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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

2026 Winter Natural Areas Events

Produce Drop

Jan20

Produce Drop Jan 20 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Black to the Land: Diaspora, Alienation, and Gardening for Liberation

Jan21

Black to the Land: Diaspora, Alienation, and Gardening for Liberation Jan 21 Lyllye Reynolds-Parker Black Cultural Center

Mending Nights

Jan22

Mending Nights Jan 22 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Shifting Perspectives - Addressing Climate Emotions in Education

Jan23

Shifting Perspectives - Addressing Climate Emotions in Education Jan 23 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Produce Drop

Jan27

Produce Drop Jan 27 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Mending Nights

Jan29

Mending Nights Jan 29 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Produce Drop

Feb3

Produce Drop Feb 3 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Mending Nights

Feb5

Mending Nights Feb 5 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Produce Drop

Feb10

Produce Drop Feb 10 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Produce Drop

Feb17

Produce Drop Feb 17 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

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).