Rock On
Local geology lovers find community in rock hunting
Artesia Hubbard, a University of Oregon student from Colorado, has always been a steward of the land. “I was a river baby. I was always … Continue reading
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Wet, Dirty, Sometimes Fruitless Mushroom Hunting
The joy in the pursuit of fungi
If you’ve never battled your way through wet Oregon undergrowth for hours and hours, hoping to collect two to four ounces of mushrooms to take … Continue reading
A Modern Treasure Hunt
Geocaching
I’m in a church parking lot just north of 13th Avenue in Eugene, staring at my phone, circling around the lot, looking at a little … Continue reading
A Pocket Guide to No-Kill Birding
History tells us that the first birders did it with gunfire
Birding — also known as “birdwatching” and, across the Pond, “twitching” — began as a lethal contact sport. When John James Audubon traveled the countryside … Continue reading
It’s About Time
It's too cloudy to stargaze
Stargazing has been tough for the past few months. Precipitation is the culprit, with a new record set for the number of rainy days this … Continue reading
A Goldmine of Natives
Upcoming plant sale is a treasure trove
Don’t miss a golden opportunity to pick up some locally sourced native plants while supporting the efforts of the Friends of Buford Park and Mount … Continue reading
It’s About Time
Blooming has been delayed by our cold winter
With the vernal equinox just passed, lengthening days coupled with warmer temperatures means the rapid appearance of first blooms on the wildflowers of the Willamette … Continue reading
Our Annual Planting Guide
Prepare your gardens!
Planning is one of the most important elements of gardening. It is also one of the easiest steps to overlook, especially for the beginner. Knowing … Continue reading
It’s About Time
Spring is slow this year
For the past six months or so, some animal has been digging holes next to the path along the ponds on the east side of … Continue reading
Herbs First!
Now is the time to plan your herb garden
What’s the most cost-effective crop you can grow in a small space? Many commercial growers agree that it’s culinary herbs, and I think this may … Continue reading