The Bureau of Land Management is inviting the public to help commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence with three events across Oregon in 2026.
The events are part of the national Freedom 250 commemoration and will also recognize the BLM’s 80th anniversary of public land stewardship.
The first event will be Oregon Trail Days in Baker City on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Geiser-Pollman Park. The free, family-friendly event will feature wagon rides, storytelling, live demonstrations, music, crafts, and games. Additional programs will be held at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center throughout the weekend.
The second event is a Wood River Wetland Volunteer Day near Klamath Falls on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers will help with invasive weed removal and restoration work.
The final event will be a Victorian Holiday Celebration at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area near Newport on Saturday, December 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities may include caroling, ornament crafts, historical games, storytelling, and live music at the Yaquina Head Lighthouse.
BLM officials say the events are designed to highlight America’s history, Oregon’s public lands, and the ongoing work needed to preserve those lands for future generations.
