Our Community Outreach programs are fun and family friendly. Check out upcoming events here!
Bird Walk at Creswell Oaks
September 7, 2019 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am –
Alison Center will lead the group in a walk visiting grassland, oak and riparian areas.
Community River Project Work Party
August 17, 2019 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 pm – Join the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council and the Youth Crew to improve public lands along the Coast Fork Willamette River in Cottage Grove. Meet at Silk Creek Park located at Old Mill Pl. & South River Rd., Cottage Grove (near the Old Mill farm store). Snacks, gloves and tools will be provided. Bring a […]
September Science Pub – Exploring Oregon’s Ancient Forests
September 24, 2019 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm –
This talk will illustrate the fundamentals of our ancient forests, highlight a variety of hiking experiences and feature trails in and around the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed.
August Science Pub – Aquatic Invasive Species of the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed
August 27, 2019 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm –
Doug Garletts, professional fish biologist in the Willamette River basin for over twenty years, will provide an overview of invasive reptiles, fish and mammals in our watershed and in Oregon including some species that could pose future problems.
June Science Pub – Populating and Feeling Our Universe
June 25, 2019 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm –
Slimy Creatures! This presentation will explore slugs, snails, worms and more! They might be a bit goopy, sometimes drippy and high on your personal yuck factor scale, but these underappreciated little critters are more fascinating than you’ve ever imagined.
Water Ouzel Clean Up Float
June 29, 2019 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm – The Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council (CFWWC) and Willamette Water Ouzels invite the community to join the annual clean up float of the Row and Coast Fork Willamette Rivers. Collect trash, view wildlife and enjoy the river landscape while helping to improve river conditions locally and downstream. This year will be the 13th year of […]
May 2019 Science Pub – Fire Science: Oak vs Fir Habitats
May 28, 2019 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm –
How can you reduce your risk of home ignition during wildfire events? Learn “Fire Science: Oak versus Fir Habitats” at our May Science Pub, presented Alex Rahmlow, Fire Planning Coordinator with the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF).
Cottage Grove Lake Bird Walk – Lakeside Park
April 27, 2019 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am – Join the Coast Fork Birders at Lakeside Park on Saturday, April 27th at 8am for a spring bird walk along Cottage Grove Reservoir. Julie Parker will lead the group in looking for waterfowl, raptors and songbirds. The terrain at Lakeside Park is varied and will include paved, unpaved, uneven and potentially muddy surfaces. Be sure to bring weather appropriate clothing […]
Bikes to Blooms Wildflower Event
May 11, 2024 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm – Discover spring wildflowers in bloom at Bikes to Blooms on Saturday, May 11th from 8 am-12 pm at Bake Stewart Park! With a local expert as your guide, you’re invited to explore a rare, remnant prairie and oak habitat along Dorena Lake. Bikes to Blooms is a free event featuring activities for families and nature […]
Earth Day in Cottage Grove
April 20, 2019 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm – The 2019 Earth Day Celebration will take place on Saturday, April 20th from 11 am to 4 pm at Coiner Park, 1319 East Main Street in Cottage Grove. Fun for the whole family, the event is free and open to the public. The event will feature 3 local tours, live music all day, an Arbor Day […]
