Out of Thin Air – Trees and Climate Action
By Stephanie Wagner “OMG – I get it!” exclaimed Mona as she grabbed my arm, “Trees grow out of thin air!” We were walking the trails at Tryon Creek as part of a workshop for elementary school teachers exploring why “Trees are Terrific”. That morning, we had...
Lessons on Resilience
In times of turmoil, fear, and uncertainty, it can be helpful to turn to the natural world for answers. If you can, try to have a moment with nature today. Let us all learn resilience, how to thrive under difficult circumstances, and how to maintain some beauty and whimsy in our lives at the same time. Let us all be a little bit more like Douglas spirea.
Westlake Oak Woodland: Restoring a Vanishing Habitat
The Westlake neighborhood, which was created in the 1980s, is graced with mature oak trees in private yards and green spaces. Many of the homes in the neighborhood back up to the wooded open space, which was left undeveloped when the houses were built in order to...
Leaves are Falling, Oaks are Calling For Your Help
Next weekend, Oswego Lake Watershed Council is hosting a morning of stewardship and community building! We’ll be pulling ivy at Westlake as part of a Portland metro-wide effort, No Ivy Day. Westlake Oak Woodland is a beautiful 17-acre site that hosts rare oak...