Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah's Spring newsletter, The Rookery, is up! Click here to read more.
Protecting and Enhancing the Mt. Pisgah Area
Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah's mission is to protect and enhance native ecosystems and compatible recreation in the Mt. Pisgah area. We provide expertise and manage projects to conserve the Mt. Pisgah area's incredible botanical, wildlife and recreational values.
Mt. Pisgah lies within a Lane County Park. The popular Mt. Pisgah summit lies within the 2,300-acre Howard Buford Recreation Area (aka Buford Park), Lane County's largest park. This beautiful park is located between the Coast and Middle Forks of the Willamette River and is home to lush riparian forests, dense fir forests and globally endangered oak savannas and prairies.
Taking Care of our Community’s Treasure: Mt. Pisgah
Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah fulfills our mission by:
- Nurturing native habitats by enhancing oak savanna and prairie, restoring floodplains and rivers, controlling invasive weeds, and operating a native plant nursery
- Fostering a stewardship ethic through volunteerism
- Improving trails to provide access and protect natural resources
- Advocating for park land acquisitions
Buford Park features trails and diverse habitats. Hikers and equestrians enjoy 16 miles of trails through diverse habitats that offer a treasure of native wildflowers and wildlife. It lies just minutes from both downtown Eugene and Springfield.
Map to the park and driving directions
Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah, a non-profit organization, has raised and invested over $2 million in park, habitat and trail improvements since our founding in 1989.
We Need Your Help. We are supported by those who cherish Mt. Pisgah. Click here to see how you can contribute to our efforts.
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Our Partners: Lane County Parks and Mount Pisgah Arboretum
Mount Pisgah Arboretum, a separate organization, manages a 209-acre leased area within Buford Park. Though entirely separate, together we help care for Buford Park's natural and recreational values in partnership with Lane County Parks, the landowner.
