Pine Creek Conservation Area is located near Clarno, Oregon and is a protected property managed for its wildlife habitat. Pine Creek is a tributary of the John Day River and runs for over 10 miles through the conservation area. The creek provides important habitat for steelhead and a diversity of wildlife and birds. ONDA has worked to restore Pine Creek Conservation Area for over 20 years, and this project contributes to this effort by restoring a system of springs that feed Pine Creek.

This project will remove juniper trees to increase water levels in small, spring-fed streams and in Pine Creek to support ecosystem health. Volunteers will use loppers and handsaws to remove small junipers that have spread beyond their typical range. Volunteers will then use this material to slow seasonal stream flows, retaining water that supports existing native plants and readies the site for future plantings.

Completion of ONDA’s stewardship trip registration form is required to sign up for this event.