Events / Volunteer
If you have questions about the events below, please contact our Outreach team at fwvnwrc.outreach@gmail.com.
Challenges of a Federal Wildlife Officer
Sunday, July 12th 10:30 am – 11:30 am William L. Finley NWR Headquarters 26208 Finley Refuge Road, Corvallis, OR
The Friends of the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex invite you to a special outdoor presentation by J.D. Wright, the Complex’s new Federal Wildlife Officer. Seating is limited – bring a blanket to sit on!
Meet and welcome Federal Wildlife Officer, J.D. Wright.
Learn what inspired him to get into law enforcement and his journey from the Midwest to islands, volcanoes, redwoods, deserts and more before coming here. Questions are welcome!
About the presenter: Mr. J.D. Wright covers both the Willamette Valley NWR Complex and the Oregon Coast NWR Complex. His office is at the headquarters at William L. Finley, but he isn’t there much as he has a lot of area to cover. Easy to talk with and a bright personality, he’s always ready for a chat.
Due to the nature of J.D.’s law enforcement responsibilities, the presentation may be canceled on short notice. Check the
Friends Facebook page for updates. https://www.facebook.com/FWVNWRC
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Plastic Free July Volunteer Clean-up Day
Saturday, July 18th 9 am - 11 am Ankeny Hill Nature Center - 130 Ankeny Hill Rd. SE Jefferson, OR
Join us for this Refuge-wide clean-up. Includes birding and family friendly activities
The historic Fiechter House is open this summer! Saturdays throughout the summer from 10 am -1 pm
Finley Refuge
After a much-needed new roof and front porch rebuild, the house will be open again for visitors. Don’t miss it! Thanks to the Rathbun Family and the Benton County Historical Society, this 1855 pioneer home looks as if the family is just out gathering veggies in the garden before coming back home.
It looks lived in. Come see for yourself!
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.
