In 2024 Friends of Tryon Creek:

• Directly reached 8,666 youth adults and families through programs and events.

• Organized over 396 volunteers who gave over 5,400 hours to park events & stewardship. 

• Welcomed 30,195 visitors to the Nature Center.

We tend the land, teach youth and adults, and make Tryon Creek State Natural Area a place EVERYONE can find or build their connection to nature. 

This year’s main accomplishments include:

Programs

• Continued the long tradition of field trips and nature day camp programming at the park.

• Organized 48 small and large public events at the park, including annual events like: Indigenous Culture Day, Trillium Festival, Autumn Amble, and others.  

• Grew both our Restoration and Workforce Development programs, hosting volunteer stewardship events and removing ivy from 3,000 trees! 

• Sustained partnerships with Tribes, Indigenous organizations, BIPOC-led non-profits, agencies, academics, individuals, and the general public.  

Community Investment

• Held three successful fundraising campaigns including our matching education Gray appeal, year-end appeal, and Willamette Week’s Give!Guide. 

• Completed the design, permit phase and started the construction phase of our new Education Pavilion. Extended our Capital Campaign fundraising to meet an additional 35% funding need. Project targeting completion in June 2025. 

• Increased individual donations by 15%, with a total of 2,420 donations, thank you! 

Capacity Building

• Expanded cultural and ecological restoration of Tryon forest, with additional public and partner stewardship opportunities. Building a sustainable and ecological future for this cherished urban forest.  

• Hosted 7 Green Leader Workforce Development interns to increase restoration and education programs while fostering future environmental professionals.  

• Welcomed 2 new Board Members to our full Board of Directors. Our Board provides valuable organizational support and leadership for the organization. 

Check out our year in photos below…