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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

Fix-It-Fair

Nov6

Fix-It-Fair Nov 6 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Grove Garden Weekly Work Parties

Nov9

Grove Garden Weekly Work Parties Nov 9 Grove Community Garden

Week 7 Produce Drop

Nov10

Week 7 Produce Drop Nov 10 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Grove Garden Weekly Work Parties

Nov16

Grove Garden Weekly Work Parties Nov 16 Grove Community Garden

Produce Drop

Nov18

Produce Drop Nov 18 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

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

Nov19

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

A Student's Guide to Surviving Eugene's Climate

Nov21

A Student's Guide to Surviving Eugene's Climate Nov 21 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Grove Garden Weekly Work Parties

Nov23

Grove Garden Weekly Work Parties Nov 23 Grove Community Garden

Produce Drop

Nov25

Produce Drop Nov 25 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Produce Drop

Dec2

Produce Drop Dec 2 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).