Owen's Farm Natural Area
Location:
North Corvallis, off of Hwy 99W between the intersections of Elks Drive & Elliot Circle
Size:
Over 131 acres
Owen’s Farm Natural Area contains over 131 acres and was acquired by the City, in partnership with Greenbelt Land Trust & Samaritan Health Services Corporation, in 2002. Owen’s Farm is managed as a natural area for protecting historical resources and restoration of the native ecosystems present. These include oak savannah habitat along with riparian sections and wetlands – as Owen’s Farm contains portions of the Jackson and Frazier Creek flood plains.
The farmhouse, barn and schoolhouse at Owen’s Farm are assessed as having special historical & archeological values for the community as they date to the 1850’s time period – when the human complexion of this region was significantly different from what it is now.
Public access is limited to viewing from the gravel parking lot.