Upcoming Events
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Wetland Wander:
Walk Leader: Martyne Reesman (she/her)
I am a fisheries biologist and I’ve worked for ODFW for 24 years. My current job is the Upper Willamette Watershed STEP (Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program) Biologist and Assistant District Fish Biologist. I coordinate volunteer activities (high lakes backpack trout stocking, family fishing events, and much more), I spend most of my time working with partners to provide natural resources education for kids and adults and help wherever I am needed in Oregon’s fish world.
About the Walk:
We will park at the gate and walk down to the spawning channel where we will see adult Spring Chinook Salmon and adult Bull Trout, hopefully spawning. During the walk Martyne will delight you all with interesting facts about the Chinook Salmon lifecycle and loads of other fun fishy information. The walk itself is about ½ mile one-way on a gravel road, if you have mobility issues, please let us know and we can make accommodations. This site is about an hour and a half from Eugene. You may want to bring extra water and snacks.
Interested in carpooling? Please reach out to info@wewetlands.org so we know how many seats to plan for and be prepared to meet at the Red House, 751 S Danebo Ave, at 7:15.
Wander Location:
Carpool Location: 751 S Danebo, Eugene, OR 97402
Wander Location: Carmen Smith Reservoir, NF-710, Blue River, OR 97413
Directions:
From the intersection of Main Street and highway 126 East, travel 46.3 miles to the McKenzie River Ranger Station. Then continue for another 9.7 miles to the turn off (left side of road), there will be a small gravel road and gate. Pull inside the gate and park. If you are planning to meet at the Red House, please let us know if you need a ride, or would be willing to drive yourself and other attendees.
Upcoming Events!
Magical Morning at the Hult Center
When: Saturday, August 30 from 10:30am – 12:00pm
Location: Hult Center, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene, OR 97401
Find WREN tabling at the Hult Center’s End-of-Summer Celebration! At this free event, there will be community partner activities, hands-on games inspired by upcoming Hult family shows, and a live performance by Fooble the Dragon at 11am! Visit the Hult Center’s event page for more information.
We’ll see you there!
Family Exploration Day
When: Saturday, September 13 from 10am – 1pm
Location: Golden Gardens Park, 4898-4800 Jessen Dr, Eugene, OR 97402
It’s time for our last Family Exploration Day at Golden Gardens Park! We’ll have bug nets, binoculars, scavenger hunts, and guidebooks available for families to borrow as they explore the park’s natural wonders together. Stop by any time during the event—it’s a relaxed, come-and-go experience perfect for curious kids and grown-ups alike.
Questions? Please contact info@wewetlands.org.
We will see you there!!
National Public Lands Day
When: Saturday, September 27 from 9am – 12pm
Location: Stewart Pond Disc Golf Course (4099 Stewart Rd Eugene, OR 97402)
Join WREN and the BLM for a morning of restoration! We will work on service projects to maintain the course and parking areas. Work may include installing posts and securing parking lot perimeter cable and posts, maintaining posts for signage at parking lot and throughout the golf course, picking up trash, managing and removing vegetation, and cutting and removing downed branches or trees. Refreshments will be provided! Visit the NPLD website’s event page for more information!
Questions? Please contact BLM Assistant Field Manager: cnichols@blm.gov or (971) 283-0682.
We will see you there!
For questions, please contact:
Rachel Schneiderman, Programs Coordinator at the Willamette Resources and Educational Network (WREN) at info@wewetlands.org or call 541-338-7047.