Walk the Story of Corvallis – With Your Team
Strengthen staff connection, deepen local roots, and see the city in a whole new light through an Engage Corvallis historic walking tour.
What is Common Ground?
Engage Corvallis offers guided walking tours for members of local businesses and organizations. Mission-aligned groups explore the historical layers, traditions, values, and forces that shaped Corvallis – and continue to shape it today!
Whether it’s a substitute for a staff meeting, a team-building day, or professional development with heart, Common Ground is a fresh way to build connection to our shared foundations.
Why Bring Your Team?
🧭 Build Belonging
Learn stories that root your team in place, creating a deeper sense of “home” and commitment.
🤝 Team Bonding with Purpose
Shared discovery and dialogue in a casual outdoor setting.
🌱 Professional Development
Enrich your staff’s understanding of the community they serve – especially for educators, nonprofits, or service providers.
🛠️ Strengthen Civic Identity
Understand the historical and systemic foundations of our city – from Indigenous stewardship to policy legacies.
🧠 Spark Reflection
Our tours often lead to surprising conversations about identity, equity, history, and responsibility.
When & How to Join
Bring your team in a way that works for you:
➡️ As a replacement for a weekly/monthly staff meeting
➡️ As an off-site for team bonding or onboarding
➡️ As part of a community engagement or DEI initiative
➡️ As a way to introduce new employees to Corvallis
➡️ As an extracurricular “lunch and learn” with walking shoes
Have another idea? Let’s talk!
Pricing That Works For You
We want to make these tours accessible to all, while also sustaining the mission that drives them. Choose the pricing option that best fits your organization:
💼 Larger businesses or institutions
If your organization has a healthy operating budget, we suggest a contribution of $200–$400 per tour. This helps move our mission forward and supports access for others.
🏢 Mid-sized businesses and nonprofits
If you’re a small business or nonprofit with limited but stable funding, we suggest $75–$125. This helps keep the program sustainable while honoring budget realities.
🌱 Grassroots and small-nonprofits
If your budget is tight, we offer free tours for up to 8 group members — as long as you’re willing to open the tour to the public. It’s a way to share the experience with the wider community while still giving your team access.
Want to talk it through? We’re happy to help find the right fit.
Ready to Bring Your Team?
Let’s co-create a meaningful experience for your group.