189 Liberty Street NE, Suite 210
In
West Salem, this seven acre parcel of wooded hillside on Eola Drive off
of Edgewater Street (see
map) was preserved through the generous contribution of the Gehlar and
Schneulle families in 1992. For the past ten years, Salem Audubon
volunteers have worked to improve this urban forest for wildlife habitat
and as an educational resource for the community. Efforts are underway
to eradicate exotic plant species, including particularly invasive English
ivy, Scotch broom, and Himalayan blackberry. In the summer of
2001, volunteers began developing a long-range plan to include neighbors,
community groups and schools with preservation and restoration efforts.
The City of Salem Public Works has awarded Salem Audubon a Watershed Protection
and Preservation Grant to assist in this effort. Check this site periodically
for specific opportunities for help from neighbors, community groups, and
schools, or call our office at 503-588-7340.
Salem
Audubon Nature Reserve
Salem, Oregon 97301-3599
