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Why Join?
Joining the Willamette Valley Aquarium Society means that you are supporting a club based of education, community, and growth. We invite informed speakers that are experts in their field to every meeting. The fees that our members pay end up paying for the spaces we gather in, door prizes, as well as education and conservation. Members also enjoy the perk of being able to sell their items, special opportunities for selling through swaps, advertisement through the club and discounts at participating local fish stores.
Membership Benefits
Rare Species
Some of our members are collectors, so you might have access to livestock and plants which may not be commonly available at commercial pet stores.
A Hobby that Pays for Itself
Members have the opportunity to sell livestock that they have bred, plant cuttings, and unused equipment at auction to earn extra money to buy more!
Business Perks
Members can even receive advertisement through the club, discounts at participating local fish stores, and access to our archive of breeding records.
Socialization and Fun
Our members love to get more involved in your community and meet new people, supporting a club which values education and community, and learning from experts!
Breeder Award Program
The WVAS breeder award program (BAP) is a points-based program designed to encourage members to breed their aquarium animals. The program is open to any and all club members in good standing.
Not ready to join?
If you're not fully convinced, we would love for you to join us for one of our upcoming events! Our monthly meetings are always open to the public, and we plan to keep it that way. By becoming a paid member, you help us to keep our meetings open.
Upcoming Events
- May 11, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMEugene Garden Club Building, 1645 High St, Eugene, OR 97401, USAJoin us for an outstanding presentation by that we are excited to share with you! We also have an amazing fish bowl show contest where our member compete to win prizes and awards! This month's category is to be announced.
- May 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMBeaverton, 13420 SW Butner Rd, Beaverton, OR 97005, USAStep into an aquatic wonderland at our 6th PNW Aquarium Swap Meet, where enthusiasts unite for a day filled with live fish, top-notch equipment, captivating décor, and an array of tanks, courtesy of over 12 esteemed vendors.
- Jun 22, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jun 23, 2024, 1:00 PMGrand Palace at Four Points by Sheraton, 4900 Duckhorn Dr, Sacramento, CA 95834, USAThe FIN-DIG is coordinated by the Sacramento Aquarium Society. This is a two-day event featuring; Five World Renowned Speakers, a Vendor Room, a Massive Mega Auction, and a Rare Species Auction
- Aug 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – Aug 11, 2024, 5:00 PMLinn County Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd E, Albany, OR 97322, USAThis event promises to be the ultimate destination for those who are passionate about fishkeeping, as we bring together renowned guest speakers and vendors offering a wide variety of aquatic products and services.
- Apr 20, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMEugene Garden Club Building, 1645 High St, Eugene, OR 97401, USAJoin us for an outstanding presentation by that we can't wait to announce! We also have an amazing fishbowl show contest where our members compete to win prizes and awards! This month's category is yet to be announced.
- Mar 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMEugene Garden Club Building, 1645 High St, Eugene, OR 97401, USAJoin us for an outstanding presentation by Auden Heitzler on Dermocystidium. We also have an amazing fish bowl show contest where our member compete to win prizes and awards! This month's category is still to be announced!
- Feb 18, 2024, 11:00 AMEugene Garden Club Building, 1645 High St, Eugene, OR 97401, USAJoin us for an outstanding presentation by Bill Seeds on the Do’s and Don’ts of Prepping Tubs Ponds for Spring. We also have an amazing fish bowl show contest where our member compete to win prizes and awards! This month's category is Loaches
- Jan 21, 2024, 10:00 AMEugene Garden Club Building, 1645 High St, Eugene, OR 97401, USAJoin us for an amazing presentation by Julia Jamison on “The Study of Fish for the Further Understanding of Science and Toxins to Humans and the Environment” We also have an amazing fish bowl show contest where our members compete to win prizes and awards! This month's category is Shrimp!
- Dec 17, 2023, 1:00 PMEugene Garden Club Building, 1645 High St, Eugene, OR 97401, USAJoin us for our Annual Holiday Party! We also have an amazing selection of prizes, gifts and items for our silent auction. We’d love for you to join us with our white elephant gift exchange, and potluck! Bring the whole family, there will be a big screen movie for the kids that don’t want to join!
- Nov 19, 2023, 1:00 PMEugene Garden Club Building, 1645 High St, Eugene, OR 97401, USAJoin us for an outstanding presentation by Ken Edwards on “Breeding Fish Simple.” We also have an amazing fish bowl show contest where our member compete to win prizes and awards! This month's category is both Tetras and Barbs
- Oct 15, 2023, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMEugene Garden Club Building, 1645 High St, Eugene, OR 97401, USAJoin us for an outstanding presentation by Andy Newton on Cichlids We also have an amazing fish bowl show contest where our member compete to win prizes and awards! This month's category is-obviously-Cichlids!
- Sep 10, 2023, 1:00 PMEugene Garden Club Building, 1645 High St, Eugene, OR 97401, USAJoin us for an outstanding presentation by Larry Shankle on Collecting and Hatching Eggs for Rainbowfish and Corydoras. We also have an amazing fish bowl show contest where our member compete to win prizes and awards! This month's category is Rainbowfish