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Welcome
to the Jacksonville Woodlands Association
The
Jacksonville Woodlands Association is caring for the special places
that have been saved by the citizens of Jacksonville so that all
may experience our city's gold rush heritage.
In 1989, alarmed
by the prospect of development destroying the scenic wooded hillsides
surrounding their National Historic Landmark City, the citizens
of Jacksonville, Oregon
rallied to form the non-profit Jacksonville Woodlands Association.
During the past 2 decades the Woodlands Association has preserved
22 parcels of forested open space (320 acres) and has constructed
18 miles of connecting interpretive and recreational trails surrounding
70% of the town's historic district. The Association's preservation
efforts have attracted national attention and has set the standard
for community land preservation in Oregon. Jacksonville’s 1100-acre
Forest Park, located one mile west of our historic downtown, offers
15 miles of grand vistas, hiking trails, small creeks, the town’s
old reservoir, interpretive markers, and remnants of old gold mines.
Forest Park is a great place to ride bikes or horses or to take
an extended hike. Maps of Jacksonville’s extensive trail system
are available at the city’s information center, various trail heads
or by contacting the JWA at: info@jvwoodlands.org
or by mailing a request to: JWA, P.O. Box 1210, Jacksonville, Oregon.
WE
NEED YOUR HELP
The
Jacksonville Woodlands Association is responsible for the
care and maintenance of 16 miles of hiking trails and 320
acres of native woodlands.
Each
year the Association is obligated to raise the money needed
to care for this rare emerald legacy.
So,
if you are a trail user, or someone who feels good about
knowing that these lands are forever protected, or perhaps
you enjoy our web site, maps, educational booklets, and
trail displays, then we would like to hear from you.
If
everyone who views this message would respond with a contribution,
then our yearly budget would be met.
Please
send your generous tax deductible contribution to:
JWA
P.O. Box 1210
Jacksonville, Oregon 97530
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Abundant Hiking Opportunities
Recent
JWA News:
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Discover
Jacksonville
Explore our historic town and woodlands trails.
October 2011
Details
here
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Vegetation
Manual of the Jacksonville Woodlands
A
publication of the Jacksonville Woodlands
Assocation
Click
here (large pdf file)
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Support
the Jacksonville Woodlands Association
Purchase
a Jacksonville Woodlands T-Shirt
Details
here
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Dedication
of "Liz's Trail on April 17, 2010
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Historic
Jacksonville - the Hiking Capital of Oregon!
Celebrating
our 22nd year
Protecting
the Natural and Cultural Heritage of
Historic Jacksonville Since 1989.
"The
best idea Jacksonville ever had!"
"The
Woodlands Association has changed the
Cultural History of Jacksonville!"
"We
love your trails!!"
"Your
trails are an absolute blessing!"
"I
thank you for your foresight."
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If
you have any questions,
or would like a trails map please e-mail or write
us:
Jacksonville
Woodlands Association
PO Box 1210
Jacksonville, Oregon 97530
info@jvwoodlands.org
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