the take out about 230 if not before. Sign Up HERE!
Oak Meadows Walking Tour - May 31st.
Join us for another walking tour at Oak meadows. Above a blue-eyed grass image, taken at Oak Meadows, May 15, 2025.
Oak Meadows Walking Tour - Saturday May 17th
Meet at Oak Meadows at 10 am, and join us for a walk on a portion of the site. Oak Meadows is just south of Stayton, OR. Learn about what the Trust has in store for the site, as well as our federal partners. Directions will be provided closer to the day of the walk. (Image above by Nate Richardson, USFWS).
Wear good walking shoes given the terrain is uneven, and also dress for the weather. The Trust will provide coffee and snacks. Signup Here!
Oak Meadows Walking Tour - Saturday May 3rd
Meet at Oak Meadows at 10 am, and join us for a walk on a portion of the site. Oak Meadows is just south of Stayton, OR. Learn about what the Trust has in store for the site, as well as our federal partners. Directions will be provided closer to the day of the walk. (Image above by Nate Richardson, USFWS).
Wear good walking shoes given the terrain is uneven, and also dress for the weather. The Trust will provide coffee and snacks. Signup Here!
Oak Meadows Walking Tour
Meet at Oak Meadows at 10 am, and join us for a walk on a portion of the site. Oak Meadows is just south of Stayton, OR. Learn about what the Trust has in store for the site, as well as our federal partners. Directions will be provided closer to the day of the walk. (Image above by Nate Richardson, USFWS).
Wear good walking shoes given the terrain is uneven, and also dress for the weather. The Trust will provide coffee and snacks. Signup Here