Who are the
Friends of Buford Park
& Mt. Pisgah?

WHO WE ARE:
Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1989. Our mission is "to protect and enhance native ecosystems and compatible recreation in the Mt. Pisgah area." Situated near metropolitan Eugene/Springfield, the 2,300-acre Howard Buford Recreation Area (aka Buford Park or Mt. Pisgah) is the largest of Lane County's 55 parks. Mt. Pisgah, its central feature, is a 1500' high volcanic butte surrounded on three sides by the Coast and Middle Forks of the Willamette River. (The Mt. Pisgah Arboretum, an entirely separate non-profit organization, leases and manages 209 acres within the park.)

The park's diverse beauty and outstanding natural resources attract more than 100,000 visitors annually. A 26-mile trail network traverses through varied habitats, from lush riparian forests on the valley floor and dense fir forests on north slopes to oak woodlands and open prairies on the summit and south slopes. These varied habitats support over 500 plant species and a diversity of wildlife including Bald Eagle, Great Blue Heron, Western Pond Turtle, and Cougar.

WHAT WE DO:
Friend of Buford Park mobilizes funding, expertise and volunteer resources to conserve and enhance the botanical, fish, wildlife and recreational values on Buford Park and other nearby public lands. Since 2000, FBP has raised and invested over $1.5 million in habitat and trail projects, plus volunteer contributions valued at $100,000 annually. FBP restores floodplain, wetland, and upland forest and prairie habitats; operates a native plant nursery; advocates for park land acquisition; assists Lane County with trail planning and construction; and educates park visitors and the public about important wildlife, botanical and recreational assets of the Mt. Pisgah area. In partnership with The Nature Conservancy, we are leading efforts to acquire an outstanding, adjacent 1200-acre parcel with six miles of river frontage.

FBP has a successful track record of implementing large, regionally significant habitat projects on and near Buford Park. For example, we:
1) propagate over 80 native species in our native plant nursery,
2) restored flows to floodplain side channels that had been blocked by human obstructions, such as road fill and an Army Corps of Engineers levee;
3) created seasonal backwater habitat to benefit salmonids and other aquatic species;
4) planted 70 floodplain acres with native trees, shrubs, grasses and wildflowers; and
5) facilitated prescribed burns and native seeding on 30 acres of prairie and oak savanna;

How can you reach us?

Mail:
Friends of Buford Park and Mt. Pisgah
P.O. Box 5266
Eugene, Or. 97405

Phone: (541)344-8350

Email: office@bufordpark.org

Our Office:
338 W. 11th Ave.
Eugene, OR
Normally staffed from 1 to 5 PM, Tuesday through Thursday, Friday by appointment.

Staff and officers: Contact staff and officers at office@bufordpark.org or 344-8350

Executive Director Chris Orsinger
Volunteer Coordinator Val Rogers
Restoration Coordinator Jason Blazar
Restoration Assistant Hal Hushback
Board President Chris Jones