Oregon Wildlife Foundation
@orwildlife
Oregon Wildlife Foundation is an apolitical operating charitable foundation dedicated to increasing private and public funding support for wildlife conservation projects in Oregon. For more information visit myowf.org. A raccoon runs our account.
🫐 Summer Soirée is almost here! 🫐 This Sunday, we’ll gather for an evening celebrating Oregon’s wildlife and wild places—and we couldn’t do it without the incredible generosity of our Summer Soirée sponsors. grabs. Learn more about Summer Soirée and grab your raffle tickets at myowf.org/events.
🦇 New episode of Northwest Nature Matters! From acoustic monitoring to conservation challenges, it's an engaging conversation you won't want to miss. 🎧 Listen now: nwnaturematters.libsyn.com/audible-bat-... #NorthwestNatureMatters #Podcast #Bats #BatConservation #Wildlife #Conservation
🍷🫐 A heartfelt thank you to our Platinum Sponsors, Craig & Lynne Johnston! Your generosity helps make Oregon Wildlife Foundation’s Summer Soirée on August 16 possible! myowf.org/events. #SummerSoiree #OWF #Conservation #ThankYouSponsors #OregonWildlife
🦌 Did you know Oregon is home to two species of elk? Roosevelt elk, the largest elk in North America, thrive in the lush forests of western Oregon, while Rocky Mountain elk roam the mountains, high desert, and open country east of the Cascades. #OregonWildlife #Elk #RooseveltElk #wildlife
🐟 PARTY #1 10:00–10:45 a.m. Activities 10:45 a.m. Birthday Sing-Along 🎶 11:30 a.m. Cupcakes 🧁 🐟 PARTY #2 12:30–1:15 p.m. Activities 1:15 p.m. Birthday Sing-Along 🎶 1:30 p.m. Cupcakes 🧁 1:45 p.m. Raffle Drawing 🎟️ #HermanTheSturgeon #BonnevilleFishHatchery #OregonWildlife
Your tires and gear can unknowingly transport invasive species between natural areas. Before you ride: Clean your tires and bike frame Remove mud and debris Check your gear and clothing #PlayCleanGoWeek #oregon #invasivespecies #portland #mthood
🦦 Happy World Otter Day! Otters play an important role in healthy ecosystems and remind us just how connected Oregon’s waterways are to wildlife conservation. 💙 Have you ever spotted an otter in Oregon? Tell us where in the comments! 👇 #WorldOtterDay #OregonWildlife #Otters #RiverOtter #SeaOtter
After 7½ years of service, countless investigations, and more than a few well-earned treats, OSP Fish & Wildlife Conservation K-9 Buck is officially retiring. 🐾💙 Want to support Oregon’s Fish & Wildlife Conservation K-9 teams? Learn more at myowf.org/osp-conserva... #OregonWildlife #OSP #K9
Some ducks stay year-round, while others migrate thousands of miles through the Pacific Flyway. Keep an eye out for familiar favorites like Mallards and Wood Ducks, or winter visitors like Northern Pintails, Buffleheads, and Canvasbacks. #OregonWildlife #OregonBirding #ducks
👀 Keep an eye out—spring wildlife is on the move. If you’re out exploring: ➡️ Give wildlife space ➡️ Keep dogs leashed ➡️ Drive a little slower—especially at dawn and dusk 💚
Our Wildlife-Friendly Fencing Manual shows how small design changes can: ✔️ Help animals pass safely ✔️ Reduce injuries and entanglement ✔️ Support healthy wildlife movement across the landscape 🔗 Download the guide: myowf.org/wildlifemoves #OregonWildlife #WildlifeFriendly #Conservation #MuleDeer
Spring in Oregon means the wild world is waking up 🌿🦌🐋 Where’s your favorite place to view wildlife in Oregon this spring? Drop it in the comments ⬇️ #OregonWildlife #SpringInOregon #WildlifeViewing #OregonOutdoors #ExploreOregon
🦔🎙️ New episode of Northwest Nature Matters is live! Tune in now: nwnaturematters.libsyn.com/porcupine-re... #NorthwestNatureMatters #Podcast #OregonWildlife #Porcupines #WildlifeResearch #Conservation #ODFW
Happy Beaver Day to one of Oregon’s most iconic wildlife species 🦫 The American beaver is more than just our state animal — it’s one of nature’s best engineers. #BeaverDay #OregonBeavers #StateAnimal #OregonWildlife #Wetlands
🐇 Tiny but mighty: meet Oregon’s pygmy rabbit. The pygmy rabbit is the smallest rabbit in North America and one of Oregon’s most unique native mammals. Protecting sagebrush means protecting Oregon wildlife. 🌿🐾 #OregonWildlife #PygmyRabbit #SagebrushSteppe #HighDesert #OregonNature
🌊 Beneath the waves off the Oregon coast, bull kelp creates entire underwater forests. This fast-growing seaweed is one of the most important foundation species in our nearshore marine ecosystem. #OregonCoast #BullKelp #MarineEcosystem #OceanConservation #OregonWildlife
Tufted puffin numbers along the Oregon Coast have declined dramatically over the past few decades. If you’re heading to the coast this spring or summer, keep an eye out near Haystack Rock or Face Rock and be sure to give wildlife plenty of space. #OregonWildlife #TuftedPuffin #OregonCoast
Southern Resident orcas With only around 70+ individuals remaining, every sighting is both awe-inspiring and a call to action. #SouthernResidentOrcas #OregonCoast #WildlifeConservation #ProtectWildlife #Orcas
🦇 White-nose syndrome has officially been detected in Oregon. How you can help: ✔️ Disinfect shoes and gear after visiting caves or bat habitats ✔️ Never handle bats with bare hands ✔️ Report sick or dead bats to ODFW (866-968-2600) ✔️ Support bat-friendly practices if bats are in your home
🎬 Film Screening: Follow the Beaten Path Join us for a special screening of the environmental documentary Follow the Beaten Path. 📍 Volcanic Theater Pub – Bend, OR 📅 March 10 ⏰ 6:00 PM #OregonWildlife #Conservation #PublicLands #OregonEvents #WildlifeConservation
🌿 Help protect Oregon’s sage-grouse — become an Adopt-A-Lek volunteer! 📧 Interested in applying? Email Skyler.T.VOLD@odfw.oregon.gov #OregonWildlife #AdoptALek #SageGrouse #VolunteerForWildlife #ODFW
☕️🌲 NEW OWF TRAVEL MUG PERK! 🌲☕️ 🟢 Buy a mug and get 25% off your entire initial purchase 🟢 PLUS 10% off drinks in this mug… for LIFE! Not to be combined with other discounts. Available only at OWF Gift Shops. #OregonWildlifeFoundation #WildAndFreeWeRoam #OregonWildlifegiftshop #OWF #bonneville
📍 Oregon’s Top Winter Wildlife Viewing Spots ❄️🦆🦌 From migrating waterfowl to elk & raptors, winter in Oregon is a prime time to explore nature’s coolest moments! 🌲✨ 👉 Read the full guides & spots here: myowf.org/blog/oregons...
🦌 Ready to take action for Oregon’s wildlife? Help support 1.25% for Wildlife (HB 4134) 📣 Take action today: Visit www.1percent4wildlife.org Together, we can make a lasting difference for Oregon’s wildlife. 🌲🐾 #OregonWildlife #wildlife #Conservation #oregon #animals
🍁 What do Oregon animals eat to fatten up for winter? 🍁 Short answer: everything they can. As colder weather approaches, many animals shift into hyperphagia — a period of intense eating to store fat that helps them survive winter. #OregonWildlife #WinterIsComing #NatureFacts #PacificNorthwest
You can help protect these incredible pollinators by planting native milkweed, avoiding pesticides, and supporting habitat conservation efforts. Let’s keep the West a place where monarchs can thrive—for generations to come. #WesternMonarchDay #MonarchButterfly #PollinatorPower #NativePlants
🐾 Locals Supporting Locals 🐾 Join us at Ferment Brewing Company for an evening in support of the OSP Fish and Wildlife Conservation K9 Team—and come meet two very good dogs while you’re at it. 💙 #LocalsSupportingLocals #SupportConservation #K9Heroes #OregonWildlife #FermentBrewing
Together, we can protect the wild places and wild neighbors that make Oregon special — now and for future generations. 💚 👉 Visit www.1percent4wildlife.org to learn more and take action. #wildlife #oregon #animals #raccoon #OR #bill #takeaction #supportwildlife
