The western monarch count is in, & it's the 3rd lowest tally at 12,260 butterflies. Please donate to Monarch Joint Venture & tell elected officials that monarchs need protection. California is doing little to set aside land for overwintering sites. monarchjointventure.org/blog/western-m…

There are alarming concerns over the low snowpack on Oregon’s mountains. Experts say it could lead to consequential wildfires and impact Oregon’s farms. Today’s snowpack is at a historic low since the state began keeping records. katu.com/news/local/ore…

President Donald Trump last year torpedoed the 2023 deal, in which the Biden administration had promised to spend $1 billion over a decade to help restore salmon while also boosting tribal clean energy projects. katu.com/news/local/ore…

Public comment to save wild salmon on the Columbia River. Deadline March 2: wildsalmon.org/npcc-patagonia…

Another trash pickup of Old Highway 8 completed. The road to Catherine Creek is now clean & ready for spring wildflower viewing. Enjoy the trip!

The type of weather system Oregon skiers and snowboarders have been hoping for appears to finally be on its way. Weather models are calling for 30-40 inches of badly needed snow at pass level; maybe some flakes in the Willamette Valley across next week: tinyurl.com/5n8df4c4

Wednesday, 2/11, OHA reported 7 new COVID deaths in Oregon with 6 of them in 2026; the total is now 10,951. Hospitalizations are at 0.2 per 100,000 compared to a national average of 0.8. Wastewater levels are noisy but show an increasing trend.

Come join us next month for our Open House!