Mission
Tree Climbing Eugene’s mission is to make recreational tree climbing more available and accessible to our community, helping to facilitate deeper connections to trees, nature, and oneself.
Values
- Prioritize safety, collective well-being, and community over profit
- Honor the trees and the indigenous land we reside on
- Respect one another
- Practice and advocate for environmental justice
- Relish the experience
Team
Nichole Orr, Owner
Nichole manages business operations and community outreach efforts for Tree Climbing Eugene. She is one of those people who loves spreadsheets and task lists and deadlines. She is also a longtime nature and tree lover. After growing up in Colorado, and exploring mountains and valleys there, Oregon stole her heart as a young adult. A passionate advocate for environmental conservation and community-based resources, Nichole’s driving force for bringing more tree climbing to Eugene is her desire to help people connect through nature and with nature.
Wil Orr, Tree Climbing Facilitator
Wil is where Tree Climbing Eugene started. He has been dreaming about it since his first recreational climb in 2006. His passion for trees and tree climbing radiates in all that Wil does – the way he leads his daily life, the books he reads, and the way he connects with other beings. Tree climbing has been a life changing experience for Wil – one he is determined to share with others.
Read more about Wil’s expertise and experience as a climbing facilitator.
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