Volunteer Work Party: Blazing for Trails at Owens Farm!

Curious about the future of public access at Owens Farm? Want to be one of the first people to see the new trail route? Help us kick off the work to open the site to public use at an Owens Farm volunteer work party! On March 28th from 9am to 12pm Greenbelt staff and volunteers will cut brush, move branches, free some ancient oaks from English ivy, and get the Owens Farm trail route ready for trail building.

No previous experience is necessary and trail blazers of all ages are welcome! Tools and gloves will be provided. 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: Plan to dress for the weather with layers and rain gear. Hiking boots or other sturdy shoes are recommended. Please wear long pants and long sleeves to protect yourself from branches and poison oak.

Bring: A water bottle and any emergency medications you usually bring on outdoor excursions for personal use (like Epi-Pens). Some snacks will be provided.

Accessibility notes: Some participants will hike about two miles off-trail through a wooded area, and will travel over downed wood and branches. All volunteers may encounter some poison oak, we will be sure to ID it as a group and avoid it as much as possible. There are no restrooms located at Owens Farm, but there are wooded areas with privacy near the project area.

Notes for youth volunteers: Volunteers of all ages are welcome but youth under the age of 14 must attend with an adult. Youth volunteers attending without their parent/guardian should contact our volunteer coordinator, Jean, to fill out a youth waiver before the event.

Location: Owens Farm is located just Northeast of Corvallis, about 10 minutes drive from downtown. Directions to the meeting location will be provided a few days before the event.