Join City of Eugene Recreation and Willamette Riverkeeper for a paddling cleanup effort along the Willamette River through Eugene. We will start from the River House Outdoor Center, pick up trash along two miles of the river, and take out at the Beltline Bridge. Limited seating is available. More information available at the registration link below.

Join Willamette Riverkeeper and the City of Corvallis Parks team for a paddling cleanup effort from Crystal Lake to Michael's Landing, including the area within the Marys River confluence. We will collect trash from both the water and the adjacent riverbanks. Bring your own boat, or reserve a seat on our raft or in one of our inflatable kayaks.

Limited space, please reserve using the link below.

The Portland Planning Commission will host a public hearing on the updated Proposed Draft for the CEI Hub Policy Project on December 16th, and we must continue to make it clear that the local community is serious about drawing down toxic fuel storage at the CEI Hub. In advance of the public hearing, community members, environmental advocates, and local residents from a diversity of advocacy groups and neighborhoods will gather for a rally and celebration of our shared commitment to this issue. We will share hot drinks and snacks, listen to several speakers with expert knowledge on the topic, and sing climate carols! We will then attend the hearing as a group, where many of us will share verbal testimony on the issue. Full details can be found at the link below.

Join City of Eugene Recreation and Willamette Riverkeeper for a paddling cleanup effort along the Willamette River through Eugene. We will start from the Alton Baker Park boat ramp, pick up trash along two miles of the river, and take out at the River House Outdoor Center. Limited seating is available. More information available at the registration link below.

Please join us in an online conversation, Perilous Fuel Tanks: Oregon’s Ticking Time Bomb, about the statewide impacts of a crisis at the Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub on December 4th at 6pm. This event is a panel discussion about the long-reaching environmental effects of a collapse of the CEI Hub; the statewide consequences for our fuel supply; and past, current, and future state actions. The panelists are: retired State Senator Michael Dembrow (moderator), Representative Thuy Tran, Luke Hanst (Portland State University), and Kate Murphy (Columbia Riverkeeper) and they will be discussing the issue and answering questions that you can ask when you register for the event!

Since 2022, Rumble On The River has gathered expert voices to discuss a range of environmental and social topics at community forums in neighborhoods throughout Portland. This November, join the Riverkeepers of the Willamette, Tualatin and Columbia for an evening of stories, strategy, and shared purpose. 

Come meet your local Riverkeepers and get wild about our waterways as we share updates on the work each organization is leading. From local restoration projects and community programs to collaborative policy efforts that defend clean water and healthy habitats across the region, we’ll discuss why we are more powerful when we work together. 

Please join us for a fun and impactful evening as we gather to discuss current campaign work, issues of concern, and actionable ways to care for and protect the river communities we serve.

When: Thursday, November 20, 2025

Where: Hoku Events at 1125 SE Madison Street, Portland, 97214

Details: Doors and Info Tables at 5:30 p.m. Panel at 6:30 p.m. Rumbles are always free.

Join Willamette Riverkeeper and the City of Corvallis Parks team for a paddling cleanup effort from Crystal Lake to Michael's Landing, including the area within the Marys River confluence. We will collect trash from both the water and the adjacent riverbanks. Bring your own boat, or reserve a seat on our raft or in one of our inflatable kayaks.

Limited space, please reserve using the link below.

Join Willamette Riverkeeper, Oregon Parks & Recreation, and friends to help plant newly harvested aquatic native plants, Wapato (Sagittaria latifolia), in Mission Lake at Willamette Mission State Park. We will come together to plant this important native species in designated areas around the lake to improve habitat, water quality, and restore this culturally significant plant to this side channel. We need your help, come along and get muddy for good!

For more information and to register for the event, please click on the link below.

Join City of Eugene Recreation and Willamette Riverkeeper for a paddling cleanup effort along the Willamette River through Eugene. We will start from the Alton Baker Park boat ramp, pick up trash along two miles of the river, and take out at the River House Outdoor Center. Limited seating is available. More information available at the registration link below.

Willamette Riverkeeper and eNRG Kayaking invite you to come experience the beauty of autumn on the Willamette. Rain or shine, experienced or beginner, this guided paddle to the breathtaking Willamette Falls is a community adventure for all. We'll kayak through waters rich with wildlife and cultural history for approximately 1.5 hours, then we'll warm up inside with a potluck lunch around the fire. We'll provide kayaks, paddles, PFDs and interpretive guides. You bring a positive, all-weather attitude, wool beanies, and yummies to share! Kids (ages 8+), crockpots, and BYOBoats welcomed, too.

For more information and to register for the event, please click on the link below.

Join Willamette Riverkeeper and the City of Corvallis Parks team in a paddling cleanup effort from Crystal Lake to Michael's Landing, including the area within the Marys River confluence, as time allows. Bring your own boat, or save a seat in our raft!

Limited space, please reserve in REGISTRATION HERE.

Join City of Eugene Recreation and Willamette Riverkeeper for a paddling cleanup effort along the Willamette River through Springfield and Eugene. We will start from Eastgate Woodlands at the end of Aspen Street (aka: D Street Boat Ramp), pick up trash along two miles of the river, and take out at the Alton Baker Boat Ramp. Limited seating is available. More information available at the registration link below.

Join Willamette Riverkeeper and the Coast to Cascades Bird Alliance for a birding outing on the Alton Baker Canoe Canal! This will be a roughly 1.5 hour paddle on calm flatwater with beautiful riparian habitat, and we will end the trip just in time for the start of the Wings on the Willamette Bird Festival. We will provide canoes, paddles, and PFDs for all participants who require them – just bring a pair of binoculars and a positive attitude! Participants are also welcome to join using their own kayak or canoe.

On October 4th, volunteers across Oregon will unite for the Great Willamette Cleanup, with sites stretching from the river’s headwaters to its confluence with the Columbia. Pick the spot closest to your heart and Get Dirty for Good alongside neighbors, families, and fellow river lovers. Every bag of trash collected and every shoreline restored adds to a healthier, more resilient Willamette River.

Come for a cleanup, stay for a Volunteer Thank You Party! Find an event and REGISTRATION HERE.

Discover Lesser-Known State Parklands of the Willamette River!

Did you know Oregon State Parks cares for over 7,000 acres along the banks of the Willamette River? Now’s your chance to experience one of the Willamette Valley’s best-kept secrets—from the water! Join us for a guided paddle tour led by experienced Park Rangers who will bring the river to life with stories of its rich history, thriving wildlife, and the behind-the-scenes work that helps keep this natural treasure both wild and welcoming. Whether you're a seasoned paddler or just looking for a new way to enjoy Oregon’s outdoors, this is your invitation to connect with the heart of the valley—one paddle stroke at a time.

Bring your own boat or paddle one of ours! Limited seating. FREE.

MORE INFORMATION IN REGISTRATION HERE.

THIS PADDLING ADVENTURE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY YOUR OREGON STATE PARKS TEAM!

Join Willamette Riverkeeper and the City of Corvallis Parks team in a paddling cleanup effort from Crystal Lake to Michael's Landing, including the area within the Mary’s River confluence, as time allows. Bring your own boat, or save a seat in our raft!

Limited space, please reserve in REGISTRATION HERE!

Join Willamette Riverkeeper and Central Eastside PDX to show some love to the shores of the Willamette River with a lunchtime trash cleanup. Come out to SE Portland’s Central Eastside to get dirty for good with us!

REGISTRATION HERE.

Join City of Eugene Recreation and Willamette Riverkeeper for a paddling cleanup effort starting from Eastgate Woodlands at the the end of Aspen Street (aka: D Street Boat Ramp) picking up trash to Alton Baker Boat Ramp. Limited seating. More information and registration HERE.

Join the City of Salem and Willamette Riverkeeper to help hand pull aquatic invasive species Ludwigia (water-primrose), Myriophyllum aquaticum (parrotfeather), and more in the Willamette Slough at Riverfront Park. These aquatic weeds continue to degrade fish & wildlife habitat in our rivers and have negative impacts on our native vegetation, water quality, and the overall watershed health. MORE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE.

Join Willamette Riverkeeper and the City of Corvallis Parks team in a paddling cleanup effort from Crystal Lake to Michael's Landing, including the area within the Marys River confluence, as time allows. Bring your own boat, or save a seat in our raft!

Limited space, please reserve in REGISTRATION HERE.

Join City of Eugene Recreation and Willamette Riverkeeper for a paddling cleanup effort starting from Eastgate Woodlands at the the end of Aspen Street (aka: D Street Boat Ramp) picking up trash to Alton Baker Boat Ramp. Limited seating. More information and registration HERE.

Birding at the Willamette Wetlands 
Saturday, August 16th, 8 am-10 am

Event Details
Tucked away next to the confluence of the Tualatin River and Willamette River, the Willamette Wetlands is West Linn's largest remaining wetland. Home to over 130 bird species, including Osprey, Great Egret, Belted Kingfisher, and Great Blue Heron, along with a thriving beaver population, river otters and more. Join Friends of Willamette Wetlands on a free bird walk, where we'll help you spot some of the inhabitants of this special place and share the current threats facing this urban wetland. 

Parking: Carpooling is highly encouraged! Depending on the level of interest for this event, attendees may need to park by the Willamette Park & Bernert Landing Boat Ramp and take a mostly flat, half mile walk down Volpp Street to 4th Street. For those with more limited mobility, some street parking is available along 5th Avenue near the intersection of 4th Street in West Linn. Please be mindful not to block driveways or mailboxes when parking in the surrounding neighborhood.
Where to Meet: We will start by the info booth & picnic table on 4th Street and venture out along the streets bordering the wetlands to identify a wide variety of birds. Google Maps / Apple Maps

What to Bring: Please consider bringing binoculars, water, and dress for the weather (check the forecast). Most importantly, bring your enthusiasm for wetlands & identifying wildlife!

Register Here

Join Willamette Riverkeeper and the City of Corvallis Parks team in a paddling cleanup effort from Crystal Lake to Michael's Landing, including the area within the Marys River confluence, as time allows. Bring your own boat, or save a seat in our raft!

Limited space, please reserve in REGISTRATION HERE.

Join Willamette Riverkeeper and the City of Eugene Recreation team for a paddling cleanup effort from River House Outdoor Center (301 N. Adams St. in Eugene) to the Beltline Bridge takeout. Bring your own boat or reserve a seat in one of our rafts! More information and registration HERE!