THUR, FEB 6 (7 – 8:30 pm)
PARKS AND RECREATION: WHAT DO WE HAVE AND HOW DO WE PAY FOR IT?
This first program in the 2025 “Know Your City” series will feature Parks & Recreation Director Meredith Petit.
At the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Virtual attendance is also available.
Contact: https://lwvcorvallis.org/event/general-meeting-know-your-city
Sponsors: League of Women Voters of Corvallis, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, City of Corvallis
SAT, FEB 8 (8 am – 12 noon)
MWBA (AUDUBON) SECOND SATURDAY FIELD TRIP
Led by Duncan Evered & Caryn Stoess. Registration required.
At Willamette Park – Meet at Willamette Park Shelter, east end of SE Goodnight Ave.
Contact: CorvallisAudubonSecondSaturday@gmail.com
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance (formerly Audubon Society of Corvallis)
SAT, FEB 8 (9 am)
PRAIRIE RESTORATION WEED PULL AT HAGG LAKE
Join us for a volunteer weed pull day at Henry Hagg Lake! If left untreated, invasive weeds can overwhelm important nectar resources for native butterflies within a few short years. Help 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, FEB 8 (10 am – 2 pm)
SHRUB AND TREE PLANTING IN KINGS VALLEY
Help restore a floodplain forest habitat! Join Greenbelt staff and volunteers for a work party planting native shrubs and trees at Luckiamute Meadows. No previous experience is necessary, and planters of all ages are welcome. Tools and gloves will be provided. If you can only attend part of the event, you’re still welcome to join.
Register at https://greenbeltlandtrust.org/event/shrub-and-tree-planting-in-kings-valley/
Contact: jean@greenbeltlandtrust.org
Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust
SAT, FEB 8 (1 – 4 pm)
WEATHERGRAMS
Join us in creating Weathergrams — small works of art with messages and illustrations designed to be carried away by the weather and into the world. Displayed together on the tree outside The Arts Center, they celebrate nature, creativity, and the diverse voices of our community, reflecting the beauty of impermanence and shared experiences.
At The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis
Contact: Vanessa Smith, vanessa@theartscenter.net
Sponsors: The Arts Center, Edward Jones
SUN, FEB 9 (9 am – 12 noon)
SUPERB OWL BIRD WALK
Are you ready for some birding?! Seahawks, Ravens, Falcons, Eagles – will we find them all – or maybe even a Superb Owl? Join us for a pre-Superbowl morning bird walk, led by local expert birder Caryn Stoess. We will tour at a leisurely pace, visiting floodplain, wetland and prairie habitats to see and hear the avian residents and visitors. No experience necessary, spotting scopes and binoculars available to borrow. Register at https://greenbeltlandtrust.org/event/superb-owl-bird-walk/.
Contact: mbenotsch@greenbeltlandtrust.org
Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust
WED, FEB 12 (6 – 8 pm)
A NEW APPROACH TO CONSERVATION: UNDERSTANDING THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY CONSERVATION AREA
Join USFWS Biologist Chris Seal to learn about an exciting new approach to conservation in our region – the recently established Willamette Valley Conservation Area. Free tickets available at https://www.luckiamutelwc.org/willamette-conservation-area.html.
At Divine Distillers, 915 N. Main St., Independence
Contact: Outreach@LuckiamuteLWC.org
Sponsors: Luckiamute Watershed Council, US Fish and Wildlife Service, ODFW Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund
SAT, FEB 15 (7 – 8:30 pm)
DANCE PLANET
Move in your own way to a rhythmic flow of music from around the world and across the decades. This month will start with live music from Lauren Servias and George Beekman, followed by a world music set from DJ Beeara Edmonds. Admission to this family-friendly event is a suggested donation of $5–15 or more. 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to local environmental organizations.
At Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd.
Contact: georgebeekman@gmail.com
Sponsor: Dance Planet
WED, FEB 19 (7 – 8:30 pm)
PIPES, ROADS, AND SEWERS OH MY! AGING CITY INFRASTRUCTURE
This second program in the 2025 “Know Your City” series will feature Public Works Director Jeff Blaine.
At the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Virtual attendance is also available.
Contact: https://lwvcorvallis.org/event/
Sponsors: League of Women Voters of Corvallis, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, City of Corvallis
THUR, FEB 20 (1:00 – 2:30 pm)
PUBLIC SEED LIBRARY PRESENTATION: COMPANION PLANTING OF FLOWERS AND HERBS
Come learn how to wisely plant companion flowers and herbs to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to your garden that can help increase your harvest, reduce pests, add flavor, and provide beautiful blooms to enjoy! Presented by Darren Morgan, Shonnard’s Nursery Manager and educator. Learn more at https://www.bentonmg.org/public-seed-library-resources.
At the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave.
Contact: CorvallisPublicSeedLibrary@gmail.com
Sponsors: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
THUR, FEB 20 (4 – 7 pm)
OPEN STUDIOS WITH ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
Current residents of The Arts Center host open studios during Corvallis Arts Walk. Check out their incredible work and meet our wonderful 2025 residents, Deanna Strachan-Wilson, Yannie Alvarez, Christina Larsen, and Lisl Tulunay. FMI: theartscenter.net/corvallis-arts-walk/
At The Arts Center – 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis
Contact: Vanessa Smith, vanessa@theartscenter.net
Sponsor: The Arts Center
THUR, FEB 20 (7 – 8:30 pm)
MWBA (AUDUBON) PROGRAM: JOEL GEIER ON VESPER SPARROWS
At Alder Room, Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Avenue
Social gathering 6:30 – 7 pm; business meeting 7 – 7:30 pm; presentation 7:30 – 8:30 pm. Online option also available. All ages welcome.
Contact: audubon.corvallis@gmail.com
Sponsor: Mid-Willamette Bird Alliance (formerly Audubon Society of Corvallis)
FRI, FEB 21 (9 am)
JACKSON MEADOW RESTORATION VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Join IAE and OSU for volunteer opportunities at Jackson Meadow in the McDonald-Dunn Research Forest. During these events, volunteers will help dig and pull Italian arum, spurge laurel, and Scotch broom using shovels, soil knives, and weed wrenches. Your efforts will help prepare the site for native seeding and planting, directly contributing to the success of this restoration project. All volunteers must complete IAE’s volunteer release form.
At Jackson Meadow in the McDonald-Dunn Research Forest (coordinates provided upon RSVP)
Contact: evanlasley@appliedeco.org
Sponsors: Institute for Applied Ecology, Oregon State University
SAT, FEB 22 (1 – 4 pm)
HOWLAND COMMUNITY OPEN EXHIBIT RECEPTION AND AWARDS CEREMONY
The annual Howland Community Open celebrates the creativity of artists of all ages and experience levels from Linn and Benton Counties. Join us for the Reception and Awards Ceremony at The Arts Center to celebrate the diversity and talent that make our community unique. Details at Howland Community Open – Art Show for All – The Arts Center.
At The Arts Center – 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis
Contact: Vanessa Smith, vanessa@theartscenter.net
Sponsor: The Arts Center
SUN, FEB 23 (5:30 – 7:15 pm)
WHOLE FOOD PLANT-BASED POTLUCK
Join vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores who gather twice a month to eat and/or learn about the health benefits of a WFPB diet. First time attendees do not need to bring a dish. This potluck is normally the 4th Sunday and is not affiliated with any religion.
At Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis (UUFC), 2945 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis
Contact: 541-908-0864 or wfpbcorvallis@gmail.com
Sponsor: Corvallis Whole Food Plant-Based Support
THUR, FEB 27 (6 pm)
36th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE GREENBELT LAND TRUST
Enjoy light refreshments and conversation, and hear from Greenbelt staff and board about Greenbelt’s eventful year in 2024 and look ahead to 2025.
At Dennis Hall Community Center at 1st Presbyterian, 114 SW 8th Street
Contact: mbenotsch@greenbeltlandtrust.org
Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust
THUR, FEB 27 (6:30 – 8:00 pm)
CORVALLIS MICROSHELTERS: FILM SHOWING & PANEL DISCUSSION
The evening will begin with “No Place to Grow Old”, a film produced by Michael Larson of humansforhousing.org, followed by a panel discussion featuring Rev. Jen Butler and Shawn Collins, Unity Shelter; Rev. David Marshall, Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan; and Pastor Heather Seman, Sara Power, and Corinne Butzin, First United Methodist Church. Their focus will be on how local churches are currently providing services to microshelter residents, and what other Corvallis faith congregations can do to support our community’s most vulnerable residents.
At Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis
Contact: Rev. Jennifer Butler, jen@corvallisucc.org
Sponsors: Unity Shelter, Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Housing Action Team, G. Christianson Construction