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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

Winter 2026 Natural Areas Events

Can't get enough of the environment? Gain experience by also supporting out collaborators!

2026 Winter Collaborator Events

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)

Cooking Class

Jan28

Cooking Class Jan 28 Global Scholars Hall

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)

Mending Nights

Feb19

Mending Nights Feb 19 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Produce Drop

Feb24

Produce Drop Feb 24 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).