Take a walk along Bald Hill trails and learn about beavers, prairie restoration, and pollinators at Beavers, Blooms, and Bees on Saturday, May 10th, from 10 am – 2 pm.
Drop in anytime from 10 am to 2 pm to visit stations along the trail and learn about beavers, observe beaver dams, explore a restored prairie in bloom, and discover the bees and other pollinators that make it home. Great for all ages!
What: Beavers, Blooms, and Bees at Bald Hill
When: Saturday, May 10th, 10am – 2pm
Where: Along the trails at Bald Hill Natural Area and Bald Hill Farm – from the Oak Creek Drive parking lot, walk the loop in either direction. Additional parking at the fairgrounds.
Who: Marys River Watershed Council, Greenbelt Land Trust and YOU
We are celebrating Benton County Historical Preservation Month with a walk at Bald Hill Farm.
Calling all local history buffs! Come and learn more about the fascinating history of Bald Hill Farm, from Kalapuya through western settler migration. We’ll delve into the world of the extensive Mulkey family whose name graces the property’s creek and ridgeline, and trace back local tales through oral and written documents. Space is limited for this free event.
This will be a slow, easy walk on gravel roads with many stops and we will be mostly standing. There will be a restroom available at the beginning and end of the walk.
Please leave your furry friends at home!
Greenbelt Land Trust has been working with ornithologists since 2017 to research Oregon Vesper Sparrows at Bald Hill Farm and other Greenbelt sites. Oregon Vesper Sparrows use grassland habitats like the pastures and prairies of Bald Hill Farm, and their numbers are in decline due to lack of suitable habitat.
Greenbelt Land Trust Wildlife Technician Lisa Millbank will lead an informative talk about the sparrow, current research, and how we are working to provide the habitat it needs at Bald Hill Farm, and then we’ll take a walk to see what we are doing and hopefully, see some birds as well!
We will walk for up to 1 mile on gravel roads and through prairie with some uneven ground. Restrooms available at the beginning and end of the program. We will have spotting scopes and binoculars to borrow – no birding experience necessary!
Join Greenbelt staff and fellow volunteers for a work party at our newest protected property, Cbow Ridge! This work party will focus on the removal of invasive scotch broom along the roads that run throughout this 1,600 acre property. We will use handsaws, shovels, and weed pullers to remove the scotch broom from the landscape.
We will be working from 10am-2pm. If you are only able to attend for part of the time, you’re still welcome to join us, just send an email to jean@greenbeltlandtrust.org to discuss.
Wear: The weather could be cold and wet, so plan to bring warm layers, a waterproof raincoat, rain pants and hiking boots.
Bring: Snacks and lunch, water bottle, and any emergency medications you usually bring on outdoor excursions for personal use (like Epi-Pens).
Accessibility notes: There are no restroom facilities at the CBow Ridge property. You can expect 2-3 miles of hiking on a gravel road as we work. No previous experience is necessary.
Location: We will be cutting Scotch Broom at CBow Ridge just north of Coburg in Lane County. CBow is located about an hours drive south of Corvallis. Full directions, instructions, and information on how to carpool will be sent to participants a few days before the event.
Note that this event was rescheduled to Feb 24th due to icy/snowy conditions on the original date…
Join us for fresh air and a fresh start to the New Year. We will lead a short and easy hike on Greenbelt Land Trust’s beautiful property at Bald Hill Farm in Corvallis. We will make our way across the fields to a stand of oak trees where we can see out across the hills. Great for anyone who may be new to hiking, families with young children, or anyone who enjoys a relaxed ramble! Along the way, you can complete a nature scavenger hunt and we will have hot cocoa or apple cider at the end of the walk. The ground will be uneven in spots and sturdy shoes are recommended. The walk will be held rain or shine, so come dressed for the weather. All children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
