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A Beloved C. Oregon Naturalist Tells His Story

By Brian Jennings

Jim Anderson came to Bend in 1951 and began a life-long adventure as a naturalist. At Age 88, Anderson is the Source Weekly's Natural World columnist. To his friends, he is affectionately called Mr. Owl. He guided thousands of youngsters on field trips serving as a naturalist at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. He helped found the Children's Zoo in Portland. In his words, he tells his story.

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