Search

Search

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 Community Garden Work Party

Apr20

Grove Community Garden Work Party Apr 20 GROVE COMMUNITY GARDEN

Grove Community Garden Work Party

Apr27

Grove Community Garden Work Party Apr 27 GROVE COMMUNITY GARDEN

UO Surplus Store Grand Opening

Apr30

UO Surplus Store Grand Opening Apr 30 UO Surplus Store

Grove Community Garden Work Party

May4

Grove Community Garden Work Party May 4 GROVE COMMUNITY GARDEN

WRNA Restoration Day

May10

WRNA Restoration Day May 10 Frohnmayer Bridge

Grove Community Garden Work Party

May11

Grove Community Garden Work Party May 11 GROVE COMMUNITY GARDEN

Environmental Justice Retreat

May17

Environmental Justice Retreat May 17 Tyee Campground

Grove Community Garden Work Party

May18

Grove Community Garden Work Party May 18 GROVE COMMUNITY GARDEN

Grove Community Garden Work Party

May25

Grove Community Garden Work Party May 25 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).