Summer brings about a time of transition in programming around the Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center. With students out of school for the summer, we no longer have whole classes participating in programs. Our time at Jawbone Flats is now filled with an increasing number of cabin rentals, adult and [...]
By kristina | 05/14/2012
Opal Creek has paired up with the Cascade Raptor Center this year to bring an exciting new workshop to the woods: Raptors of the Western Cascades! And this week we’re offering a 25% discount on registration! This workship, June 9-10, will be a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty of [...]
By Admin | 01/17/2012
Opal Creek is excited to roll out our programming calendar for 2012! You’ll find old favorites, such as our Ancient Forest Mushrooms and Yoga as well as a couple new and exciting offerings, including Canopy Exploration and Raptors of the Western Cascades! For a full list of workshop offerings, click [...]
By Admin | 11/22/2011
As we enter the year end giving season, we hope you take the time to reflect on our incredible gift of wilderness. What does nature add to your life? What would life look like without the incredible natural heritage we enjoy here in the beautiful state of Oregon? What are [...]
By kristina | 02/20/2012
I’m back in the land of cell phone towers and speedy internet connections. I wrote this post last Friday in Jawbone, but was unable to upload it thanks to the weather and subsequent finicky web connection: Tweet
By kristina | 02/14/2012
Sunday night, my eighth here in Jawbone this trip, I doubled what had previously been my longest stay. I still can’t decide if the silence is golden or deafening, it’s probably a bit of both, but there’s an incredible sense of tranquility here that I will have a hard time [...]
By kristina | 02/08/2012
I went to bed last night thinking about water. On Monday, Brian and I walked the flume line up to the intake to see what adjustments were needed to optimize power Tweet
By kristina | 02/20/2012
I’m back in the land of cell phone towers and speedy internet connections. I wrote this post last Friday in Jawbone, but was unable to upload it thanks to the weather and subsequent finicky web connection: » Read more…
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