Mid-Valley Voice

From Sally Gentry:

THIS FRIDAY March 6

Bring a shovel if possible.

Sporadic examples of existing riparian forest habitat may currently be seen
along Rail Trail. The plants that live in this area are accustomed to
flooding in the winter and low water levels in the summer. They have
adapted to be able to live in the challenging environment of the riparian
forest. The dense understory of this habitat provides refuge for many
different types of wildlife. Wood ducks, barred owls, otters, and
red-legged frogs prefer riparian habitats such as this. Long-term refuge
management goals include habitat restoration and improvement for the
continued survival of wildlife populations in the Willamette Valley.

Ankeny NWR is located off Interstate 5 at exit 243, Ankeny Hill Road, which
is about 10 miles north of Albany and 12 miles south of Salem. Driving
west over I-5 on Ankeny Hill Rd, stay straight (south) at next intersection and drive Wintel Rd about 1 mile to the Rail Trail parking area on the left.

For more information, contact Sallie Gentry at 541-757-7236

or John Gahr at 503-623-2749.

Sallie Gentry
Visitor Services Manager
Willamette Valley NWR Complex
26208 Finley Refuge Road
Corvallis, OR 97333
Office: 541-757-7236
Fax: 541-757-4450