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Wetland Wander:
Walk Leader: Hugh Prichard (he/him)
Hugh Prichard is a retired businessman and civic leader. He has worked with over 20 nonprofit and government organizations throughout a 40+ year career in Eugene. He is a Master Gardener through OSU Extension and has lived on the property adjacent to the Laurelwood Bog for over 50 years.He began to design and build the bog 14 years ago and works on it with his grandsons almost every day.
About the Walk:
The Laurelwood Bog is on both private land and Laurelwood Golf Course land, and it participates in the Eugene Adopt-a-Park program. The growth of the native flora has been surprising and gratifying, with mature shrubs 10 to 15 feet tall and willows over 40 feet tall. Over 113 native species have been planted and most, but not all, have survived. The Laurelwood Bog is accessible during all daylight hours. Hugh will lead us through the bog for the first half of the wander, then attendees will get the opportunity to do some self-guided exploration at the site. For more info, contact hugh@prichardpartners.com or info@wewetlands.org.
Wander Location:
Laurelwood Bog (2671 Emerald St, Eugene, OR 97405)
Directions:
From Downtown Eugene turn right on Pearl St., then turn left onto E 19th Ave. Turn right onto Patterson St., then left onto E 24th Ave. Finally, turn right onto Emerald St. and the destination will be on your left.
April Earth Month Events!
Earth Day Fundraiser @ Coldfire Brewing Company
When: Friday, April 18 from 4 – 7 pm
Location: 263 Mill St, Eugene, OR 97401
Come find WREN tabling from 4-7pm at Coldfire Brewing Company as we raise a glass to Earth Month! We will have a display with information about our organization, our programs, and upcoming volunteer opportunities. A portion of the proceeds from all beer sales will go towards supporting WREN’s mission of promoting land conservation and stewardship through educational programs for learners of all ages.
A huge thanks to our host, Coldfire Brewing Company!
We will see you there!!
Earth Day Work Party
When: Sunday, April 20 from 11am – 3pm
Where: Alton Baker Park @ the North end of Knickerbocker Bike Bridge (Type “Walama Restoration Project Site” into Google Maps)
**Walk or Cycle access only**
Take action this Earth Day with WREN and the Walama Restoration Project! We’ll be removing invasive plants and also getting some native plants in the ground. Refreshments, tools, and instructions will be provided and all ages are welcome! Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions, wear closed-toed shoes, and bring water. Feel free to join us for the whole time or stop by for an hour or two!
We would like to extend a massive thank you to Lawn Be Gone and Community Cup Coffee for plant and refreshment donations respectively! Reach out to nate@wewetlands.org or lily@walamarestorationproject.org with any questions.
RSVP is appreciated but not required. See you there!
For questions, please contact:
Rachel Schneiderman, Programs Coordinator at the Willamette Resources and Educational Network (WREN) at info@wewetlands.org or call 541-338-7047.