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Opal Creek's Amphibians
March/April 2007
Haven't read all about Opal Creek's amphibians in the cover story of Audubon Magazine's March/April 2007 issue yet? Check out the online version.
If you want to learn more about these fascinating creatures, purchase one of our very own guidebooks, Amphibians of Opal Creek
"Opal Creek is a place where time moves with the seasons and life responds intuitively. It instills the wonder of places and processes far older and wilder than any of us could have imagined."- "A Rare Jewel," Audubon Magazine March/April 2007


At peace at Opal Creek
September 2006

"In one of Oregon's most special places, you can contemplate 500-year-old trees and experience a retro way of life"
Oregonian article

Photo by Faith Cathcart/The Oregonian

"An Indigenous Grandmother is an inspiration" --
Oregonian travel reporter Terry Richard spends a weekend at Opal Creek.

 

 

Native Youth Restoration Program begins at Starvation Mill
October 2004

"Students dig deep to study ecology"
Salem Statesman Journal article

"Students plant Opal's future"
Stayton Mail article

 

A Forest Restoration Begins --
Students from Chemawa Indian School plant alders between the kiosk and Starvation Mill.

 

 

Pacific Tree Climbing Institute Explores Upper Canopy
July 2004

"Climbing Big Trees to Understand Them"
NPR Story from Ketzel Levine's Talking Plants
The First Ascent of Cabin 8

 

The First Ascent of Cabin 8 --
NPR Reporter Ketzel Levine learns to climb at Jawbone Flats, with help from Nathaniel Sperry and Scott Altenhoff  of the Pacific Tree Climbing Institute.

 

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