Early morning view of the Three Sisters in the Cascade Mtns.
Our Mission
At Oak Creek Conservancy, we are dedicated to protecting our environment through environmental research, demonstration of energy-efficient construction, education and recreation.
The Conservancy is a 36-acre parcel West of Corvallis, Oregon which is being restored to an oak woodland, the predominant flora in the Pacific Coast Range prior to the arrival of European settlers to the Willamette Valley. This woodland holds a richness of biodiversity while fostering an interactive natural environment for all visitors.
Get in touch.
Oak Creek Conservancy is open to events and collaborations. Looking forward to connecting with you!
Oak Creek Conservancy Pinot Noir grown for small batch “home” winemaking
Events.
Oak Creek Conservancy is pleased to have hosted an increasing number and variety of events that were appropriate for our lovely and practical venue and location.
Past Events - 2023-24
Board Meetings: Corvallis Environmental Center,
House Concert: Brutal Bridges Band - Corvallis Environmental Center fundraiser
Truffle Hunting Research - PhD student truffle-researcher and her super-sniffing Golden Retriever show how they team up to help identify the many local species of truffle.
Upcoming Events - 2025
February 6: House Concert, Brutal Bridges Band - fundraiser for Corvallis Environmental Center
February 9. Super Bowl Party
February 24: Prescribed Burning Association - Oak Restoration and Prescribed Fire Planning Tour
Date To Be Announced: Truffle Hunting Demonstration - The truffle team of PhD student and super-sniffer and super-sweet Golden Retriever Rye demonstrate how they locate and identify truffles.
Date To Be Announced: Grape vine pruning - The Conservancy’s 110 grape vines, including Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, will be pruned giving participants a chance to learn the principles of wine grape dormant pruning as well as an opportunity to try it hands on.
Date To Be Announced: Tree Climbing demonstration. Each year the Conservancy’s “Oak Restoration” process requires selective tree removal for further restoration of an oak woodland, fire risk mitigation, and viewscape improvement. This includes limb removal by a team of specialty tree climbers assisted by men and women forestry students of the art.
Date To Be Announced: Cobb oven construction.