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Oregon Vesper Sparrow Talk and Walk

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!

Event Series Thursday Volunteer Stewards

Thursday Volunteer Stewards

6 people are focused on planting plants into the ground next to a walking trail

Join the Thursday Volunteer Stewards for weekly habitat restoration, land stewardship, and trail maintenance projects around the Corvallis area. Projects and locations vary. Past projects have included planting native prairie species at Bald Hill Farm, removing invasive scotch broom in Philomath, monitoring rare wildlife in Albany, and improving the gravel tread on the Mulkey Ridge Trail.

The Thursday Volunteer Stewards meet rain or shine throughout the year, from 9am-12pm in the summer and from 12pm-3pm in the winter. If you would like to join this upcoming Thursday Volunteer Stewards event please sign up below.

Bald Hill Farm History

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!

 

Run for the Hills 2025

Presented by Heart of the Valley Runners

Scenic and challenging 30k, Half-marathon and 8k trail races through Bald Hill Natural Area, Bald Hill Farm, Fitton Green Natural Area, and Crestmont Land Trust in Corvallis, OR with great views and fun courses.

Easy 2 mile walk/run almost entirely on smooth paved path, and 1/4 mile kids run are fun for the entire family.

Benefits the Greenbelt Land Trust trail fund.

 Registration is Open Here

Event Series Thursday Volunteer Stewards

Thursday Volunteer Stewards

Seven people hold tools and stand behind a large pile of cut blackberry brambles

Join the Thursday Volunteer Stewards for weekly habitat restoration, land stewardship, and trail maintenance projects around the Corvallis area. Projects and locations vary. Past projects have included planting native prairie species at Bald Hill Farm, removing invasive scotch broom in Philomath, monitoring rare wildlife in Albany, and improving the gravel tread on the Mulkey Ridge Trail.

Event Series Thursday Volunteer Stewards

Thursday Volunteer Stewards

Seven people hold tools and stand behind a large pile of cut blackberry brambles

Join the Thursday Volunteer Stewards for weekly habitat restoration, land stewardship, and trail maintenance projects around the Corvallis area. Projects and locations vary. Past projects have included planting native prairie species at Bald Hill Farm, removing invasive scotch broom in Philomath, monitoring rare wildlife in Albany, and improving the gravel tread on the Mulkey Ridge Trail.

Horseshoe Lake Restoration and Pond Turtle Tour

Horseshoe Lake is a 236-acre floodplain property acquired through conservation easements and purchases with four landowners in 2012 and 2013. Located on the east bank of the Willamette River between Corvallis and Albany, this property includes a historic ox-bow of the Willamette River, and has a mix of habitats, including wetlands, prairie, and riparian forest. Greenbelt has been restoring floodplain forest and prairie habitat at Horseshoe Lake for over ten years, including planting tens of thousands of native trees ands shrubs.

The side-channel and ox-bow habitat at Horseshoe Lake is home to Northwestern Pond Turtles, which are currently proposed for inclusion on the endangered species list. 2025 is the third year that we are working with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to monitor turtle populations at Horseshoe Lake. On this tour, we will walk for up to two miles on flat but sometimes uneven ground to tour the floodplain and prairie restoration, and end with a visit to the pond turtle monitoring station to learn about the monitoring efforts and hopefully see some turtles.

Hike Together – Fitton Green and Mulkey Ridge Trail

Fitton Green Natural Area

Hike Together with Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center (CMLC) and Greenbelt Land Trust, Saturday, June 14th, from 9:30 - 11:30 am at Fitton Green Natural Area.  The Hike Together series of hikes is a fun way to explore local trails and natural areas and an opportunity to build community with people coming together through both the CMLC and Greenbelt Land Trust.

We will hike in Fitton Green County Natural Area along the Allen Throop Loop and Mulkey Ridge trails. This is a moderate hike of about 3 miles with some moderate elevation up and down on gravel and dirt trails. It is mostly in the full sun and features panoramic vistas and a view of Marys Peak, wildflowers, and big trees. There is a portable restroom available at the trailhead.

We will hike at a relaxed pace, stopping to enjoy the views, look at plants and animals, and talk about the history of Fitton Green Natural Area.

Please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle.

NOTE: Transportation is not included when registering for this hike through Greenbelt Land Trust.

Event Series Thursday Volunteer Stewards

Thursday Volunteer Stewards

Seven people hold tools and stand behind a large pile of cut blackberry brambles

Join the Thursday Volunteer Stewards for weekly habitat restoration, land stewardship, and trail maintenance projects around the Corvallis area. Projects and locations vary. Past projects have included planting native prairie species at Bald Hill Farm, removing invasive scotch broom in Philomath, monitoring rare wildlife in Albany, and improving the gravel tread on the Mulkey Ridge Trail.

Event Series Thursday Volunteer Stewards

Thursday Volunteer Stewards

Seven people hold tools and stand behind a large pile of cut blackberry brambles

Join the Thursday Volunteer Stewards for weekly habitat restoration, land stewardship, and trail maintenance projects around the Corvallis area. Projects and locations vary. Past projects have included planting native prairie species at Bald Hill Farm, removing invasive scotch broom in Philomath, monitoring rare wildlife in Albany, and improving the gravel tread on the Mulkey Ridge Trail.

Event Series Thursday Volunteer Stewards

Thursday Volunteer Stewards

Seven people hold tools and stand behind a large pile of cut blackberry brambles

Join the Thursday Volunteer Stewards for weekly habitat restoration, land stewardship, and trail maintenance projects around the Corvallis area. Projects and locations vary. Past projects have included planting native prairie species at Bald Hill Farm, removing invasive scotch broom in Philomath, monitoring rare wildlife in Albany, and improving the gravel tread on the Mulkey Ridge Trail.

Event Series Thursday Volunteer Stewards

Thursday Volunteer Stewards

Seven people hold tools and stand behind a large pile of cut blackberry brambles

Join the Thursday Volunteer Stewards for weekly habitat restoration, land stewardship, and trail maintenance projects around the Corvallis area. Projects and locations vary. Past projects have included planting native prairie species at Bald Hill Farm, removing invasive scotch broom in Philomath, monitoring rare wildlife in Albany, and improving the gravel tread on the Mulkey Ridge Trail.