It’s About Time – December 2019
There is something about winter Solstice; the turn of the year that affects our outlook on the future. Winter solstice is deeply embedded in spiritual … Continue reading
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It’s About Time
Autumnal equinox is receding into the past, with rate of day length change slowing to a crawl. Days will get shorter, and nights will get … Continue reading
Wild & Scenic Rivers
Hiking along the Rogue
Whether you love hiking for exercise, for the views of waterfalls or mountains, to discover new places or just to commune with nature — experiencing … Continue reading
It’s About Time – October 2019
Fall is the time of the year when acorns mature on oak trees. This year there has been a massive production of acorns, with mounds … Continue reading
It’s About Time – September 2019
There is nothing like the equinox to signal an oncoming change of season. Autumnal equinox is Sept. 23 this year. Remember how day length changes … Continue reading
Small but Mighty Daffodils
It’s never too early to think about your spring bulbs
Why should you be thinking about spring flowering bulbs in August? Because the best time to order bulbs for fall planting and spring bloom is … Continue reading
It’s About Time – August 2019
August is a quintessential month of summer in western Oregon: long days with hot afternoons and very little rain. One might expect it to be … Continue reading
It’s About Time
With summer coming on strong I am drawn to mountain meadows, where wildflower diversity is on glorious display. The flowering plants that dominate the meadows … Continue reading
It’s About Time – June
We noticed an unusual abundance of wood ducks in the eastside Delta Ponds back in April. By the end of May this abundance has resulted … Continue reading
Fast Times in Coburg
Marathon Offers Fast and Good Times
Did you miss out on the Eugene Marathon but still want to challenge yourself while the weather is good? Check out Pacific Northwest Marathon, which … Continue reading