Wetland Wander

Thank you to all those that attended our Wetland Wander this Tuesday at Coyote Spencer Wetlands and to our guides, Don from McKenzie River Trust and local naturalist and master tracker, David Walp. We enjoyed finding signs of elk, black bear, coyote, beaver, and deer, learning about the history behind this land parcel, and McKenzie River Trust's restoration work to keep it beautiful. 

We hope you will join us next month on October 9th at Golden Gardens where Lauri Holt will walk us through some of the City's newest projects. 

September Wetland Wander

Wetland Wander

Date: Tuesday, September 11th 

Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Location: Coyote Spencer Wetlands

Directions: There is no parking available for the public at the Coyote Spencer Wetlands. Please meet WREN staff under the the tall fir trees in the Lowe's parking lot at 3595 W. 11th at 8:30 a.m. to carpool. We will be leaving for the site no later than 8:45 a.m. Please be prompt.

Walk Leader: Dave Walp, Volunteer at McKenzie River Trust 

Free Program!

Located where Coyote and Spencer Creeks come together in the Long Tom River Watershed, the Coyote Spencer Wetlands contains over three miles of streams and 158 acres of mixed forest and wet meadows. The exceptional variety of native plants on the property can be found in few other places in the Willamette Valley. Please join Naturalist Dave Walp in an exploration of this unique habitat.

Wetland Wanders are casual walks through the West Eugene Wetlands. Walks are free and open to the public. Bring water, binoculars, close-toed shoes and appropriate layers. 

California Mantis

Oregon native California Mantis spotted on the Tsanchiffin Trail "praying" for the smoke to clear!

Dragons and Damsels

Dragons and Damsels

Date: Saturday, August 11th

Time: 10:00-12:00 p.m.

Join Cary Kerst, co-author of Dragonflies & Damselflies of the Willamette Valley for a close-up look at these engineering marvels of the order, Odonata. Learn about dragonfly behavior and biology and get up-close and personal with these 300 million year-old creatures. 

Location: Meet at the corner of 5th and Wallis St. to explore Grimes and Sandpiper ponds.

Free Program! 

Pre-registration is required and opens Friday, July 27th. Space limited to 15 participants. Contact WREN Program Coordinator, Laura Maloney at info@wewetlands.org, or, (541) 338-7047 to register.

Family Exploration Day!

Join us this Saturday, August 4th from 10-2 p.m.at Meadowlark Prairie for Family Exploration Day!


Check-out nature exploration backpacks, binoculars, butterfly and pond nets and more. Embark on a self-guided adventure for the whole family! WREN staff will provide guidance for independent exploration. Parking off of Greenhill Road. Free program!