Reading Rivers and the 2026 Parks Legacy Award
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Join Eugene Parks Foundation for an evening centered on the connections between people, water, and the natural places that sustain our communities.
The evening begins at 5:30pm with appetizers, drinks, and an opportunity to connect with fellow park supporters. At 6pm, Eugene Parks Foundation will share updates on current projects and what’s ahead, then welcome our featured speaker, Dr. Dalal Hanna.
A freshwater ecologist, conservation scientist, and National Geographic Explorer, Dalal studies how healthy freshwater ecosystems contribute to both biodiversity and human well-being.
Her work takes a broad view of conservation – looking not only at the science of protecting water and habitat, but also at the relationships people build with the landscapes around them.
In her Parks Talk, Dalal will draw from her research, field experiences, and work with communities to explore what meaningful freshwater stewardship can look like and how stronger connections to land and water can help shape a more sustainable future.
Come curious, meet others who care about Eugene’s parks and natural spaces, and spend an evening looking at conservation through a fresh lens.
Parks Legacy Award:
This end-of-year event will also include the presentation of the 2026 Parks Legacy Award to Joe Moll of McKenzie River Trust, honoring his longstanding contributions to conservation and protecting the places that make our community special.
The evening begins at 5:30pm with appetizers, drinks, and an opportunity to connect with fellow park supporters. At 6pm, Eugene Parks Foundation will share updates on current projects and what’s ahead, then welcome our featured speaker, Dr. Dalal Hanna.
A freshwater ecologist, conservation scientist, and National Geographic Explorer, Dalal studies how healthy freshwater ecosystems contribute to both biodiversity and human well-being.
Her work takes a broad view of conservation – looking not only at the science of protecting water and habitat, but also at the relationships people build with the landscapes around them.
In her Parks Talk, Dalal will draw from her research, field experiences, and work with communities to explore what meaningful freshwater stewardship can look like and how stronger connections to land and water can help shape a more sustainable future.
Come curious, meet others who care about Eugene’s parks and natural spaces, and spend an evening looking at conservation through a fresh lens.
Parks Legacy Award:
This end-of-year event will also include the presentation of the 2026 Parks Legacy Award to Joe Moll of McKenzie River Trust, honoring his longstanding contributions to conservation and protecting the places that make our community special.
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Where is it happening?
The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, 285 E Broadway, Eugene, OR 97401, United States
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Host or PublisherEugene Parks Foundation
