Friends of the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Events / Volunteer

If you have questions about the events below, please contact our Outreach team at fwvnwrc.outreach@gmail.com.

Discover TEK–Traditional Ecological Knowledge Free! **CANCELLED EVENT The Friends of the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex invite you to a special  presentation sharing traditional ecological knowledge and its importance today!

Saturday, September 26th 10:00am-11:00am William L. Finley NWR Headquarters 26208 Finley Refuge Road, Corvallis, OR 97333 (limited outdoor seating)

Learn about cultural connections. Discover how traditional knowledge systems revitalize ecological restoration, ancestral foodways, cultural teachings, and community-based land connections.
Meet the honored presenters from Rooted Ways, an Indigenous Cultural and Ecological Initiative https://www.rooted-ways.org/home
About the presenters: Stephanie Craig and Molly Leno are member Members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and Executive Directors of Rooted Ways

Celebrate World Migratory Day! National Wildlife Refuge Week

Saturday, October 10th 9 am -1 pm Ankeny Hill Nature Center, 130 Ankeny Hill Road SE, Jefferson, OR

Follow birds on their migratory journey! Enjoy activities and crafts, Start a bird friendly kit for your home, school, or business and discover why Your Observations Count!

 

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 SE, 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.

Interested in Volunteering?

We have openings on our Board!  

The Friends Board of Directors strive to maintain an inclusive and dynamic board. We have board positions open for a 3-year term. Typically board positions average a 3-6 hour commitment each month.

We extend our invitation to you as active users of WVNWRC.

If you are interested in joining our board, please contact Delores Porch at secretary.friends@gmail.com . She will send you a board member application packet. We hope you consider this opportunity.

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