Wednesday, November 4, 2015 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
You are invited to a celebration of the launch of Wild in the Willamette; Exploring the Mid-Valley’s Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas. Help us honor the people, places, and writings of Wild in the
Willamette! Featuring author readings, guest speakers, and book signings and sales.Wild in the Willamette is a guidebook and literary compendium to natural areas in the mid-Willamette Valley. The goal of the book is to introduce readers to those areas of the mid-Willamette Valley that may be new to them, through enticing trail descriptions, engaging essays by noted authors, and clear maps. Wild in the Willamette is a not-for-profit project originated in 2011 through the vision of the late Gail Achterman, a pioneer for the protection of Oregon’s natural resources. Wild in the Willamette is being published by OSU Press, with a release date of Fall, 2015.
All proceeds from the publication will be directed to Greenbelt Land Trust!