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Willamette River Natural Area

Aerial Image of the Willamette River Natural Area

Willamette River Natural Area (WRNA)

A vision for restoration, engagement, and research at the University of Oregon.

Willamette river natural area landscape

Mission Statement

Conserve, enhance, and restore regionally important habitat within the WRNA to support a diversity of native plant and wildlife species while providing outstanding learning and recreational opportunities for students and community members alike.

Five-Year WRNA Action Plan

Full WRNA Management Plan (2022)

Appendices to the Management Plan

Fuller Land Initiative research on the WRNA

Restore - Engage - Research

Volunteers removing invasive blackberry plants

Get Involved

Bumble bee interacting with a Tansy Ragwort flower

About the WRNA

WRNA Landscape Elevation

Upcoming Events

List of 2025 Spring Term Events

New for Spring 2025: student-led events every other Thursday!

Spring term 2025: Engagement events every other Thursday

Grove Garden Weekly Work Parties

Oct19

Grove Garden Weekly Work Parties Oct 19 Grove Community Garden

Forest Bathing with the Student Sustainability Center

Oct22

Forest Bathing with the Student Sustainability Center Oct 22 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Grove Garden Weekly Work Parties

Oct26

Grove Garden Weekly Work Parties Oct 26 Grove Community Garden

Grove Garden Weekly Work Parties

Nov2

Grove Garden Weekly Work Parties Nov 2 Grove Community Garden

Grove Garden Weekly Work Parties

Nov9

Grove Garden Weekly Work Parties Nov 9 Grove Community Garden

Grove Garden Weekly Work Parties

Nov16

Grove Garden Weekly Work Parties Nov 16 Grove Community Garden

Career Closet Pop-Up: Free Interview-Ready Outfits!

Nov19

Career Closet Pop-Up: Free Interview-Ready Outfits! Nov 19 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Grove Garden Weekly Work Parties

Nov23

Grove Garden Weekly Work Parties Nov 23 Grove Community Garden

Willamette River from Frohmayer Bridge — Willamette River, as seen from the Frohnmayer Bridge, with Alton Baker Park on the north bank (right) and the WRNA on the south bank (left).