Making Tracks

The Newsletter of the Friends of the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge Complex.

Joyfully Connecting our Community with the Wonder of the Refuge

We are so pleased to welcome our USFWS and Friends staff back to work and our amazing volunteers back to the refuge!

LOOKING FOR WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERNCE?

CONSIDER A DONATION

JOIN OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

UPCOMING EVENTS

Upcoming events

Wapato Lake Planting with Friends of Trees
November 22, 2025 9:00 AM 104 Onion Ln, Gaston, OR 97119
November 2025 Board of Directors Meeting
November 25, 2025 2:00 PM Riparian Room 19255 SW Pacific HWY
Nature's Overlook Store Holiday Open House
December 06, 2025 10:00 AM 19255 SW Pacific Hwy
Nature's Overlook Store Holiday Open House
December 07, 2025 10:00 AM 19255 SW Pacific Hwy
January 2026 Board of Directors Meeting
January 27, 2026 2:00 PM Riparian Room 19255 SW Pacific HWY

2025 Annual Report

We are pleased to present the Friends of Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge Complex Annual Report. This document captures the highlights of what was an interesting and challenging year. Our ability to achieve our mission of supporting the Refuge relies on the pivotal roles played by our Board of Directors, Members, Volunteers, Donors, and Staff.

Tuesday December 2, 2025

#GivingTuesday is a global day of generosity. It is a moment to pause and reflect on the causes that enrich our community and our planet.

For the Friends of Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge Complex, our cause is simple yet vital: to support and protect the invaluable natural habitat right here in our backyard.

Your Gift Makes a Real Impact:

Every year, your support allows us to:

Restore Habitat: Conduct crucial conservation work that protects native species and expands healthy ecosystems.
Inspire Education: Fund engaging, hands-on educational programs for students and families.
Support Volunteers: Provide the necessary tools and training for the dedicated volunteers who are the backbone of the Refuge.

This year has been both challenging and rewarding, and your continued support is more critical than ever to ensure the Refuge thrives.

Will you stand with the Friends of Tualatin River NWR Complex this #GivingTuesday?

Thank you for being a Friend. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to conservation.

Nature's Overlook Nature Store

The Nature's Overlook Nature Store is your premier location for nature-related holiday gifts. We are open for your convenience Tuesday through Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Supporting the Refuge: All proceeds from the Nature Store directly fund the mission and programs of the Friends organization. As a benefit of membership, Friends members receive 10% off their entire purchase.

Community Initiative: The Giving Tree We are pleased to once again be collecting gifts for local students. This season, we will be supporting children in need within the Sherwood School District (SHARE) and at Greenway Elementary School in Beaverton, Oregon. Please select a tag from our Giving Tree to help brighten a child's holiday.

So many ways to support the Friends!

1. Grab a Blue Bag from the Visitor Center

2. Fill it up with bottles & cans

3. Drop it off at your nearest donation center

Help us reach our 2025 goal of $2,500.00

We are Currently at $1691

Our new Amazon Wishlist will take you right to a list of high-need items. Your purchase will support the Friends office, special events, public programs, and volunteer work parties. All items are shipped directly to the Friends office at the Refuge.

Thank you for your support!

Find your nearest donation center

View our Amazon Wishlist

Calling All Photographers

By Phyllis Millan

Let’s share the beauty of TRNWRC and other wild places through your pictures. Submit via email to:

FriendsPhoto@FriendsOfTualatinRefuge.org

Include your name, where the picture was taken, and any pertinent information.

Photo credit: Roger Williams

Friends of the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge Complex

19255 SW Pacific Hwy Sherwood, Oregon 97140

503.625.5944 x 15227

www.FriendsofTualatinRefuge.org