The Marys Peak Group operates from Corvallis, Oregon and serves the region of Benton, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, and Polk counties -- from the Yachats to Otis on the Pacific coast to the high Cascades. We take our name from the nearby Marys Peak, the highest mountain in the coast range.

Within our region lie portions of the Siuslaw and Willamette National Forests. We are blessed with three National Wildlife Refuges -- William L. Finley, Basket Slough, and Ankeny, and six wilderness areas -- Drift Creek, Menagerie, Middle Santiam, Opal Creek, Bull of the woods, Mt. Jefferson and Mt. Washington. Significant other areas within our range are managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Major rivers include the Willamette, Santiam, Siletz, Yaquina, and Alsea with their many tributaries. The two major communities within the region are Corvallis and the state capitol Salem.

Become a Member of the Marys Peak Group

When you join or give to the Sierra Club you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to preserve irreplaceable wildlands, save endangered and threatened wildlife, and protect this fragile environment we call home. You can be sure that your voice will be heard through congressional lobbying and grassroots action on the environmental issues that matter to you most. In addition to helping the planet, your membership will also earn you:

One-year subscription to the Marys Peak Group Newsletter - The Benchmark
Members-only ecotravel opportunities
Automatic membership in the Oregon Chapter
One-year subscription to Sierra magazine
Discounts on Sierra Club calendars, books, and other merchandise

To join or ask questions about membership, please send an email to our local membership chair

Contributions, gifts and dues to the Sierra Club are not tax deductible; they support our effective, citizen-based advocacy and lobbying efforts.

You can specifically help the Marys Peak Group with its outings program, trail work, and evening programs by donating to the Marys Peak Group foundation. These donations are tax deductible. Donations may be sent to: Sierra Club Foundation, P.O. Box 863, Corvallis, OR 97339. For information, contact Treasurer Mike Brantley at 754-0463 or

Getting Involved with the Marys Peak Group

You joined the Sierra Club because you like the outdoor life, or because you want to support the environment. The Marys Peak Group offers opportunities to engage more actively in both. Here are a few areas where you can become involved.

Trail maintenance/building - Interest in working on local and regional trails? There's a opportunity for joining with a great group of folks for trail building and maintenance in the Corvallis area. Contact: Denise Nervik at

Leading outings - Do you enjoy working with people in group settings? How about leading an outing, such as a snowshoe or ski trip, hike, rafting adventure, backpack or special field trip of interest? Training is available. Contact: Doris deLespinasse at

Conservation/Sustainability - You may be interested in specific environmental issues. Would you like to get involved in a specific conservation issue? Do you want to repair environmental damage? Would you be willing to attend meetings of government agencies to monitor their activities and testify at hearings? Contact: David Eckert at

Political activism - How about engaging in lobbying? Would you be willing to become involved in political issues relating to the environment or supporting a candidate for election? Would you join with a team to interview a candidate for a potential endorsement? Training is available. Contact: Marilyn Hinds at

Graphics/Illustration - Have you graphics and illustration skills? Have access to Adobe InDesign or Photoshop? Like making displays for events and booths? Contact: Barry Wulff at

Fundraising - Do you like to promote activities for organizations? Like to meet people? How about producing concerts or managing a party? Do you have fundraising skills? Contact: Barry Wulff at

Membership - Do you like to communicate with people? Are you able to organize tabling events? Help assure the future of the environment by getting more people interested and involved in MPG activities. Contact: Kay Yates at

Writing/photography - Do you like to write? Would you like to research an issue and then write about it? Are you handy with a digital camera? Want to show off your camera skills? Contact: Lori Fluge-Brunker at

Annual Report

MPG's latest annual report can be viewed or downloaded here.