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Salmon People

A chat with Elizabeth Woody, who brings poetic discourse to the environmental movement
Laurel Brauns

How do ancient teachings—passed down through generations of Native Americans—apply to contemporary perspectives on the environment? Where do spirituality, pragmatism and ecological science intersect? In a society that depends on scientific studies and policy solutions to describe and mitigate the destruction of the environment, poet, artist and social organizer Elizabeth Woody uses the power of […]

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Trail Lovers Unite

The Deschutes Trails Coalition is partnering up to foster a future of sustainable trails in C.O.
Chris Miller

It’s a group you may not have heard of, but if you love the trails in the Deschutes National Forest—and in Central Oregon—it’s a group to have on your radar. Formed about two and a half years ago, the Deschutes Trails Coalition is a partnership of environmental groups, the outdoor industry and trail stewardship organizations […]

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Conservation in Central Oregon

When it comes to plugging into local environmental and conservation causes, these are groups to choose from
Mary Fleishmann

Bitterbrush Broads – Great Old Broads for Wilderness Great Old Broads for Wilderness is a national nonprofit organization based in Durango, Colo. Currently, 40 Chapters of the Broads operate throughout the U.S., with four chapters in Oregon. The Central Oregon Bitterbrush Broads chapter is local to this region. The Broads are engaged in inspiring women […]

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Calling All Citizen Scientists

Local projects encourage people to contribute toward science and conservation
Damian Fagan

Looking for a way to contribute something toward understanding wildlife, the origin of our solar system or other scientific pursuits? A number of local groups offer a wealth of worthy citizen-scientist projects that anyone, young and old alike, can pursue. These may vary from looking at light pollution at night to counting butterflies, bees or […]

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Go Get ‘Em, Frank Buck!

The adventures of a sagebrush lizard hunter
Jim Anderson

I‘ve mentioned this (at least) once before, but I have to give credit where credit is due. My grandson, Daxon, is a piece of work. If he isn’t building huge paper airplanes out of life-sized newspaper sheets, he’s coming into the house shouting, “Hey, Grandpa Jim, look what I caught!” And the best part of […]

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Source Spotlight: Brad Chalfant

Protecting wild lands is his mission
Brian Jennings

“We’re not done — whether it’s in Camp Polk or one of the other properties. We see these fisheries coming back, but I want to see whole beaver colonies restoring these flood plains. And some day I hope to see sandhill cranes nesting in one of these meadows.” Brad Chalfant, a founding member of the […]

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Go Here 9/21-9/28

Russ Axon

Discover Nature Festival Nature is one of the greatest classrooms where kids and adults can learn about wildlife, outdoor skills and get in shape. The Children's Forest of Central Oregon, Bend Park and Recreation District and U.S. Forest Service will celebrate all that nature has to offer with the annual Discover Nature Festival at Riverbend […]

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Bringing Back the Floodplain

Deschutes Land Trust launches its restoration of the historic wetlands at Whychus Creek
M.W. Hill

It’s being touted as one of the most “significant restoration efforts in the American west,” and it’s taking place right in our backyards. Reconstruction efforts got underway this month on a 1.5-mile stretch of Whychus Creek, a part of the Whychus Canyon Preserve owned by the Deschutes Land Trust. The effort is part of a […]

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Go Here 6/1-6/8

Hayley Jo Murphy

Deschutes Land Trust Events Memorial Day weekend has kicked off the summer and has Central Oregonians anxious to hit the trails. Deschutes Land Trust, an organization that conserves and cares for over 8,750 acres of land in the region, is here to help get those winter legs moving with a variety of outdoor hikes and […]

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Go Here

Russ Axon

Pine Tree Mill Hike Though reading about the past is fun, it’s always more exciting to discover it in nature. The Pine Tree Mill Hike offers hikers an evening of exploration, combining beautiful trails with fascinating history. Hosted by the Deschutes Land Trust, this hike will explore the Skyline Forest to discuss Bend’s early logging […]

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