FRI, DEC 13 (3 – 5 pm)
THE CONFLUENCE OPEN HOUSE
Join the partner organizations of The Confluence – Marys River Watershed Council, Corvallis Environmental Center, Cascade Pacific RC&D, and Greenbelt Land Trust – for our annual Open House at the site of our future home in downtown Corvallis. Drop in to enjoy some light refreshments, check out the progress on the building, and share some cheer with your conservation community!
At The Confluence, 412 SW 2nd St.
Contact: mbenotsch@greenbeltlandtrust.org
Sponsors: Marys River Watershed Council, Corvallis Environmental Center, Cascade Pacific RC&D, and Greenbelt Land Trust
SAT, DEC 14 (8 am – 12 pm)
MWBA (AUDUBON) SECOND SATURDAY FIELD TRIP: Led by Duncan Evered & Caryn Stoess.
At Willamette Park; meet at Willamette Park Shelter, east end of SE Goodnight Ave.
Registration required. Open to the public.
Contact: CorvallisAudubonSecondSaturday@gmail.com
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance (previously Audubon Society of Corvallis)
SAT, DEC 14 (9 am – 3 pm)
PRAIRIE RESTORATION WEED PULL AT HAGG LAKE
Please join the Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) for a volunteer weed pull day at Henry Hagg Lake! Invasive weeds can overwhelm important nectar resources for native butterflies within a few short years—if left untreated. Help to restore habitat for the threatened Fender’s Blue butterfly and learn more about the local prairie ecology and species’ recovery work. All tools and instructions are provided. All volunteers must complete IAE’s volunteer release form.
At Henry Hagg Lake (coordinates provided upon RSVP)
Contact: evanlasley@appliedeco.org
Sponsor: Institute for Applied Ecology
SAT, DEC 14 (10 am – 4 pm)
TARWEED FOLK SCHOOL HOLIDAY MARKET
Local craft and artisanal wares holiday market. Come learn about Tarweed Folk School and support our community’s makers!
At 400 SW 2nd St, Corvallis (formerly Robnett’s Hardware)
Contact: info@tarweedfolkschool.com
Sponsor: Tarweed Folk School
SAT, DEC 14 (1 – 4 pm)
2nd SATURDAY
Create art inspired by the style of the famous visual artist, Keith Haring. You’ll create dynamic figures with bold lines in oil pastel and watercolor. This activity produces exciting artwork that is meditative and playful!
At The Arts Center – 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis
Contact/Info: theartscenter.net/2nd-saturday-art-day
Sponsors: The Arts Center, Edward Jones
SAT, DEC 14 & 21 (7 pm)
WE ARE – BY JUBILATE! THE TREBLE CHOIR OF CORVALLIS
Sat. Dec 14, First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 SW West Hills Rd, Corvallis
Sat. Dec 21, First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis
Jubilate!, a diverse community of treble singers, invites you to celebrate the December holidays of Chanukah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. Through song we celebrate the sums of our ancestry, race, culture, gender, ethnicity, and experiences. In this way, we are one.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/we-are-jubilates-winter-concerts-3801653
Contact: president@jubilatechoir.org
Sponsor: Jubilate! The Treble Choir of Corvallis
TUES, DEC 17 (all day)
MWBA (AUDUBON): 2024 Corvallis Christmas Bird Count (CBC).
Corvallis will sponsor its 64th CBC. Last year 61 observers & feeder watchers counted over 126 species of birds and over 92,000 birds total.
Contact: clark.bev9@gmail.com
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance (previously Audubon Society of Corvallis)
WED, DEC 18 (4 pm)
FRONT DOOR SERVICES IN CORVALLIS
Join us to hear from the Directors of Unity Shelter, Vina Moses, and the Corvallis Daytime Drop-in Center on homelessness and poverty in Corvallis, what services are being provided, and how you can help. Panelists are Shawn Collins, Ilene McClelland, and Allison Hobgood, with Mike McInally serving as Moderator. Register for this Zoom webinar at bit.ly/3BkfJFX.
Contact: jen@corvallisucc.org
Sponsor: Unity Shelter
THURS, DEC 19 (4 – 8 pm)
CORVALLIS ARTS WALK
A monthly celebration produced by local artists on the third Thursday of each month. Check out the stunning visual art at many downtown venues and enjoy the creative spirit of the Corvallis community.
At The Arts Center – 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis
Contact/Info: theartscenter.net/corvallis-arts-walk
Sponsor: The Arts Center (TAC)
THURS, DEC 19 (7 – 8:30 pm)
MWBA (AUDUBON) PROGRAM: Members Slide Show.
Social gathering from 6:30-7pm social; ASC business meeting from 7-7:30pm; Slide presentations start at 7:30-8:30. Online option also available. All ages welcome, masks optional.
At Alder Room, Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis.
Contact: audubon.corvallis@gmail.com
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance (previously Audubon Society of Corvallis)