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As we work together to build a thriving McKenzie River community, the McKenzie Community Land Trust is creating space to bring community members, stakeholders, decision-makers, funders and others interested, together - an opportunity to meet, walk, talk, collaborate and hear how you help. Join Us!
Blue River Rebuilding Walking Tour
Guided walking tour. Hear stories about the nonprofits and volunteers rebuilding their community, celebrate progress, hear visions for the future, and the challenges. Attendance is free - Join Us!
Thursday, October 23rd 10 AM - 12 PM
Where: Blue River Welcome Station across from the O'Brien Memorial Library.
Space is limited. If registration is no longer available, email info@mckenzieclt.org to be added to the waitlist.
Join our contact list to stay informed of future tour opportunities.
Rose Street Ribbon Cutting
Join as us we celebrate the completion of our Rose Street Neighborhood!
Thursday, November 13th @ 2 pm
Where: Rose Street in Blue River.
RSVP Here
Past Events
MCLT OPEN HOUSE
Meet the Board & Staff of the McKenzie Community Land Trust
DATE: Tuesday, October 14th
TIME: 6PM - 730PM Speakers, Mingle & Refreshments
WHERE: Blue River Welcome Station & O'Brien Memorial Library (51771 Blue River Dr, Blue River)
Meet the Board of Directors & Staff of McKenzie Community Land Trust to learn more about our community rebuilding efforts, ask questions, and visit with our Team.
We will share a few words at the Blue River Welcome Station, after time to mingle with a slideshow and refreshments in the library community room.
Please extend the invite to family and neighbors. Register Here so we have enough food. For questions, reach out to info@mckenzieclt.org. We hope you can join us!
To read MCLT Board & Staff bios visit: https://www.mckenzieclt.org/staff-board
Martyn Joseph Benefit Concert
We were blessed to have Welsh singer-songwriter Martyn Joseph will play a benefit concert for McKenzie Community Land Trust at the beautiful Wildish Community Theater. A passionate and energetic performer, Martyn has inspired audiences around the world sharing his songs, becoming known as the "Welsh Springsteen". For more on Martyn Joseph, visit www.martynjoseph.net.
Date: Sunday, September 21st
Time: 6:30 PM concert. Lobby opens at 5:30 PM with Info and Merch tables available.
Location: Richard E. Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477
Tickets: $25. General Admission.
Enjoyed that casual pre-event meet up for MCLT supporters at Oakshire Commons 4p-530p!
2025 MCLT Tokatee Golf Tournament, Dinner & Auction
Thank you to all involved!
2025 Blue River Rebuilding Block Party
The 2nd Annual Blue River Rebuilding Block Party was a resounding success! Over 150 are estimated to have attended, walking downtown Blue River to see the rebuilding progress and get their passport stamped, and talking with community partners tabling at the Upper McKenzie Fire Station. See here for event photos.
Thank you to Business Oregon and The Ford Family Foundation for sponsoring the 2nd Annual Blue River Rebuilding Block Party!
Thank you to Lane Electric and Albertson's for donating food food and supplies for the event!
Three Sisters Meadow Community Listening Sessions
Site open house and community listening session were a success!
See Three Sisters Meadow for a recap and to hear about next steps.
MCLT Tokatee Golf Tournament Fundraiser, Dinner & Auction
This event raised almost $10,000 for MCLT. Thank you to all involved! See here for pictures!
2024 Blue River Rebuilding Block Party
The Blue River Rebuilding Block Party was a hit! Over 100 community members had fun in the sun, celebrating all the rebuilding progress in Blue River and dreaming of what is to come. Almost 20 community partners showed up to table and talk about their role in rebuilding.
Thank you to the Ford Family Foundation and BusinessOregon for helping to fund this event!
See photos here!