Category Archives: Parks and Natural Resources

Attention Oregon Gardeners: Invasive Worms!

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Tim Foelker

Be on the lookout for the Jumping Worm (Amynthas agrestis), which has started showing up in the Pacific Northwest. Report any sitings. Public participation aids in the the process of early detection and rapid response (EDRR), and helps protect our … Continue reading →

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Urban camping Guidelines during Covid Pandemic

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Gary Haliski

From the city of Eugene: City of Eugene adjusts urban camping response (2-22-21) In order to support community health during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Eugene has temporarily adjusted its enforcement process around prohibited camping in order to help people … Continue reading →

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Lane County Seeks Applicants for Parks Advisory Committee

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Tim Foelker

The Lane County Parks Advisory Committee is seeking applicants to fill the West Lane County seat starting in the new year. The Parks Advisory Committee helps guide the priorities for Lane County’s parks, prioritize projects, guide the implementation of the … Continue reading →

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The Santa Clara Old “Schoolhouse” Project

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Tim Foelker

Built in 1901, this supposed one-room schoolhouse was slated to be demolished as the newly minted Santa Clara Community Park was being prepared for development. The Santa Clara Community Organization (SCCO) in Eugene, Oregon, has decided to try to restore … Continue reading →

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Santa Clara Community Park Virtual Office Hours

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Tim Foelker

If you missed our Santa Clara Community Park workshop last week, you can catch up with this 6-minute video of Mark Kosmos, landscape architect and project manager, explaining the elements of the park design. Then weigh in on the design with our short … Continue reading →

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