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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

Mending Nights

Mar12

Mending Nights Mar 12 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Produce Drop

Mar17

Produce Drop Mar 17 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Produce Drop

Mar31

Produce Drop Mar 31 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Produce Drop

Apr7

Produce Drop Apr 7 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Career Closet Pop-Up: Free Interview-Ready Outfits

Apr9

Career Closet Pop-Up: Free Interview-Ready Outfits Apr 9 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Produce Drop

Apr14

Produce Drop Apr 14 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Produce Drop

Apr21

Produce Drop Apr 21 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Produce Drop

Apr28

Produce Drop Apr 28 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Produce Drop

May5

Produce Drop May 5 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

Produce Drop

May12

Produce Drop May 12 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).