Events / Volunteer


Winter Wildlife Field Days 2025 Días de Campo de la Vida Silvestre de Invierno 2025

Saturday, March 1st through 31st - See schedules for events The location of the events varies, please check the schedule

Winter Wildlife Field Days 2025
Días de Campo de la Vida Silvestre de Invierno 2025
March 1st - 31st (with online activities available throughout the year)!

A bilingual and accessible nature adventure hosted throughout the entire month of March and all across the mid-Willamette Valley!  Everything is free with in-person events in your favorite nearby nature spots, including places you won’t need a car to get to.  Check our schedule and find an event near you.

2025’s theme is “Habitat is Home!” We are looking forward to seeing you this year!

Winter Wildlife Field Days 2025 Website

WWFD 2025 Flyer

Monarchs and Milkweed

Sunday, March 23rd 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Gehlar Hall Classroom, Ankeny Hill Nature Center, 130 Ankeny Hill Road SE, Jefferson, OR 97352

Learn about Monarch butterflies and how to attract
them to your yard! Pick up free milkweed seeds.

About the presenter: Stephanie Hazen is a retired veterinarian, Master Gardener and Master Mellitologist. Photography is a special interest of hers, and she took many of the photos you will see.

Community Volunteer Days at Ankeny Hill Nature Center

3rd Saturday of the Month, 10:00AM to 12:00PM Ankeny Hill Nature Center, 130 Ankeny Hill Road, Jefferson, OR

No sign-up required and no experience or tools needed!  We have all you need and plenty of projects we need help with.  You’ll help with everything from weeding, water and mulching to interpretation, brochure folding and event support.

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