The Cottonwood Circle

The Cottonwood Circle is an elite group of individuals who have volunteered for 10 or more years with the Land Trust.

The Cottonwood Circle is named for the majestic black cottonwoods that line Whychus Creek at several Land Trust Preserves.

Today, cottonwoods are rare in their distribution across Central Oregon. It is this rarity, like the volunteers who stick with us for 10 or more years, that inspires us to honor and revere these special trees and special people that are integral to a healthy landscape, a healthy land trust, and a healthy future.

Cottonwood Circle volunteers are incredibly dedicated people who have made an outstanding contribution to the Land Trust and our work to conserve and care for land in Central Oregon. Our community is truly a better place because of their efforts.

To celebrate this accomplishment, we launched the Cottonwood Circle and recognized these volunteers at our annual Open House and with a commemorative patch.

2021 Cottonwood Circle Inductees:
Ginny Elliott
Derek Loeb
Daniele McKay
Carol Moorehead
Mary Yanalcanlin

2020 Cottonwood Circle Inductees:
Kathy Johnson
Kris Kristovich
Jim Nicol

2018-2019 Cottonwood Circle Inductees:
Kristan Collins
Scott Collins
Joanne Mathews
Jane Meissner
David Miller
Leslie Olson
Jan Rising
Dick Tipton

2017-2018 Cottonwood Circle Inductees:
Bob Barss
Pat Kearney
Spencer Krueger
Richard Seiple

2016-2017 Cottonwood Circle Inductees:

Thank you for choosing the Land Trust and for dedicating so much of yourself over the years!


Learn more:

• Become a Land Trust volunteer.
• See current volunteer opportunities.