In 2023 Friends of Tryon Creek:

• Directly reached 5,130 youth adults and families through programs and events.

• Organized over 320 volunteers who gave over 5,400 hours to park events & stewardship. 

• Welcomed 24,922 visitors to the Nature Center.

We tend the land, teach youth and adults, and make Tryon Creek State Natural Area a place EVERYONE can find or build their connection to nature. 

This year’s main accomplishments include:

Programs

• Continued the long tradition of field trips and nature day camp programming at the park.

• Extended our BIPOC-centered Tryon Ecological Adventures Day Camp program.

• Organized 25 public events at the park, including large events like: Indigenous Culture Day, Trillium Festival, Autumn Amble, and others.

• Sustained partnerships with Tribes, Indigenous organizations, BIPOC-led non-profits, agencies, academics, individuals, and the general public.  

Community Investment

• Exceeded our fundraising goal as first-time participants in Willamette Week’s Give!Guide.

• Reached $1.6 million dollar Capital Campaign Education Pavilion goal, with a successful project groundbreaking.

• Increased individual donations by 44%, with a total of 894 donations!

Capacity Building

• Launched a cultural and ecological restoration of Tryon forest, with new program lead staff hired.

• Built the foundation for a workforce development program, with a successful program lead hired.

• Hired Executive Assistant to support organizational operations, fundraising, and board support.

• Welcomed 6 new Board Members to our full Board of Directors.

Check out our year in photos below…