Birds are Calling Us: Speak Up for Forests and their Native Plant Understory
This past Tuesday, I joined the weekly “Birding-by-Ear” walk in Sawyer Park by the Deschutes River in…
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birds | climate change | conservation | forests | Nature
White-headed Woodpecker – Messenger from Ancient Pines- Comes to our Yard
Last day of April. Last chance to write a second blog of the month. On a morning…
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Nature | trees | Wilderness
Wallowas Wilderness Wisdom
“In nature, nothing exists alone.” – Rachel Carson After a week of smoke-bound home life, the air…
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Wildfire Wake-up: Save Carbon-storing Forests and Celebrate Acts of Heroism
Here in Bend, Oregon, we’re safe so far from the wildfires, but the smoke is thick and…
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climate change | conservation | flowers | hiking | Nature | trees
Our Love-Hate Relationship with Fire
Fire crackles and pops in our living room wood stove. I’m cozying up on this fall morning…
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camping | conservation | Nature | Philosophy | trees
Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness Wildfire Revival
The contrasts are startling. Emerald green bunchgrass and bright yellow blooming arrowleaf balsamroot rise up from the nutrient-rich…
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