Join Greenbelt Land Trust Staff for a tour of the Forest Thinning and Restoration project at Bald Hill Farm. Learn about the habitat goals and forestry operations of this oak savanna restoration and wildfire safety project.
We will be walking for 2 miles on a gravel road with some elevation change on this tour.
Join Greenbelt and Institute for Applied Ecology staff and fellow volunteers for a work party planting Willamette Daisy (Erigeron decumbens) at Kingston Prairie.
Willamette Daisy is an endangered daisy species present only within the Willamette valley. Willamette Daisy populations have been in decline due to loss of prairie habitat and competition from invasive plant species. IAE and Greenbelt both work to restore prairie habitat and Willamette daisy populations at multiple sites in the Willamette Valley and we're excited to be engaging the community in a joint event.
Take a walk with soil expert James Cassidy of Oregon State University and have your mind expanded by the incredible world of soil! The basis of human civilization, the reason you live where you live, the origin of every single atom in your body is SOIL! We will tour Harkens Lake, a 404 acre conservation easement property along the Willamette River on an easy paced 2 hour ramble over flat ground for up to 1.5 miles.
Dress for the weather, bring water and snacks, and prepare to learn and have fun! Sign up below, details and directions will be emailed to you the week before the event.
Join Greenbelt Land Trust and explore the fascinating history of Owens Farm. Learn about the Knotts-Owens family, their influence in Benton County, uses of the farm over time, and hear about the exciting vision for this property in the future.
This tour will include a brief look inside the historic Owens Farm House. Dress for the weather and bring snacks and water. We will tour the property at a leisurely pace for up to 1.5 miles including some slight elevation gain.
Get your dancing shoes ready for an evening of high-energy music in a beautiful outdoor setting - Music on the Land returns to Bald Hill Farm on Saturday, June 24th. Featuring Samba Ja, a Eugene based percussion ensemble specializing in Afro-Brazilian rhythms, and the irresistible dance music of Grupo Masato, a multi-ethnic Portland band playing Chicha, Cumbia and Afro-Peruvian beats that will get you on your feet!
Food and drinks will be plentiful with beer from Sky High Brewing, Terra's Tastee Treats serving delicious bbq and more, Tamales from Sabor Tamales, and handcrafted frozen local fruit pops from Go Giddy Pops.
As always, Music on the Land is a bike-in, walk-in, or ride the shuttle from the fairgrounds event. Get ready to dance the night away with us!
Join Greenbelt for a morning of birding and exploring two beautiful properties located just north of Corvallis in the Soap Creek Valley. This will include Soap Creek Oaks which is now protected forever via a conservation easement with Greenbelt Land Trust and the adjacent property whose owners have restored wetland, oak savannah, and more! Caryn Stoess from Corvallis Audubon Society will be our bird walk leader and we will also be joined by the landowners who can share first-hand the habitat improvements that have been made over the years. During the tour we will walk approximately 1.5 miles along trails over uneven ground and up/down inclines.
Note that this event was rescheduled to Feb 24th due to icy/snowy conditions on the original date...
Click Here to Register! 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.
Nature explorers of all ages are invited to come out to join us for this second in a series of one mile walks with Greenbelt Land Trust. This event will be paced to be suitable for those new to hiking, families with children, or for those who enjoy a slower, more rambling pace. This time we will explore our Evergreen property just south of Philomath which has multiple vernal pools and wetland areas. It is not usually open to the public, so this is a great chance to get to see a bit of this gorgeous location! We will traverse fairly flat, but uneven terrain with many soggy spots and ponds so wearing waterproof, rubber boots is a great idea. We will have a few to loan out at the beginning of the walk for those who need them. Once we reach the the pools, participants can use dip nets and trays to get a look at the many aquatic insects and invertebrates that are a hidden, but fascinating part of these wet and wonderful ecosystems. Registration in advance is required!
Most of us missed Estate Planning 101 in school.
Planning for your family’s needs is not easy. It takes expertise and specific knowledge. Greenbelt Land Trust invites you to join this lively and interactive workshop with local estate planning expert, attorney Ron Marek.
Find out all you need to know to re-evaluate your current plan or to get started. This workshop provides a small group setting in which you will be guided through the essentials that should be considered when developing a will or estate plan.
Ron has worked with individuals and couples from all different walks of life to create plans that make sense for them.
Take a walk with soil expert James Cassidy of Oregon State University and have your mind expanded by the incredible world of soil! The basis of human civilization, the reason you live where you live, the origin of every single atom in your body is SOIL!
We will tour Evergreen, a 221 acre property outside of Philomath which features vernal pools and abundant wildflowers in restored wetland prairie. We will walk at a relaxed pace for up to 1 mile on uneven, soggy, and sometimes wet and muddy ground. You will want to wear footwear that you don't mind getting wet. Wildflowers should be near peak bloom, and we will see birds and wildlife.
Want to help butterflies and bees? Join us for a family day of learning and exploring at Bald Hill Farm on Saturday, May 11th, from 10am-1pm! Click here for more details and to register!
Hike Together with Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center (CMLC) and Greenbelt Land Trust, Sunday, May 19th, from 9 am – 12 pm at Cheadle Marsh and Pigeon Butte at Finley National Wildllife Refuge. 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.
