Restoration Program: Restoring Balance at Tryon Creek
Our Vision: A Thriving and Inclusive Community Connected to a Cherished Urban Forest
Friends of Tryon Creek envisions an inclusive community intricately connected to our cherished urban forest. A foundational aspect of this vision is the cultivation of a reciprocal relationship with the environment, with a focus on creating a healthy and sustainable ecosystem for future generations. We are dedicated to serving our diverse community, we want Tryon Creek to be a place where people can establish or rekindle their connection to the land and build upon the amazing restoration efforts that Friends and Oregon State Parks volunteers and staff have been doing for years.
Our Goals: Restoring Balance, Health, and Resilience of the Forest
Our overarching goal is for community members to foster a deep connection to the land, emphasizing reciprocity and intentionality in all our endeavors. We aim to implement practices that enhance the overall health and resilience of the urban forest and community. Traditional Western restoration approaches often exclude people from the land, whereas we choose to incorporate Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge, recognizing the inherent connection between people and the land.
Learn more about our latest restoration program efforts in this recent Trillium Times article, Restoring Balance to the Land, Winter 2023.
On the ground work
On-the-ground activities include but are not limited to, planting, seeding, harvesting, opportunistic plant & ladder fuel removal, monitoring & and maintenance. All efforts will be guided through a cultural-ecological practice, involving youth and families to build ecosystem resilience for future generations.
Together, Let's Sustain and Cultivate Our Urban Forest for Generations to Come!
For more information and to get involved, contact Nanda Ramos, Restoration Program Coordinator.
