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

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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
May is Bike Month
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May is Bike Month May 5
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May is Bike Month May 6
May is Bike Month
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May is Bike Month May 7
May is Bike Month
May8
May is Bike Month May 8
May is Bike Month
May9
May is Bike Month May 9
May is Bike Month
May10
May is Bike Month May 10
WRNA Restoration Day
May10
WRNA Restoration Day May 10 Frohnmayer Bridge
May is Bike Month
May11
May is Bike Month May 11
Grove Community Garden Work Party
May11
Grove Community Garden Work Party May 11 GROVE COMMUNITY GARDEN
May is Bike Month
May12
May is Bike Month May 12

 

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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).

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