Natural World
On birds in winter, and all those robins you're seeing right now
If you haven't seen them, you're either not paying attention, or you're really busy doing something else. It's really hard to miss them, especially if they're pooping all over your deck like they are at my place, or on your car if it's parked under the juniper tree at the edge of your driveway.
By Jim Anderson
Jan 16, 2019
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Outside Features
It's pretty uncommon to bring farm-to-table organic meals for a 21-day adventure on the Colorado River. Here's how one local group achieved it
Whether on her farm, at market, or on the river, Sarahlee Lawrence, owner/operator/founder of Rainshadow Organics, is perpetually surrounded by an entourage of farm folk, or "farmily" as she coins it. In talking to the interns, apprentices and other Rainshadow contributors, it's clear they're committed to the new wave of modern farming—and Lawrence is leading the charge.
By K.M. Collins
Jan 2, 2019
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Natural World
In tales of the great horned owl, Part 2, our columnist recalls nearly losing an ear
I once had a sheep-raising pal—one of the Shumway boys—lead me to an active great horned owl pair that was using an old red-tailed hawk's nest in the top of a juniper that had been blown over near Alfalfa. Telling this tale, you have to realize that old pals have different ways of looking at humor, friendship — and science.
By Jim Anderson
Dec 19, 2018
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Go Here
Bend tradition brings holiday cheer
The ever-popular Holiday Lights Paddle Parade returns to the Old Mill District this weekend — featuring paddleboards, kayaks and canoes all dolled up in festive Christmas decorations and lights. Last year, boats and boards decorated in holiday garb floated through the Old Mill District while lighting up the Deschutes River.
By Keely Damara
Dec 12, 2018
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Natural World
A tale of the great horned owl, part 1
Well, it's that time of year (again). If you're fortunate enough to have a home close to the same habitat great horned owls need to make a living, you're also hearing them now as they cuddle up and sing love songs to each other.
By Jim Anderson
Dec 12, 2018
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