Activities

Bird Watching in Veneta, Oregon

 

Applegate Pioneer Museum

Applegate Pioneer Museum
The Applegate Pioneer Museum was founded and opened in 1975 at Crow, as a Non-profit Organization. Many items have been donated that were used by our early Pioneers.  Before moving to Veneta the one room Pine Grove School was moved to Crow in 1972 from Spencer Creek, it was a donation by the Spencer Creek Lutheran Church. Then through extensive research by Jack Kelley starting in 1985 to locate a spot in Veneta.  A spot was Found in 1998 Coordinated by Jan Wellman and Jack Kelley. The Museum and shed arrived in Veneta at 24864 Broadway in 2000. In 2013 the Shed was brought up to code and the reading room was added; it contains a considerable amount of genealogy of our early area pioneers. The Mission of the Museum is to preserve the history of the West Lane area. Contact Rick Gedeon at 541-543-0530, Violet Shafer at 541-935-1836 or Kerry Shafer at 541-337-8599 for more information or to schedule a tour. The Mailing address is 25755 Jeans Rd. Veneta OR 97487
Days open; April thru Oct. First & Third Sunday Second & Fourth Saturday Nov. thru March First Sunday & Second Saturday or by appointment any time. All open Hrs. are 1:00 to 4:00pm

Veneta Farmers Market

Veneta’s Downtown Farmers’ Market is a great way to start your weekend. Stay and shop for fresh seasonal produce,  local artisan crafts, and more. The Farmers’ Market is a project designed to increase community support for area farms. The organization hopes the farmer’s market will assist community members to decrease their environmental impact while increasing their local food consumption. They are creating relationships with farmers and increasing knowledge of farm products available within 10 miles of their homes.

May-October

West Broadway & 3rd Street
Veneta, Oregon
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Bird Watching

Fern Ridge Wildlife Area is managed primarily for waterfowl wintering and nesting. More than 250 species of birds use the area during different seasons of the year, making this an excellent birding destination. Shorebirds, raptors, and wintering waterfowl including ducks, geese, and swans can be seen during late fall and winter. Lake and marsh habitats provide excellent viewing opportunities.

Wintering waterfowl are best viewed in open water areas of the reservoir and in flooded cropland fields on the southeast portion of the area. Seasonal public access restrictions apply to protect wintering waterfowl. Maps and bird checklists are available at area headquarters and parking area information kiosks. There are boat and canoe access sites and nature trails to provide lake and wildlife area access during the spring and summer months.

More information is available on the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife website