Damian Fagan

Damian Fagan is a freelance writer, outdoor enthusiast and avid birder. He is the author of several wildflower field guides including "Wildflowers of Oregon" and "Wildflowers of North America." Fagan lives in Bend with his wife, Raven, and a pollinator-friendly garden.
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Warning: Wildlife on Highway

Project to protect wildlife passage across Hwy. 97 sees a reduction in collisions between vehicles and animals
Damian Fagan

Many Central Oregon drivers fall into two categories: those who have hit mule deer and those who know someone who has. Fortunately for both deer and driver, a 4-mile section along Hwy. 97 south of Lava Butte now provides both with safe passage. In June 2012, the Oregon Department of Transportation completed the Lava Butte […]

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Mushroom Hunt

Learn about harvesting wild, edible mushrooms from the experts
Damian Fagan

Fall is a great time to stalk wild mushrooms. If you haven’t tried chanterelles, boletes, chicken of the woods, matsutake or cauliflower mushrooms, then you’re in for a treat. Great-tasting wild mushrooms are found within an hour drive of Bend in areas including Santiam Pass, Crane Prairie, Suttle Lake and the Cascade Lakes. But before […]

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Top 5 Wildlife Acquisitions

at the High Desert Museum
Damian Fagan

Damian Fagan is the Communications Manager for High Desert Museum. Every year, the High Desert Museum adds a few more critters to the mix. Here are a few of 2015’s highlights. 1 Porcupette The porcupine, Honeysuckle, gave birth in mid-April to a baby “porcupette.” A naming contest was held for the porcupette and “Juniper” was […]

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