Upcoming Events

Walk Leader: Erik Burke (he/they)

Erik grew up in Eugene and Springfield. He has volunteered locally since 1986 planting and caring for trees and natural areas. Erik has worked as an arborist since 2009 and directs the Eugene-Springfield office of Friends of Trees. Previously, he worked in forestry, agriculture, construction, social work, and social science research. Erik has a MA in Applied Anthropology from OSU. He is an ISA certified arborist, certified urban forestry professional, holds the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification, and is a licensed landscape construction professional. Erik is building a nursery business growing plants from the California floristic province. He enjoys gardening and exploring Oregon with his son, family and friends.

Westmoreland Park Restoration Day

Saturday, January 17th, 10am – 12pm

Meet near the Pickleball Courts on W 20th and Polk

The Friendly Area Neighbors Sustainability Team is looking for volunteers to help restore the wetlands east and west of the Dr. Edwin Coleman Jr. Center in Westmoreland Park, a fifth-year project focused on removing invasive weeds and non-native grasses to support native wet prairie plants. For the first work party of the year, volunteers will remove weed fabric, pull invasive plants, and scatter native seeds. Waterproof footwear/clothing is recommended, tools are provided, and all ages are welcome! For more information or to RSVP, email fansustainability@gmail.com.

MLK Day of Service

Monday, January 19th, 9am – 12pm

Maurie Jacobs Park

This winter, join WREN and the City of Eugene for a family-friendly tree planting event along the West Bank of the Willamette River to support local riparian natural areas. No experience is necessary, and all tools, supplies, and instructions will be provided. Participants should bring closed-toe shoes, work gloves, and water. The event will meet and park at the Maurie Jacobs parking lot at the end of Fir Lane, where staff will be present.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Kelsey Irvine, Native Plant and Waterways Volunteer Coordinator, at (541) 228-5349 or KIrvine@eugene-or.gov.

Upper Willamette Soil and Water Conservation District presents:

An Evening With Douglas Tallamy

January 23rd, 6:30-8:30pm at the Wildish Theatre in Springfield

On Friday, January 23rd, 6:30-8:30, best-selling author Doug Tallamy will present a talk at the Wildish Community Theater in Springfield on his latest book, How Can I Help? Saving Nature With Your Yard. This event is presented in partnership with the Eugene Bird City Coalition, a group of local partner organizations working to achieve Bird City certification for Eugene. Find out more at Bird City Oregon.

Tickets ($15 / person) go on sale on Wednesday, November 19th at 9 AM. Click here to purchase tickets.

Upper Willamette SWCD 1st Annual Native Plant Sale

February 7th at the Lane County Event Center

Interested in taking next steps to bring conservation into your home’s yard and garden? Upper Willamette SWCD are hosting a Native Plant Sale on Saturday, February 7th, 2026, at the Lane Events Center Auditorium, featuring a wide variety of locally native species and seeds. Visit their website to learn more and place your order!