Emily Hamblen

Natural Areas Steward

Email: ehamblen@uoregon.edu

As an Oregon Native, Emily is excited to use her 20+ years of experience to give back to the community that she grew up in. She started her journey at Lane Community College, followed by a dual Major in Wildlife and Conservation and Zoology (Oregon State University) and M.Sc. in Wildlife and Conservation Biology (Colorado State University).  As the UO's first Natural Areas Steward, Emily creates opportunities for restoration, engagement, and research in the Willamette River Natural Area and Millrace Natural Area and other campus natural areas in collaborations with faculty, staff, and external partners.

Andrew Leider

Assistant Steward

Andrew is a graduate student in his final year at the School of Architecture & Environment and has a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Minnesota-Duluth, his hometown. His passion for nature and ecology began in the rural forests of Lake Superior, gained height in Colorado and Montana, and continues to grow as he focuses on sustainability, regenerative practices, and climate resilient design.

Originally, he interned at the WRNA during the Summer 2024 term to map the existing conditions, initiate removal of invasive species, and develop an online presence for the WRNA through Instagram and webpage updates, all of which he maintains today as one of the Assistant Stewards. Andrew views his time at the WRNA as a way to apply his passion for the natural world to his future practices in sustainable architecture.

Leo Frampton

Assistant Steward

Leo Frampton is an avid gardener, native plant enthusiast, and ecology nerd. He is coming out of four years working as a Senior Gardener at Governors Island in New York city, where he stewarded a six-acre urban forest through a combination of ecological restoration and horticultural practices. These practices included a rotational grazing program using five sheep, animals which became celebrities in New York’s dense urban environment.  

Leo has an undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies: Ecology Track at SUNY Purchase in New York. As a first year Master of Landscape Architecture Student at UO, he will be applying the new skills he is learning from school to the WRNA while also getting outdoors as much as possible. Born and raised in New York City, he is thrilled to be exploring Oregon’s many different green environments 

Archie Rohden

VPFA Communications Intern

Archie Rohden is a third-year Business Administration student with concentrations in Marketing and Sports Business, along with a minor in Media Studies. As a VPFA Administrative Intern, Archie connects with student organizations, creates Instagram posts, and developed the WRNA brochure to raise awareness about this incredible natural resource.

Originally from Portland, Oregon, Archie grew up playing lots of sports --soccer, basketball, baseball, track & field, cross country, and ultimate frisbee-- which sparked his passion for sports. In high school, he nurtured a passion for the outdoors and now loves to backpack, hike, camp, run, ski, and so much more.

"I love working with the WRNA because I get to have a tangible impact on wildlife and the outdoors every day."

Milo Greenway

Native Plant Research Intern

Milo Greenway is a senior at the University of Oregon who is pursuing a major in environmental studies and a minor in earth sciences. Milo’s research revolves around selecting native plant species that will be most likely to succeed in WRNA restoration projects. Milo enjoys spending his free time doing things outside, like biking, hiking, foraging, or just looking at plants.

“I am excited to gain experience in habitat stewardship and native ecology through this internship.”