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Bird Walk March 15th
March 15, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am – The Coast Fork Birders invite you to their March bird walk at Chambers Covered Railroad Bridge – all birding levels are invited to attend. Location: Chambers Covered Railroad Bridge – an eBird HotspotParking: Lots of parking available along Jason Lee Ave. off of S. River RoadStart Time: 9 amDuration:2 hoursThis walk is particularly convenient for […]
March Science on Tap
March 24, 2026 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Join us on March 24th for another great Science on Tap Event! We’ll be welcoming Megan Schaap, Transplant Lead and Nursery Crew Member as well as Payton Hazelton , Propagation Lead and Nursery Crew Member at Dorena Genetic Resource Center for a presentation about the History and Science behind the USDA Forest Service’s regional service […]
Volunteer Event At Row River Nature Park
February 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Volunteer with us this Saturday, February 21st! To start off our 2026 Volunteer season, we’ll be getting stuck in at the Row River Nature Park this weekend. We will be continuing last year’s progress – weeding, expanding the garden footprint, and planting native seeds. We’ll also be adding another layer of rich food and green […]
February Science on Tap
February 24, 2026 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Our first Science on Tap of 2026 will be held February 24th. Join us for, “From Stream to Tap: How Oregon public water systems are supporting clean drinking water by starting with the source” We’ll be welcoming Laura Johnson, DEQ Drinking Water Protection Specialist, and Faye Stewart, City of Cottage Grove Public Works Director for […]
Coast Fork Birders – Great Backyard Bird Count
February 15, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am – Great Backyard Bird Count When: Sunday, February 15th from 8-11am Where: Row River Nature Park Anyone is welcome! Parking available by the weigh station, and wheelchair parking is available closer to the water treatment entrance. First half of the walk is best for people with mobility issues. All levels and ages of birders are welcome. […]
Coast Fork Birders – 2026 Midwinter Eagle Count
January 18, 2026 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm – Mark your 2026 calendars for great birding in the New Year! CG Eagle Midwinter Count 2026 When: January 18th, 2026 (Sunday) Where: (2 locations) Dorena Reservoir: Start Time: 9:30 a.m. Morning Parking: Park in the Walmart parking lot (close to Outdoor Living) Count is predicted to last from 10 am – 1 pm. Cottage Grove […]
Coast Fork Birders – Upcoming Walks and Events
January 3, 2026 @ 6:30 am – 5:00 pm – Mark your 2026 calendars for great birding in the New Year! You are invited to join the Coast Fork for 2 great birding events in January. Cottage Grove Christmas Bird Count Join the Coast Fork Birders in the Cottage Grove Christmas Bird Count! All levels of bird enthusiasts are encouraged to take part in this […]
Coast Fork Birders – Walks and Events
November 23, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Fall is a great time to get out and do some bird watching. September – November is a migration period, especially for raptors and waterfowl. You are invited to join the Coast Fork Birders Sunday, November 23rd at Lynx Hollow Park starting at 9 a.m. Duration: 2 to 3 hours Let us get out together […]
October Riparian Planting Party Volunteer Event
October 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Volunteer Events are Back – Join Us for a Riparian Planting Party! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 18th, from 10 AM to 1 PM, at Riverside Park along the Coast Fork Willamette River. We invite you to join us in continuing our riparian restoration project along the river – replanting areas of native vegetation, […]
Science On Tap – November 25th with Yuta Nakamura and Ronan Hall
November 25, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Join CFWWC and special guests Yuta Nakamura and Ronan Hall in November for a screening of Mr. Nakamura’s short film, Forest Trail: A Story of Gentle Forestry in Hokkaido. Here’s what Yuta has to say about about his film: As a Hokkaido-based photographer and film maker, I spend most of my time outside capturing the […]