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Webcast: Hiking the Tillamook State Forest

The Tillamook and Clatsop State Forests in the northern Oregon Coast Range are an unappreciated wonder. Surrounded by clearcut logging plantations, the Tillamook and Clatsop provide a possible refuge for the wild plants, fish, and animals that were once abundant throughout the Oregon Coast Range but whose presence has been diminished by corporate tree farms. […]

July 20, 2023

Webcast: Marbled Murrelet – A Seabird of the Forest

Enter the mysterious world of the marbled murrelet, a rare seabird that nests in the dwindling old-growth forests of Oregon’s Coast Range. For years, scientists struggled to understand where these birds nested – eventually finding them intimately tied to the forest ecosystems of the coast that were also home to salmon, northern spotted owls, and […]

June 28, 2023

Webcast: Oregon’s Orcas: The Southern Residents

Orcas, the largest member of the dolphin family, are instantly recognizable with their distinct monochrome ensemble. Best known for exceptional hunting, this has earned them the title ‘killer whale’. However, behind the nickname the mammals have a fascinating array of aptitudes and strategies – such as extreme intelligence, language, familial loyalty, and sheer athletic prowess […]

June 22, 2023

Webcast: The Wanderer: An Alaska Wolf’s Final Journey

Informed by unparalleled access to a research project that studied wolves in Alaska’s Yukon–Charley Rivers National Preserve for more than two decades, award-winning author, photographer, and naturalist Tom Walker shares the story of Wolf 258, nicknamed “the Wanderer.” A GPS collar recorded the animal’s coordinates once a day as it moved through the wilderness, and […]

May 25, 2023

Webcast: Salamanders and Streams – A Top Predator in the Headwaters

From pinky-finger sized to arm-length – salamanders thrive in Oregon’s rainforests and waterways. On this webcast, we’re joined by Oregon State University professor Tiffany Garcia, who tells the story of torrent salamanders, what makes them special, what habitats they need to thrive, and what conservation concerns there are for these amazing little creatures. In addition, […]

May 11, 2023

Webcast: Canoe Culture of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw

From healthy open forests of towering western red cedars, bountiful with weaving materials and first foods, to clean, sparkling coastal waters and tidepools, these are all elements of the environment integral to the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw (CTCLUSI) identity and culture. Since time immemorial cedar canoes have been used as a foundation for […]

April 26, 2023

Webcast: Where We Call Home

Reconnect with the natural world through essays that blend science and prose. In her debut work, journalist Josephine Woolington sheds light on diverse flora and fauna of the Pacific Northwest. From the coastal tailed frog to yellow cedar, these stories encourage a more collective understanding of our natural wonders in a rapidly changing world. You […]

February 23, 2023

Webcast: Snake River Salmon and the Race Against Extinction

Salmon, an icon and backbone of the Pacific Northwest, has a way of bringing people together. Since time immemorial, the salmon has been respected for its strength and selflessness. It is considered a vital and sacred element of the environment, intertwined with healthy landscapes and the cultural identity of many tribes. In the past, salmon […]

February 16, 2023

Webcast: The Natural History of the Klamath Mountains

Take a journey through the biotic and abiotic wonders that define the Klamath Mountains and one of the most unique mountain ranges in North America. Ecologist and author Michael Kauffmann takes us on across the range based on his new book about the range that spans northwest California and southwest Oregon. We explore a variety […]

January 26, 2023

Webcast: Snowshoe Central Oregon 2023

Oregon Wild’s webcast on how and where to snowshoe in Central Oregon. Wilderness Program Manager Erik Fernandez presents suggestions regarding everything from safety to gear to picking the most scenic trails. This webcast also covers some “Snowshoeing 101” for those new to the activity as well as some tips on locations that would be applicable […]

January 19, 2023

Webcast: The Road to 30×30

Scientists worldwide agree that in order to protect biodiversity and address global climate change, bold action towards conservation is needed: they recommend working to conserve 30% of the planet’s natural land and oceans by the year 2030 (known as the “30×30 initiative”). Join us for this webcast that will explore how conserving 30% of the […]

May 5, 2022

Webcast: Creating the American Perimeter Trail

There are hikers, and there are hikers. Long distance thru-hikers are uniquely driven, but Triple Crown hikers? They’re extra special. In order to qualify as a Triple Crown hiker, you must complete three of the US’s major long distance trails – the Pacific Crest Trail, the Appalachian Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail.  But what […]

March 31, 2022

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