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RANCH CLOSED FOR ORCHARD MAINTENANCE MAY 7-9
Dorris Ranch Master Plan Update
What do you think about the plan? It's never been easier to give us your input.
Willamalane Park and Recreation District is now working on an update for the Dorris Ranch Living History Farm Master Plan to determine how it should be developed and managed over the next 20 years. The plan will reflect the community’s and Willamalane’s vision for the unique resources, facilities and activities found at Dorris Ranch.
We want to know what you think! We are eager for feedback from community members who have an interest in the direction of Dorris Ranch. We have created an online questionnaire to help us determine future improvements, programming, and events at this unique public park.
Click here to fill out the online survey . There are 22 questions in the survey.
In early summer, a draft master plan will be available for public review and a public open house will take place.
Spring Trail Talks
What's living in the pool?
In the late 1930's the Dorris family built their own swimming pool in an irrigation channel at the Ranch. Today it is teeming with aquatic critters. Let's see what we can find. We will cast our dip nets, collect samples, and examine them under a microscope, as well as look at some larger creatures in the pool. Dip nets, collection jars, and microscope provided. This is a drop-in program; no registration is required. Dress for the weather. Meet at the Barn. For more information, call 954-7213. Program leader: Scott Dano.
4/26 . . . Sa . . . 11a-12:00p . . . $3/person
Spring Wildlife Hike
Signs of spring
Discover the animals, both feathered and furry, that make Dorris Ranch their home. We'll look for signs of spring: wild flowers, baby birds, slippery newts, and slimy banana slugs along our muddy, meandering trails. ....>>Read More
Heirloom Pioneer Garden Volunteers Wanted
Dig into history!
Broom corn, turnips, and fingerling potatoes will be planted this spring at the Dorris Ranch Heirloom Pioneer Garden, where staff and volunteers will nurture the same crops as those grown by Oregon pioneers in the 1800s. A lush vegetable garden will be planted north of the Dorris Ranch Barn. In addition, a kitchen garden complete with culinary and medicinal herbs and teas will soon be planted around the Masterson Homestead Cabin. For information about volunteering at these historical gardens, contact Scott Dano at 954-7213 or scottd@willamalane.org.
