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Courtney Creek Camas Walk ***FILLED***

Courtney Creek

***This event is currently full. To add your name to the waitlist, please email Rebecca. You will be contacted as soon as possible if space becomes available. Join Greenbelt Land Trust and the Calapooia Watershed Council for the first guided nature walk at Courtney Creek, a 200-acre conservation area protected in 2017 just south of Brownsville near the headwaters of Courtney Creek in the upper Calapooia Watershed. We'll explore a unique wet forest and prairie landscape offering excellent birding opportunities and breath-taking views of its sea of purple camas in bloom. This special property also protects one of the largest remaining Willamette Valley populations of the endangered plant, Bradshaw’s Read More

Earth Day Fence Removal at Courtney Creek

Join Greenbelt staff and fellow volunteers for an Earth Day work party removing un-needed fences at Courtney Creek on Saturday, April 22nd, from 10 am to 2 pm. We will work to remove old wire and posts, opening up wildlife corridors for the elk and other wildlife that call Courtney Creek home.

Courtney Creek is located south of Brownsville, about a 45 minute drive from Corvallis. 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 or sun protection as needed. We will be working with barbed wire so closed toed shoes, long pants, and long sleeves are required.

Bring: Tools and gloves are provided. We will take a lunch break around noon, please bring a lunch and a water bottle with you (some snacks will be provided). You should also bring any emergency medications you usually carry on outdoor excursions for personal use (like an Epi-Pen).

Accessibility notes: No previous experience is necessary. We will hike ~1 mile off trail to access the fences and will use hand tools as we work. There are no restrooms on site.

Earth Day Fence Removal at Santiam Kingston Hills

Join Greenbelt staff and fellow volunteers for an Earth Day work party removing un-needed fences at Santiam Kingston Hills on Saturday, April 20th, from 10 am to 2 pm. We will work to remove old wire and posts, opening up wildlife corridors and allowing for future property stewardship.