Spring in the Coast Range
Sweet Creek is the perfect hike for Earth Month
Spring is a great time to explore the streams, forests and flowers of the central Oregon Coast Range, and I can’t think of many places … Continue reading
Outdoors
Perennial Power
What to plant when it comes to the flowering plants that return each year
April through early May is a great time to plant perennials, those non-woody flowering plants that come back year after year. Buy them soon, while … Continue reading
Nearby BLM Forests
Enjoying and protecting our backyard forests and old growth
Tucked away amid clearcuts and logging roads in the Coburg Hills outside Eugene, the McGowan Creek Environmental Education Area is an ideal spot to wander … Continue reading
Spring: Nesting Season for Birds
Enjoy the family drama as birds mate and raise youngsters
by Barbara & Dan Gleason Spring is when most birds court, breed and raise young, and they must find — or build — a safe … Continue reading
The Right Way
Planting trees and shrubs
By Alby Thoumsin Even if my favorite time of year to plant is late fall through the winter, it appears that the mood to plant … Continue reading
Hiking the South Willamette Trail
Trump’s threat to public lands hit home in the forests out Hwy 58
In the winter months, it’s often best to look for hikes at lower elevations and close to home unless you’re set up to deal with … Continue reading
Native Needs
Your backyard can be a certified haven for native species
By Barbara Bryson, Kim Kelly and Cynthia Lafferty This month, we have two contributors to the Garden Palette — our native plant expert, Cynthia Lafferty … Continue reading
Make the Most of Winter!
The cold months are still hot for gardening
Gardening doesn’t have to stop just because it’s winter, especially here in the Pacific Northwest. Winter weather can vary considerably from year to year and … Continue reading
Wildlife and Hiking at Cape Perpetua
Yes, you can see wild animals even in Oregon’s cold wet winter weather
Winter isn’t necessarily the best time for wildlife watching in the Eugene area — what with the potential for rain, snow, fog and the dreaded … Continue reading
Ideal Lake Lodge
Snowshoe from Odell’s rustic lodge and eat a veggie burger with bacon
I like to camp in the snow. My wife, Janell, is OK with a bit of snowshoeing, but she’d rather camp by a lodge fireplace, … Continue reading