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

 
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Upcoming events

September 22, 2026 2:00 PM  Riparian Room 19255 SW Pacific HWY

September 26, 2026 11:00 AM  Tualatin River NWR

October 05, 2026 11:00 AM  Langer's Entertainment in Sherwood, OR

October 10, 2026 9:00 AM  Location sent to registrants

October 14, 2026 10:00 AM  Tualatin River NWR

October 17, 2026 4:30 PM  19255 SW Pacific Highway

October 24, 2026 9:00 AM  Riparian Room 19255 SW Pacific HWY

October 24, 2026 11:00 AM  Tualatin River NWR

November 11, 2026 10:00 AM  Tualatin River NWR


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Bylaw Revision to by voted on by membership

Join Friends for a Night of Fun

Friends Members (and their friends & family) and Refuge Staff will start to gather at 5 PM to grab food and drinks before we break into our teams to bowl.

Team Blue Goose

Team Wood Duck

Team Eagle

Team Heron

Team Osprey

Team Meadowlark

*More teams will be added as needed

Bowling lanes will be reserved at 6 PM and the Friends will cover the cost of the lane rental for the first game. Shoe rental is $2 - or bring your own.

RSVP or show up by 5:45 to get assigned to a team


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Prizes for anyone who bowls a Turkey and bragging rights for the winning team!

Nature's Overlook Nature Store

Friends Members Enjoy 20% off on October 24th


The Nature's Overlook Nature Store is your premier location for nature-related gifts and books. 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 and 20% off a few times a year- Next week is one of those times!!.

So many ways to support the Friends!

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This Year's Goal

Let's Raise $2026 in 2026

Join Our Be the Change Campaign

Help us exceed our 2026 Goal of $2,026- currently at $1461.71 from Jan.1 -Sept.19,2026

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 2026 goal of $2,026.00

We raise $2000.00 in 2025! Thank You

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!

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



 
 
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