This Friday, June 20th, Environment Oregon is hosting a free guided hike along the Banks-Vernonia Trail at 4:00 pm at Anderson Park. As you tour the trail together, you’ll be discussing “the trail’s history, the region’s changing landscapes, and the native plants and wildlife that call this area home.” Register for the two hour hikeContinue reading “Guided Hike with Environment Oregon on the Banks-Vernonia Trail”
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Banks-Vernonia is now a National Recreation Trail – updated with info from Michael Calhoun
You’ve likely seen the news that the Banks-Vernonia State Trail is now a National Recreation Trail. Seemed like it was all over my feed for a couple weeks. Banks-Vernonia State Trail receives national designation – The Chronicle & Chief Banks-Vernonia State Trail garners national recognition – The Spotlight This popular trail just west of PortlandContinue reading “Banks-Vernonia is now a National Recreation Trail – updated with info from Michael Calhoun”
Children’s herping outing was a big success
A great time was had by all at the Wild Columbia children’s outing on March 23rd. Despite typical dreary Oregon weather conditions, around 15 children showed up along with nearly as many parents and grandparents. Passion was tremendous among both the young and old. You can see some of the pictures taken by Emily UrferContinue reading “Children’s herping outing was a big success”
Children’s herping outing on March 23
Wild Columbia is hosting a short outing to Columbia Botanical Gardens at 10am on Saturday, March 23. The event will start with an introduction to the frogs, salamanders, slugs, snails, and other creatures of our local parks, and then some time to look around the nature trail for them. The main goals are: Children ofContinue reading “Children’s herping outing on March 23”
“First Day Hikes” on the Banks-Vernonia Trail, January 1st
Park rangers from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will be leading hikes on January 1st as part of its “First Day Hikes” program. The hikes nearest to our county are on the Buxton Trailhead of the Banks-Vernonia Trail, and inside the interior trail system of Stub Stewart State Park. The L.L. Stub Stewart hikeContinue reading ““First Day Hikes” on the Banks-Vernonia Trail, January 1st”
The Oldest Trees Around
South of the county line, just past Cornelius Pass, lies one of our area’s newest parks. The Burlington Creek Forest Park is part of the larger Portland Metro master parks plan finalized by the Metro Council in 2016, based on a 2013 voter levy approving funding for large-scale restoration projects in the Portland metro area.Continue reading “The Oldest Trees Around”
Do you have kids who want to go herping with other kids?
Parents have asked us for group outings where kids can find salamanders, frogs, lizards, snakes, and turtles together. Unfortunately, both Matt and Jon are working outside the county and aren’t able to lead trips at the moment. But we think it’s a great idea! We are putting together a contact list for parents with childrenContinue reading “Do you have kids who want to go herping with other kids?”
Scout Lake – Clatskanie’s secret getaway
In 1934, the Evenson family donated “Scout Lake” and 165 acres of surrounding forest to the City of Clatskanie for the benefit of community youth. Today, it’s one of the most pleasant forest lakes in Columbia County. Most county residents outside of Clatskanie don’t even know Scout Lake exists. So Matt and I decided toContinue reading “Scout Lake – Clatskanie’s secret getaway”
Family hike from Pisgah Trailhead
The Pisgah Trailhead of the Crown Z Trail might not have the marshes, birding, and wildlife of the trail to the east, or the forest solitude and geological wonders of the trail to the west, but….it’s there. So last year on the first day of spring, my family went on a walk from Pisgah toContinue reading “Family hike from Pisgah Trailhead”
Scappoose’s forest park (Vista property)
Last year the City of Scappoose’s Isaac Butman asked me, “Have you checked out the Vista property?” “What’s that?” It turns out that City of Scappoose has 80 acres of forest property in town. I’ve been able to explore and, though facilities are limited, it’s a peaceful spot to enjoy some trees. Parking is theContinue reading “Scappoose’s forest park (Vista property)”
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